Best Lunch Restaurants in Cayce

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 46 times today

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

2. Kao Thai Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(420)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Columbia

Booked 10 times today

Our menu offers modern Thai eats that are commonly found on the streets of Bangkok as well as a mix of creative pan-Asian and Asian-American fusion dishes that are fresh and exciting. With a rotating menu of specials, we hope to continuously bring new flavors and dishes to the Main Street District!

3. Top of Carolina

4.7

Exceptional(98)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 4 times today

Embark on a culinary adventure unlike any other as you ascend to the pinnacle of indulgence at the Top of Carolina rotating restaurant for Sunday brunch. Nestled high above the cityscape, our panoramic views are only rivaled by the sumptuous spread awaiting your arrival. As you sip on mimosas and bask in the morning sunlight, let the world below become a mere backdrop to the feast unfolding before you.From the first bite of freshly baked pastries to the last sip of artisan coffee, every detail is meticulously curated to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your brunch experience to new heights. Indulge in a symphony of flavors, from savory classics to inventive culinary creations, all while being gently spun around to witness the ever-changing landscape below.Join us at the Top of Carolina, where Sunday brunch isn't just a meal—it's an unforgettable journey through taste and sight, leaving you with memories as delightful as the dishes themselves.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.2

Awesome(2812)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 49 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

5. Boku- Columbia

4.3

Awesome(275)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 10 times today

At Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can be sure you are receiving only the highest-quality meals with the freshest ingredients possible. We pride ourselves on not serving our customer's pre-made food. We make everything from scratch, including our noodles, salads, crab rangoon, calamari, soups, cocktails, and more! All our food is made-to-order. You won’t be able to find quality like this elsewhere!We want to make your time at our restaurant as enjoyable as possible. Therefore, at Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can trust that we will provide you with a made-from-scratch meal paired with the best cocktails, sake, wine, and craft beer you will find in Columbia, SC.Our team is excited to serve you, your family, and your friends' delicious meals and beverages. See you soon!

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6. Publico Kitchen & Tap - Igloo Parties Only

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Columbia

Booked 3 times today

IGLOO POLICY:We have a 10 min grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 min after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email & phone number are up to date. For parties of 1-2 there is a $35 per person food & beverage minimum required to reserve your igloo. For parties of 3 or more there is a $25 per person food & beverage minimum required to reserve your igloo. Children 8 years old and younger are not included in this minimum. There is no minimum on weekdays until 4:00pm.Publico offers Latin-Asian inspired cuisine combined with craft beer & craft cocktails. We are committed to delivering fresh, made-from-scratch tacos, ramen, burgers, salads, cocktails & more. We are committed to supporting our neighbors & offering you, our guests, a fresh, made-from-scratch, made-to-order meal accompanied by some of the best craft beers, cocktails & wine!

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7. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 15 times today

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

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9. Red Lobster - Cayce

3.8

Excellent(12)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Columbia

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

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10. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

4.4

Awesome(395)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.

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Jon
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love this place. Great lunch. Brussel sprouts, roti and curry, Thai fried rice and pork belly ba mee were all excellent! That yellow curry that comes with the roti app is one of the best things in Columbia. It’s magic.
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Kao Thai CuisinePrice: Expensive• Thai• Columbia
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4.5
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Andrea
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was absolutely amazing, hot, and tasted incredible. And our server Cam was a great guy as well as server. no complaints whatsoever!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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4.2
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Tracy
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great atmosphere, clean and food was great. Portions were great size.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.5
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Ashlynn
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
Boku is THE spot! Workers show they care and are the sweetest! And does not hurt the wallet!! Things I would recommend: PORK NOODLES: amazing! something new that i’ve never tried but definitely hit all my cravings. GENERAL BOB CHICKEN: this is definitely my favorite thing they serve, the chicken taste so fresh and so real, and a side of fried rice makes it even better. This would be on my death row meal! SPICY NOODLES: so delicious, but definitely do not buy if you can’t handle the heat, my boyfriend was in tears… lol. but i devoured with love! PEACHES AND CREAM YAZU: not sure if that’s the exact name but this dessert will make you feel like grandmas hugging you! i still dream about the next day ill see this dessert! Overall this place is top tier, the atmosphere is beautiful, the food is yummy, and the prices are accurate! They are inclusive and accommodating! I LOVE BOKU!!
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Boku- ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Columbia
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4.3
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Carmen
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The dishes, the variety and the qualityof the food are unsurpassable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Everything is so delicious that you do not know what to choose. the view too can't be beat.
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Top of CarolinaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

2. Kao Thai Cuisine

3. Top of Carolina

4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

5. Boku- Columbia

6. Publico Kitchen & Tap - Igloo Parties Only

7. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

9. Red Lobster - Cayce

10. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

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