Restaurants near Kensington Mansion

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3988)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 23 times today

Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.

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2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.4

Awesome(2491)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 60 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.

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3. Mill Pond Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1652)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Rembert

Booked 16 times today

Window seating is first come, first serve depending on how early you make your reservation. Parties larger than 5 are unable to be seated next to the window. We do our best to accommodate all requests but aren't always able to seat everyone that requests a window seat by the window.Mill Pond Steakhouse is the only up-scaled steakhouse in the midlands. We have a well developed staff that is committed to your dining needs. It starts from the time you pick up the phone to make a reservation to when you are welcomed at the front door and lasts forever. When you arrive to the Mill Pond Steakhouse in Boykin, SC you take a step back in time. Mill Pond Steakhouse offers rustic elegance with southern hospitality and a one of a kind dining experience.Parties of 6 or more are required to call the restaurant at 803-425-8825 and ask to speak to management. If you can't make your reservation on time, please call to let us know or else your table may be given to someone else. Thank you!

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.2

Awesome(2767)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 31 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!

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5. Prohibition - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(86)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 3 times today

Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.

6. Top of Carolina

4.8

Exceptional(92)

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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7. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

4.3

Awesome(375)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 6 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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8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.8

Exceptional(209)

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. Blue Fin - Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(679)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Low Country) • Columbia

Booked 1 time today

Blue Fin brings the taste of Charleston to Columbia with a Metropolitan flair. With an upscale casual atmosphere, Blue Fin can accommodate any occasion from the everyday to special nights out.

10. Boku- Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(249)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 29 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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Kimberly
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience as usual. The food was good, service quick, and the staff was nice.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.4
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Anthony
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
No restaurant is perfect. However, I have only ever had 5 star service and food at Saluda's. Tonight, our server Nancy did an amazing job. This is a must experience in Columbia, in my opinion. The value for your money is frankly hard to believe. Don't hesitate.
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.8
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Misty
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our experience at Mill Pond Steakhouse was amazing from start to finish! Our server was prompt, knowledgeable, and all around great! The food was amazing and cooked to perfection!
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Mill Pond SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Rembert
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4.8
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Cassie
South Carolina •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Tonight we celebrated two friend’s birthdays at Prohibition. It was our first time here and the experience did not disappoint. The atmosphere was rustic, inviting and very clean. There are two large sitting areas and plenty of room at the bar while you’re waiting on a table (if you don’t have reservations). The manager, bartender and our server (Katie)were all very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We had the cherry sour, old fashion and carolina wren. This is a tapas style restaurant. We shared the charred wings, shrimp fried rice, Brussel sprouts and the pierogies. All phenomenal. For dessert we had the lemon poundcake. We enjoyed our experience tonight and will definitely return!
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Prohibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia
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4.4
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Mike & MaryAnn
Tahoe / Reno Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Attentive servers…food was delicious…cocktails were well mixed. Atmosphere festive and yet intimate
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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4.2

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Saluda's

2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

3. Mill Pond Steakhouse

4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

5. Prohibition - Columbia

6. Top of Carolina

7. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

9. Blue Fin - Columbia

10. Boku- Columbia

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