Area Restaurants Recommended By Our Guests

Dining

The Chesnut Cottage is tucked into a charming historic neighborhood with antebellum homes and mansions, yet close to local attractions, business centers, shopping, fine and casual dining, and entertainment. Discover Historic Columbia and over 70 places to eat within walking distance.
Here as just some of our guests' favorites

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Halls Chophouse

Halls Chophouse - the one that Chesnut guests go to for some of the finest steaks in South Carolina.Their steaks are always hand selected, USDA Prime Steaks from Chicago's Allen Brothers.

1221 Main Street
803-563-5066

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Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin serves classic Southern seafood in a contemporary environment. This will truly satisfy both the meat and seafood lover!

1200 Lincoln Street
803-799-3838

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Motor Supply Bistro

Motor Supply Company Bistro is an upscale American restaurant, with a different menu, each day. Open for lunch, brunch, dinner, and to-go meals.

920 Gervais Street
803-256-6687

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Di Vino Roso

Di Vino Roso is probably one of Chesnut Cottage guests' favorite places for fine traditional Northern Italian dishes with a local twist! Popular for their piano-bar, too!

807 Gervais Street
803-550-9699

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The Oyster Bar

An original in Columbia SC! Enjoy fresh steamed or raw oysters fresh from the Gulf. They also have great shrimp and scallops, you're definitely meet some nice, fun people here!

1123 Park Street
803-799-4484

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Railroad BBQ

Just one block from Chesnut Cottage, this is the favorite local go-to BBQ place in Columbia.

2001 Hampton Street
803-834-5132

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The Gourmet Shop

Upscale grocery with outdoor dining offering gourmet items, prepared foods, coffee, wine & cheeses.

724 Saluda Avenue
803 799-3705

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Cola's

Cola's specializes in eclectic American fare in a building that was a bottling company.

1215 Assembly Street
803-451-0051

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Saluda's

Upscale spot serving reimagined Southern classics with white-linen tables & an antique mahogany bar.

751 Saluda Avenue
803-799-9500

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Terra

Provisions from local farmers dictate the Southern-leaning menu at this bistro with skyline views.

100 State Street, West Columbia
803-791-3443

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Wine

Hampton Street Vineyard

One of our guests' favorites! Intimate, low-lit restaurant with a seasonal New American menu, a full bar and extensive wine list.

1207 Hampton Street
803-252-0850

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Backstreet Grill

Warm and casual venue with outdoor seating. Modern American food with elevated eats like truffle parmesan fries and bison burgers.

2400 Devine Street
803-834-3857