The capital city of South Carolina is home to a variety of romantic restaurants that are perfect for quiet dinners and special celebrations. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and welcoming southern hospitality at the 1801 Grille; tuck into Cajun-Creole classics and a variety of bourbon and whiskey at Bourbon; or traditional Northern Italian dishes with local twists at Ristorante Divino in the historic Congaree Vista area. Here are some of Columbia’s top spots for romantic dinners and special occasions.

Halls Chophouse Columbia

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Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe

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