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1. Halls Chophouse Columbia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Halls Chophouse Columbia
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2. Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
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3. Motor Supply Company Bistro

Category: Food & Drink
Motor Supply Company Bistro
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4. Terra Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Terra Restaurant
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5. Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza

Category: Food & Drink
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
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6. 1801 Grille

Category: Food & Drink
1801 Grille
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7. Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse

Category: Food & Drink
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
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8. Bourbon

Bourbon
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9. DiPrato's

DiPrato's
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10. Hampton Street Vineyard

Category: Food & Drink
Hampton Street Vineyard
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11. Saluda's Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Saluda's Restaurant
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12. Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant
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13. 929 Kitchen & Bar

Category: Food & Drink
929 Kitchen & Bar
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14. The Aristocrat

The Aristocrat
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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.

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