Cola’s Restaurant brings an inviting American dining experience to Columbia, SC, combining eclectic American fare and a thoughtfully selected wine list in the distinctive brick-walled setting of a former bottling company.
Its cozy, historic atmosphere is complemented by a trendy, romantic, and upmarket feel, creating a versatile setting for an enjoyable dinner, a special evening, or solo dining. Guests can choose from comforting favorites, healthy options, and small plates, with dinner, dessert, seating, and attentive table service among the experiences for which the restaurant is known.
The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, making it convenient to enjoy its menu in the way that best suits your plans. Highlights include fast service, great cocktails, great dessert, and a great wine list, along with a local specialty that adds a distinctive touch to the menu.
A full range of beverage options includes alcohol, cocktails, and wine, while the on-site bar, private dining room, restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add comfort and convenience to the visit.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Cola’s Restaurant accepts reservations, although there is usually a wait, and dinner reservations are recommended when planning your visit. Payment is convenient, with debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,579 reviews, Cola’s Restaurant is located at 1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States. For reservations or more information, call +1 803-451-0051.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cola's Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
cream, pernod, mushrooms, garlic bread
soy ginger sauce
grilled ciabatta bread, pickled vegetables, tomato jam
sweet chili glaze, applewood bacon
mustard BBQ sauce, Cola slaw
buttermilk battered, apricot shallot sauce, red pepper remoulade
deviled shrimp salad, crispy spicy bacon
country ham gravy
served with French baguette
mozzarella, house made marinara, garlic bread
braised greens, mac and cheese or sweet potato with pecan butter
parmesan crusted chicken, garlic beurre blanc with linguine and vegetables
roasted vegetables, natural jus
angel hair, broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, peas, spinach, creamy parmesan sauce
iceberg, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, radishes, carrots, chickpeas, blue cheese vinaigrette
arugula, spiced walnuts, blue cheese fritter, port wine pear vinaigrette
parmesan cheese, croutons, and classic Caesar dressing
mixed lettuces, cucumbers, blue cheese, hearts of palm, bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions, red wine vinaigrette
arugula, goat cheese, spiced candied walnuts, orange vinaigrette
fried leeks, creamy tasso ham gravy
roasted garlic buerre blanc, creamy polenta, sauteed vegetables
shrimp-bacon potato hash, beurre blanc
pear chutney, grits, garlic spinach
candied bacon, house made bread and butter pickles, fried green tomato, pimento cheese, Hawaiian bun, fries
au poivre, roasted golden potatoes, onion rings, vegetables
granny smith apple gravy, Cola collard greens, mac and cheese
rosemary and parmesan cheese grits, glazed carrots, green peppercorn red wine sauce
Double chocolate brownie served with coffee ice cream
Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar
Flourless chocolate mousse with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Topped with toffee chips and chocolate sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Everything was exceptional at this restaurant. Amazing food, service and atmosphere.
We didn't have a reservation and we're told there were no tables available, but that we could eat at the bar. The bartender immediately greeted me and got me set up. They were attentive the whole time we were there despite being extremely busy.
Cola’s is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I had the flounder and as always it was delicious. We also had the salmon with sweet potato grits. That was amazing as well. Ended with crème brûlée for desert. The atmosphere is nice. On this night it was a bit chilly inside the restaurant. Should have brought a jacket to throw over our arms.
Love Cola's Restaurant. I ordered the braised beef, collard greens plus macaroni and cheese which was delicious. This place is a must try. The atmosphere and service was great. I highly recommend them.
Excellent, whenever we're in Columbia we go there and I always order their signature flash fried fresh flounder in an apricot cilantro chile jam. It is heaven I'm like the cat in a cartoon, I sucked the bones! Hubby had his usual chicken parm and our granddaughter the Mahi entré. Oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer, no room for dessert.
Dined here for our anniversary dinner on Friday night. Our server for the evening was Greg and he was exceptional! He shared his favorites on the menu as well as the specials of the day. We started with appetizers and had the pear salad and also the shrimp and grit cake. Both were plentiful and beautifully presented. For our entrees we chose the Mahi & shrimp from the menu and the halibut & shrimp from the specials of the day. Both dishes were perfectly cooked, especially the shrimp, and the portions were also plentiful. We really appreciated that Greg was extremely accommodating when we asked for some slight changes in a few of our menu choices. He was attentive during the meal and really made our anniversary dining experience special. Thank you, Greg and Cola, for a great evening!
We *just* walked out and I have to say I have NEVER had such loving and attentive service before in my life. X is AMAZING and helped take my birthday over the top. I’m so grateful!! The food was amazing, but when I come back I’m coming to see X.
Cola’s remains my family’s favorite dining spot at downtown Columbia! And the food tonight was amazing as always, and I am super glad I chose them for my last dinner in SC.
Hands down the best dining experience in the city of Columbia. We started off with the raspberry Brie and the pimento cheese board. The grouper, flounder, mahi mahi, and the braised beef are absolutely to die for and I would come back and eat every single one of them. Came for the wife’s birthday and it’s safe to say she’s very happy. Our server was Belle and she was prompt and caring. We will be back again!
Common questions about Cola's Restaurant
Cola's Restaurant is located at 1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States, Columbia, SC, United States.
You can reach Cola's Restaurant by calling +1 803-451-0051.
Cola's Restaurant has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1579 customer reviews.
Cola's Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Cola's Restaurant features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Cola's Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Cola's Restaurant features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Cola's Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Wine.
Cola's Restaurant features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Cola's Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Cola's Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Cola's Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Cola's Restaurant features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Cola's Restaurant features the following payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards.
Cola's Restaurant features the following children: High chairs.
Cola's Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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