Web Certificates On Sale Now....

The Columbia Originals reward our best guests by giving you the opportunity to purchase Web Certificates to each member restaurant at a significant savings.

There are limited quantities available for each location so act quickly to take advantage of this great incentive to try each and every one of our original restaurants. Click Here to purchase!

INTRODUCING THE COLUMBIA ORIGINALS

The Columbia Originals is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Columbia’s vibrant independent restaurant scene. We have a passionate desire to celebrate and preserve our community's culinary “sense of being”.

To join the rewards program, please visit any of our restaurants to receive your free rewards card. Enjoy!

OWNERS AND CHEFS

Are you a restaurant owner? see what we're all about

The organization is now accepting applications for new member restaurants. Please contact James Machino for more information:
(803) 404-8033 and james@columbiaoriginals.com

FEATURED RECIPE

Fresh Artichokes from Motor Supply Company

Posted: 7/3/09

First, cut off the top about an inch and a half  down with a very sharp knife. Scrape away at the stems with a vegetable peeler.

Next,...more info

NEW MEMBER!

The Columbia Originals is pleased to welcome its newest member, Conrad's.

Don't forget to use your Columbia Originals rewards card when visiting this location!

WHAT'S COOKIN'

See what's going on at Columbia's best independent restaurants

FEATURED CHEF

Executive Chef Randy Niswander from Conrad's

Posted: 6/1/2010

Executive Chef Randy Niswander is new to the Columbia area.  Randy comes from a small town in northern Michigan called Harbor Springs.  H...more info

WHY EAT ORIGINAL?

Local, independently operated restaurants provide the soul and distinctive flavours of food that help define a sense of place. We create unique menu items that are original to Columbia and South Carolina.
Click Here for a Google Map of Our Restaurants
We are your neighbors! Were truly a part of your community. Were quick to donate our time, our facilities, our food and our staff to help local fundraising projects. We work to keep our local economy strong and reinvest for the future.

The restaurant business is our passion. Our restaurants vary from white tablecloth and upscale casual to sandwich shops and pizza parlors. We live our business, breathe it, work in it and play in it. We love the art of presentation and the look of surprise on your face when our plates come to your table. We strive for perfection in every recipe, every dish and every table setting. We feel its our duty to support sustainable agriculture and incorporate the freshest local ingredients into our offerings.