5 Restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC for Late-Night Food
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists Downtown Columbia, SC restaurants that Google marks for late-night food. Seven qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are ranked by Google rating, with review counts shown. Each entry gives the address, typical price range, opening hours and the features that customers and reviewers mention most. Hours can change, so check each listing before you go. The list is meant for people looking for a meal or a snack later in the evening downtown.
#1
Backstreets Grill
★ 4.5 (1,527 Google reviews)New American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Backstreets Grill is at 2400 Devine St and is rated 4.5 on Google from 1,527 reviews. Prices typically run $20 to $30. Its listed hours end around 10 pm on most days, and Google lists delivery, takeaway and dine-in service. Google also lists outdoor seating, sports viewing and comfort food. Reviewers mention the patio, quick service and a Southern-style setting with a welcoming host and bartenders. One guest said some menu items had been removed.
Best for: Patio dining and cocktails downtown
- Address
- 2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Village Idiot Pizza
★ 4.3 (478 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Village Idiot Pizza is at 612 Whaley St, Suite A, rated 4.3 on Google from 478 reviews, with prices typically $10 to $20. It is closed on Mondays and open from late morning to 10 pm on other days. Google lists identifies as women-owned, outdoor seating, delivery, kerbside pickup, late-night food and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention the create-your-own pizza, the teriyaki and mild wings, and a dipping sauce served with the crust. A few guests found a salad chicken served cold.
Best for: Build-your-own pizza and wings
- Address
- 612 Whaley St Ste A, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#3
Ambrosia Taverna
★ 4.3 (395 Google reviews)Greek restaurant$20–30 per person
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Ambrosia Taverna is a Greek restaurant at 1734 Main St, rated 4.3 on Google from 395 reviews, with prices typically between $20 and $30. It serves lunch on most days and dinner on weekday and Saturday evenings. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, great cocktails, a great wine list, great dessert and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention the decor, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, fresh ingredients and attentive service. Some visitors say parking on Main Street can be difficult.
Best for: Greek dinner with live music and wine
- Address
- 1734 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm
#4
Mellow Mushroom Columbia
★ 4.2 (2,416 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Mellow Mushroom Columbia is a pizza restaurant at 1009 Gervais St, rated 4.2 on Google from 2,416 reviews. Google does not list a price range. Hours run to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and to 10 pm on most other days. Google lists delivery, dine-in, takeaway, late-night food, organic dishes, a great beer selection and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention the crust, toppings such as buffalo chicken, and wings with sweet Thai chili. Some note that parking can be challenging.
Best for: Late-night pizza with a big beer list
- Address
- 1009 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
Stoner's Pizza Joint
★ 4.2 (1,227 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Stoner's Pizza Joint is at 1216 Washington St, rated 4.2 on Google from 1,227 reviews, with prices typically $10 to $20. Its listed hours run past midnight on most days, and Friday and Saturday close at 3 am. Google lists late-night food, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, catering, vegetarian options and Wi-Fi. Reviewers praise the pepperoni pizza and the crust. Others describe slow service with few staff on hand, and a few said wings or pizza came out overcooked.
Best for: Late pizza, delivery and vegetarian options
- Address
- 1216 Washington St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–2 am; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Late-night food”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Backstreets Grill, Ambrosia Taverna and Mellow Mushroom Columbia take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Backstreets Grill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,527 reviews. Village Idiot Pizza is second at 4.3 from 478 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC are open late?
Stoner's Pizza Joint stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Backstreets Grill $20–30; Village Idiot Pizza $10–20; Ambrosia Taverna $20–30; Stoner's Pizza Joint $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Backstreets Grill, Village Idiot Pizza, Ambrosia Taverna, Mellow Mushroom Columbia and Stoner's Pizza Joint.
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