5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Downtown, Columbia SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown Columbia, SC that Google lists with outdoor seating. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are ranked by Google rating, with the number of reviews shown for each. Every entry gives the cuisine, typical price range, opening hours and address, along with themes that reviewers mention. It is meant for diners who want to eat outside downtown and need a quick way to compare options before deciding where to go.
#1
Saluda's Restaurant
★ 4.6 (952 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$40–90 per person
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Saluda's Restaurant is a Southern restaurant at 751 Saluda Ave with a 4.6 Google rating from 952 reviews. Its listed price range is $40 to $90, and it is open daily from 5:30 to 9 pm for dinner. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails, wine and a private dining room. Reviewers mention the generous portions, well-cooked dishes such as steak and pork chop, and the mac and cheese served with it.
Best for: Southern dinners with outdoor seating
- Address
- 751 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- daily 5:30–9 pm
#2
Il Giorgione
★ 4.6 (621 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Il Giorgione is an Italian restaurant at 2406 Devine St, rated 4.6 on Google from 621 reviews, with typical prices of $20 to $30. It is closed on Mondays, open for dinner on most other evenings, and open for weekend lunch. Google lists outdoor seating, vegetarian options, small plates and a strong wine list. Reviewers mention the margarita pizza, the pollo marsala and the bread served at the table. One diner found a boar dish less flavorful than expected.
Best for: Italian pizza and pasta outdoors
- Address
- 2406 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10:30 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10:30 am–2 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Dano's Pizza
★ 4.5 (1,776 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Dano's Pizza is a pizzeria at 3008 Rosewood Dr with a 4.5 Google rating from 1,776 reviews. Prices typically run $10 to $20, and it is open every day with hours that start around 11 am and end between 9:30 and 10 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, a broad beer selection and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention the draft and bottled beers, the garlic knots, the pickles and friendly wait staff. Some say the antipasto salad lacked balance.
Best for: Pizza and a wide beer list
- Address
- 3008 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 11 am–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–9:30 pm
#4
Motor Supply Company Bistro
★ 4.5 (1,663 Google reviews)Bistro$20–70 per person
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Motor Supply Company Bistro is a bistro at 920 Gervais St, rated 4.5 on Google from 1,663 reviews. Prices typically range from $20 to $70, and it serves both lunch and dinner on most days. Google lists outdoor seating, great cocktails, a great wine list, small plates and local specialties. Reviewers describe the menu as farm-to-table with local offerings, and mention the seared wahoo, the pork chop, the sweet potato gnocchi and the crispy trout. Several praise the bar seating.
Best for: Local farm-to-table lunch or dinner
- Address
- 920 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
Backstreets Grill
★ 4.5 (1,527 Google reviews)New American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Backstreets Grill is a New American restaurant at 2400 Devine St, rated 4.5 on Google from 1,527 reviews, with prices typically between $20 and $30. It is open most days from late morning until about 9 or 10 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, sports on screen, great cocktails and comfort food. Reviewers mention the patio, quick service, the chips and queso with guacamole, and attentive bartenders. One recent visitor said a favorite appetizer had come off the menu.
Best for: Patio drinks and casual New American meals
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, 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
- Saluda's Restaurant, Il Giorgione, Motor Supply Company Bistro and Backstreets Grill 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?
Saluda's Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 952 reviews. Il Giorgione is second at 4.6 from 621 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Columbia SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Il Giorgione, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Saluda's Restaurant $40–90; Il Giorgione $20–30; Dano's Pizza $10–20; Motor Supply Company Bistro $20–70; Backstreets Grill $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Saluda's Restaurant, Il Giorgione, Dano's Pizza, Motor Supply Company Bistro and Backstreets Grill.
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