Walkable Lunch Spots from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Whether you're attending a convention, meeting or event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, a great lunch is never far away. From quick bites between sessions to sit-down meals perfect for networking, The Vista neighborhood offers plenty of options within walking distance. Explore these nearby restaurants by cuisine and find the perfect spot to refuel in the heart of SC.

 

American

  • Blue Marlin: seafood, steaks and salads along with an abundance of large booths and space for larger parties. 

    • Monday – Friday 11:30AM – 2:30PM and 5-10PM, Saturday 4PM-10PM, Sunday 11AM-3PM, 2 blocks

  • Longhorn Steak House: a steakhouse with a laid-back vibe

    • Sunday – Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday – Saturday, 11AM-11PM, 1 block

  • The Hollow: specializing in wild game dishes, burgers, steaks and Great Lakes seafood

    • Monday – Saturday 10AM-2PM and 4PM-10PM, Sunday 10AM-2PM, 2 blocks

  • smallSUGAR: a breakfast and brunch café featuring farm-fresh breads, pastries and baked goods

    • Sunday – Saturday 7AM – 3PM, 2 blocks

  • Grill Marks: casual burger restaurant popular for milkshakes, burgers and hot wings

    • Sunday – Saturday 11AM-10PM, 2 blocks

  • The Golden Spur Grill: timeless American classics and modern culinary flair like tender short tibs and juicy burgers

    • Sunday – Saturday 11AM-10PM, 2 blocks

  • Crazy Wings: flavorful, crispy classic wings available in several sauces and flavors

    • Monday – Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-12AM, Sunday 12PM-10PM, 4 blocks

Asian

  • Menkoi Ramen House: authentic Japanese ramen made fresh daily

    • Sunday – Thursday 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-9:30PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-2AM, 2 blocks

  • 929 Kitchen & Bar: sophisticated pub serving Korean eats with a contemporary twist

    • Sunday 11:30AM-10PM, Monday 5PM-10PM, Tuesday – Thursday 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-10PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-12AM, 2 blocks

 

Brewery

  • Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing: a historic venue combined with the charm of craft distilling and brewing serving Southern food

    • Wednesday – Thursday 3PM-10PM, Friday – Saturday 12PM-11PM, 3 blocks

 

Mexican

  • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: family-owned authentic Mexican dishes and drinks

    • Monday -Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday 11AM-11PM, Saturday 11:30AM-11PM, Sunday 11:30AM-10PM, 3 blocks

  • Qdoba Mexican Eats: build your own burrito, nachos, tacos, and bowls

    • Sunday – Saturday 10:30AM-10PM, 2 blocks

 

Pizza

  • Mellow Mushroom: pizza with fresh toppings and creative combinations

    • Sunday – Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-11PM, 2 blocks

  • Old Chicago Pizza: Chicago deep dish pizza and Italian dishes

    • Monday – Thursday 11AM-11PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-1AM, Sunday 11AM-12AM, 2 blocks 

  • ManhattanPie: New York style pizza sold by the slice or whole, pasta, subs and wings

    • Tuesday – Sunday 11AM-9PM, 2 blocks

  • Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub: pizzeria and pub specializing in stone-fired pizzas and pub food

    • Tuesday – Thursday and Sunday 11AM-9:30PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM-10PM, 4 blocks

 

BBQ 

  • Palmetto Pig Bar-B-Q Restaurant: relaxed BBQ joint with an all-you-can-eat buffet and homemade sides and sauces

    • Tuesday – Wednesday 11AM-2:30PM, Thursday – Saturday 11AM-8:30PM, 7 blocks

 

Fast Casual

  • Rabbit Food: custom salads, smoothies, sandwiches and bowls

    • Monday – Friday 10AM – 8PM, Saturday 11AM – 5PM, 3 blocks

  • Cava: customizable bowls with Mediterranean inspired ingredients

    • Sunday – Saturday 10:30AM-10:30PM, 1 block

  • Panera: café-like restaurant serving sandwiches, soups, pastries and breads

    • Sunday – Saturday 6AM-9PM, 2 blocks

  • Surfs Up Acai Bowls: laid-back café serving acai and smoothies with fresh, tropical fruit

    • Sunday – Saturday 9AM-8PM, 4 blocks

  • Fresh Poke: Hawaiian raw fish salad filled with fresh, clean ingredients 

    • Sunday – Saturday 11AM-9PM, 4 blocks

  • Poke Bros: customizable Sushi bowl served with fresh, healthy ingredients including raw fish

    • Sunday – Saturday 11AM-9PM, 1 block

  • Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwiches, nuggets and salads 

    • Monday – Saturday 8AM-10PM, 3 blocks

  • Chipotle: build your own tacos, burritos, salads, bowls and more

    • Sunday – Saturday 10:45AM-11PM, 4 blocks

  • Jimmy John’s: customizable sandwiches and wraps

    • Sunday – Wednesday 10AM-10PM, Thursday – Saturday 10AM-11PM, 3 blocks

  • Jersey Mike’s: authentic subs, wraps and fresh baked cookies

    • Sunday – Saturday 10AM – 9PM, 4 blocks

  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: customizable bowls, burritos, quesadillas and nachos

    • Sunday – Saturday 10:30AM-10PM, 7 blocks

  • Rebel Dogs: gourmet hotdogs

    • Monday – Friday 11AM-3PM, Saturday 12PM – 5PM, 4 blocks

 

Upscale

  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House: quality steaks and chops 

    • 12PM-10PM Monday – Thursday, 12PM-11PM Friday-Saturday, 1 block

  • CITY GRIT: an artisan market, wine bar and restaurant with a European flair, offers small plates as well as take-away options from James Beard finalists

    • Sunday – Tuesday 11AM-2PM, Wednesday – Saturday 11AM-2PM and 4PM-8PM, 2 blocks

  • Hall’s Chophouse: steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef and locally sourced seafood

    • Monday – Thursday 11AM-11PM, Friday – Saturday 11AM – 12AM, Sunday 10AM-9PM, 5 blocks

 

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