Lunch Restaurants Near the State Capitol in Columbia, SC

Located in the Congaree Vista district, Blue Marlin is a venue for authentic Low Country seafood and steaks and Louisiana Delta-style fare. Guests will enjoy all the old southern favorites such as shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes, as well as newer creations including crispy firecracker flounder. Entrees like salmon Pontchartrain and the Blue Marlin seafood platter range in price from about $18 to $26. Attire is casual and catering is available.

Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-3838‎
bluemarlincolumbia.com

The Motor Supply Co. Bistro is a delightfully unusual Congaree Vista venue that features an ever-changing menu of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian seasonal fare made from scratch. Entrees such as seared Charleston black grouper and an eight-bone rack of New Zealand lamb range in price from about $21 to $28. Guests will enjoy an extensive wine list and optional patio seating. Attire is business casual and there's a driving range at the Riverside Golf Center, just four miles away.

Motor Supply Co. Bistro
920 Gervais St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 256-6687‎
motorsupplycobistro.com

A visit to the Carolina Low Country wouldn't be complete without a stop at one of its renowned barbecue eateries. Guests will indulge in traditional slow-cooked all-you-can-eat buffet items such as barbecue chicken and pork and pulled pork ribs, complimented by delicious hush puppies, collared greens and fried fish. Attire is casual, catering is offered and entree prices range from from about $5 to $8.

Little Pigs Barbecue
4927 Alpine Rd.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-8238‎
littlepigs.biz