Chef Barry Walker the owner-chef of Mac’s on Main; (c) Soul Of America
Columbia Restaurants & Nightclubs
Mac’s on Main
DESCRIPTION: Owned by City Councilman, Blues guitarist and chef Barry Walker and his wife, Susan Walker. Live Jazz and Blues entertainment are nightly and guests can bring their instruments to sit in with the band. The beautiful African American artwork and Mac’s on Main Wall of Fame photos give the place a unique ambiance. Chef Barry even produced a cookbook with a musical CD. It is a must-visit.
CUISINE: Soul Food, Barbecue, and Low Country. The menu includes fried shrimp, shrimp & grits, yam fries, ribs, She-crab soup, chicken & waffles, and some of the best peach cobbler our travel writer, Kalin Thomas has ever had.
PRICES: $10
COVER CHARGE: No
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon 11a–3p, Tue 11a–8p, Wed-Thu 11a–12p, Fri 11a–2a, Sat 5p-12p
ADDRESS: 1710 Main Street, Columbia, SC MAP
PHONE: 803-929-0037
WEBSITE: http://www.macsjazznblues.com
United House of Prayer Cafeteria
DESCRIPTION: Popular restaurant owned by the church.
CUISINE: Soul Food; menu includes perfectly fried chicken, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potato salad, cornbread and desserts.
PRICES: $
COVER CHARGE: No
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Fri 11a–6p, Sat 11a–3p
ADDRESS: 2426 Read Street, Columbia, SC MAP
PHONE: 803-748-0555
WEBSITE: none
Big T Bar B Q
DESCRIPTION: Local restaurant; popular for take-out orders.
CUISINE: Barbecue
PRICES: modest
COVER CHARGE: No
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-9p, Thu-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 7535 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC MAP
PHONE: 803-776-7132
WEBSITE: None
