Restaurants

There’s plenty to eat in and around Irmo! The following are some of the more popular places to eat in and near Irmo. Many more food offerings are available in neighboring Columbia.

Alodia’s
Diners claim this to be the best Italian food around. Live music and outdoor dining are offered. Call ahead for directions, some diners say that the restaurant can be hard to find.
2736 North Lake Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
803-781-9814
 
Carolina Wings
This is not the place to go for vegetarians. Wings and ribs rule the menu at Carolina Wings. This is a local chain that touts over 20 different wing sauces.
7587 Saint Andrews Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
803-781-0084

Catch 22
This popular seafood and raw bar offers outdoor seating as well.
1085 Lake Murray Blvd.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-781-9916
 
Crabs in the Pot
The menu features seafood dishes with oysters, shrimp, scallops, and crab cooked in various styles.
7811 Broad River Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-2722
 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
This is great standard for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
1140 Kinley Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-2835
 
D J McLaughlings’s
Locally owned sports bar with lunch and dinner specials. One of the owners hails from Philadelphia and features a Philly cheesesteak on the menu.
10400 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-4109
 
Fatz
The menu features seafood, steak and sandwiches. It’s the place to go for comfort food.
7420 Broad River Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-781-5036
 
Happy Frog Café
This family-friendly restaurant that features sandwiches, panini, and homemade gelato. 
11107 Broad River Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-9599
 
Hudson’s Smokehouse BBQ
Nearly everyone you meet in the Columbia area will have a favorite BBQ spot. This is one common favorite. 
4952 Sunset Bvd.
Lexington, SC 29072
803-356-1070
 
Gina’s Pizza and Italian Gourmet
Known around town as the best pizza place around. The restaurant is also BYOB, so you can be sure to have your favorite brew.
107 N Royal Tower Dr.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-781-7800
 
Lizard’s Thicket Restaurant
This is the place to go for country cooking. It’s fondly known as a “meat and three” restaurant, which means you select a meat and three side dishes—a common combination at Southern restaurants.
7569 Saint Andrews Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-1225
 
Maurice’s Gourmet Barbeque
This is a local chain restaurant with a drive-up window. The barbeque sauce is the local mustard-based sauce, and Maurice's is a great place to try it.
1141 Lake Murray Blvd.
Irmo, SC 29063
 
Palmetto Pig Barbeque Restaurant
This is a buffet restaurant that features BBQ, fish, chicken, hash, banana pudding and other Southern favorites.
1002 State Road S-40-296
Irmo, SC 29063
803-732-1227

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