6 restaurants opening or coming soon to the Columbia area

6 restaurants opening or coming soon to the Columbia area

The Columbia area continues to buzz with new restaurant openings and announcements, from downtown to surrounding suburbs. Enzo’s Delicatessen is relocating to Whaley Street, bringing its hearty New York-style sandwiches and Italian groceries to a new spot. Lexington welcomes Panda Express at Platt Springs Crossing, offering favorites like orange chicken, and Twisted Whisk bakery on Main Street, known for its buttercream cakes and fresh breads.

Nearby, Vedha Indian Cafe is coming soon on Sunset Boulevard, while Irmo will soon have Sumo Sushi Hibachi Grill and its monstrous Godzilla Roll. Molto Vino, a private wine bar, is also preparing to open a new location in West Columbia, bringing self-service wine taps to State Street.

NO. 1: A POPULAR CHINESE RESTAURANT BRAND HAS OPENED IN THIS GROWING PART OF LEXINGTON

The company has restaurants across the U.S. Now it has debuted a new location in a busy area of Lexington County. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

NO. 2: A POPULAR COLUMBIA ITALIAN DELI IS MOVING LOCATIONS. CHECK OUT WHERE IT’S GOING

The Columbia deli will move in with a sister business, an Italian wine shop and grocery that owners say they’re trying to reinforce against future tariffs. | Published May 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

NO. 3: CAKES IN THE HEART OF LEXINGTON: WALK-IN BAKERY OPENS DOWNTOWN ON MAIN STREET

The company has been known for its special order cakes and cupcakes for several years. Now it has a walk-in Lexington shop. | Published May 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

NO. 4: THIS NEW SPOT FOR SUSHI AND HIBACHI WILL OPEN NEAR COLUMBIA. CHECK OUT WHERE

The Midlands restaurant is coming to an increasingly busy road that features a host of retail and other businesses. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

NO. 5: A POPULAR PRIVATE WINE CLUB IS PLANNING A WEST COLUMBIA LOCATION. HERE’S WHERE

The new location will come to a busy area of West Columbia that features other restaurants and businesses. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

NO. 6: THIS BUSTLING AREA OF LEXINGTON IS GETTING A NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT. HERE’S WHERE

The restaurant will come to a high-traffic Lexington corridor lined with restaurants and other businesses. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor…

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