Polliwogs
10005 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223
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Address :
10005 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC, 29223 - Phone (803) 736-5775
- Website https://www.polliwogsc.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Alex R.
Great food, great and often unique specials, great staff. Been going there for years, and it's one of the friendliest places around. Many regulars, and we are always happy to see new folks come to the Wog.
(5)Jason H.
Just came in with some friends tonight for some dinner. It took at least 15 minutes for someone to even come to the table for drinks. It took us at least an hour to get our food. On top of that our food came dry like it sat under the heat lamps for a while. Our waitress came to our table every 20 minutes to check in on us... this place has gone downhill in a hurry. Maybe this was an off night but this is my 3rd time here and 2 out of 3 has been awful.
(1)Rick T.
A place like the Kracken in Rosewood this place serves drum roll please...... Local SC and NC beers we can be proud to serve! The people working here are a lot fun too. The burgers and appetizers we had were pretty good, I can't wait to try more items.
(4)Savannah J.
Great atmosphere and live music on the weekends ... Check your debit receipt before you leave, they charge without permission. Yes they do gratuity if the party is 6+ but they also charged my party of 3 a $20 tip without our consent plus what we left on the table
(3)Larry D.
We've been here twice and I'd classify the food as pretty decent bar food, slightly better than your typical bar grub. I really enjoyed the food both times, good sandwiches and excellent sweet potato fries. As for the service and atmosphere, it's just okay. We got the strong impression that this is a very local-oriented establishment, and we aren't locals. The service has been cordial but not friendly, and a bit slow. Once we waited for 10 minutes on the patio before anybody came to help us, and it was not busy at all. I would go back here to eat, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so.
(3)Vonda D.
The food and service here was mediocre. Nothing terrible, but nothing that stood out either. I had chips n salsa with a fish taco and pulled pork taco.
(2)Nat C.
Friendly, fun, great local place. Definitely get the Fried Oysters in hot wing sauce and their version of fried okra.
(5)Rachel O.
We walked in and the music was so loud (we had to shout at each other across a small table) that we asked if it would be OK for us to sit on the porch. The waitress said, "Sure! I'll be out there in a minute to bring you some menus." We find a spot on the porch and wait about 15 minutes before boyfriend goes in to find a waitress. While I'm waiting 4 people come out onto the porch to smoke and boyfriend still has not come back so I went inside. He had not found a waitress that would give him the time of day so we left. I doubt I will go back. This was my second time there and the food last time was not at all memorable or noteworthy.
(1)Christina M.
This place is amazing and uses fresh and local ingredients! Highly recommend this place!
(5)Jamie S.
Love this place. My husband and I just discovered it a few weeks ago and they are awesome! By far our favorite place to get wings. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is only because it sometimes takes a while to get our food but I know that's just because they make it fresh. We will be going here frequently! Love it
(4)Joy M.
Excellent bar food with a friendly atmosphere. I had a Cuban sandwich with homemade onion rings.... I am still dreaming of those onion rings! My companion had a shrimp po'boy that looked delicious. I will definitely visit Polliwogs again during my next trip to Elgin, SC. I hear they are 'the' place to go for late night food and drinks!
(5)Kay E.
I think that Polliwogs, so far, is my favorite place to eat in Columbia. We had been wanting to go to this place for a while, and when we did, we were not let down. The bartender recommended a local IPA and it was very delicious. We ordered the Spicy Chicken Dip for an appetizer, and it was fantastic. It tasted very homemade! I ordered the Carolina Cuban with Sweet Potato Fries...the Cuban was a perfect melody of sweet and savory, the pork was tender and flavorful, and the fries were addicting! My boyfriend ordered the Boss Hogg Burger with Mac and Cheese. I had a taste, and it was the best tasting burger I've had! And the Mac tasted just like my Mom's. The outside porch is great, we sat outside while it rained on the tin roof...now that's Southern Comfort! I just hate that such a place like this has such terrible scenery, like a nice view of Two Notch.. You can definitely tell this food is fresh and homemade. I would definitely recommend this place to locals if you haven't been, or a MUST go to for visitors!
(4)Adiyba A.
Delicious surprise!! I used a living social coupon not knowing anything about this place. But I was pleasantly surprised. My party ordered the wings, fries, broccoli, 2 burgers and the mac and cheese and it was all delicious and fresh!!! We were really impressed that the fries were hand cut like we would make them at home and the mac and cheese was baked, cheesy and delicious. The burger had a pretzel bun and with 8oz of meet it was very good. The wings were fried hard and honey mustard sauce was put on them and they were also very good. The portions were generous as well!! If I had any negative to say it would be that the waitress took a while to come and check on us and bring the check. But the food was great and the decor is very charming SCish and inviting, besides the huge bar in the center with the flat screen TV's around (I could do without that part). Check it out!!!
(4)Richard W.
The service is great, this spot captures the southern hospitality and total atmosphere. The veranda is beautiful. I enjoyed a Sunday brunch, eggs Benedict. The coffee served was a special blend of a sweet Italian roast(elli). The cost is low
(5)TheHungryDad Jeff C.
it was good. Not the family restaurant we were hoping for. No kids menu at all and more of a bar feel but food was really good and since I had a Living Social coupon I did not mind the kids ordering full priced meals and taking some home. I will go back. :)
(4)Lanny G.
Great food and excellent service. I eat lunch here pretty often and it's always good. I have been wanting to try out this place in the evening to see how it is. They always have something going on in the evening so it should be a good time.
(5)Melissa D.
Have been to Polliwogs for lunch several times now. LOL our waitress has our drinks ready before we get to our table. I've tried several things on the menu and haven't been disappointed yet. I will say they have the BEST onion rings in town. They are handmade and you can tell it. Also if they happen to have the Chicken Fried BLT on their specials menu don't hesitate, get it. YUM! Love this place.
(4)Ne'Cole V.
Love the Shrimp Po' Boy here. We get it every time! The service can be hit or miss.
(4)Matty B.
I stopped in for dinner at Polliwogs (gotta love that name!) while visiting my sister in Columbia recently, and I'd have to say that I left satisfied. They take great pride in being "local" here, and I can appreciate that as a guy with a lot of local pride himself (though my local ties are clearly not in Columbia, SC itself). Regardless, they try to use largely local ingredients when preparing their dishes and their beer menu features a heavy dose of NC and SC microbrews (score!). The menu items are largely of the southern flair and include jambalaya, grits, bayou chicken pasta, sandwiches, tacos, and burgers. With respect to those microbrews, there are numerous RJ Rockers brews (from Spartanburg, SC), Thomas Creek selections (from Greenville, NC) as well as Sweetwater representing Atlanta and Duck Rabbit hailing from Farmville, NC. On the evening of our visit, I opted for the tilapia poboy with a side of Cajun broccoli. The poboy was delicious as the tilapia was only lightly fried, the bread was doughy and tasty, and the sauce was not overpowering but added the right amount of pop. The Cajun broccoli was good, but perhaps only because I like broccoli regardless (the "Cajun" portion of the dish appeared to be only some spices thrown on and perhaps baking rather than steaming the vegetable). Others at my table opted for a hamburger, another poboy, and a French dip, and all were quite satisfied. As for ambiance, it seems as though Polliwogs is going for an island or low country type of theme. There is a very nice porch area which would be great on a summer evening, but unfortunately the restaurant is on a busy highway which kind of dampens the mood. Nevertheless, I love me a good porch and this place has got one. There is not as much seating inside as you would expect, but there is a good mix of tables and high tops with a decently sized bar in the center of the restaurant. The crowd was mostly middle-aged individuals which was a little surprising to me as I expected a younger crowd for some reason. There were clearly a lot of locals and frequent fliers, which is probably a good sign. Live music is offered most Fridays, and there was actually a band named "Weekend Bender" set to perform the night we visited. However, even though the band arrived at the exact same time we did, they were just finishing setting up when we were leaving (and we took our time!). It seemed like they were more likely coming off a bender than just getting into one... All in all, this is not a bad spot to stop for a bite to eat and a drink, especially on a nice summer evening when you can sit out on the porch and enjoy some live music. Random tidbit, this place reminded me a lot of Howard's Pub on Ocracoke Island (probably because of the porch and island type theme). I'm potentially the only person in the world that has visited both restaurants, but figured I'd throw it out there in case there's another one of us out there!
(3)Candy J.
I'll have to go back to give a decent review. We had lunch on Saturday and it was bare. Had the wings and fries which were awesome, as expected. The crab melt and chefs Mac and Cheese weren't too impressive.
(3)Alexis P.
Best restaurant in NE Cola. So much better than the typical chain restaurants that are always packed and mediocre. Don't go here if you're in a rush. If you're looking for great food and a good time its the place to go. The patio is awesome and the waitresses are always friendly. Great beer selection and good drinks. Service is typically slow but its nice to go and have a relaxing dinner. Best burger I've ever had, the pretzel bun is delicious. Always a great time.
(5)Dan F.
I live nearby and have stopped in for dinner several times in the last year. This place has great bar food, but when it steps out for more variety it is only average. Stick with the bar food. Great fries and onion rings. We had the shrimp basket, burgers and po-boys. My pet peeve with this place - - and the reason it got 2 stars - - is the way they handle condiments. They brought 2 small cups of ketchup with the fries and onion rings and made you beg for any more. Oh and with the fried shrimp you are allowed one tiny cup of either tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. If, God forbid, you would like more, they charge $.50 per cup for the cocktail sauce and $.35 per cup for tartar sauce. And people these are SMALL cups. It completely turned off my group and we have always liked this place. Next time I go - - if I ever do - - I will bring my own sauces rather than be ripped off.
(2)Wes Y.
Nice people. Great trivia on monday nite. Weekends are good especially when USC plays. Wed nite is Tokyo Joe. A bit loud but plays a good few sets. All the stafg are great.
(4)Kat R.
The hubby and I had been looking forward to trying Polliwog's based on it's "local" attitude, the menu we browsed online and all of the good reviews it received. Maybe we caught it on a bad night, but we certainly won't be going back to try again. The atmosphere wasn't quite what I expected. I was anticipating a low-country, southern, local-themed dining room, but was instead greeted by a mix-and-match bar atmosphere. We were instructed to seat ourselves, so we wandered outside in hopes of being able to enjoy the pleasant weather. Sadly however, smoking is permitted outside, even though food is still being served. So we settled for a table in upper portion of the (dark) dining room. Our waitress was a sweetie - greeted us very quickly and welcomed us warmly. She is why Polliwog's is getting 1 star. She was superb - quick, efficient and always pleasant. Hubby built his own burger for his entree and ordered fries as the side. He asked for a medium cook and as he ate towards the center, he said it was more and more red and a bit to cold for his liking. He was only able to stomach eating around the outside where it was cooked properly. The fries were decent, although a bit soggy. The fried green tomato and few onion rings on his burger were also decent. I ordered the grilled fish tacos with sour cream and guacamole on the side. My meal also came with tortilla chips and salsa as an appetizer. I was pleasantly surprised that the chips were warm, but quickly saddened by the fact that the salsa tasted exactly like the salsa I buy at the grocery store. So much for local-fare. Once my tacos arrived, I actually had to check to see if there was indeed any fish on the tortilla. There was a lot of mixed greens, grated cheese (again, strikingly similar to the kind you buy pre-packaged at the store), and salsa, but not much fish at all. The guacamole, served in a little throw-away plastic dish, was clearly squeezed out of bag. Local? Not so much. All things considered, my entree was alright. I'm glad I didn't pay more than $10 for it though. Polliwog's seems like a good place to go for the bar atmosphere and maybe to catch a game with some friends, but not much more than that unfortunately.
(1)Scor P.
Tried it this afternoon. Like was mentioned by others, there were only a couple of cars in the parking lot but we went in and sat down anyway. Ordered the Chicago dog and a Dorchester dog And they were both very good. Also ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich And the pretzel bun was very very good. We plan on going back to Polliwogs in the future.
(4)Lindsey G.
Really good food! My husband had an amazing chicken sandwich and the "natural fries" which were like potato chips. I had the Poboy with Tilapia, and our friend had the pasta with chicken & andouille sausage. High quality ingredients, excellent flavor. Atmosphere is fun, clean, and they have a TON of TVs. Would be a great place to watch football on Sundays. Highly recommend.
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