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    The Diner - CLOSED

    4405 Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29209-1005
    +1 803-661-7676
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    Overview
    3.5
    27 reviews
    • Excellent35%
    • Very good29%
    • Average22%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible7%
    10 Aug 2015
    “Great Local Pit Stop”
    1 Sep 2013
    “A quality diner.”
    Restaurant Hours Closed
    CUISINES
    American, Diner
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    Food
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    LOCATION
    4405 Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29209-1005
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    Reviews (27)
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    1 - 10 of 27 reviews

    Reviewed 10 August 2015
    Great Local Pit Stop

    I hate to here that this place closed. Stopped here for lunch while passing through and really loved the food.

    Thank Janet T
    Reviewed 1 September 2013 via mobile
    A quality diner.

    What a great find. This is the perfect use for a groupon...getting people in the door so we can find out how great they are! They do need to do some work on publishing their current hours. Trip Advisor, yelp, and urban spoon all had...More

    Thank Brewchick1
    Reviewed 25 August 2013 via mobile
    Lost its way. Under new ownership??

    The Diner on Ft Jackson Blvd was one of our favorite go to places. It had a unusual and clever menu, nice decor, great food and an excellent staff. That has all changed. Being very understaffed caused many problems; no one to greet or seat...More

    Thank XEagleDriver
    Reviewed 16 July 2013
    Once great restaurant has gone wayside!!

    I used to love going to this restaurant. We went at least once a week. Our last experience was awful and we are unlikely to go back again. The only reason to go back would be to give them one last shot. The ownership of...More

    Thank acerkc
    Reviewed 6 July 2013
    Sadly falling apart; won't be back

    Back in November I gave The Diner a great review - because it deserved that review. Since then owners have replaced the excellent cooks Jamie and David with an individual who can't cook his way out of a paper bag, but who apparently was willing...More

    Thank MikeT100
    Reviewed 11 June 2013
    When you want comfort food

    The Diner is just up from Whole Foods on Jackson Blvd. The location has recently been Asian, then Mexican, but the Diner is making the location work. I had the meat loaf, collards and mashed potatoes which were very good. My wife had the chicken...More

    Thank Turtlemac
    Reviewed 28 May 2013
    Family place

    Nice family place. Excellent food. I order the special of the day and was excellent. Waitress was really friendly. She recommend the home made apple pie for dessert...I will recommend it, too!

    Thank Shabelly
    Reviewed 5 May 2013
    Just Good Food

    We've been there at least three times. Traditional southern diner cooking, especially the vegetables which are well seasoned. Some good entrees have been liver & onions, meat loaf, and chicken fried chicken, The cornbread is the best I've ever had outside a grandmother's house. Note:...More

    Thank Tarheel1967
    Reviewed 31 December 2012
    Good food, poor service

    My husband and I Stopped by The Diner for lunch on a Saturday recently. It was about 2:30 so well after normal lunch time. We were seated right away as they were not busy. The hostess brought our drinks. Our waitress did not come over...More

    1  Thank sciencerules03
    Reviewed 27 December 2012
    Amazing Restaurant

    My husband and I go to this restaurant at least once a month, we love it. The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is fantastic. My husband loves the burger and I enjoy the fish, or if we go for...More

    Thank Sarah M

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    Restaurant Details

    Cuisine
    American, Diner
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Monday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Tuesday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 4405 Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29209-1005
    • Location: United States  >  South Carolina (SC)  >  Columbia
    • Phone Number: +1 803-661-7676
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