Restaurant Week Columbia is one of five destinations participating in Restaurant Week South Carolina. Running today, January 12, through January 22, 2012 Restaurant Week is an eleven day celebration of the cuisine scene at hundreds of participating restaurants throughout the state. From fine dining to casual, participating Columbia restaurants will feature special menu items, promotions, packages, and discounts. Diners can sample Columbia's newest restaurants, dine at old favorites and taste a variety of exceptional dishes being prepared by chefs at a great value for customers.

Participating eateries in the Columbia area include Alodia's Cucina Italiana, Dianne's on Devine, Cellar on Greene, El Chico, Harper's, Lizard's Thicket, Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar, Center City Grill at the Marriott Hotel, Mezza Lebanese Bistro, Mr. Friendly's New Southern Café, Sporting News Grill, Stonefire American, Grill, Terra, MoMo's Bistro, Villa Tronco, Ristorante Divino, Blue Marlin Restaurant, Yesterday's Restaurant and Tavern, Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn, Gervais & Vine, Rosso Trattoria Italia, Cantina 76, Saluda's Restaurant, Pearlz Oyster Bar, Liberty Tap Room and Grill, Tombo Grille, Virtu Restaurant and Bar, Saki Tumi Grill & Sushi Bar, Motor Supply Co. Bistro and Wild Wing Cafe in the Vista, on Columbiana Grand and at the Village at Sandhill.

Restaurants suggest making reservations in advance as seating fills up very quickly. Learn more about Restaurant Week South Carolina and see individual restaurant menus at restaurantweekcolumbia.com. Read what the Free Times has to say about Restaurant Week this year.