CITY GRIT

“We came to City Grit to celebrate closing on a house. I noted in the reservation that we were celebrating and when we showed up we were greeted with the warmest welcome, receiving congratulations from multiple team members, a personalized hand written card and complimentary glasses of wine. The manager, Dalton, was extremely friendly, coming around often to check in on us, tell us about the restaurant, and help us make selections. Our waitress was very friendly and was also helpful in making selections. I very rarely experience this level of personalized service in recent years, but the above and beyond customer service we experienced made our dinner one to remember. The wine selection was phenomenal and I enjoyed all the wines I tried, which is not usually the case as I’m pretty picky with wine. The food all came out in a timely manner and was delicious. Great unique flavors and pasta cooked to perfection. The starters were the star of the show and were great for sharing. We look forward to coming back and will keep City Grit top of mind for special occasions in the future!”

“I Just came from Spain and was missing tapas. I went to the other tapas bar down the road and was not satisfied... i honestly didn't even know this place had tapas... either way. Great food, best shrimp and grits I've ever had. Customer service was amazing as well. Thank you Hunter.”

“Came here with family for dinner and we were blown away by how good everything was. I loved the scenery and the music they played. They played Bad Bunny all night but at a low enough volume that it never felt overpowering, just a great vibe. We ordered appetizers, main dinner, and dessert. For apps, we had the whipped feta, which was very delicious with a smooth texture. Our waitress accidentally brought us two when we only ordered one, and when we mentioned it right away, they let us keep it, which was very generous. We also had the patatas bravas, perfectly golden and not too oily. So good. For the main course, we all ordered something different. The white bolognese, the gnudi, and the La Bella Farm moulard duck breast. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and interesting. I was especially impressed with the gnudi. I had never had anything like it before. Oh and I cannot forget dessert. I am not entirely sure what everything was called, but one had strawberries and was the perfect blend of sweet and sour, super refreshing. We also had a dark chocolate pistachio dessert that had hints of basil, almost a pudding like dark chocolate texture with pistachios. Absolutely delicious. The staff is super friendly here. Our waitress spoke Spanish to us and treated us like friends. It was a unique experience and something really special to have in Columbia. I would 1000 percent come back.”

“We celebrated our wedding anniversary at City Grit, and it was truly a phenomenal experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and special. They even gave us a personalized card signed by each team member, which was such a thoughtful touch. We also had the pleasure of meeting the chef and one of the managers,Dalton, who made us feel right at home. The wine selection was excellent, and the staff took the time to share upcoming events, adding an extra layer of excitement to our visit. Overall, City Grit turned our anniversary celebration into a truly memorable occasion. Highly recommend it!”

“Came here in a Friday evening for dinner portion had reservations and were seated promptly. Before even deciding on drinks, we ordered the whipped feta. Over the next 30 minutes, I watched several tables being sat, ordering, and receiving their appetizers, and still hadn’t gotten ours. I finally flagged down the waitress to ask about it and it was clear she didn’t recall that we had ordered it. But rather than accept blame and apologize, she blamed the kitchen. Oddly enough, within the next 3 minutes, our food appeared, entrees AND appetizer. The whipped feta was very good, as expected. My table mate enjoyed his salmon, but I felt the gnudi was underwhelming and lacked flavor. The brisket and sauce were good, but the dumplings themselves were tasteless. I had two glasses of wine. The first was not good at all - the Austrian Weninger Ponzichter. The second was much better and paired well with the brisket - the Cru Monplaisir Bordeaux. Dessert was the dark chocolate cremeaux, which was delicious. All in all, it was a mixed bag. Clearly I didn’t have the same experience as so many others, so maybe it was an off night. I did enjoy the atmosphere, and the gratuities included philosophy, so I’d be tempted to give it another try.”