Reviews for Lizard's Thicket Restaurant in West Columbia, SC
My husband had been raving to me about Lizard's Thicket. He had been years ago when he lived in the area with his now late wife.... So we stopped in for a date. The service and food was awesome. The only downside is that they cook their fish and other foods inthe same oil/ on the same surface as their seafood/fish. So any who like my son are allergic will not be able to eat cookedfoods there safely. So my son will not get to experience the cool place. We did bring my son home a slice of pie. Read more
Was in town for the Football game. After the game went back to hotel to take nap and when I woke up it was a little later in the... evening and it seemed as if everything in this area closes early. Saw that this place closed at 9 so was like let?s check itout. When I pulled up should have went with my gut feeling because there was only like four cars there. But We were like wewanted some southern cooking and they was the only ones open. First off we come in and no greeting or welcome to Lizard?sThicket. The gentleman running the register was very rude. I was like this is my first time here and was just wondering whatwas best. Then he was like if you dining in go find a seat and someone will be with you. The waiter seemed to be very tiredand forgetting what she had going on. She was trying her best to keep it coming even with her being the only person serving. We were sitting close to where you can hear everything from the kitchen and all you would keep hearing is a microwave go on andoff and then food come out. They were not making any of the food it was as of this had been cooked all day and they just warmedit in the microwave. You can taste when something has come out the microwave because if you cook it to long it get a differentfeel to it. So I had the fried pork chops, cabbage, fried okra, cornbread dressing, and a bowl of beef stew. The fried Okra wasthe only thing that tasted close to being fresh. Even the bread they brought out was microwaved to be warm. My friend had thefried pork chop, corn bread dressing, fried okra, and rice and gravy. The rice was still cold as if they didn?t warm it upenough and the corn bread dressing was dry and the pork chop was really bad. Like it had beeen sitting all day. When we askedfor the check the waiter was like do you want to go boxes. We were like no we just want the check. It was so bad didn?t wantto even see them try to fix it. The only reason they even got the two stars is because the wa Read more
This food was amazing!!! It was recommended to us and did not disappoint. The peach cobbler and banana pudding were delicious as... well. Great service! Read more
This was down-home Southern cooking done well. It's a super casual diner with take-out also available. It was a busy Sunday... afternoon but I was able to find seating quickly. The service was fast and friendly, the food cooked well. It's a bustlinglittle place that's perfect for a quick family dinner that includes veggies. Read more
We chose here cause nobody could agree on what to eat for lunch. The server was great. She kept our tea filled and got all the... food right when it was brought out. Hubby has the veggie plate. The said greens had vinegar, the okra and tomatoes was alright,cabbage was good and the mixed veggies were flaccid. If you want your steak fried you half to get the chicken fried steak. Notthe country fried steak. So that's what I got. Mashed potatoes were good with white gravy, the Alabama slaw was nothing but,lettuce shaved really thin and 1000 island dressing squirted in the middle, the skillet apples were good. As you can see theyhave corn MUFFINS that's a deal breaker for my hubby. For my best friend she loves them. If you like city ham for dinner getthat cause it was good. Again, had a gluten free friend and he got the baked chicken breast. He said it was good. Mac and cheeselooked on the dry side. Cornbread dressing is a NO. But, pork chop is bone in if you like that kinda thing. Read more
The staff was friendly from the get go! We sat down right away when we went in for breakfast with a family of 5. And the food we... ordered was done and in front of us ready to eat in less than 15mins! All of the food we ordered was amazing and very tasty. Theprice of our whole bill was very modest and did not give me the feeling of being over priced at all! Read more
Souther comfort food. We found a small restaurant for lunch in Columbia SC Fried Okra and some turkey. Collard greens and some... blackberry cobbler. Great service and nice country feel. What made me pick this place? The name of course. How can you go wrongwith Lizard?s Thicket. Great job Debora! Read more
Take out was skimpy as all hell. $30 order could at least include some butter and a tartar sauce (we ordered 2 waffles and then... catfish so they come with the meal). Green beans had some uncooked chunks. Also, when someone orders cornbread, they mean morethan a single tiny cornbread muffin. You get at least 2 when you go inside. Charged the same price for sit down but gave halfthe items and food quality. Rip off. Go to the one on Augusta Rd. instead. Much better in every way. Read more