Spotted Salamander Catering

The Location: Cute neighborhood, ample street parking. The Staff: Very pleasant and won't make you feel rushed. The Ambiance: Just an adorable cafe, casual and bright. The Food: Definitely good and I look forward to trying other items from them menu.

I love that the specials feel SPECIAL! I saw this char siu chicken and had to try it - and I'm not a big sandwich eater. It didn't miss! Customer service was also great.

After months of anticipation and traveling from out of state we finally made it to the Spotted Salamander for a five star lunch. The fried chicken sandwich was worth the weekly hype of seeing what creation would be served each Tuesday. The sweet tea bbq pulled chicken tasted exactly like its name and complimented the spotted salad perfectly. The sweet tea, pesto pasta salad, and chocolate cookie butter crack pie all rounded out our perfect lunch. We look forward to returning to this authentic establishment the next time we are in town!

Impressive service and delicious food! A delightful experience that's worth savoring. Highly recommended!

Disappointed and let down. The restaurant smelled of urine and I am concerned the young sales clerk kept helping the homeless man sitting across from me. It was unappealing and I won't be returning.

Love love love!! There isn't a lot to say about this wonderful restaurant that hasn't already been said. The service was spectacular, the menu was excellent, prices weren't bad, and the food was stellar. The different salt and pepper shakers at every table set a cute aesthetic feeling, making the place feel homely. Everything there felt homemade, and nothing was giving defrosted. Even the pesto pasta felt homey. Can't wait to go back!!

A solid option for a work week lunch, hidden off the Main Street downtown and nestled in one of the historic houses on Richland Street. The menu is a bit small, including a few sandwich, salad and small plate options; yet changes with the seasons. In addition to the menu, the daily board includes specials of the day. For this visit, the brisket soup on the daily board caught my eye the moment I walked in and it did not disappoint. It was unlike any soup I have ever had which makes it difficult to describe. It was somewhere between a cream and broth base with tender brisket lacing the flavorful broth. I certainly wish this were a standard on there menu! The cafe is also know for there desserts, so I figured I had to give one of their pecan chocolate chip cookie a try. The cookie was pricey, ringing up at $4.95, yet large enough to last me through the remainder of the week! Friendly staff who are attentive to your needs, although plan to go earlier or late as the restaurant fills up quickly.

Had the Spotted Salad. Coconut cake - delish!! The Deviled eggs are fun. Hubby said best Spicy Chicken sandwich ever! Our server (Summer) was extremely knowledgeable about the menu! Fair pricing. If ever back in Columbia would go again. Fun joint for lunch!

Giving it 2 stars only because the Staff was friendly & helpful, but food was awful. We 4 ordered different things. Not one of us enjoyed our meal. I like the place and it would be nice to have simpler dishes. They try too hard. (And yes, I've eaten in many countries. This may be the worse meal I've ever attempted to eat.)

The food is great and staff is so helpful when trying to decide between multiple delicious options.