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Tombo Grille
4517 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
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#81 of 419 restaurants in Columbia
  • Address: 4517 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
  • Phone:  (803) 782-9665
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“Consistent Disappointment”
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2 of 5 stars
adahne 5 contributions
Columbia, SC
Jun 29, 2009

My perhaps fourth meal there has prompted me to actually write my first restaurant review. Tombo has so much potential with it's location, atmosphere and quirky staff but that potential is dashed by what comes out of the kitchen. The herb chicken was dry.The pesto plopped upon it was gelatinous. A previous visit was a mundane BLT that was prepared... more

“overpriced, poorly prepared food”
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1 of 5 stars
ForMyPeeps 1 contribution
Columbia, SC
May 3, 2009

Should have known this place would disappoint when the service started with stale bread and bitter olive oil. Went downhill from there- the $12 hamburger came out at room temperature and was tasteless. My companion's dish was similarly bland, and way, way overpriced. Observed another couple griping about their food as well. Will not go back. more

“Good, but used to be...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 2, 2008

Good, but used to be better. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 9, 2008

i really enjoyed my service more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 8, 2008

Best Bartender on the east coast! more

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Tombo Grille Address

4517 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Tel: (803) 782-9665
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.