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Motor Supply CO

920 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3128
(803) 256-6687
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Ranked #10 of 557 restaurants in Columbia
Price range: S$38 - S$38
Cuisines: American, French, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Park and Lincoln Sts.
Transit: There are several transit stops throughout the vista and downtown area, one of which is located half a block away from us. Taxis are also readily available.
Description: Located in the historic Congaree Vista with a heated patio and free valet parking, Motor Supply has been serving progressive, New World cuisine using classic French culinary techniques for over 20 years. Lunch, dinner and brunch menus change daily, featuring contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine. We are Columbia's foremost "farm to fork" restaurant, working sustainable farms and an almost exclusively local larder of produce and meats. Seafood is caught off of the Carolina coast, and all of our stocks, sauces and desserts are made on site, including our charcuterie, with house-made sausages, bacon, country pate, and rillettes, all the way down to the pickles and mustard. Our early 19th century, solid-oak bar with marble columns, imported from Europe, serves 180+ fine wines (Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 2006-12), an extensive list of imported, domestic and high gravity beers, as well as house-infused spirits, handmade bitters, and barrel-aged cocktails.
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Irmo, South Carolina
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Motor Supply has been my favorite restaurant in Columbia for many years. The menu is hand-written and changes daily, so you know the freshest ingredients are being used. They make the extra effort of sourcing locally, and proudly display the names of the farms from which their ingredients originate. Their dishes are creative. The pork chops and duck, which generally... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This restaurant is one of a kind in Columbia, small but real good menu, pork is very good, avoid the cheese plate appetizer which is disgraceful, a little overpriced and saluda's is better value but motor city bistro still worth a visit. Very nice bar

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Hoosick Falls, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We ate on the back patio today. The service was relaxed but good. The menu changes daily. I had a prime rib sandwich with a bean salad. The others had a healthy pizza with salad. Dessert was a dark chocolate torte. All good. This place is not marked too well but if you go specifically to the address, you will... More

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Greer,SC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Our extended family enjoyed a nice Saturday brunch. Local foods, organic, very good. We ordered a combination of salads, sandwiches, and entrees and everyone liked their food. Yum gluten-free chocolate torte for dessert! Unique atmosphere, reasonable prices. We will be back!

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We had a fresh and tasty grilled vegetable salad and a delicious reuben sandwich. Service was friendly. Great cocktail menu. We'll definitely be back!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

First time here and we were struck with how fresh the food was and atmosphere was great. Fresh fruit and homemade pickles were the perfect pairing with our sandwich. Only one beer on tap but it was an excellent local selection. Overall great place and will be back

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Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Stopped here for lunch before going to the airport. Could not have been happier to have found this restaurant! There were four of us and we all ordered something different off the handwritten menu that changes twice a day. The crab and chicken salads were both generous, well seasoned with unique ingredients and just plain delicious. Out of meatloaf they... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbia, and I always try to visit when I am in town. I recommend you get reservations (if you can). PROs - nice drink/wine/Scotch selections - OUTSTANDING duck special (not always on the menu). Cooked to perfection! CONs - they changed their cheese plate appetizer. It used to be robust, but now... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We had a terrific evening at Motor Supply Company on the Friday night of Masters' week. This was our first night in Columbia and we just showed up at the restauarnt around 8:00 without reservations. We were told to expect a 45 minute wait so we went to the bar and joined other couples at the long table in the... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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16 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Happened across this while walking around in the Vista area of Columbia. No reservations, but got seated right away. Ordered a special, fried lobster tail. They substituted out some sides for us, which I always appreciate. Food was very good, lobster cooked perfectly. Service was fast and efficient, but I did feel like I was being rushed for the table... More

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