Rue 6 Bistro — Restaurant in Columbia

Stopped in with friends today and I cannot say enough great things about this little bistro. As a classically trained cook I have waited 7 years for a truly decent place to open up in Columbia - this is it. First, this is a real restaurant, preparing real, locally sourced product - you'll find no pre-frozen fried okra here. If you want pimento burgers, soggy fries, and $7 entrees, this place is not it. However, if you want authentic French bistro food, cooked with attention to detail, with no shortcuts taken, this is the place. If you want attentive service with a server knowledgeable about the food you've ordered, this is it. Why, because he also cooked it. The menu is updated seasonally, the prices are very fair for the quality offered, the flavors and skillfully prepared ingredients are first-rate, and the place is very welcoming and comforting. Stop in for a glass of wine/drink and a snack after work, for a quick lunch, or for a very nice dinner with your loved ones, you won't be...

I am so glad I found this restaurant. Everything about it is great. The space itself is small and intimate. The dinner menu is also small and a pre-set menu with or without wine pairings. The owner - James - is also the wait staff, chef & somalier and he is wonderful. Oh, and he's also a winemaker and the wines are exceptional. I had a pinot grigio & my friend had the wine pairings with her meal. Oh, and the pours are very nice - not the teeny tiny 2 oz pours you get other places. The food - GREAT. I cannot wait to return with other so they can experience this place. It's really worth your time to go - you'll leave full - not stuffed and so...

Had the pleasure of visiting here a couple of weeks back. Downstairs there’s a store with lots of goodies, but upstairs is where the hidden treasure is! Nice decor very quiet and private me and my friends had a wonderful time just enjoying our Saturday whether you want to bring a book and read or just have a relaxing day I highly recommend the wine was spectacular. I tried the flight of both red and white and I was not disappointed. We also got a bottle and bought another bottle as a present for someone. Love the atmosphere love the scenery love the wine a great activity! So very glad we bumped into this in downtown Columbia. It’s...