Clydes of Columbia Reviews

Great place, artsy, classy, the place for an elegant date. I had a great time there. They were so busy, that some of my selections were out of stock, but the alternatives were quite satisfying. You'll like it there too, and so will your date.

Wonderful dining experience. Food is flawlees,the waiters are awesome. The setting is intimate. Perfect for couples

Great service stained by shady pricing strategy. The food was fine, the server was incredibly kind and helpful. However the Caesar's Salad was priced at around $5 bucks. "Do you want steak, chicken or shrimp with that?" Sure, shrimp please. When the bill came, our collective jaws dropped. $18.59. ALMOST TRIPLED THE COST OF THE SALAD. That is by far the most expensive 4 shrimps we have ever bough. Ruined the lunch for us. The server did her best to offset that cost, but i do not agree with this practice on principle. It's just ridiculously shady. Will be avoiding this restaurant, despite its amazing location. Buyer beware. Do not go off-menu here.

Great food. Good service. One of the founders, Stuart Davidson was a friendly acquaintance.

Fantastic service and the food was marvelous .The crab soup was superb.

Great views of the lake! Food, drinks and service were all on point for Father's day brunch!

Service is outstanding! We hadn't been in a very long time but we needn't have worried. Clyde's still has "it". Views of lake are beautiful, food is delicious, but it's the service that makes this place a 5 star restaurant. We had a drink at the bar first and bartender was friendly and attentive. For our meal we never once had to look for our server. Flawless sevice.

We had a baby shower in the front library...the space, the food and view were wonderful. Our server Jen made sure we had the best time!

I had a wonderful dinner at Clyde's Columbia during the arts festival. We sat outside listened to music and had an awesome dinner. The Mediterranean trio was fantastic!

Service was slow and meals sat a while before getting to the table. Had to get my own flatware and napkins

I came here with a big group for my Grandma's birthday recently and we loved it! The waiter was very attentive and the food was amazing all around. They accommodated for our group with a private room in the back, which I considered very thoughtful. Will return soon for another great dinner!

I regularly arrive grabbing some food in this place. I enjoyed the prompt service and well cooked food. Keep up the good work.

Above average restaurant, can be pricey good clientele and food.

Clyde's is a family favorite. Reasonably priced gourmet food.

Delicious Food and excellent service. Waitress was very knowledgeable and fun. This Gemini (inside joke) will definitely be back!

We love Clyde's. Solid food and drink in prime location!

My and my gf were there last Sunday in the evening , as soon as we arrived we got greeted by a hostess with a big smile , we got seated within 10 minutes , patio was a little full but they still managed to get us seated really fast , we tried a couple cocktails and apps they were really good , not to mention the service was great !!
It s rare to see managers hands on , cleaning tables and guiding their staff , I used to be in the industry for a while and seeing those kind of things it gives me hope that there s still good managers out there not just bossing ppl around , whoever that guy and the other lady are !! Big shout out to you and to your staff , y all are doing a great job keeping everything clean and outstanding costumer service .

Good food but odd location. Took a while to find through Google maps

Good place for drinks and they have pretty decent food and nice outdoor seating. Their open late if you need a great place to eat along the lake at midnight.

Friendly environment, great staff and service. Good food.

My wife and I had dinner tonite at Clydes in Columbia. Service was poor and slow. Our waiter was obviously new and still learning (I hope). We started with a glass of soda water dumped off of his tray all down the front of me and all over the table. He was very apologetic but it was quite an ordeal. They brought out my salad and it was supposed to be a large salad but turned out to be a small. They eventually brought out a large one but it was a while. No offer to refill drinks. We had to ask twice. No bread offered with our meals. We ordered 2 take-out burgers. The bacon burger was ordered Well Done and it ended up being medium rare. Not even close. My daughter wouldn't eat it and we were obviously not there to ask for a fix. The veggie burger was served on a table instead of take-out as ordered so we then had to wait for that. Next, no plastic wear in the bags. We asked for that and had to wait. No ketchup was offered and we waited for that. We ordered a coffee to go and that took forever. My steak was small and over cooked and my wife's crab cakes were dry with no sauce of any kind. Highly disappointing meal. I have been in the area for 27 years and have eaten at Clydes many times. This was a big step backwards.

I have gone here with my uncle for years and I have never had a bad meal here. The wings are amazing, their alcohol selection is great, and the rotating menu will keep every visit fresh. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also great with the old fashioned play posters and the beautiful scenery by the waterfront. Great seafood selection, and the pasta is also amazing. They have something for everyone here

Thoroughly enjoyed myself; celebrating my granddaughters graduation

The staff are pleasant and the scenery is very good.
We recommend that you try crab cakes.

Incredibly slow service with plenty of available tables. Coffee was cold. Sandwich and salad took more than 35 minutes to come to the table.

Great views, delicious food AND Great Service!
Happy Hour makes it more affordable! We loved it!

Location is awesome, i went in Sunday night. Plenty of tables and seating.

Service was subpar, however could have been a off night. Really like to try a restraunt at least twice before i decide.

If i visit again and i am wrong. I will happly change my review

Theres nothing amazing about this place except the view of the Waterfront....and the bread pudding!

Really great view of the water from the restaurant. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Our server was super friendly and patient with answering questions. No complaints on the food.

Our server Patrick was great and the food was great and affordable.

The food was excellent the server was excellent everything was great

The brunch is very good and reasonable. However it was very noisy when we were there. Probably because of all the holiday groups.

Clyde's is a Columbia institution. The food is consistently good and the service is more professional than most restaurants. I'd love to see a happy hour and a few more beers on tap, but I don't think they feel like they have to do that. And they're probably right.

Seafood looked good, but I got the pork porterhouse and it was okay.

The ambiance was nice. I ordered the crab & artichoke dip and BBQ pork belly. I really wasn't impressed. The dip was not what I expected, it was very dry. The BBQ pork belly was average and we did receive the fried sweet potatoes. The drinks were very good. We ordered burgers for entree's and they very tasty. Next time I will try a different appetizer.

Ok food and slow service....was very busy, so they clearly were not prepared for the concert crowd or groups

Happy hour is a must.

Daily between 3-7pm
All burgers are $5 off
All starters are $3 off

Solid food choice for an happy hour. Professional bartenders & solid environment to enjoy.

Lovely view of the lake. Decent food. Nice experience.

Not sure why this place is so highly rated. The location is good but the food is terrible and over priced and the service is mediocre. Not a repeat unless it's to just sit outside with a cocktail.

Great food. Kind of hard to find but nearby the Soundry. Customer service could have been better. Took forever to get food but food made up for it at the end.

This is the place where I was first introduced to chicken wings. It has been 35 years the last time I was in Clyde's. The wings were just as good now as they were then.

Went for lunch. Food and service was poor. Took 30 minutes to bring us our drinks. Jumbo lump crab cake was a little bigger than a silver dollar, about 1/2" thick and more mush than lump. Terrible experience.

Delicious scallops. Guy st next table had it also and he too was raving,!

Been coming here for over a decade. Love the butternut squash when it is in season

I regularly come purchasing some food here. I like the efficient customer service and well prepared food. Great work.

The Maryland cream of crab soup & Fall Market Salad were amazing. As well our bartender Ben was definitely on point.

Great food and atmosphere. Such a shame they're closing

I love the placement of the restaurant, has a beautiful lake front. The food wasn't great.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, the food is good but the service sucks.

Ate here on a few occasions and never was completely satisfied. The food is decent, but the service is a little spotty and the prices are high. Not entirely a great value.

Great place to eat. I had an excellent burger at Clyde's. Was expecting the average frozen patty but was surprised at the fresh tasting meat on premium bun.