Christian's Guidebook
Food scene
Shealy's Bar-B-Que
340 E Columbia AveLegendary SC BBQ
This is the closest place to get prepared food from our properties, and they have a fantastic bacon cheeseburger and thick, fresh French fries!
11 locals recommend
Big Mans Marina
125 Big Mans RdThis is the closest place to get prepared food from our properties, and they have a fantastic bacon cheeseburger and thick, fresh French fries!
Haven't had the pleasure of eating here yet but it is very close to the properties and has rave reviews. Has a great little lakeside bar and occasional live music, as well. Please give me your review if you decide to go here during your stay!
11 locals recommend
Fiddler Blues
3644 Prosperity HwyHaven't had the pleasure of eating here yet but it is very close to the properties and has rave reviews. Has a great little lakeside bar and occasional live music, as well. Please give me your review if you decide to go here during your stay!
Circle Diner
3280 Columbia HwyOne of the closest restaurants to the property. Great food and also ice cream!
Never eaten here but the church crowd sure seems to pack it in on Sundays when I've driven by. Please let me know how it is if ya give it a try!
K & K All In One
3881 Columbia HwyNever eaten here but the church crowd sure seems to pack it in on Sundays when I've driven by. Please let me know how it is if ya give it a try!
Gasthaus Zur Elli
205 S Main StMust call ahead for a reservation.
Fantastic selection of craft beers, with delicious food to boot.
6 locals recommend
Krafty Draft Brew Pub LLC
269 Charter Oak RoadFantastic selection of craft beers, with delicious food to boot.
Hwy 378 Bar and Grill
3007 US-378Wiz's Eatery
110 Church StHEbrews Cafe
442 E Railroad AveCharlie's Fisherman's Wharf
3224 US-378Just a great place all around. Great beer and even better food. Super passionate and skilled owner. Well worth a visit if in downtown Lexington.
14 locals recommend
Keg Cowboy Bar & Restaurant
108 E Main StJust a great place all around. Great beer and even better food. Super passionate and skilled owner. Well worth a visit if in downtown Lexington.
Catfish Johnny's - Lake Murray
1925 Johnson Marina RdBuffalo Creek Bar & Grill
850 Marina WayRoma's House of Pizza
218 S Main StRusty Anchor Restaurant
1925 Johnson Marina RdThis place has an awesome location, layout and views. Right on the water and can visit by boat. It is typically very busy so don't expect the fastest service. "Hit or miss," in my experience, but well worth giving a try for the view and scenery alone (especially for sunset).
61 locals recommend
Liberty Tap Room
1602 Marina RdThis place has an awesome location, layout and views. Right on the water and can visit by boat. It is typically very busy so don't expect the fastest service. "Hit or miss," in my experience, but well worth giving a try for the view and scenery alone (especially for sunset).
Sightseeing
Lake Murray Dam Recreation Park
2101 N Lake DrSaluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdBest place to rent a pontoon boat. Ask for Randy and tell him Christian Anderson sent ya!
Acapulco Marina
960-A Rock N Creek RdBest place to rent a pontoon boat. Ask for Randy and tell him Christian Anderson sent ya!
Southshore Marina LLC
3072 US-378
Carolina Outdoor Adventures Inc.
4013 Thomas RdGreat local rental and tour company
Fifty - Fifty Water Sports LLC
101 Sandalwood RdLake Murray Boat Rentals
960 Rock N Creek RdBetter Boating
1602 Marina RdRiverWinds Landing
221 SC-391The Spirit of Lake Murray
216 Shadowood DrSiesta Cove Marina-Rv Park
256 John Long RdLighthouse Marina
1925 Johnson Marina RdLake Murray Sailing Club
235 Old Forge RdMembership required
Little River Landing Bait
760 Hollywood Rd
869 Riverbend Point
869 Riverbend PointFourteen Mile Creek Trail
1104 N Lake DrPeachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
883 Peachtree Rock RdLake Murray Public Park
1832-1834 N Lake DrDreher Island State Park
3677 State Park RdA fantastic old school drive-in movie theater only 30 min from the home. You get to see 2 movies with one ticket and the concessions are very tasty and very fairly priced. So much cheaper than going to a regular movie theater.
https://thebigmo.com/
Monetta Drive In Theatre
5822 Columbia Hwy NA fantastic old school drive-in movie theater only 30 min from the home. You get to see 2 movies with one ticket and the concessions are very tasty and very fairly priced. So much cheaper than going to a regular movie theater.
https://thebigmo.com/
Wineries/Breweries
Call or check websites for hours/reservations
Mercer House Winery
397 Walter Rawl RdEnoree River Vineyards and Winery
1650 Dusty RdThree Star Vineyard
172 Holmes Pond RdHollow Creek Distillery
112 Rocky Ridge RdLove this place but unfortunately it is routinely (and perhaps permanently) being shut down/closed due to nearby curmudgeons.
FishWater Beer Garden
Love this place but unfortunately it is routinely (and perhaps permanently) being shut down/closed due to nearby curmudgeons.
Just a great place all around. Great beer and even better food. Super passionate and skilled owner. Well worth a visit if in downtown Lexington.
14 locals recommend
Keg Cowboy Bar & Restaurant
108 E Main StJust a great place all around. Great beer and even better food. Super passionate and skilled owner. Well worth a visit if in downtown Lexington.
Easily one of the best breweries in Columbia and possibly the state. Big selection of various beer styles that are all delicious and routinely unique.
15 locals recommend
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
520 Greene StEasily one of the best breweries in Columbia and possibly the state. Big selection of various beer styles that are all delicious and routinely unique.
Very close to Williams Brice Stadium. Super cool building with a rooftop bar and outdoor games. Pet friendly.
43 locals recommend
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdVery close to Williams Brice Stadium. Super cool building with a rooftop bar and outdoor games. Pet friendly.
Swamp Cabbage Brewery
921 Brookwood DrFairly new brewery in Cayce/West Columbia. Frequently has live music on their outdoor stage. Lots of outdoor seating and pet friendly.
34 locals recommend
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StFairly new brewery in Cayce/West Columbia. Frequently has live music on their outdoor stage. Lots of outdoor seating and pet friendly.
Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center StreetIn the same building as Old Mill Brew Pub. I've never been here but its a super cool location and looks like a great spot for outdoor dining.
Hazelwood Brewing Company
711 E Main StIn the same building as Old Mill Brew Pub. I've never been here but its a super cool location and looks like a great spot for outdoor dining.
Great spot for a nice meal and good selection of booze. Great service every time we've eaten there!
10 locals recommend
Old Mill Brewpub
711 E Main StGreat spot for a nice meal and good selection of booze. Great service every time we've eaten there!
Golf
Augusta National Golf Club
2604 Washington Rd1 hour drive to Masters Tournament
Mid Carolina Club Inc
3593 Kibler Bridge RdTimberlake Country Club
222 Timberlake DrGolden Hills Golf & Country Club
100 Scotland DrPersimmon Hill Golf Club
126 Golf Club AveIndian Trail Golf Course
1304 Willis StClub At Rawls Creek
2121 Lake Murray BlvdIndian River Golf Club
200 Indian River DrCharwood Golf Club
222 Clubhouse DrLive Music/Entertainment
Brand new amphitheater in downtown Lexington, only ab 35 minutes from the lake house. Looks like an awesome venue!
19 locals recommend
Icehouse Amphitheater
107 W Main StBrand new amphitheater in downtown Lexington, only ab 35 minutes from the lake house. Looks like an awesome venue!
Historic Newberry Opera House is only 30 minutes from the house.
13 locals recommend
Newberry Opera House
1201 McKibben StHistoric Newberry Opera House is only 30 minutes from the house.
Craft Axe Throwing- Columbia
700 Gervais StOne block from the icehouse amphitheater!
Catfish Johnny's - Lake Murray
1925 Johnson Marina RdColumbia Speedway Entertainment Center
2001 Charleston HwyKeg Cowboy Bar & Restaurant
108 E Main StNew Brookland Tavern
632 State StHemingway's
7467 Saint Andrews RoadColonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln StWilliams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers BlvdTB's Shack
3660 Prosperity Highway