The Food Market Columbia

I visited on a Tuesday afternoon. I was a little disappointed at the limited menu option but they made up for it in a lot of way. Pictures speak a thousand words.

First time dining yesterday after many many recommendations, social media hype reviews. Underwhelmed unfortunately but here 's my honest review. We arrived about 10 minutes late to our (2 person birthday celebration) Brunch/Lunch reservation due to the confusion trying to find the correct entrance, the hostess was friendly and said it would be a few minutes while they cleared the table. It was busy, there was a wait two large parties in the building so it was definitely loud but not to the point of being uncomfortable. Our little table by the window was perfect for just the two of us. The cocktails were not bad, I didn 't know what to decide on so I got two different ones of opposing flavor profiles enjoyed both. Cream of crab soup starter was phenomenal, loaded with crab meat I only wish it came with a nice piece of bread or something. I ordered the Baltimore Club was disappointed in the size of the sandwich for it 's $30 pricetag, however the sandwich itself was fresh great quality ingredients (aside from the potato bread which felt like regular old grocery store bread you keep in your house). My boyfriend got the Pork Carnitas breakfast burrito which I agree was severely lacking in flavor and presentation. Justice, our server was friendly attentive, didn 't miss a beat. He heard us say we 're celebrating our birthday surprised us with a complimentary dessert, dirt cake! I hadn 't had dirt cake in over 20 years so it was adorable really fun. I believe a manager was the one who dropped the dessert, also very fun, personable nice in doing so. Great touch. Although we didn 't really enjoy our food during brunch, we 'd love to come back for dinner service try the other menu items. I live by the they can 't all be winners code maybe we just had an off experience, but the service atmosphere is enough to warrant another visit. As always my reviews are meant to be constructive honest. I hope the Food Market continues to be successful in the Columbia restaurant world. Thank you!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent!

If the Restaurant Week menu is intended to give newcomers a reason to return, order from the regular menu! We have been to the Food Market several times and always enjoyed it, but not so much this time. The tuna on toast appetizer, the Italian Wedding risotto and Mixta Grill entrees, and both of the desserts we ordered...all disappointments.

Had a great brunch at the Food Market in Columbia. We had been to the Hampden location where we previously had a great dinner so were excited to try the closer Columbia location. It's a very new looking restaurant. Menu has some really excellent and unique choices. Our table got chicken and biscuits, short rib eggs benedict, and a carnitas breakfast burrito, and all were amazing. We also tried mini Heath bar pancakes as an appetizer which was amazing. We had great service while we were there, and it's a cool vibe, fun music playing, we had a great experience!