Rockaway Athletic Club

This place has been a fixture in Columbia as long as I can remember. The old building burned down in the late 90s and with the new building there are still no signs on the exterior. Can be tricky to find, but is the home to some of the best food in town. Great cocktails and service, highly recommend the pimento cheese burger. Is one of the best you will find anywhere!

Got kicked out for quite possibly the wildest reason (or presumed reason). Upon entering the facility, we asked the staff if we could push two booths together. The staff left to ask the manager and returned stating that we could. We pushed the table together, sat down, and ordered some drinks and food. Approximately 15 minutes later, another member of staff arrived and stated that “this was never going to happen again” and left. He returned a minute later and told us to get out. We asked what was going on and he reiterated, “Get out. You’re gone.” Not sure why we were kicked out.

I went with a party of 7, the only table they had originally was outside under the awning (it was rather chilly and raining slightly). The staff went out of their way to create a long enough table for all of us to sit at inside. The food came quickly and was all delicious. Definitely recommend their burgers. They're all good. Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 … More