The first two times I came it was incredible: fast service, delicious food and drinks (dealer’s choice pictured), great happy hour deal ($3 well liquor). I think there was a shift in management this summer because things changed drastically: being overcharged for well liquor during happy hour, waiting almost an hour for a charcuterie board (pictured) that had Kraft singles on it (for a $15 app this was …. strange), etc. The chef did bring a different cheese option after I confusedly asked if they were slices of American cheese. The bartender served what tasted like tequila + sprite + curaçao when my friend ordered a margarita (not pictured), but we thought maybe it was some drink she was making as a speciality so we specified “classic margarita” for the second round and were served tequila + orange juice. When asked about it she said she didn’t have the ingredients for a margarita but if I had known that, I would’ve ordered something else because I’m not a fan of orange juice. We ordered the $2 tacos and I specified chicken tacos for myself because I rarely eat red meat. After a while my friend and I got the tacos with a mixture of 90% beef and 10% chicken. I was very hungry at this point so I ate one anyway. When asked about it, the bartender said “oh yeah it’s mixed, guess I should’ve told you.” I think consistency with food and drinks needs to be improved before I return, but I did have a few good experiences in the past.

The music scene is top notch with a variety of genres. The drink and food selection is good with some tasty menu options.

I actually went to hear my friend play some jazz and found out it was open mic night and ended up jamming with many of my old musician friends. We will be back! Great night!

Fantastic! Really beautiful space, with easy going and attentive staff. Lots of tempting cocktail and food options. The live jazz (Thursday eve) was SO good. A variety of musicians came by to sit in during the session and each brought their own style and talent to the mix. I cant believe there was no cover charge! Such a warm and welcoming neighborhood spot. We went twice in 2 days!

Nice little jazzy joint! Great, friendly personalized service. Live peaceful bands, not too loud, small bites available great drinks! Nice evening out with friends and family that won't destroy your pocket! I truly enjoy myself each time I've frequented this establishment.

The Aristocrat occupies the location where the Columbia's institution, Kelly's, used to reside. They've cleaned it up and gotten it a lot brighter. The drinks are good (the Day Man, in particular), and they have the best pita chips I've ever tried. It's a little on the pricier side but nothing unusual for the Vista. The bartenders are awesome, especially Liz!

Great atmosphere, service, and food! The staff is fantastic. Would recommend giving them a try. Very chill bar with live music on the weekends.

Came with family for Thursday jazz. Marvelous. YOU NEED TO COME HERE!!!! Magnificent.

This Spot is Wonderful. the Owner(Brent) is Pretty Awesome. Perfect Location.. Parking is Ideal. Lovely, Quaint Atmosphere. Features Live Bands and the Vibe is Dope... Overall MY FIRST Experience was Perfect! PLOT TWIST: the Next/Last time I went, the Bartender was Horrible!! I mean like Inexcusable! Food was beyond Sub-Par. Was Thoroughly Disappointed. Might give it another Try Buuuut IDrK! Perhaps You'll Have Better Luck tho-It's at Least Worth a Try for Sure..

It may have been an off night but this was the worst dining experience I've ever had. Took forever to get our food. One meal came out. 20 minutes later three more meals came out. One person never got theirs. One of the ones who got their meal said it was not fit to eat and sent it back. The place wasn't crowded at all so I don't know what the problem was. They had a little jazz band that was good but the overall experience was not a good one at all. Hope they find their groove because it could be a neat place.

Such a great place!!! Great atmosphere and the people who work there are so kind! They definitely stay on game with keeping up with orders, and they still make the time to check on you and joke around. Love it! Can’t wait to come back!

Live jazz Thursday with my sis for her birthday. The pizzas we ordered were delicious. Great musicians, lovely space and attentive staff. We will definitely come back.

gotta come on a friday night!!! jazz + cocktails + great neapolitan pizzas from the best pizza chef in town, hector 🍕🍕🍕

It was a lovely experience . Bonnie is awesome . Polite and efficient . I had the Mediterranean flatbread pizza which disappeared jn 30 minutes lol . I think the owner was present . Maybe . She was harvested fresh rosemary .

My co-worker and I came in about 30 minutes before closing on a Sunday night just to grab a cocktail after a long day of work to take the edge off. It was the best choice I’ve made in a long time. The cocktails were excellent but the time we had was even better, thanks to the über talented bartender David (or DJ)! Not only did he make us amazing, well crafted drinks but he conversed with us, made us laugh, and even sang a little Luther for us! We ended up staying well past closing because the time just flew by. I’ve never had a more enjoyable interaction with a bartender. David is a gem and I hope we get another layover here sometime to visit again!

I waited a little longer than expected for my food due to a little hiccup in the kitchen but everyone FOH bent over backwards to make it right! My pup and I enjoyed a little more music than planned and loved every minute of it. Visiting a restaurant in Columbia with an engaged team and caring owner was a lovely surprise! The pizza was very homemade and very delicious. Artisanal maybe?

Amazing drinks. Amazing food. And even better staff. We came here because it was next to the hotel, then came back for a wonderful nightcap! Perhaps our best stop during the weekend. Thanks y'all

Ordered 2 different food items and they were out of them so I ordered what amounts to a chef salad. 10 minutes later the "chef" came out and told me He didn't have enough vegetables to make the salad, So he offered me a Caesar salad which is pretty much just lettuce and dressing...... It was very disappointing because when I walked in the door I smelled something that smelled awesome

Nice place to go listen to a jazz set. But be prepared to have to go get your own drinks from the bar. Had some flatbread The chicken tastes like it was not freshly cooked. But the atmosphere in the bobs were good

Great atmosphere and attentive staff. I wish their kitchen was open a little later. They have a really good beer selection and make some great cocktails.

Amazing selection of liquor, super knowledgeable bar staff, large spacious outdoors, live music, and lots of bar top. What more do you need?

The staff was helpful and friendly. The violinist, Martina Williams, performance was beautiful. Perfect way to enjoy a Sunday brunch

I went for Sunday brunch and ended up spending a few hours. The atmosphere here is great! The drinks were unique and tasty. I highly recommend the manmosa, a dangerously yummy mix of vodka, beer, champagne and OJ. The breakfast shots were a fun treat that tasted like pancakes! I had the quiche, which was so good I almost ordered seconds. It was loaded with spinach and feta, in a perfect flakey crust. My husband had the Cuban and if I loved him less, I might have stolen it when he gave me a bite. I tried the French toast bake and yogurt parfait as well. Both were decadent. The service was outstanding. The bartenders were attentive and gave great suggestions. The owner even stopped to see how we were doing and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. This is an amazing little gem that I can't wait to return to.

This is one of my favorite places now. It’s hard for me to be impressed but they give you 5 star service for a reasonable price. Can’t wait to come back.

We liked the look of the bar, but the bartender was kind of out of it and had to use a cheat sheet to make our drinks, which did not turn out well. But we enjoyed sitting on the benches outside the bar.

Live band was amazing!!! Me and my wife had the spinach dip and the Chicken Alfredo…. Delish🤤 Bartenders Keys and Dakota were attentive and polite absolute dreams! The Cocktails they made us were remarkable and they made it all seem effortless!! Would HIGHLY recommend this place if you are in the Columbia area! I plan to attend their New Year’s Eve bash this year! Complimentary mimosas 🥂❣️Woohoo 🎉