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  • 5/5 Ed T. 1 year ago on Google • 342 reviews
    Four visits since March 2022, we were pleasantly surprised to find some good quality, rich American fare. Cream of crab soup had lumps of crab on top and was delicious. Also the kettle potato chips were fresh made very flavorful. Crumbling the chips in the crab soup was amazing. Maryland crab soup was not very good, not as much crab, came out cold and the taste was just okay. My vegetarian wife love that club sandwich in the picture. Had a lot of items on it. It was fresh and tasty. Favorite dish dinner 2022 is actually an appetizer. Grilled scallops over risotto. This is actually big enough to be an entree. Crab cake was really not worth the $28, but their fresh waffle fries were delicious. The open face meatloaf decent but a bit bland. The gravy was delicious, so I asked for extra gravy to take care of that. As you can see, it's a big amount of meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Shrimp salad sandwich was pretty meh. Toast was completely cold. Creme brulee was good, strawberries tasty, a little disappointed the creme was not warmer. One Saturday 1: 30pm visit. We had some frustrating service service in the bar area and long waits for our food that came out cold, but besides that things have been pretty good.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John F. 5 months ago on Google • 590 reviews
    Stopped by randomly for a business lunch. Never heard of it, never been here sonthe experience was absolutely random. Surprisingly, glad we tried it. The food was pretty good, the service ws excellent, and the place was packed with a lunch crowd, so I guess they are doing something right. They have a really nice outside seating garden, which I bet is spectacular in the summer. The burger is banging, as are the wings. I'd eat here again. PS, yes, it looks like it's attached to the liquor store, and it is, bit there is a separate entrance.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 candace S. 7 months ago on Google • 146 reviews
    Vicky, our server, provided excellent service. She was extremely friendly and attentive. The 50/50 Maryland crab soup was both delicious and fresh. The addition of a crab claw to the crab dip was a nice touch. Although the atmosphere felt a bit outdated, it didn't hinder the quality of the service or food. My only minor complaint is that I didn't find the crab cake as enjoyable as those from other seafood places in the area. Overall, it was a wonderful experience while visiting my hometown in Maryland.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bavani M. 1 year ago on Google • 61 reviews
    We had an amazing dining experience. Excellent food, great ambience and service, went there twice since May. We tried the Meatloaf, Leelyn burger, Powerhouse sandwich, roasted beet salad. We enjoyed the food thoroughly. You should not miss their house made chips and dip. Awesome!! They have a great drink selection too !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Husband & I went here for our 36th anniversary. I had the best crab cakes I’ve had in a really long time!! They were served with good tasting & portioned sweet potato fries & broccoli👍 Husband's meal was fish tacos which he also enjoyed! We will definitely go back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimmie Jennings I. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and food selection. We had the Leelynn Burger and it was very flavorful and juicy. Apple crisp for dessert.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa K. 1 year ago on Google
    Outside dining area is so beautiful. Out with a group of friends, had lots of appetizers, drinks, etc. Great service! Delicious food 😋. The burger was fabulous.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe H. 5 months ago on Google • 327 reviews
    We rediscovered Leelynn's, a great local restaurant. It had been a few years since we last ate there. We had a very pleasant lunch on Saturday. The food was delicious, the service very good, and the prices were moderate. We had the open faced meatloaf sandwich ($18.50) and the scrambled egg and brie sandwich ($16.00). Our only disappointment was that there weren't any marked handicapped parking spaces. We were told to just park in the take-out parking spots.

  • 5/5 Shannon 7 months ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Delightful, shrimp carbonara and twin chicken breast. The cream of crab soup was indescribably unforgettable.

  • 5/5 Hugh F. 4 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Eric served us while we were seated at the bar. Seemed like he knew we needed something before we did; excellent service. We had the LeeLynn Salad. It is prepared with blackened chicken. Might be the tastiest chicken to adorn a salad I have ever had. And overall, the restaurant gives off very comfortable vibes. You can’t go wrong eating at LeeLynn’s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful restaurant with many delicious entrees to offer. They offer outdoor dining when the weather is nice, but the tables fill up quickly. Their cream-of-crab soup is amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GINA A R. 2 years ago on Google
    Met Up With Some Of My High School Classmates! Our Waiter Was Casey. He Did An Amazing Job Accommodating Our Group Of Nine! The Food Was Fabulous And Our Time Of Sistership Was Fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viv C. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the best restaurants in Columbia. Cannot believe I didn’t know this gem exists after living in the area for 4 years! Delicious food, great dining environment, and super friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave A. 3 months ago on Google • 145 reviews New
    Google asked to share experience, well this one’s easy…..EXCELLENT all around. If you haven’t been here..try it

  • 5/5 elia s. 3 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    My new favorite spot!! Food, prices, service, atmosphere, all worth 10 stars.

  • 5/5 Doug W. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Great server (and she's pretty!), fantastic food and the atmosphere isn't like every other restaurant in Columbia - it reminds me of the old Columbia, which I like.

  • 4/5 Patricia M. 3 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Great service 5 stars. Food was great ! I had a burger , cooked to perfection, my friend had fish tacos ,and said it was the best fish tacos she’s ever had! Highly recommend this restaurant!

  • 4/5 JB S. 6 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    A bit disappointing intro to this place.... I was looking for a place to get lunch with my family for my birthday. I happened to stumble on this place via google, examined the reviews, photos and the menu and felt it was perfect place to try out. I called and asked for a reservation for 4, and specifically asked for a booth. When we arrived the next day, a family who was in the waiting area has a hostess come up to them and ask if a booth was ok. They seemed indifferent on this option and said ok. I immediately knew this was going to mean a issue for us....but I was hoping for the best. When the hostess returned we were escorted to a table. I mentioned to the hostess that I requested a booth, and she went off to discuss with someone. When she returned I was basically told there was none available and that someone with a reservation coming in 30minutes had a booth booked.... Obviously this would annoy anyone in my position immediately. I mentioned again that I REQUESTED a booth the day before not on the fly as we arrived today. She scrambled with a answer and mentioned something about putting tables together (which is a unnecessary solution for 4 people at a table with 4 chairs). My family was rightfully annoyed at the answer and wanted to leave, but I got over it and pushed for us to stay and try the food. After this initial annoying first impression we dove into the menu. Our server was very polite and good at being present to our table. The cream of crab soup is one of the bests I've ever had. The Scallop & Bacon flatbread was also very tasty and different. The crab dip was nothing special. I had the ribs and substituted the sides for mashed potatoes and broccoli. The sides were underwhelming (mashed potatoes didn't seem to have any taste). The ribs fell off the bone and were pretty darn good. Multiple menu's have the creme brulee listed. After eyeballing that item and really cutting my meal short to try the desert, I was told they do not carry creme brulee anymore. (Why keep it on multiple menus?). We went with the apple crisp desert, it was tasty. The ice cream on top in particular was great. Other than not being in a booth as I preferred for my birthday, as well as not getting the desert I previewed on menu before coming....it was a pretty decent experience.

  • 4/5 Kathryn J. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    I did love the swordfish entree special. And service was great. But the indoor wooden chairs were hard and very uncomfortable. Not pleasant for a relaxing group luncheon.

  • 2/5 satnam s. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to this place on Saturday with family and friends. Our server was amazing , the food was average 2 1/2 stars. What bothered me is that we got desserts at the end of our meals and my niece got a trees leches cake which they charge me $12 for a small piece. I frequently buy the same log cake at Costco which cost about $18 and when I ask the server, is this a Costco cake? She agreed that it is. Our bill was $370 for seven people4 adults and 4 kids. Do you see why this is bothering me.

  • 4/5 Julia Z. 10 months ago on Google
    The food here is excellent. We had the crab dip, hummus, chicken quesadilla, and shrimp salad as a wrap. Generous portion sizes. Hummus and crab dip are among the best we've ever had. The quesadilla was good, but a bit on the salty side. Service was a bit on the slow side in the beginning. We also were made to believe you could swap out a side for no charge, but I'm fact you're getting charged the full price of a side. The menu is also a bit hard to read.

  • 4/5 Michele T. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    My Leelynn's burger was cooked to order - medium/pink inside - and was big and delicious. Our waitress was excellent, keeping track of the orders of our party of 7, and anticipated our needs right down to leftover boxes. The bathrooms were clean, warm, well supplied, and did not smell at all. The only downside was the dining room was quite loud during lunch that day.

  • 1/5 Adam K. 10 months ago on Google
    I have never been to a place where they have extremely high prices yet the worst service and management you could possibly imagine. It’s such a shame that this place does so well solely based off of location. There’s no reason why a $150 Carryout order with 25% tip should sit in a curbside spot for 40 mins after their due time. It’s a constant struggle with this restaurant. Food is great. The drinks and selection are lacking and the management and service are a 1 out of 10. Good luck.

  • 5/5 Mon L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here, no reservations needed. The young house greeted and seated me quickly. It wasn't busy when I was there. Plenty of seating available inside and out. My server was very friendly, also greeted me and asked for my drink order. Waited for me friends to arrive, she was great! Overall the whole experience was exceptional!! I would come again!

  • 5/5 Amie L. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been dining here for 10 years. The is always delicious and the service is fantastic. (The only negative experience was due to be seated near a couple seemingly on a first and last date. I should have asked for a new table. Who knew it was just going to get worse? 🫣) Last night, I saved room for dessert, apple crisp. It was delicious!

  • 5/5 Peter R. 1 year ago on Google
    The outdoor patio is great for a quick happy hour bite. Our server Nate was helpful and the only issue is we ordered too much!

  • 5/5 Mo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Leelynn’s is one out favorite spots for dinner! Their food is always delicious and the severs are very pleasant and attentive. I highly recommend the crab cake and the key lime pie!!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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