Whether you are looking for a real chef-inspired dining experience or unique rooftop cocktails, Hendrix Columbia has a table for you.
Hendrix Dining Room Menu in Columbia, SC
Cuisine. Cocktails. Elevated.
Current Menu
Reservations are for the dining room only. Rooftop seating is first come, first served.
Quick Bites
Smoked Nuts (v)
–pecans, cashews, pistachios, voodoo salt
5
Deviled Egg (2 halves)
–glazed pork belly, Gochujang
4
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
–house-smoked, trout roe, crispy wonton chips
16
Blue Crab Hushpuppies
–Calabrian chili aioli
15
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (v)
–honey garlic soy, lime, roasted cashews, green onions
8
Oysters on the Half-Shell*^ (6)
–(served raw) pomegranate mignonette, horseradish, Fresno hot sauce
18
Small Plates and Shareables
Spring Salad (v)
–FGF mixed lettuce, arugula, strawberries, pickled red onion, cucumber, candied pecans, sheep’s milk feta, mint-poppy seed dressing
16
Marinated Quail Caesar
–pan roasted quail breast, FGF Romaine, radicchio, buttered croutons, Forx Farm parmesan, classic Caesar dressing
25
Herb Crusted Salmon Salad*^
–orzo, arugula, red onions, kalamata olives, Peruvian baby peppers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, sheep’s milk feta, spinach vinaigrette
25
Burrata (v)
–heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, sour cherries, toasted pine nuts, basil, Calabrian chili oil, toasted bread
19
Beef Tartare*^
–(served raw) grass-fed beef, roasted garlic-basil aioli, quail egg, toasted bread
18
Artisanal Cheeses (v)
–Manchego sheep’s milk cheese, Asher bleu, Carolina Moon brie, Forx Farm Gouda, seasonal jams and pickles, toasted bread
19
Steamed PEI Mussels
–Spanish Chorizo, blistered cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chilis, sweet onion, smoked bread crumbs, white wine-garlic butter sauce, toasted bread
18
Shimeji Mushroom Toast (v)
–toasted sourdough, black garlic mornay, reduced sherry
14
SC Shrimp
–roasted garlic, piquillo pepper cream, toasted bread
16
Heritage Pork Meatballs
–Asian pear soubise, sweet and spicy pickled peppers
14
Shimeji Mushroom Burger
–grass-fed beef, black garlic mornay, sherried shallots, arugula, brioche
16
Spicy Lamb Naan
–ground lamb, spiced yogurt, FGF Romaine, gouda, chili crunch, mint, cilantro, house-made naan (limited quantity)
18
Cabbage Rolls
–ground grass-fed beef, sumac, fennel, tomato agrodolce
14
Pan Roasted Lamb Chops (2)
–baby spinach, shaved fennel, cucumber, pomegranate, mint-pistachio pesto, pomegranate labneh
20
Grilled SC Asparagus
–green garlic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, hard boiled egg
16
Main
Grass-Fed NY Strip*^
–caramelized onion and gouda stone-ground grits, flash fried Brussels sprouts, giardiniera, salsa verde
39
Pan Seared Scallops
–roasted delicata squash, cider glazed turnips, wilted turnip greens, rangpur lime, sunchoke puree
35
Dirty Rice Stuffed Quail (2)
–smoked sweet potato puree, braised Bradford collard greens, Benton’s bacon, crumbled cornbread, maple jus
37
Grass-Fed Ribeye*^
–piquillo pepper cream, roasted cauliflower and broccoli, caramelized shallots, sunflower seeds, sumac, Espelette butter
51
Gobi 65 (v)
–spicy fried cauliflower, basmati rice, Kashmiri chili, red onion, raita
25
Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chop
–smashed fingerling potatoes, roasted broccolini, caramelized onions, brown butter vinaigrette
38
Peri Peri Half Chicken
–patatas bravas, spinach, cotija cheese, lemon-garlic crema
35
Cocktails $14
Seasonal selections, Hendrix classics, and nightcaps. Charred Block is listed separately at $16.
Seasonal
Jade & Grain
Titos, Kota Pan Dan, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, matcha, honey, orange blossom, lime, sesame seed
14
First Light
Kome Shochu, Oka Kura, Four Pillars, yuzu, green tea, lemon
14
7 Evil Exes
Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, Green Chartreuse, Piment d Espelette, lime
14
Skyline Ember
Codigo Blanco, Mezcal Vago, Genepy, pineapple, ginger, lime
14
Romona’s Flowers
hibiscus-infused ‘Another Hendricks Gin’, St. Germain, ginger, mint, brut
14
Hendrix Classics
Hendrix Spritz
Hendricks, cucumber, toasted celery seed and coriander syrup, Dolin Blanc, lime, soda
14
Travel Dreams
Patron Reposado, Mathilde Cassis, blueberry, agave, plum, lime
14
Charred Block
Hendrix Old Forrester, angostura bitters, demerara
16
Hometown Honey
Cathead vodka, orange liqueur, pink lady apple, lemon, honeysuckle syrup
14
NY After Midnight
Bulleit Rye 10yr, Lillet, Carpano Antica, Montenegro amaro, orange bitters
14
Thrice the Spice
guajillo-infused Tequila Ocho, Ancho Reyes, jalapeno agave syrup, passionfruit puree, lime, Gingerbuck bitters
14
Nightcap
Espresso Old Fashioned
espresso-infused Four Roses bourbon, demerara, Angostura, Aztec chocolate bitters
14
Espresso Martini
Ketel One vodka, Café Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Vecchio amaro, Kahlua, cold brew
14
From Seville with Love
Astral Reposado, St. George Nola, Averna Amaro, Xcocolate Mole, cold brew, toasted marshmallow & toffee cold foam
14
Happy Hour
- $8 Classic Cocktails until 6pm Cosmopolitan, Tom Collins, Classic Daiquiri, Margarita, Old Fashioned
Draft Beer — $7
Birdsong Brewery Co. — “Czech it Out” Czech Dark Lager, 5.5%
Hilton Head Brewing Co — “Crab Pilsner” Czech Pilsner, 5.2%
Bold Rock — Blueberry Lemon Cider, 4.7%
Cigar City Brewing — “Maduro” Brown Ale, 5.5%
Golden Road Brewing — “Mango Cart” Wheat Beer, 4%
Columbia Craft Brewing — Helles Lager, 4.8%
Founders Brewery — “All Day Peach” Session Hazy Peach IPA, 4.7%
Stone Brewing — “Buenaveza” Salt & Lime Lager, 4.7%
Wicked Weed — “Milk and Cookies” Pastry Stout, 8oz, 8.5%
Menu Notes
(v) denotes vegetarian menu items (some vegan preparations are available with modifications) * items contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients ^ consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness Please Note: automatic 20% gratuity added to parties of six or more guests
Rooftop Menu
A daily selection of smaller plates are served on our rooftop until 10pm
– for full-service dining, please plan to utilize a table in our dining room!
Comfortably Different
TREAT YOURSELF TO DELIGHTFUL DISHES AND FLAVORFUL COCKTAILS REFLECTING OUR VIBRANT CITY AND STATE. JOIN US IN OUR DINING ROOM OR ON OUR ROOFTOP TODAY!
Cocktails, sunsets and skylines.
Always On Top
House-made cocktails and Instagram-worthy views go hand in hand atop historic 1649 Main Street. Bring your friends and see the city anew.
The first known visual record of the building is an 1872 illustration by C. Drie, drawn when Main Street was called Richardson Street. Drie depicts the building as the largest structure on the block, standing three stories tall with a flat roof and a large warehouse in the back, similar to other commercial spaces in that district at the time.
Originally home to a grocery, 1649 Main has gone through many changes in face and ownership since its original construction in the mid to late 19th century. The most complete description of its historic appearance is from a 1928 article in The State that announced the opening of Ruff Hardware Company. Significant renovation that year accommodated the shift from a grocery to a retail store — the 1928 renovation represented a $60,000 investment at the time, which would be nearly $900,000 in today’s dollars.
Ruff Hardware The 1928 newspaper article described it as a three-story building with 26 feet fronting on Main Street and 150 feet fronting on Blanding Street. It was 11,000 square feet total with fireproof construction throughout. The Main Street side included the building’s “most attractive” entrance with three “tastefully finished” display windows that allowed the abundant natural light the National Retail Hardware Association recommended for store interiors. Photographs in the article depict a tall rectangular tile entablature topped by a stepped cornice, resembling a mantle. The building’s interior included a large wooden staircase in the center, pressed tin ceiling tiles, and display shelves lining the long walls.
By 1941, Tapp’s Department store, across the street, had become an icon for the “new Columbia” in the 20th century; its modern design pressured other retailers to stay visually relevant. Another renovation of 1649 Main began in 1941, and the building began to more closely resemble what we see today. The Main Street façade was covered in plaster and the tall cornice and entablature were removed. Metal lettering spelled out “Ruff Hardware” just below a large square window in the third level.
Businesses began to move away from Main Street with the rise of suburban shopping malls and big box retail stores in the mid to late 20th century. In keeping with this trend, Ruff Hardware shuttered its shop at 1649 Main Street after 70 years in the building. The property gained fame in the 1990s and 2000s as Hennessy’s, a restaurant and lounge beloved by many Main Street patrons. Despite several significant renovations throughout the 20th century, 1649 Main Street retains the open floor plan, pressed tin ceiling tiles, and expansive basement designed for retail in the earliest eras of Columbia’s Main Street retail district.
After several years of vacancy, the historic property will get new life again as Hendrix restaurant. Its name references E.T. Hendrix, the building’s historic grocer who occupied the space from 1906 to 1926.
Article courtesy of Historic Columbia .
The 1100 block of Blanding Street, 1911. Image courtesy of South Carolinian Library, University of South Carolina.
The 1600 block of Main Street, 1967. Image courtesy of Richland Library.