Lizard's Thicket Restaurants Menu (Update 2025)
Lizard's Thicket Restaurants, located in Columbia, SC, offers a diverse Southern menu with options for vegetarians. From classic fried chicken to savory beef stew, their dishes are praised for being flavorful and satisfying. Customers appreciate the friendly service and reasonable prices, making it a go-to spot for families and diners looking for a casual yet classy dining experience. With amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and private parking, Lizard's Thicket Restaurants provides a comfortable setting for guests to enjoy their meals. Overall, the restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some noting inconsistencies in certain dishes, but many have found their favorite comfort foods here. If you're in the mood for Southern comfort cuisine, Lizard's Thicket Restaurants is worth a try.
Small Plates for All Ages
Smoked Sausage Small Plate
Half order of smoked sausage served with two oz vegetables and a choice of cornbread muffin or dinner roll
Chicken Strips Small Plate
Two fried chicken strips served with two oz vegetables. includes honey mustard
Baked Ham Small Plate
Half portion of baked ham served with two oz vegetables and choice of cornbread muffin or dinner roll
Beef Stew Small Plate
Half order of beef stew made fresh daily slow-cooked with carrots onions and potatoes in a rich brown gravy. Served with two oz vegetables and choice of dinner roll or cornbread
Fried Chicken Small Plate
Your choice of a fried chicken leg or a fried chicken thigh served with two oz vegetables and choice of a cornbread muffin or dinner roll
Fried Flounder Small Plate
Half portion of our lightly-breaded fried flounder served with two options of oz vegetables and choice of a cornbread muffin or a dinner roll - cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and lemon upon request
Sausage Links () Small Plate
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large, farm-fresh egg, your choice of toast or a biscuit, and a side.
Chicken Sausage Small Plate
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large, farm-fresh egg, your choice of toast or a biscuit, and a side.
Bacon Strips () Small Plate
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large, farm-fresh egg, your choice of toast or a biscuit, and a side.
Onion Sausage Small Plate
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large, farm-fresh egg, your choice of toast or a biscuit, and a side.
Sausage Patty Small Plate
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large, farm-fresh egg, your choice of toast or a biscuit, and a side.
Our Famous Salad With Chicken
Large tossed salad with a baked or fried chicken breast, carrots, red cabbage, and tomatoes, all on a bed of crisp lettuce.
Tossed Salad
Large tossed salad with carrots, red cabbage, and tomatoes, all on a bed of crisp lettuce (may be substituted for two vegetables).
Chef Salad
Our famous salad with a baked or fried chicken breast, diced ham, shredded Cheddar cheese, boiled egg, carrots, red cabbage, and tomatoes, all on a bed of crisp lettuce.
Salads
Side Orders
Rolls
Two dinner rolls
Extra Salad Dressing
Variety of dressings: thousand island, low-fat ranch, raspberry vinaigrette, ranch, oil & vinegar, italian, honey mustard, french, blue cheese.
Daily Meats
Choice of daily meats: fried or baked chicken (white or dark meat), smoked sausage, chicken fried steak, catfish, pork chopfried or grilled, salmon patty, hamburger patty, fried flounder, baked ham.
Sour Cream
Cornbread
Two cornbread muffins
Vegetable
Selection of vegetables includes classics like green beans, cabbage, and carrots & raisin salad, alongside southern favorites such as squash casserole, fried okra, and alabama' slaw. options variety from raw to cooked.
French Fries
Mix (Cornbread & Rolls)
Mix of cornbread muffin and dinner roll
Cheese Potato
Mashed potatoes with melted cheddar cheese
Vegetables
Country Skillet Apples
Bowl Of Grits
Wheat Toast
Extra Egg
Thick-Sliced Bacon ()
Grilled Pound Cake
Lightly buttered pound cake grilled to perfection - goes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Side Of Grits
Smoked Sausage
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
English Muffin
Country Ham
Center sliced and served with red-eye gravy.
One Pancake
Sausage Patties ()
Rye Toast
Slice Of American Cheese
Sausage Gravy
On texas toast or homemade biscuits.
White Gravy
Shredded Cheese
(American or Cheddar).
Raisin Toast
Hash Browns
Sausage Links ()
Toast
Liver Pudding
Sliced Tomatoes
Chicken & Rice Soup
oz bowl. Just like mama's!.
Beef Stew
oz bowl. Made fresh daily, slow-cooked with carrots, onions and potatoes in a rich brown gravy.
Chili & Beans
oz bowl. Ground chuck and kidney beans, not too spicy. Seasonal item -typically served during the winter months
Vegetable Soup With Beef
oz bowl. Hearty soup! Great with cornbread.
Soups & Chili
Breakfast Bowl
Sausage Breakfast Bowl
Extra large, farm-fresh egg, choice of grits, hashbrowns, or both, and topped with shredded cheese
Bacon Breakfast Bowl
Extra large, farm-fresh egg, choice of grits, hashbrowns, or both, and topped with shredded cheese
Southern Style Pot Roast With Vegetables
oz of our slow-cooked pot roast in it's own rich gravy
Roast Turkey With Vegetables
Roast Turkey - mix of white and dark meat
Chicken And Dumplings With Vegetables
Shredded chicken and dumplings seasoned and slow cooked in rich chicken gravy
Fried Chicken Livers With Vegetables
Crispy chicken livers, choice of vegetables: squash, tomatoes, peaches, various salads, mac & cheese, more. bread options include cornbread, rolls.
Meatloaf With Vegetables
Chicken meatloaf; choose vegetables from over options, including squash casserole, mashed potatoes, and creamed corn. bread options: cornbread, rolls, or none.
Liver And Onions With Vegetables
BBQ Chicken With Vegetables
Bbq chicken served with choice of two vegetables from wide variety, including squash casserole and fried okra. option to add cornbread or rolls.
Pulled BBQ Pork With Vegetables
Pulled bbq pork served with a choice of three vegetables from a diverse selection including squash casserole, mashed potatoes & gravy, and green beans. bread options available.
Daily Meat Specials
Hearty Country Breakfast
Baked Ham
All of our small plates are served with one extra-large and farm-fresh egg.
Sausage Links
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
Fried Bologna
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra large and farm-fresh eggs.
Sausage Patties
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak
Southern favorite - tender chicken fried steak smothered with country-style gravy.
Salmon Patty
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra large and farm-fresh eggs.
Two Eggs
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
Fried Flounder
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
Smoked Sausage
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra large and farm-fresh eggs.
Thick-Sliced Bacon
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra large and farm-fresh eggs.
Pork Chop
(fried or grilled).
Chicken Sausage
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra large and farm-fresh eggs.
Hamburger Patty
All of our hearty country breakfasts are served with two extra-large farm fresh eggs your choice of toast or homemade biscuit and a side dish. choose your side dish: grits hash browns country skillet apples or sliced tomatoes.
Chocolate Cake
Apple Pie
Blackberry Cobbler
oz portion of blackberry cobbler
Pecan Pie
Rich, buttery crust filled with a sweet, caramelized pecan mixture.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Per scoop.
Banana Pudding
Carrot Cake
Grilled Pound Cake
Lightly buttered pound cake grilled to perfection - goes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Meringue Pie
Layers of rich chocolate filling topped with a fluffy, golden-brown meringue in a flaky pie crust.
Peach Cobbler
oz portion of peach cobbler
Lemon Meringue Pie
Desserts
Bulk Items
Pint Of Vegetables
oz portion of vegetables - serves - people
Quart Of Vegetables
oz portion - serves - people
Gallon Of Tea
Gallon of tea available in sweet, unsweet, or half sweet/half unsweet options.
Vegetable Plate
You know you're going to love it 'cause you choose it yourself served with cornbread, rolls or mix.
Meat & Vegetables
Choose one protein: southern-style catfish, baked or fried chicken, smoked sausage, seafood patties or cuts, various steak styles, beef stew, or ham. two vegetables from a wide selection including casseroles, fresh or grilled veggies, creamy sides, or salads. bread choice: cornbread, rolls, or opt-out.
Today Special
Country Dinners - Cooked To Order
Southern Fried Shrimp ( Vegetables)
Large shrimp lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown.
Southern Fried Shrimp (Tossed Salad & Vegetable)
large shrimp, lightly-breaded and fried to a crisp golden brown. served with a tossed salad and vegetable of your choice. cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and lemon upon request
Chicken Strips (Tossed Salad And Vegetable)
Lightly breaded, served with honey mustard.
Hamburger Steak ( Vegetables)
-oz ground chuck smothered with grilled onions.
Country Ham (Tossed Salad & Vegetable)
Center sliced and served with red-eye gravy.
Country Ham ( Vegetables)
Center sliced and served with red-eye gravy.
Ribeye Steak (Tossed Salad And Vegetable)
USDA choice, grilled the way you like it.
Chicken Strips ( Vegetables)
Lightly breaded chicken strips golden fried and served with honey mustard.
Hamburger Steak (Tossed Salad & Vegetable)
-oz ground chuck smothered with grilled onions.
Rib-Eye Steak ( Vegetables)
oz. USDA choice, grilled the way you like it with your choice of vegetables
Rib-Eye Steak (Tossed Salad & Vegetable)
oz USDA choice, grilled the way you like it- served with a tossed salad and vegetable of your choice
Chicken Strips (Tossed Salad & Vegetable)
Six lightly-breaded, golden-fried chicken strips served with a tossed salad and vegetable - comes with honey mustard
Country Ham (Tossed Salad And Vegetable)
Country ham served with a tossed salad and choice of ranch, island, blue cheese, italian, honey mustard, oil and vinegar, french, or raspberry vinaigrette. select cornbread, rolls, or no bread. option of one vegetable from an extensive list including squash casserole, sliced tomatoes, and more.
Southern Fried Shrimp (Tossed Salad And Vegetable)
Large shrimp lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with a tossed salad and your choice of vegetable
Hamburger
Thick, juicy handmade burger served with your preferred condiments
Flounder Fillet Sandwich
A delicious flounder fillet, fried golden brown and served on a bun with tartar sauce on the side
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
There's nothing like a grilled cheese sandwich on Texas toast.
BLT On Texas Toast Sandwich
Four pieces of thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on Texas Toast
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork made from shoulder meat and hams, seasoned with the right amount of vinegar and pepper. Mustard sauce also available.
Smoked Sausage Sandwich
Hillshire farms smoked sausage served on a bun or texas toast with your choice of condiments
Baked Ham Cure Sandwich
Thin sliced ham on a bun or Texas toast with your choice of condiments
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Fried bologna on Texas Toast or Bun - choose your preferred condiments
Chicken Fillet Sandwich
Fried Chicken breast served on a bun with your choice of condiments
Country Fried Steak Sandwich
Served on a bun with brown gravy. Please add the condiments you prefer. (We recommend lettuce, pickle, and onion)
Pork Chop Sandwich
Fried pork chop on a bun, a southern delicacy! (bone-in or bone out).
Sandwiches
Hot Off The Griddle
Belgian Waffle
Large Golden Crisp Waffle.
Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
Choose from short stack () fluffy homemade pancakes or Full stack () pancakes. Comes with syrup
French Toast
Texas Toast Dipped in Egg Batter, then Grilled and Topped with Powdered Sugar.
Soft Drinks, Ice Tea, Lemonade
Lemonade: choose between oz. or oz. options include coca-cola varieties, tea options (sweet, unsweet, mixed), arnold palmer, and lemonade.
Water
oz cup of ice water
Juices
oz or oz options
Coffee
oz cup of fresh Community coffee
Milk
oz or oz options
Soft Drinks/Tea/Lemonade
oz or oz options
Iced Tea/Soft Drinks/Lemonade
Iced tea and soft drinks, including lemonade. choices in oz. or oz. options: coke, diet coke, sprite, various teas, and arnold palmer.
Hot Tea
tea bags.
Beverages
Featured Item
Chicken & Waffles
Four fried chicken strips and a large golden Belgian waffle. Served with syrup
Beef Stew ( Vegetables)
Made fresh daily, slow-cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes in a rich brown gravy.
Southern Fried Catfish ( Vegetables)
Domestic catfish raised in the south, seasoned with our salt and pepper cornmeal.
Beef Stew (With Vegetables)
Made fresh daily, slow-cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes in a rich brown gravy.
Western Omelette
Ham, Bell Pepper, Onion and American Cheese.
Plain Omelette
Carolina Omelette
Ground Beef, American Cheese and Onion.
Omelettes
Beverages and Juices
Coffee
(Regular or Decaffeinated).
Water
oz cup of ice water
Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Milk
Whole Milk
Juices
oz or oz options
Soft Drinks/Tea/Lemonade
oz and oz options
Hot Tea
tea bags.
Chicken & Waffles
Four fried chicken strips and a large Belgian waffle - served with syrup
Southern Fried Catfish ( Vegetables)
Domestic catfish raised in the south, seasoned with our salt and pepper cornmeal.
Beef Stew ( Vegetables)
Made fresh daily, slow-cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes in a rich brown gravy.
Premium Meats
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Chicken And Waffles
Four fried chicken strips and a Belgian Waffle. Served with butter and syrup
Country Ham And Eggs
A Southern Staple. Center Sliced North Carolina Hickory-Smoked Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy.
Country Liver Pudding
A Taste of the Low Country. Prepared with pork trimmings, black pepper, sage, and rice.
Southern Fried Catfish
Domestic Farm Raised. Catfish fillets, lightly breaded with cornmeal, salt, and pepper, fried golden brown.
Breakfast Sampler
Real Southern. Two extra-large, farm-fresh eggs, half Slice of Country Ham, two Strips of Bacon, one Sausage Patty, or two Sausage Links.
Steak And Eggs
All American. Choice Rib Eye Steak, Cooked to Order.
Griddle Special
Two farm fresh eggs cooked to order served with two pancakes and a full order of meat (bacon, sausage, breakfast ham, smoked sausage, onion sausage, or flounder).
Corned Beef Hash
Slightly Northern. A Large Serving of Grilled Corned Beef Hash.
Homemade Onion Sausage
A True Taste of Lexington County. Locally made onion-flavored pork sausage.
Authentic Southern Specialties (Breakfast)
Biscuits and Sandwiches
Bacon And Egg Biscuit
Egg Sandwich On Texas Toast
Sausage And Egg Biscuit
Grilled Cheese
Theres nothing like a grilled cheese sandwich on texas toast.
Chicken Biscuit
Bologna And Egg Sandwich
Steak Biscuit
Carolina Wrap (Smoked Sausage)
Served on white bread with mustard
Country Ham Sandwich
Sausage Biscuit
BLT On Texas Toast
Carolina Wrap (Onion Sausage)
Served on white bread with mustard
Bacon Biscuit
Country Ham Biscuit
Smoked Sausage Biscuit
Country Ham And Egg Biscuit
Sausage And Egg Sandwich
Bacon And Egg On Texas Toast
Grilled Biscuit
Ham Biscuit
Egg Biscuit
Biscuit And Jelly
Ham And Egg Sandwich
Homemade Biscuits & White Gravy
Cream Chipped Beef
on Texas Toast or Homemade Biscuits.
Sausage Gravy
on Texas Toast or Homemade Biscuits.