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Food & drinks
Restaurant with full menu including chicken Marsala sandwich, pork chop sandwich, smoked wings, smashburgers, salads
Visitor tip
Try the Smashburger - visitors consistently praise it as exceptional and 'hands down the best' they've had. Come hungry as it's substantial enough to devour quickly.
Visitor tip
The wings are a reliable favorite that 'NEVER disappoint' according to repeat visitors. They're a safe bet if you're unsure what to order.
What visitors say
I happened to come to Columbia for a few hours. Met my sister downtown and we stumbled upon Transmission Arcade. As soon as we opened the door, we knew it's where we were supposed to be. The food was good, the service was on point and…
The place is great, wonderful games and all that. Pinball is amazing, lots of fun games to play. The food: The Smashburger was TRULY a smashburger, and it was AMAZING, like hands down the best I’ve had. Only fired one picture off before…
We enjoyed our visit here. The wings NEVER disappoint. I tried the salad today and it was huge and tasty. The atmosphere is relaxing and chill with all the patrons playing games while enjoying drinks. I would highly recommend this…
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Did You Know?
- Transmission Arcade is an independent arcade venue (not part of a franchise chain) in Columbia, SC, offering a curated selection of arcade and pinball games alongside a full restaurant menu
- The venue features an unusually sophisticated food menu for an arcade, including specialty items like chicken Marsala sandwich, pork chop sandwich, and smashburgers, rather than typical arcade fare
- Transmission Arcade maintains a 4.7-star rating across 612 reviews, indicating consistently high customer satisfaction across food quality, service, atmosphere, and gaming experience
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