Prepare your taste buds for a culinary extravaganza like no other at Taste of Lake Murray
March 6, 2025
Taste of Lake Murray makes its highly anticipated return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on March 27, 2025. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening of delectable flavors, live music, dancing, and charitable giving, all in support of Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration.
What’s on the menu?
From savory to sweet, this year’s menu will be a showstopper with dishes and beverages prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs and culinary teams. Here’s a sneak peek at what attendees can expect to indulge in:
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Bessie’s Sweet Delights – Banana pudding, lemon cake squares, and cupcakes (triple chocolate, strawberry crunch, key lime)
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Beverage South – Beverage samples
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Big Boys BBQ – BBQ sliders and mini porko (pork taco)
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Blue Marlin – Shrimp and grits
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Columbo’s – Asian BBQ pork bun and Asian coleslaw
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Halls Chophouse – Prime steak-tini (prime steak with whipped potatoes, bordelaise, and crispy onion straws)
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Brisket queso with chips and Philly Phavorite IPA samples
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J.R. Cash’s Grill & Bar – Prime rib sandwich
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Lexington 2 Innovation Center – Carolina crab cakes, collard corn relish, and zesty cajun remoulade
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Moe’s Southwest Grill – Mini burrito bowls (cilantro lime rice, black beans, birria, pico de gallo, and poblano crema)
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Nothing Bundt Cakes – Bundt cake samples (red velvet, lemon, strawberries and cream, chocolate chocolate chip)
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Roy’s Grille – Smoked duck confit nachos
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Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen – Angus beef wraps
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Savage Craft Ale Works – Beer samples and cajun clam chowder with andouille sausage, potatoes, and crema fresh clams
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Spirit of Lake Murray – “Mar-Tony” cocktail samples
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The Bistro – Meatballs agrodolce over smoked gouda grits with pickled peppers and onions
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The War Mouth – Smoked quail and waffles
*Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the menu, items are subject to change without prior notice due to availability and unforeseen circumstances.
In addition to these culinary creations, attendees will be treated to live music from the Band of Oz and The Reggie Sullivan Band. Plus, guests will have the opportunity vote for their favorite chef, who will earn the opportunity to represent Team Lake Murray Country at the 2025 World Food Championships in Indianapolis.
Tickets to Taste of Lake Murray are $125 and can be purchased online, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, or at the door. Ticket purchase includes entry to the event, delicious samples from regional restaurants, beer and wine, and endless entertainment. Attendees must be 21 and up to attend!
For more information about Taste of Lake Murray and to purchase tickets, visit TasteOfLakeMurray.com or call 803-781-5940 | 1-866-SC-JEWEL.
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