Arts & Entertainment
Park and Dine Before a Concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Downtown Columbia neighborhoods are filling with wide array of ethnic and other restaurants near parking garages and lots
Whether this is your first time attending a show at Merriweather or you are a regular, you will notice that the neighborhoods around this historic venue are evolving. As Downtown Columbia grows, our dining scene is getting hotter every day. From a 20’s-style speakeasy, to Indian Fusion, to amazing Thai and Szechuan, to sushi, to American comfort classics, to tacos and burgers, DTC has something amazing for every palate and price point.
The following is a detailed list of restaurants in proximity to parking locations for Merriweather Post Pavilion (https://merriweathermusic.com/parking/). You can’t go wrong with any of the options, and if we’re being honest, all are located within a short walk of the venue.
Zone A
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Lot 2 is directly adjacent to Cured/18th and 21st
Lots 5 and 3 are conveniently located within the Merriweather District with quick and easy access to: Banditos, Busboys & Poets, Charmery, Clove & Cardamom, Dok Khao, Peter Chang, and Toastique.
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Zone B
Located between Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia and stretching towards Columbia’s famous Lakefront, you are in close proximity to many great dining choices.
Lots 4 and 6 are within steps of The Food Market and in close proximity to the Mall’s restaurant row featuring Uncle Julio’s, Season’s 52, Maggiano’s, Walrus Oyster & Ale House, Chicken + Whiskey, Shake Shack, and Cheesecake Factory, just across the parking lot from restaurant row.
Lots 7 and 8 place you in close proximity to Union Jacks, Whole Foods, Offshore, Sushi Sono, GrillMarx, and LAK.
Also in proximity to Zone B, you will find MOD Pizza, Akira Ramen, Bon Chon, Urban Hot Pot, and Halal Guys.
Zone C
Located towards the north end of the Lakefront, Zone C places you directly at LAK and GrillMarx and within close proximity to the restaurants of Zone B as you make your walk towards Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Zone D
While Zone D is a little further afield, your walk to the venue will bring you close to Cured/18th & 21st and the Zone A restaurants of the Merriweather District.
