23 Best American Restaurants near Columbia

“delicious 'breakfast bowl' :home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese topped with salsa & hot coffee ! fresh ingredients, cooked to order, yummy breakfast & lunch options“

“What a wonderful stay! Great location for visiting UCONN campus with clean/fun-themed/comfortable rooms and warm, welcoming vibe. Staff was wonderful - especially Sarah, Chris and Shannon at the Trophy Room restaurant. We will definately be back!“

“So this is definitely a small town local watering hole buuuuuuuut… the minute you walk in, whether you’ve been a regular for 20 years or it’s your first visit to the eagle you will feel welcomed by staff and patrons alike. The staff is top notch (and honestly a great steal for the locals to enjoy in the cocktail mastery of this place)! They create their own drinks like master mixologists, and the good ole regular drinks are stiff and reasonably priced. There’s always a friend to be made and a good time to be had!!! 5+ stars!!!!“

“Just wonderful ! The beet salad with red quinoa and blackened chicken is so paleo healthy and the burgers high quality delish. Great cup of coffee too. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly. Gorgeous old house with fireplace. The home made clam chowder is a such a surprise - best we have had since we were children in Mystic !“

“10/10 . Bar staff is very good at what they do , door control works efficiently and effectively and know how to maintain a safe environment , kitchen crew can get your food to you at a great pace. If you are a local or student check it out because this place is great. Ask Jacob to make you a Long Island. He makes the best around!“

“Excellent pizza. A bit loud. [Original] Excellent pizza. A bit loud.“

“My fiance and I love to go on the weekends. Considering the fact that we go during peak time, the service is always so impressively quick and friendly and even when we have to wait, it's never for long. The food is also delicious and we always have plenty leftover to take home! The specials are so creative and unique, too. Highly recommend if you're looking for a diner with amazing service :)“

“This place is great, i love their ice cream but the real reason i go is for their Spicy Countryside Crisp sandwich. The food here is really good, i also recommend the ham and cheese toastie, the honey mustard on it goes hard. There's also some nice outdoor seating and a fridge with local/indie drinks for sale, as well as Farmers Cow milk and eggs. Solid joint!“

“Hang on to your wallets or debit card. not even a salad or bread with an entrée“

“I came here last night for the first time after a recommendation and so glad we did cause they did not disappoint. The decor is a little dated however we have the nicest waitress Natasha who made the evening so great. She was very prompt and friendly and really funny. The food portions were a generous size and everything we had was really good. We never once asked for water refills, she just kept them coming. Amazing staff. Amazing food. Will be returning to our new local favorite spot in the very near future and hopefully will get the same amazing waitress.“

“Absolutely my favorite spot to get a breakfast sandwich or lunch from around the area. Not only does Tom make the best sandwiches, the service is quick, prices are amazing, with convenient parking. The "Monsta" is a must try! Breakfast or lunch anytime from open to close. HIGHLY RECOMMEND🔥🔥🔥Open until 2-3pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. Stop by say hi to Tom, enjoy an amazing meal, and I promise you that you won't be disappointed..

Parking: Trucks and Tractor trailers have room for parking which makes it extremely convenient since it's on Rt 6 Highway.“

“went for St Patrick's day dinner ... did not disappoint! food was amazing 😋! can't wait to go back 🙂“

“Great little eatery. Heard good things and it was even better than anticipated.“

“Our "go-to" birthday breakfast place for everyone in the family! It never disappoints! So happy they are open again! Great place for food allergies and variety. Everyone in our group has different palates and we all just love it here! Oh and if you're gluten-free, the waffles are amazing!!!! 🥞😋 #familyfriendly #foodallergyfriendly #glutenfree #waffles“

“Best diner around me and my family love it and go every week!“

“Have ordered from here several times and each time the food has arrived hot, and prepared perfectly! Great job!“

“Their food is always amazing and very creative specials!! Great service!“

“Omg! I needed a soup and the soup of the day was barley and beef! Unbelievable! Full of chunks of tender beef, vegetables and barley cooked down to perfection. One could order a bowl of that and make it a full meal. I had already ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a glass of Mediterranean red they had on the special little table menu. Perfect pairing! I will definitely be back. So glad I discovered this place. The chef knows how to cook. Now I understand why the parking lot was packed. The wait staff is so unbelievably friendly, too. Ten out of ten!!!!!!“

“I went with a large group, and the service was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and we had plenty of leftovers. If you need a place to eat after the Renaissance Fair, this is a perfect location to enjoy a meal. We will definitely be back again.

Kid-friendliness: The kid's menu is awesome!“

“Best lobster roll I’ve had in New England… a bit cheaper, too! Get it cold w/ melted butter on top. 👩‍🍳💋“

“Hands down my favorite spot for wings. So many flavors.... dry seasoned or sauce.... whatever mood your in.... youll find wings to match it. Great beer. And a ton of different stuff bottled or on tap. And last but not least their prime rib...... brrrruuuuhhhhh. They have the best prime rib ive eaten at any restaraunti n ct. Do i recommend bidwell...... YES. Stupid question“

“I ordered a cheese steak and a six pack. I am new to the area, having just bought land and I am very pleased with this place. They took a bit long, over an hour, to deliver but I am satisfied. They included a bag of chips, and a pickle! I'm not even a fan of pickles but this was crunchy and tasty! The cheese steak was excellent! Also it was still hot by the time it got to me! I asked for the cheapest six pack and they brought me Narragansett light. I have never heard of this beer but it is refreshing and enjoyable! I am only giving your stats because it took a bit longer than expected but seeing as I only ordered a sandwich I can understand if they saved my delivery for last. In the end I got a hot delicious sandwich and cold delicious beer. I will add them to my phone book right away!“

“Stopped here for a quick lunch bite between college visits. I think it was the owner or manager who took time to welcome us and let us know about the specials and what was worth ordering. Everything was made to order, very fresh and tasty. The Veg Chili and Clam Chowder were a hit. Wish we had more time to enjoy our meal.“