Restaurants in Columbia

“We love Proving Ground for their good food, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.”

“We love the cocktails, steak night, and brunch. The kids don’t really love the dinner menu so we just steer away from family dinner.”

“Potato skins were awesome! Hot honey pepperoni pizza was good, but not great! Cheese didn't seem completely melted. MOD pizza beats them here, and that shouldn't be. We had to ask for a refill. However, our waitress was super nice. The hostess and bar tender were very nice. The place has TV views and a variety of sports playing, so over experience was really good!”

“Very Good Food , Clean Restaurant Good customer services”

“I recommend Cafe on the Abbey for anyone any day of the week! Breakfast or Lunch! The food, the service, the atmosphere is excellent. My favorite is the vegan and gluten friendly items that their baker Amanda makes!!! She makes the best cakes ever for any occasion and bakes the best Gluten Free cake around!!! Check them out!!”

“Best place to go for Mexican food! Everything is fresh and put together in a very presentable way! I have so many favorites it’s hard to say what is the best! Everyone is very nice and friendly and they work hard to make sure you like what you get! The drinks are great as well!”

“Roosters is our all time favorite store! We love it, our kids especially love it! Delicious smoothies, vitamins, supplements, healthy snacks, fresh and frozen produce, the list goes on and on. Friendly staff and welcoming environment. 10 stars!”

“Nice, quiet little place that I happened upon when I needed a quick meal outside my usual area a couple of weeks back. The food and service were both good and I'd stop in again if I ever find myself in this area again.”

“Our daughter wanted to celebrate her 18th birthday at Sunset Overlook, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! We had never been before, but since she loves sunsets, we made it happen—and we’re so glad we did. We had a party of 25, and the staff handled everything wonderfully. The waitresses were so friendly, attentive, and made sure our large group was well taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious—the flatbreads were 💯! Such a great experience and a beautiful spot to celebrate a special occasion. We’ll definitely be back!”

“I had a great time at this place! lovely people , great location, nice outdoor sitting.
The atmosphere was simply delightful, and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a magnificent Clydesdale horse standing right outside, indulging in cherry pie – it was like something out of a dream! This place truly left a lasting impression on me, and I can't wait to return soon. with wonderful people and unexpected delights, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!”

“Love the atmosphere and love the owner Alex and his Amazing staff! Always a good time.”

“The team at Columbia Imo’s does an outstanding job all around. The food is always great and done in a timely manner, even during rush hours. I have never had to wait when I arrived for my food. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!”

“Great wine list , great vibe , great entrainment”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“It's not often that a quick stop at a fast-food restaurant leaves a lasting impression, but this Taco Bell certainly did. I visited around 6:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, and ordered two Beefy Potato Grillers. They were prepared exactly as they should be—fresh, hot, generously filled, and wrapped with care.

What stood out most was the level of consistency and attention to detail. The food was served promptly, and it was evident that the staff took pride in the quality of what they prepared. In an industry where speed often comes at the expense of quality, this location managed to deliver both exceptionally well.

If this experience is any indication of their everyday standards, they've earned a loyal customer. My compliments to the team for providing outstanding service and an excellent meal that I will remember for eternity.”

“Just enjoyed another great, tasty, birthday cake creation from Bethany. The Torbit's; Rex, Tammy and Stephanie say thank you very much.”

“Delicious donuts! Tried them for the first time recently. Cheesecake 10/10! Triple Berry and Eggnog were nicely done also.”

“Great, friendly staff. Kids really enjoyed watching their rainbow snow cone get made right in front of them on the counter. Ice cream was delicious too!”

“Hands down the best casual eating experience. The friendly owner all the way to service and atmosphere. This is not a hidden gem. It is a local and community family friendly restaurant. If the weather is permitting I highly recommend the patio”

“They have buffalo chicken nachos that I would slap your mom to have more of. The girls waiting on us were sweet, attentative, gorgeous and not wearing a ton. I think we can all agree that's an ideal combo. I regret not making time to showcase the skillz trying out the golf simulators. Need to come up with more reasons to come to St Louis area so I can revisit”

“Delicious food, great customer service. We've ordered from here for years! Our favorites are the fried mushrooms, Buffalo chicken pizza, and lobster ravioli!”

“We are full-time RVers who, while traveling around the US, are in search of the best cheeseburger and have a rating system of The Best (only 1 rated), Very Good, Good, OK, and Not Impressed. While at our home base in Southern Illinois, we were in the Columbia, IL, area and Googled “hamburger restaurants.” We saw Washy’s Pub had good burger reviews, so decided to give them a try for lunch. Washy’s has a simple bar atmosphere with about a dozen tables. We ordered their Classic burger with me having American cheese and my wife pepperjack. We also requested lettuce, pickles, and sliced onions. The handmade patties were about 10 oz (good sized), nicely seasoned, cooked to order, charbroiled, and served on a nicely-toast fresh bun. I had their skinny-style battered fries and my wife had onion rings. The burgers came out hot and were super tasty due the meat seasoning. We’re not sure what seasoning they used, but it worked! My wife’s burger was just a tiny bit better than mine due the pepperjack they use. The fries and onion rings were among the best we’ve had as well. We rated the burgers (even without a special sauce), fries, and onion rings Very Good. The service was also top notch.”

“Great food! Love the Yum Woon Sen!!”

“First time ordering. Amazing food.
The Crab Rangoon is one of the best we've ever had.
Chicken Fried Rice was hot and fresh. Not like it had sat in a steam table.
Def our new go-to for Chinese food !!”

“If you want hot and delicious food with great customer service, by all means stop by. My family and I have come here for years with the same service though out.”

“Delicious Fried chicken!! Great deal 4 pieces and slaw. $8.99 Definitely will be back!”