50 Best American Restaurants near Columbia

“When asking a friend "Whats good here?" She said Cole slaw of all things. Turns out, they do have really good Cole slaw. Wings were pretty good. Buffalo chicken wrap had some chewy/tough overcooked tenders inside, but the presentation was nice. I hear the pulled pork is good.“

“Volleyball league is a good time.“

“Friendly staff, optional outside dining(weather permitting). the Mimosa flights are good. The Arkansas kicker is my go-to no matter how it's made.“

“Came here with my husband and friends for a bags tournament. We had a great time and met a lot of cool people from the area. The waitresses and bartenders were really nice and nice to look at. Sky was the main girl that took our drink orders while inside and she was super sweet and conversational! Great place for good drinks and vibes.“

“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 burgers! I LOVED my TriPPPy burger which has a pineapple chutney and bacon jam. You will want extra napkins with that one.? My husband built his own burger to get just what he wanted and enjoyed his burger. They also have veggie options, but these carnivores did not explore them.“

“Amazing food, atmosphere, service, great quality and quantity for what you pay for and the dessert section is huge! My new favorite place“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“

“The staff were very personable, and inviting. I had such a great experience! The food was hot and delicious also. We were a party of 20+ and they took care of us very well. I’d definitely return! I think there were only two people running the kitchen but if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it based on the service.“

“Absolutely amazing food!!!“

“Best late night pizza and bartenders around🍕🍕🍻🍻🍻“

“Hands down the best burgers in the area!“

“Good ice and lots of juice. Best cones around“

“This is one of our few breakfast places and we just love everyone there especially the owner. You won’t be disappointed with anything you order. I order something different each time usually and have not been disappointed so far. Will be back and we love Mia! Our favorite waitress! 🙌❤️“

“August 23, 2024 First time playing Annbriar & loved it. Tees, fairways & greens were in very good condition! I really liked the layout with many uphill & downhill shots required. Elec carts & GPS?“

“Yesterday a celebration of life was held in the Mystic Oak banquet room with catering by Mr. BBQ. The food, service and courtesy was amazing. Karen was very considerate and helpful in keeping the event stress free. Just what we needed under the circumstances. Thanks so much for a lovely afternoon. I will definitely hold another event there.“

“Just visited for the first time. Great atmosphere, awesome staff, nice menu! We will be regulars!!“

“It's my goto for Sunday football or Blues hockey. The food is always excellent, everyone seems to know everyone and makes it very inviting. The one minus on football it only blast one game on the audio and no music on halftime.

Parking: Don't park across the street at the daycare lot. ANYTIME They will towe your vehicle!

Kid-friendliness: It's a bar restaurant. Great for afternoon lunch and early dinners.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, ramps galore“

“I have always found the staff here to be super friendly, some are a little more attentive than others but the service is generally good. I ordered the fish and chips. Our server stated the fish comes with fries, I wasn’t sure how to take that as I have a noticeable British accent. The fries were a little dry but the food was hot and fish was
good. The restaurant is also clean and well maintained.“

“great food and staff were amazing“

“Short on staff. But friendly and attentive.“

“They are the best burgers in St. Louis.“

“Enjoyed Sunday Brunch!!!!“

“Great food, great people, great atmosphere.“

“Had this on the want to go list for some time. Finally made it.
Neat little restaurant that’s a bit of a hidden gem.
Small location. Quiet with a great seasonal menu. Wait staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the menu.
We ordered wine and entrees. The serving size was appropriate and not too much.
We asked for a special dessert. The waitress worked with the kitchen to accommodate our request. It was wonderful. (See pics for ice cream. Caramel and scotch)
Would definitely recommend!!!“

“I found them on Doordash and the food was delicious and the burger was huge. I couldn't even finish it. I'm definitely going to order from them again.“

“Grilled ham and cheese was fantastic. Nice thick ham!!! Wife had the chili dog especially liked that it was cut in half and grilled then chili added!!! Our kid devoured the grilled cheese and my mom loved the frito pie!!! Whenever we are in the area we will stop in again!! Staff very accommodating and friendly!!!!“

“Delicious food, attentive service, and cozy ambiance. Highly recommended for a delightful mea“

“If you haven’t tried Terry’s tacos, you are missing out! They are awesome! Especially liked the chips.👍“

“The food and service was amazeballs. It was our first time having the toasted ravioli and they were incredible!“

“The burgers are really good.“

“Great staff and great food!!!“

“Great staff !! Lots of fun games and just a down home atmosphere!“

“Went to the “Taste of History” event tonight, and it was WONDERFUL! Such a cool, unique building, and the tour was so informative! The included dinner was delicious and honestly a great value for the cost of the ticket.“

“When people ask why I go to Waffle house I say Josh. When people ask why I live my life I say Josh. This man does everything around here. He is the main figurehead for Waffle house. He is a very Jolly man (not referring Santa Clause). Waffle was very delicious. He will serve your food fast and make you happy in every way! He has a very nice trimmed beard. Thank you Josh for the extravagant experience!“

“A great well established American sports Grill and Bar. Food is very good and generous portions! The onion rings are a “must” try! The pork tenderloin sandwich is another one of my favorites. Service was excellent. Established in 1991 I believe, it has carved its place into the Oakville community.“

“My favorite place to grab a bite to eat or drink after my Mt. Bike ride at Cliff Cave .“

“I had the B&G combo. It was amazing and they weren't greedy with the gravy. The 2 servers were both personable and made sure our coffee stayed hot.“

“I go to grand grill probably about 3 times a week I love the food! The workers are just as amazing“

“Ate at Cafe Smoke Shack recently. The food was fantastic. Service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive. Giant portions, well prepared & we were all extremely pleased with our meal. "Stan, Matt & Marlowe were charming and cordial to all. The owner (Matt/Chef) is one of the nicest and most hospitable folks you'll ever want to meet. Truly cares about his customers. Stay clear of Bill... Why you ask? He was a smug, rude & a disingenuous individual. Brought in six (6) people & spent over $300.00 with no other customers dining that day. He acted like he did us a favor. All of the other employees were wonderful.“

“Everyone was very nice and worked hard to make our group at home and the food was very good!“

“The place is not operating or even open, l arrived today June 5,2023 ....was hoping to enjoy the place.....as it was very good 20 years ago.....now that I am back in town to live, I do hope this special place will open soon.....as I just live about 12 doors away. Regards“

“Great spot to take kids. Staff are friendly and helpful when your hands are full with kids! Pretzels are fresh and warm!“

“My server Kailey was very quick with service and I had an excellent time“

“I forgot to take a picture of the stuffed mushrooms I got for our group, which everyone loved! I had the dry rub wings for my dinner and had to bring half home. The wings were delicious, I think they added cinnamon to the rub. I highly recommend them!“

“Great place to gather with friends!“

“fun spot. always treated good and have a good time.“

“we stay alot there. always friendly service and staff. our rooms are always clean..very nice motel..“

“We miss this chain after moving to Texas! This location was very clean and the service was great. Food was top notch as always!“

“good food. friendly staff. clean place.“