42 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.“

“Quiche was amazing served with mixed greens“

“Really nice establishment. I was given a tour of the entire building. It is a really nice concept with 3 floors of entertainment so it is very spacious, and it is kid friendly with video games on top level. The restrooms are VERY clean and up to date! This place is a vibe fasho! Honey Hot Wings 10/10 Service 10/10 Vibe: Can’t be matched ‼️“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“

“Food was excellent, service was great! Our bartender was awesome!“

“Absolutely amazing food!!!“

“Awesome little place! Right down the road from my sisters so it is nice to sneak out to for a quick one or to just hangout out for a bit. Food is good, staff is great. Prices are right.“

“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“

“The best snow cones in town! 🍧🩷“

“So glad we found this gem in STL while we were in town today. There was a wait, which we expected, but we quickly found a spot at the bar. Service was great and the food was wonderful. Coffee was perfect. The strawberry French toast is to die for. My husband had the pastrami omelette and loved it. Was nice to meet and chat with the owner, Joshua, who was super friendly. Great breakfast spot! Can’t wait to go back next time we are in town!“

“Food is pretty good... some days are better than others.... but daily specials and large selection are awesome. Service is always good and the interior decor and atmosphere are cool... not too many young drunks, not too many old drunks... a good mix of mostly chill people. A millstadt staple now.“

“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.“

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

“great food and staff were amazing“

“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?“

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

“Short on staff. But friendly and attentive.“

“Great food, great people, great atmosphere.“

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

“Enjoyed Sunday Brunch!!!!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Great staff and great food!!!“

“fantastic interior, very friendly,quick service, good food. we'll be back!“

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

“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.“

“I have driven past this place daily for a long time! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to give it a try. A true hidden gem in Oakville’s back yard. A fantastic whiskey selection and the pork chop was to die for.We will be back asap!“

“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!!!!“

“This is one of the family's many restaurants around STL, but this place is the Daddy of the all. The other locations try to replicate this restaurant but have failed.

This place is the entire package, it is laid back, great food (best wing in the STL bar none), nice layout, corner supports bar. Everyone is super friendly, plenty of TV's, food is excellent, the atmosphere is electric, games for the kids, decently priced, cold drinks, outdoor patio if it's decent out - it's all that and a bag of chips.“

“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!“

“The burgers are really good.“

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

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

“You get 5 stars because of the daytime/night time bartender Ashley. Seems like she's the reason people come in this place that badly needs an identity. I stopped by late afternoon on a Tuesday and the bar was full with people that seemed like they have known her for years. Pretty impressive for a bar and grill that lingers on the Lemay border. Apparently they are under new management and he must be a retired Wal-Mart greeter because he hobbles around looking like he is ready to finish the meals people don't eat. Had the happy hour tacos which were unbeatable. Apparently they are the long time creation of a 20 year employee. I'll be back because in a day where service at a bar is hit or miss, this lady was on point with a bunch of high maintenance old men who play Keno, do shots and constantly complain about the TVs. Couldn't imagine someone else putting up with that.“