50 Best American Restaurants near Columbia

“We passed through the dining area on the way to the patio. The dining room was beautiful, but because is was a beautiful day, the patio was calling. The food was hot, delicious, and presented beautifully. I will definitely go back for lunch or dinner!“

“Best/Friendliest Staff ✅
Great & Consistent Food ✅
Great Atmosphere ✅
Plenty of TVs ✅
Great Draft Beer Selection ✅

There’s nothing else you need to know. Just go and enjoy/see for yourself!!“

“Volleyball league is a good time.“

“Surprised my bestie with an adventure day to celebrate her birthday! We came for the soup flight- the cream of chicken and wild rice, potato soup and chicken enchilada were all excellent!“

“Drove 4 hours from the Chicago area today to try the restaurant. The cheese balls were absolutely amazing. The smash burger and steak quasadillas were perfect. The hospitality and service was by far the most friendly I've experienced. The GM, Mary, was super friendly and sat at our table and chatted for a couple minutes. Fantastic place to eat. 10/10 will visit again! Thank you Top Shooters staff!“

“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!!!“

“Hands down the best burgers in the area!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“This place perfect’ !! Kat and her crew r amazing!!! I had a bad night that could escalated worse !!! I don’t drink !! But I had family issue that night!! And I apologize if I hurt costumers and staff!!! You all r wonderful for doing job rt!! And most of all kat and her husband helped me with situation that could been way worse!! There hero’s and to the bouncers!! I once had couple jobs of babysitting!! But aside jokes!’ No exuses for me!! I hope I can shake lát and her husbands hand sometime!!! Once again thank u!! Bless u and staff !!!! This is real me today!!!million infinity stars !! To kat and her crew!!!! Thank u one more time!!’“

“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.“

“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! 🙌❤️“

“Short on staff. But friendly and attentive.“

“Enjoyed Sunday Brunch!!!!“

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

“Great food, great people, great atmosphere.“

“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.“

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

“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!!!!“

“Varied experience with food. 3/4 of our party enjoyed our food. Ham sliders were good, slaw was able to be put on the side, though it was clear maraschino cherries were involved in the glaze and jalapeños were involved in the jam (not disclosed). The french dip was good, as were the fries, mac and cheese, and goat cheese appetizer. The pork porterhouse was just about the saltiest meal I have ever tasted. It tasted like it was brined, seasoned, and serves with salt while also being cooked on a salt block. It made it hardly edible and contaminated the mashed potatoes and carrots that were paired with it, making it difficult to enjoy the sides. The server took a European waiting style, slow and steady. Taking time to approach us, which we did not mind as much, though other tables seemed to get better attention. All staff were kind and helpful. Parking is a little tight. Overall a decent experience, despite the high price point, which overall does not match the aesthetics of the bistro style interior or the casual uniform of staff.“

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

“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.“

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

“The burgers are really good.“

“The meals and service at Frankie Gs are always top notch and today was no exception. Me friend ordered the reuben sandwich and commented how good the marbled rye bread was as well as the flavor of the corned beef. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and asked the kitchen to add jalapenos. The wrap came out as ordered and was delicious. One negative: It was a cold day and supplies were being delivered through the back door. Everytime the back door opened freezing air blasted into the dining area. It might be helpful to put an intermediate door on the back hallway that could be closed during deliveries.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Great staff and great food!!!“

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

“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“

“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!“

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

“As someone who frequently visits this location, mainly for breakfast, always get great service. Especially when Abby is working. I wish this location was available for more hours.“

“Good food, and selection of drinks, but I absolutely love their staff & entertainment. Went on karaoke night, and Sean was so persuasive, that he got our whole group to go up and sing! Was a great night, with great memories- hit up this bar for any of their activities, or drinks, as this is the place to be.“

“Great atmosphere, great place to watch your favorite teams, great service and great food! They also offer daily specials and live music on the heated patio Tuesdays and Thursdays.“

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

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

“We're quickly becoming addicted to this place... They're fast and reasonably priced, the menu is extensive for a takeout grill, and everything we've tried has been great. My girlfriend (a New Jersey native) says that both the gyros and the cheesesteaks are boardwalk-quality, which is not a compliment she's throws around lightly :)“

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