Restaurants in Columbia
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Best Restaurants
“Great food at a great price. I’ve been eating at Murry’s since 1985 & never had a bad meal!”
“Ordered the shrimp & squid as appetizers…amazing. Ordered the basil rice with ground chicken and it was to die for! Amazing!!! Our waitress was also very good and super sweet. Neat place!”
“Great food. Wonderful servers. Bartender introduced me to a new beer that was very good. Prices weren’t that bad. We will go back.”
“We’ve there a few time already and every time the food and Staff have been great. Pretty good place to come with friends chat & enjoy the food and it’s not expensive either for the whole family or like us empty nesters. We will continue to come here to eat and we do recommend.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“My wife and I had a late lunch there today and Riley who was taking care of the bar, also took care of our table. We had not eaten there since they moved to the new location. We started with the Calamari and we had just a few minutes to chat after we finished and our meals were brough to us. My wife had the Ravioli Aragosta and I had the spicy Chicken and Sausage. The meals looked great and tasted even better. The fresh bread that was brought to the table was perfect! Riley took care of all of our needs, and we never felt rushed. I definitely recommend this place and hope to return soon.”
“CC's City Broiler is simply amazing every time. There's not a food or a dish that they don't put their whole heart into cooking. Their servers are all amazing but if you happen Matt (Keel) your night will be even more extraordinary! NO one does food and fine dining paired with the experience like CC's City Broiler!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“This was my husband and I's first time at the Flyover and we sat on the patio. Our service was some of the best I have ever experienced - our server was Ben. Food was beyond amazing. Getting to try new things and ingredients we typically would not get in our small home town. Highly recommend checking it out!”
“We needed egg and gluten free cupcakes for an important event in the MU School of Music, and Alanna did a great job! I always want to be inclusive of food allergies, but most bakeries don't offer accommodations. Getting both egg AND gluten free in one cake was a big deal. A gluten-eater even had one and declared them so good, they were the cupcakes he *wished* he'd had at a recent celebration, instead of the ones served! And on top of being delicious, they were absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be recommending you to all my Mizzou colleagues for future events!”
“We went for the wings- hubs loves them and they had great reviews. I do not even care for wings…but I ate several of them because they are seriously amazing. Smoky, meaty, delish.
I had brisket, which rivals CoMo Smoke and Fire in taste (which is usually my go to), and he had a Brisket Philly cheese steak sandwich. Waffled fries and onion rings on point. This meal was amazing and I will come back. So glad we tried something new 👍”
“first time stopping by. the best food I've ate in years. I live in the Kansas City area and all they do is brag about their BBQ. they can't come close to Big Daddy's. I had the brisket sandwich, fries, Baked Beans. All the staff was very friendly. Honestly can't wait to go back.”
“Do yourself a favor and check this place out! This is our second time in recent months. We had the beef bulgogi, salmon and a couple sushi rolls. You get a free appetizer that they choose also. For what you get, it is very affordable and you can tell made with love. We'll definitely be back!”
“Their shrimp and lobster is soo good. The cheddar biscuits are delicious 😋”
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“dined at lunch, I had the gryo and my wife the BLT. prompt, courteous service. the prices were more than fair. best gryo I've had in a long time. the decor was very nice. a really nice place. if I were younger, this would be a place to just enjoy some drinks and hang out with friends.”
“My wife and I had a late lunch there today and Riley who was taking care of the bar, also took care of our table. We had not eaten there since they moved to the new location. We started with the Calamari and we had just a few minutes to chat after we finished and our meals were brough to us. My wife had the Ravioli Aragosta and I had the spicy Chicken and Sausage. The meals looked great and tasted even better. The fresh bread that was brought to the table was perfect! Riley took care of all of our needs, and we never felt rushed. I definitely recommend this place and hope to return soon.”
“Do yourself a favor and check this place out! This is our second time in recent months. We had the beef bulgogi, salmon and a couple sushi rolls. You get a free appetizer that they choose also. For what you get, it is very affordable and you can tell made with love. We'll definitely be back!”
“Cute little place tucked away in downtown. The food was amazing and they had a great sake selection”
“Excellent customer service, fun and extensive menu selection, and delicious drinks”
“The food is excellent, the staff is kind, the vibe is fantastic! Also, I wanted to come on here and review because your gluten-free menu is incredible! On all three of our recent visits, the staff was so enthusiastic about us eating gluten free, which is not the normal reaction we get. Thank you SO much for the joy you are spreading through your establishment!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“My friends and I love this place!! Georgia is the best bartender in the world. She made me a drink based off my personality? And it was the best shot I’ve ever had. I don’t live in Columbia but I will be back solely for this place and Georgia. Thank you for being amazing♡”
“Delicious food, sourced locally from Mid-Missouri farmers. Yummy beer. Exceptional service. They make me feel special when I know that I'm not...and I like that! It's my #1!”
“If there’s once place in Columbus that bourbon aficionados need to go it is here. Jeff was amazing, he’s knowledgeable and friendly. Take my unsolicited wisdom with a grain of salt, I am from northern British Columbia where bar tenders/owners that personally love bourbon are not a common commodity.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I visited here with my mom today to pick up some cookies for my upcoming birthday. The lady that put together our order could’ve definitely been quite a bit friendlier…..😬 Regardless, I’m looking forward to trying the cookies soon. Otherwise, the shop smelled amazing.”
“Love Jersey Mike Subs! I have celiac (a severe gluten allergy). We stopped in this location on the way to and from visiting family. Each time the staff was amazing and accommodated my gluten allergy like professional with no questions! Having celiac disease it is very hard for me to eat out, Jersey Mikes continues to be a very safe place for me to eat!! Thank you for taking gluten allergies seriously and being understanding!!!”
“Came here after a training conference we were holding in Columbia. We called ahead and spoke to Jason about bringing a group of 20+ group of people. We had no issues with getting this scheduled. Jason accommodated our requests no problems. We were in the back patio, which had sand volleyball and cornhole for those in our group to use, the food was good, as was the service given our size. We had a great time. Thank you! Jasmin (Burns Recovered).”
“This is an absolutely amazing business to work with! The owners put their heart and soul into every single thing they produce and you can taste it! The customer service is incredible and the food and coffee is somehow even better! If you haven’t checked them out, swing by! Who knows you may have a new favorite coffee shop!!”
“Our server was named ty.she was absolutely fantastic.we will be back.awesome food too.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“We’ve there a few time already and every time the food and Staff have been great. Pretty good place to come with friends chat & enjoy the food and it’s not expensive either for the whole family or like us empty nesters. We will continue to come here to eat and we do recommend.”
“Chanced to eat here as a pleasant day and they had outside seating. Their caldo pollo (chicken soup) was excellent. Caldo Pollo is a sentinel dish. If a place has good caldo pollo, carnitas, and tamale it's pretty certain everything else will be good. Also had a very good torta cubano. The extra spicy salsa (you have to request) was superb. Love the staff.”
“CC's City Broiler is simply amazing every time. There's not a food or a dish that they don't put their whole heart into cooking. Their servers are all amazing but if you happen Matt (Keel) your night will be even more extraordinary! NO one does food and fine dining paired with the experience like CC's City Broiler!!”
Cheap Eats
“My kids and I love popping in for treats!! Today, we stopped by and my son (6) dropped his soda trying to get seated. The girls were SO sweet and cheerfully grabbed a mop to clean up and someone remade his drink for him. Of course I felt bad but as we all know… accidents happen and the crew here went above and beyond to make us feel good and still enjoy our experience. 10/10!!! ⭐️”
“Had brunch with my son today and I typically don’t write reviews. However, my experience was fantastic. The server we had was sweet and efficient. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. I loved the decor it was very modern mixed with rustic elements. The food was so good and I could feel the difference in my body afterward.. not the crappy fast food feeling but energizing! The server I had was named Alyse and I want to give her a shoutout for an all-round amazing job! She was very sweet to my son and was attentive to our needs! Love this location and will come back!!”
“Always have the best food, and you are always made to feel like family when you are there. I don't make it in as often as I used to, but I can count on them greeting me with warm smiles, no matter how long it has been, and remembering me and my family. There is no steak chain anywhere that can ever beat a Jimmy's Steak!”
“Had a large group and they did a great job taking care of us. Great food great beer”
“Told the waitress I had alpha-gal, she knew what i was talking about. She helped me with my order and then the manager came out and reassured me about how my meal would be cooked. That was the best meal I have had eating out since I was diagnosed last May 2025!!”
“Love Sushi is hands down one of the best dining experiences around. The quality of the food is exceptional, everything is fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. You can really tell they take pride in what they serve.
The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Their hospitality truly sets this place apart and makes every visit feel special.
The atmosphere is perfect; warm, inviting, and comfortable whether you're there for a casual meal or a special night out. If you’re looking for amazing sushi and a place that treats you like family, Love Sushi is it.”
“Man Kyle put me ON he was so good at recommending the best stuff and he was so patient with me. He’s easily one of the best parts of my visit, and I wish him the best”
“We want to thank Sake Japanese Bistro for being such an amazing community partner! Habitat was lucky enough to build 4 homes in 10 days with volunteers from all over the nation. Sake provided meals for hundreds of volunteers on the construction site! They made delicious bento boxes with a variety of different foods! Lo Mein, dumplings, sushi, you name it! Even the least adventurous eaters loved it! Four families were able to become homeowners through this event and we appreciate everyone coming together to make it happen! Thank you for all you do in our community!”
“We have visited this restaurant several times as I have two grandchildren at MIZZOU. We have always been more than pleased with the food and the service. I also, want to thank the kind manager, who took the time to track me down and let me know they had found a watch that I lost while visiting the restaurant. This was above and beyond. I highly recommend this establishment.”
“Hyvee has a special price on Kansas City Chiefs shirts and merchandise. My daughter was getting KC Chiefs clothes when she found an NFL football balloon. We bought our food and breakfast strawberries. Then walked out. We realized that we had the football balloon in the parking lot and went back inside to return the balloon. The girl working at Hyvee paid for my daughter’s NFL balloon. As a gift, She was so kind and wonderful. My daughter bought the girl working a red flower and more strawberries for breakfast. Every employee was so kind. We always liked the Hyvee near Mizzou for the Market Grill Restaurant, beef brisket, and deli hot foods. Hyvee has the best team of employees. Award winning customer service. Hyvee is a boon to the community. We recommend that you shop at Hyvee whenever you have to make the best of your money, especially for their care for customers. Special thanks to the employee that bought the KC Chiefs NFL football balloon for my little girl. She deserved a dozen roses for the gift she gave my little girl. Thank you. Rebel’s Dad”
“Waves Cider recently hosted our rehearsal dinner and everything about the night was perfect! The venue was beautiful and the service was excellent. Loved working with them so much!”
“Super quaint chill spot. Rueben sandwich was A++. Definitely plan on returning to try more of the menu. Went for lunch and had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Totally worth the wait.”
“My absolute favorite place to go. The managers and staff are so pleasant. Everything is priced great and the atmosphere is my favorite part. Shelby Truitt, one of the bottle girls, saw me slip (due to clumsiness) and checked on me multiple times. I love this place and everything it stands for!”
“Always great service and they have the best steaks in town! I’d rather come here than CC broiler! Their outlaw ribeye is amazing! And don’t forget the Wild West shrimp! Highly recommend!”
“Have a great room, the view from my balcony overlooks Broadway St. and much of the University of Missouri. the staff are great, the food is great and even during the limited service because of Covid and being Christmas weekend these people are all in for me. I made the right choice!!!!!”
“Excellent food and service!!! We got take-out and were pleased with the fast service.”
“Thanks so much for the very much needed girls evening out! Good food great service and amazing atmosphere!”
“We stopped for breakfast after visiting the farmers market at Glenn’s. The interior was very classy and casual and the menu was fantastic. They served a great crab cake hollandaise with very attentive and friendly service”
“Great food, very nice restaurant, and wonderful service! Thanks to our amazing waitress, Brie! We will be back when we come to Columbia again!!”
“For my daughter's 25th Birthday luncheon we had 9 people. Didn't have a long wait to be seated. Was great service. We sat around a flat grill. We got appetizers made our orders. Got our drinks all very quickly. The Chef was amazing with his skills on the grill and tricks he did was so entertaining and mesmerizing. The food was good delicious. I had chicken teriyaki with fried rice. They served me so much food I had to take it home and make 2 more meals out of it.
Happy birthday to my daughter Chloe K. They made her a japanese candle that she had to blow out. Chef kept us laughing and was very engaging.
I highly recommend Koebe Steakhouse!”
“MyHouse Sports Bar is the perfect spot if you’re looking to catch a game, chill with friends, and enjoy solid food and drinks. The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming, and there are TVs in every direction so you’ll never miss a play. The staff was attentive and friendly, and service was surprisingly quick even on a busy night.
The wings were crispy and flavorful, and the loaded nachos were a standout perfect for sharing. They’ve got a great selection of beers on tap, and the cocktails were strong (in a good way). Music was on point, adding to the overall lively atmosphere without drowning out conversation.”
Latest Reviews
“This place is under new management and what a difference it has made. They are friendly and quick with drive through orders in the morning. They even made heart shaped biscuits on the Monday before and on Valentines Day. What a lovely surprise. Keep up the good work!”
“Years ago I fell in love with their mole’ poblano. The sauce was so dark and rich and thick but for the last 5 years or so it is not the same. Now it has some red mixed in and is more like enchilada sauce. I can get a jar of Dona Maria and make it better at home. Other aspects of this place are fine but just wish the mole’ was like it used to be.”
“Recently We had lunch at Nourish cafe. The vege bowl we ordered was very good, made to our taste. We liked the taste of fresh vegetables. Service was very prompt and servers were very polite. The only thing we wished was that our coffee was hot. The added bonus: We enjoyed the free parking since we went on a weekend.”
“Chris Mc D's has the best gourmet food in Mid-Missouri...or maybe anywhere. On a recent visit, we met our server, Joe. He was so knowledgeable about the food and how it was cooked, that I ,wondered if he had been standing elbow-to-elbow with the CHEF, who has my highest regards. Joe explained to us how all the seafood is FLOWN IN fresh. This speaks very highly both of Chris Mc D's and Joe, who knew and cared to share this information with us. A solid 5 stars for this restaurant!”
“Their cinnamon rolls are the BEST!! The ones w/ the chocolate frosting makes me so happy!! I pick up a couple of dozen of donuts for work on Fridays - and they are always warm and delicious!! The staff are always so friendly and helpful!! Only place I get donuts anymore!”
“Chanced to eat here as a pleasant day and they had outside seating. Their caldo pollo (chicken soup) was excellent. Caldo Pollo is a sentinel dish. If a place has good caldo pollo, carnitas, and tamale it's pretty certain everything else will be good. Also had a very good torta cubano. The extra spicy salsa (you have to request) was superb. Love the staff.”
“We have visited this restaurant several times as I have two grandchildren at MIZZOU. We have always been more than pleased with the food and the service. I also, want to thank the kind manager, who took the time to track me down and let me know they had found a watch that I lost while visiting the restaurant. This was above and beyond. I highly recommend this establishment.”
“Stayed with family for November and December 2022 in Columbia Missouri . Had never been to a First Watch restaurant . This breakfast and lunch restaurant became my new favorite restaurant. Everything I have ordered has been amazing from French toast ,waffles, omelettes , tacos ,sandwiches and salads . Very healthy and fresh food . Would eat at First Watch three times a week during my two month stay in Columbia Missouri. Always asked to seated in Melany's section . But all the wait staff was great !!! Took my 9 year old grandson for breakfast and he rated the restaurant a 10 . He had a waffle and sausage links and hot chocolate. I had the Italian sausage omelette with roasted potatoes. Food is always amazing . Great place to go by yourself with a friend or family . Highly recommended this place .”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I visited here with my mom today to pick up some cookies for my upcoming birthday. The lady that put together our order could’ve definitely been quite a bit friendlier…..😬 Regardless, I’m looking forward to trying the cookies soon. Otherwise, the shop smelled amazing.”
“👏We had a family dinner for 12 last night and had a great time / meal. I spoke with the Manager a day in advance to forewarn her of our large group. Last evening it was a big hit - Hostess GRACE and Server WHITNEY both were perfect - friendly, professional, and handled our group with skill. Thank you!!”
“Flat Branch Pub & Brewing in Columbia is a must-visit whether you're a local or just passing through town. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between laid-back pub and lively gathering place, making it a great spot for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends.
The food is consistently excellent, with generous portions and a menu that offers something for everyone. Their handcrafted beers are a standout, with a variety of styles brewed on-site and served fresh. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helps create a welcoming experience from the moment you walk in.
Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, Flat Branch is a great place to enjoy good food, quality beer, and a fun atmosphere. It's easy to see why it has remained a local favorite for so many years. Highly recommended”
“first time stopping by. the best food I've ate in years. I live in the Kansas City area and all they do is brag about their BBQ. they can't come close to Big Daddy's. I had the brisket sandwich, fries, Baked Beans. All the staff was very friendly. Honestly can't wait to go back.”
“We have always loved Chick-fil-A. My daughter is working there now and management, and everyone are wonderful. Sadly, I’ve heard a few stories of incredibly rude and disrespectful customers, which happens everywhere, and it’s so discouraging to hear the rudeness and disrespect from horrible customers. So I wanted to say thank you and I think you all are wonderful managers, owners, and always been delicious, clean, safe with food, etc. 🐔❤️”
“Had brunch with my son today and I typically don’t write reviews. However, my experience was fantastic. The server we had was sweet and efficient. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. I loved the decor it was very modern mixed with rustic elements. The food was so good and I could feel the difference in my body afterward.. not the crappy fast food feeling but energizing! The server I had was named Alyse and I want to give her a shoutout for an all-round amazing job! She was very sweet to my son and was attentive to our needs! Love this location and will come back!!”
New Restaurants
“I wish they had their Bone in chicken and white lunch gravy that they have in the other stores. Was almost a deal breaker but I loved that Mike made the food fresh while Zoie made us feel welcomed with her great customer service and bubbly personality. They also informed me kids eat free on Sundays when eating inside. I’ll so be back.”
“This was my husband and I's first time at the Flyover and we sat on the patio. Our service was some of the best I have ever experienced - our server was Ben. Food was beyond amazing. Getting to try new things and ingredients we typically would not get in our small home town. Highly recommend checking it out!”