23 Best American Restaurants near Columbia

“I have loved the tea house since I was a teenager. And I'm a sucker for baked goods. Today's visit did not disappoint. New owners... and they are doing it right. The best apricot scone with clotted cream you will ever have!! Don't leave without trying the power salad. It lives up to its name. So happy to see my old co worker Iggy is part of the new ownership. Keep up the good work. I will be back!! 5 stars. Thanks. Donyl Sebold“

“My review of the City Hotel and What Cheer Saloon is FANTASTIC! The atmosphere takes you back to the gold rush days, and the food is as good as it gets. This is the Golden Ticket." The kobe beef burger with snake river candied bacon is next level. It's as good of a hamburger as you will eat anywhere!“

“Bella Union served a delicious meal to our group of 31, before we headed to the Fallon House. The decor was 1850s, since this is within Columbia State Park. The owner was very helpful in planning. We pre-ordered our lunches, including several with special dietary needs. The service was excellent, friendly and done in a timely manner. They were also serving two other, smaller groups at the same time. I have received many positive comments from our group about the restaurant.-Margaret Johnson“

“Wow, truly an awesome place to eat. The price was more than fair for the quality and quantity of food I received. The service was above and beyond.... Friendly and very attentive to my needs and questions. I will most definitely eat at the Columbia House Restaurant the next time I'm in the area. And I have told many people about my great experience. Thanks for a spectacular breakfast.“

“I moved to Sonora in July 2023 and quickly found Mandy's for breakfast. After making the rounds at a few places in Sonora. Jamestown and Twain Harte I settled on Mandy's as my go to. Here is why: the food is great and consistently so, the menu has variety and its vast, they serve dinner from Thursday through Sunday, the prices are reasonable enough that I can afford to go any day of the week for a good meal or two, but the best reason and the one that keeps me coming back is the whole group of people there. Clearly everyone enjoys and takes pride in Customer service. Mandy must be the cause. She quickly learns your name if you become a regular. Her service skills are above par as are those of EVERY person on staff. I feel like I'm eating with family at every meal. Today was my birthday and I was there for breakfast, get the pork belly Benedict. It's awesome. Like everything on the breakfast and lunch menu. Then I went back for dinner, try the red enchiladas, I got 2 chicken and 1 cheese. Added a glass of sangria. Yes the have a beer and wine license. Then I asked for what was on the dessert menu. When Morgan got to the fried plantains, I said stop I'll take those. But I asked for just a bit of ice cream. Mandy happened to be there and made a command decision that if I wasn't going to get much ice cream, I should have more plantains. Good call Mandy! Like I said on the way out it was more than I should have eaten. But I savored every bite! It was that good. Now a couple hours later I'm still full. There is a long list of locals and regulars who are quickly greeted by name when they walk in. I'm glad to be one of those. For a lot of reasons today was the best birthday of my life. Thank you Mandy and team for giving me a place to hang out part of the day. I simply love this classic diner that is just a couple miles from home and on the edge of Columbia State Historic Park. I'm glad I found a place where I could fit in.“

“Wonderful authentic Greek food in Sonora! We have been here numerous times, our favorite place to eat for any meal. The family is wonderful. So kind and really give great service along with the delicious food! My husband is greek and the food is just like YiaYia would make. Its like a warm hug.“

“What a clean, friendly, cute place in downtown Jamestown! My eggplant sandwich with grilled red peppers, yellow squash, grilled eggplant, pesto, mozzarella & tomato on grilled sourdough was so delicious & packed with veggies & gooey cheese. The French fries were really good, piping hot & super crispy. My hubby had the Divorced Huevos Rancheros whic we're covered in two different sauces, red & white and he cleaned his plate. Our server was attentive, friendly & right on with her recommendations and we will definitely return if we're in the area again.“

“Brittany is the bombdiggity. $13.00 for a Big Mac meal at Mickey D's! No thanks! Only $15.95 for the biggest burger you've had in forever. The patty is REAL meat and at least 1/2 pd. Yes it comes with seasoned fries for that price. Great fast and smiling service. Brittany is so sweet to me I can't stand it. The Cowboy burger is humongous & highly recommended. Go, go, go get it!“

“Last August, I visited Camp Angel and Murphys with 4 friends, I discovered this little wine bar, and my fellow traveler said he could drive for me, so I had a cup of beer, it tasted so beautiful. So it was so much fun to find this unforgettable place on my map a year later...“

“My first experience here when it was brand new wasn't fantastic . Looking for food, saw good rating and 3 ribs for a reasonable price. When I got there and ordered 2, the owner offered the same price for 1/2 rack. Tasty with dry rub and sauce on the side. They have brocoli for dinner and made me a side for lunch .“

“Great service! We showed up from out of town with a large family of about 25 of us. They worked diligently to get an area ready for all of us. They were so kind, so warm and welcoming to us. They were so genuine and it touched our family's hearts. It's not everyday that we receive that type of service. They were so kind about separating all the tabs we had too. We will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: Garden burger was yummy“

“Great service I was expecting it to not be open because of the snow. It's wonderful to be able to go eat when most businesses are closed. The place is very clean and cute with many things to look at. The food was great and we had a wonderful server and overall a great time. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a restaurant to come with family and friends!“

“The Turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce sandwich was SOOOO DELICIOUS, highly recommend. But the staff was not knowledgeable when we asked questions and the tv was blaring with a sit com show. Would never sit inside the store to eat lunch in that environment.“

“We are frequent visitors of the Bourbon Barrel and it gets better each time. Great drinks and surprisingly amazing food. I've had almost every item on their menu and nothing has disappointed. The brie cheese dish is a must try! The only problem is that it's gone too quickly. Excited to see how the expansion turns out with the large outdoor patio!!“

“We went to celebrate a birthday dinner, and there must have been close to or over fifteen of us. They had set us up in a nice very roomy spot. Which doesn't always happen when you have a large group. The service was amazing, NOT ONE of our entrées were confused or wrong. EVERYTHING was perfect, from the temperature, flavor, even to their presentation. Even the ambience was incredible. Exquisite dining experience. Looking forward to coming back.“

“Great place to stop! The historic vibe along with great food makes this place a must go. The burgers are epic and the salads are inventive! Also, don't forget to check out the fries--garlic or sweet potato are great! Service is always quick and attentive. This place has become our go-to spot when we are in the area.“

“I love the variety in the menu. The food was great, just a tad bit salty on the Beer Cheese Philly. The staff is always very nice and attentive. The overall environment I love because I can hear the casino machines going . Since the casino is non smoking, there is no issue with it smelling like smoke inside. We ordered the crispy calamari, Beer Cheese Philly, and the Ceasar salad. I will keeping here for sure.“

“Such an awesome and unique place. Whoever designed the space did an excellent job! Food was delicious and the bartender provided great service. The food is a bit on the pricier side, but the portions were large and it seemed like more of a scratch kitchen. We both took home half of our food and were able to have another meal from it. Would love to go back to listen to live music.“

“Like stepping back in time to the days of the gold rush. The service station ended up being a terrific choice for us to eat this evening. All of us got something different and all of us walked away very happy with our selection. The service station has that kind of "saloon" feel to it when you come in the door. And I mean that in a good way. Nicely refurbished to reflect a lot of the old style. There's a bar when you first come in and plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. The menu item of choice for me tonight was the "fish and chips". It's beer, battered Alaskan Pollock fish. It comes with homemade coleslaw and a choice of sides and I chose a salad. A very nice portion size of fish that was flaky and not at all fishy tasting. The homemade coleslaw was terrific, wish there was more in the cup. The salad consisted of lettuce and cherry tomatoes. I went with the blue cheese. Super friendly waitress with lots of good suggestions and very welcoming to us.“

“I had a long day. Decide to take my daughter out for a treat. When ended going Flappys Great with kindness as soon as we entered. The customer service was amazing. Along with the food, an cocktails.. I will definitely recommend it to other.“

“Some restaurants balk when a large group rolls in. We showed up at just before they transitioned to a dinner service, but recieved excellent service none the less. The staff was amazing and went to great lengths to accommodate special diets in our group. Everyone said the food was delicious, and the desserts were also fantastic.I doubt I'll be back in Murphy any time soon, but if I am, I'll be sure to stop by again.Dietary restrictions: Staff went out of their way to make sure a dish could be made Gluten Free. They also were willing to accommodate a picky eater. There were several vegetarian options as well, including a veggie burger that was "much meatier than I expected".“

“1. The food was great. 2. Service took long, I watched people come in after us and they got their food way quicker than my family. Yes, I know you might say reservations but it felt like 20 minutes waiting for food. 3. Ambiance, average American diner. Overall: Go here after church.“

“Wonderful spot in a wonderful town (shhh... don't tell anyone about Murphys CA). Grounds consistently serves fresh, tasty, well-prepared California cuisine at good prices. I especially enjoyed the crab cakes appetizer (massive and chock-full of actual crab) and their burgers are on-point too. Great locally focused wine list and very classy cocktails. Their sister restaurant, Firewood, dishes out more casual fare and our kids love the pizza there.“