Restaurants in Columbia

“Went to try for first time...the young man helping us at the counter was super helpful and friendly. Not impatient at all as you find with some places you visit. Our meals were very good and had great flavor! We will definitely be repeat customers!!!”

“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!”

“If you’re looking for unique place in Columbia, this is definitely a hidden gem. The menu is constantly changing, offering a wide variety of unique cuisines while offering spectacular drinks. I continue to bring my extended family and friends to this restaurant as a must eat. can I ask you something? Thank you.

Vegetarian options: The fried cauliflower is spot on”

“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.”

“This place is a hidden gem!! Best steak we’ve had in a while! The service was great too! Steak and shrimp is phenomenal”

“Great atmosphere with great drinks”

“This food--- savory and fullfilling. I have never had leftovers not get wasted in my house nor also went to the same place 2 days in a row for food lol. AMAZING FOOD and dessert! We can't wait to keep coming back for more yummy tastings! this is Columbia's hidden treasure ♡”

“Wonderful product and service and atmosphere ! Thoroughly enjoyed !

Vegetarian options: Muffins, bagels , croissants, wraps all can be made vegetarian

Parking: Very accessible

Kid-friendliness: Calm environment

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible”

“This is my favorite spot in columbia!! I love the large patio where you can enjoy a drink and watch/play sand volleyball!! The taco pizza is our favorite! It’s delicious and a great price!!”

“Amazing! Every time we come in we’re greeted by the friendly staff. Took home meatballs and green balls over the weekend and they are DELICIOUS! Everything we’ve had there is good, love this place!”

“Being from Chicago my Creator knew that I couldn't go without Italian beefs for the rest of my life. so he created just Jeff's 🙌🏽”

“Loved it. Got some work done and caffeinated all together.”

“Great place to get a truck and/or trailer wash. Facility is well kept, reps are well trained and get right to work. They have free vacuums if needed at the entrance of each bay. The best part was the supervisor that does the final inspection. He was stone faced serious about the results. They all do a great job. I only took about 30 minutes and that is not at all 🐢 pace.
We will be back.”

“Brunch is better here. The cocktails are on point. But the food is something that can't be passed on. From an out of towner that almost gave up because of limited parking, this a place that every town and city needs. Columbia has something special here.”

“Consistently excellent customer service and a nice relaxed atmosphere for socializing or small informal meetings.”

“I would go back here as often as possible when I come through town. BBQ spice and rub are excellent. Portobello fries are delicious! My new favorite thing.

**Update: 2 years later - I finally got back and had excellent service, and those portobello fries! Hooray. The steak was okay, not great, but loved the green beans and potato I ordered with it.”

“Hexagon Alley made the perfect spot to kick off our Heart of Missouri Women's Show Girls Night Out series. Colleen made us feel very welcome and all the attendees LOVED the game selection, space specifically for our event and time spent connecting with other ladies in our community. I look forward to coming again for another event and definitely back personally.”

“The teas that we got were good but my red bean matcha tea tasted weird cos the red bean was sour. Could not go back cos we went there right before closing. We have had good experiences except this time so kinda disappointed.”

“Delicious food”

“The food and service were phenomenal. You can tell that thought and care go into everything from preparing the meal until it is brought to the table. Grateful for such a wonderful experience with my family and friends!”

“Seriously some of the best food I've ever had! Appetizers were amazing, and I ordered the horseradish encrusted salmon and it was THE BEST! I couldn't recommend it more.”

“We enjoyed our food & all of the staff was super friendly! 🙂”

“I've been going to this Chinese restaurant for almost 5 years, and I absolutely love it! I'm never disappointed by what I order. Their food is always fresh and tasty, and they have an array of choices. Highly recommend this place.”

“Such a fun treat! The space is super cute with lots of hand-painted artwork, and it was so hard to choose what I wanted—everything looked yummy. I ended up going with the Oreo and the cookies and cream mochi donuts, both of which were delicious, and the galbi boneless wings, which had so much tasty crunch and a garlicky, slightly sweet, very flavorful sauce. The staff were very friendly—I can’t wait to taste my way through the entire menu!”

“The salmon and tuna nigiri were delicious. Absolutely loved the rainbow roll too. Can’t wait to go back!!”

“The 5 out of 5 spiced green curry was absolutely phenomenal. From the spice to the basil to the perfect bamboo shoots, it couldn’t have been better.”

“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.”

“Food is hot and fresh but VERY bland. Almost no hint of seasoning. Strangest carry-out place I've ever been to. You talk through plexiglass and a LOUD speaker blasts unintelligible unseen voice back at the entire room. A little awkward waiting for your food there. Only diner was very nervous and suddenly scooped up his half-eaten meal and went to his car with it.”

“Our server was named ty.she was absolutely fantastic.we will be back.awesome food too.”

“Their shrimp and lobster is soo good. The cheddar biscuits are delicious 😋”

“Was there 03/09/22 For Breakfast, Staff very friendly, attentive to customers, service was fast, food was great. What more can you ask for? the waitress we had, should be an INSTRUCTOR on how to be one! She was awesome.”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Wonderful sever Derrick, was AWESOME. SUCH A BREATH OF FRESH AIR.

Food was very tasty. Cooks were perfect that day.
Coffee, hot and black like it is supposed to be.

Should rename restaurant to: IHop by Derrick.

Dietary restrictions: Wonderful Gluten Free Pancakes.”

“Always great food and service. Britt is the best!!”

“''Mann, I Don't Even Know Where To Begin!! Everything Is A+/1000!! Food, Appetizers,Waiters, Service,& Everything Else!!! Food Came Quick,&Fast!!! Didn't Even Expect That. I Ordered The Appetizer Platter As My Meal, With A Side Of Fries. And When I Say That Food Was Sooo Good!!! I Had To Thank The Waitress,& Couldn't Leave WithOut Leaving Her A Tip!!! Will Definitely Be Returning Soon!!!" "Great Job TGI "Fridays''!!! Definitely A 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating!!! Absolutely Positively Love This Place!!!!”

“Great food and even better service! Brett is an amazing server; he is very personable, quick, and helpful!”

“best seafood ive ever had in my life”

“Consistently excellent customer service and a nice relaxed atmosphere for socializing or small informal meetings.”

“Had a large group and they did a great job taking care of us. Great food great beer”

“You have to really look for this hidden away gem, but very much worth it. Very helpful staff and absolutely delicious Mediterranean cuisine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Best BBQ you can get around!”

“It took a minute to seat us, all Was forgiven by our awesome waitress. She was attentive and patient. She not only brought us to go boxes but to go cups for our guacamole, etc.”

“Best boba milk tea I’ve had!! Definitely recommend! Great prices!”

“Great food at a great price. I’ve been eating at Murry’s since 1985 & never had a bad meal!”

“Great Breakfast, nice menu. I love old fashioned dinners. Staff was personable and efficient💯🤠🧐🙂”

“We were traveling and someone suggested we make a stop here and I'm so glad we did!! The menu was phenomenal and the staff was so welcoming. We had our little doggie and the outside seating made it an ideal place to visit. The vegan ice cream options were delicious!”

“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.”

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Endwell Taverna, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food and drinks, which showcase an impressive commitment to quality and freshness. Every dish I tried was a testament to the chef's creativity and passion for seasonal ingredients. The menu features a rotating selection that truly captures the essence of each season, making every visit a unique culinary adventure. The vibrant flavors and beautiful presentations of the dishes left me in awe. From the appetizers to the main courses, it was clear that only the freshest ingredients were used, making each bite a delightful experience. To complement the incredible food, the drink menu was equally impressive. The cocktails crafted at Endwell Taverna are not just drinks; they are artfully made concoctions that perfectly matched the seasons. You could taste the care and quality in every sip, with ingredients that harmonize beautifully with the food. The ambiance of the taverna made for a cozy and inviting setting, perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend dishes or drinks based on our preferences. Overall, Endwell Taverna is a gem that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a dining experience that emphasizes quality, seasonality, and creativity. I can't wait to return and see what new delights await on the menu!”

“Folks, this is the best Chinese food in Columbia.”

“I tried this place for the first time today and it’s fantastic!! The perfect hidden treasure in Como! I can’t wait to go back!”

“The name Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar is misleading. They are so much more. Clean healthy food, and oh so yummy. We had a hard time choosing so we will be back.”

“I came for the chorizo, my favorite, and the horchata was freshly made and honestly the best I’ve had in many years since moving to Columbia. I look forward to coming back.”

“We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and could have happily stayed all day. Great food, super friendly staff!”

“I love the veggie pizza & spanakopita! My husband loved the spaghetti. The gin & tonic was huge & tasted very refreshing.”

“Excellent fast service! I always stop here when we’re in town! Love the berry concretes!”

“I love supporting our local businesses and especially a good one. Lacota Coffee sets the bar high in every aspect. Great selection of coffee, perfectly roasted, everything is organized and definitely served with smiles which you can see even through those masks 😁 Lacota Coffee, you have my 5 starts 😁”

“Had possibly the best breakfast ever there this morning after the parade! Great service and a fun little diner!!”

“A more delicious version of freddy’s.”

“Absolutely loved my Pho Ga!!! This place is great if you’re looking for good Pho.”

“Always friendly and food is delicious! Huge portions!”

“went for a quick lunch... got a chicken and chorizo burrito... absolutely amazing!!!!!”

“Been here a few times and it’s always enjoyed by our entire family. Prices are reasonable and employees are friendly.”

“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.”

“The pizza was awesome and the service fantastic. We’re from St Louis but always try to stop at Shakespeare’s whenever we’re in Columbia.”

“This is my favorite Thai food in the area. The food is delicious. We've enjoyed everything we've tried including the Pad Thai, curries, stir fried eggplant and appetizers.”

“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!!! ⭐️”

“Great lunch and cute restaurant! Great service too!”

“The food was the best today. I love all the options on the bar to pick from. One of my best HuHot experiences I have had, we have ate at several in the US. This location was very clean.”

“Phenomenal experience at this Mexican restaurant!!! The food and atmosphere is amazing, the servers are fast, and very attentive to detail. It truly feels like being catered to by family!”

“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!”

“I've always loved Penn Station but had a great customer service experience today so wanted to leave a review. The store had a computer system outage a couple weeks ago and I received an incorrect order, so I reached out and they made it right immediately. And I mean they responded to my email within 15 minutes. Ive been going to this location for over a decade and it's consistently high quality with great staff.”

“Great coffee and snacks, the staff is so kind and they have some AMAZING kitties to spend time with. They do amazing work and I even adopted a cat from them. If you haven’t checked it out, you’re missing out”

“Outstanding food , great conversations with the other patrons , did I mention the Food!! And Lee and the Staff were amazing!! Everything was delicious! Just come and try all of it!!”

“We love the food at D&D , wife always gets a Burger and Tots ,I like to try different things. The last couple times I’ve gotten the wings ( best in Mid-Mo ) The beer is super cold too. 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great venue and Chelsea is fantastic to work with. Highly recommend!”

“As “The Duke of Artz” I recommend Love Coffee because it’s very supportive for people with Autism and disabilities and that it’s Triple cool Cool COOL 😎👍👍👍”

“Noisy bunch of collage kids, couldnt hear yourself think,Im not trying to be rude but they do get a bit out of control It was my first time there and I love a good time ,but turn it down”

“Very good atmosphere and nice staff for an afternoon drink/late lunch.”

“AMAZING food ... can't go wrong with anything on the menu. A new "go-to" place for sure.”

“Went today Victor was so nice food was nice and hot loved the curbside smile you doing a good job Victor. I could tell the difference..”

“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!”

“I love the veggie pizza & spanakopita! My husband loved the spaghetti. The gin & tonic was huge & tasted very refreshing.”

“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.”

“Eat there every week the ow er is wonderful, she social and makes sure your hapoy.”

“Folks, this is the best Chinese food in Columbia.”

“Noah that’s a lie. It would be believable if it wasn’t for the fact that you touched on every area that would make someone leave. Should have stuck with facts. No black music? Mabe they just don’t like rap? Is it racist to not like rap? Do you like country? Do you know any country? If you had a club would there be country music avalible everyday? Prolly not. All good tho. Did you go in the back and confront the manager? Prolly not. Good luck in life son…you need it.”

“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!”

“great place to meet down to earth friends.”

“Great food, very nice restaurant, and wonderful service! Thanks to our amazing waitress, Brie! We will be back when we come to Columbia again!!”

“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.”

“i really love your bagels and appreciate all the care that goes in to making them”

“Food was great. Service was poor. Waitress was hateful when we motioned to have someone take our order. Waitress seemed put out!”

“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 .”

“Went to try for first time...the young man helping us at the counter was super helpful and friendly. Not impatient at all as you find with some places you visit. Our meals were very good and had great flavor! We will definitely be repeat customers!!!”

“Great place to get a truck and/or trailer wash. Facility is well kept, reps are well trained and get right to work. They have free vacuums if needed at the entrance of each bay. The best part was the supervisor that does the final inspection. He was stone faced serious about the results. They all do a great job. I only took about 30 minutes and that is not at all 🐢 pace.
We will be back.”

“I’m a southern gal & love chicken &dumplings like my mother made.. sooo good at Cracker Barrel plus sugarless cornbread,fried apples all are fantastic ♥️”

“We drive from Kansas City just to get the green chili beer. (We started making our own beer because of their Pepper Beer.
Food is always top notch. Never had a sub par meal there.”

“Went for an early valentines meal and it was great as expected! Alexia provided great service and the service manager Kyle is doing an excellent job of making sure everyone is happy! Thank you and we will see you again”

“''Mann, I Don't Even Know Where To Begin!! Everything Is A+/1000!! Food, Appetizers,Waiters, Service,& Everything Else!!! Food Came Quick,&Fast!!! Didn't Even Expect That. I Ordered The Appetizer Platter As My Meal, With A Side Of Fries. And When I Say That Food Was Sooo Good!!! I Had To Thank The Waitress,& Couldn't Leave WithOut Leaving Her A Tip!!! Will Definitely Be Returning Soon!!!" "Great Job TGI "Fridays''!!! Definitely A 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating!!! Absolutely Positively Love This Place!!!!”

“Food was great. Service was poor. Waitress was hateful when we motioned to have someone take our order. Waitress seemed put out!”

“Best BBQ you can get around!”

“It took a minute to seat us, all Was forgiven by our awesome waitress. She was attentive and patient. She not only brought us to go boxes but to go cups for our guacamole, etc.”

“Fast service and friendly people!! Best ever!! Spot on!!! My family and I were very satisfied.”

“Wonderful sever Derrick, was AWESOME. SUCH A BREATH OF FRESH AIR.

Food was very tasty. Cooks were perfect that day.
Coffee, hot and black like it is supposed to be.

Should rename restaurant to: IHop by Derrick.

Dietary restrictions: Wonderful Gluten Free Pancakes.”

“Sooooo unbelievably good!!”

“Very friendly and community oriented!”

“Great food at a great price. I’ve been eating at Murry’s since 1985 & never had a bad meal!”

“Brunch is better here. The cocktails are on point. But the food is something that can't be passed on. From an out of towner that almost gave up because of limited parking, this a place that every town and city needs. Columbia has something special here.”