Location: Columbia
Top Restaurants in Columbia
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Top 10 restaurants in Columbia, United States
Columbia is a city in Monroe and St. Clair counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, about 12 miles (19 km) south of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 9,707 at the 2010 census.
Things to do in Columbia
1. Thai House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By twwcda - Saint Louis, Missouri
Stopped in for lunch while on a short business trip. AMAZING!!! I was surprised how good this place was. Absolutely the best Kee-Mao ever. Ruined me. The starter soup (forgot what it was) was really good too. Just writing this makes me want to go back. If you have the opportunity to go... just do it! Yum!!!
2. Dear Diva Desserts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By rollinsthomas - Columbia,IL
On Special occasions we get some wonderful desserts. They make beautiful cakes and the cupcakes are to die for. It is a little expensive but special times it good to treat yourself and other. :-)
3. Our House Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Terri D - Waterloo, IL
My husband and I went in for lunch and both ordered a BLT and flavored coffee. The food and coffee was delish! The coffee was at a "help yourself" area and there were a few flavors to choose from.
The restaurant is quaint - something that you would expect in a small town like Columbia. It was decorated nicely, was clean and the staff was great. I was impressed with our waiter who not only kept us entertained but checked on us to see if we needed anything.
There were only a couple small tables that were empty when we were there, which spoke to how the shop was received by others. (An empty restaurant you see would be negative).
The only drawback was that it's off of Main Street and if you didn't know that it was there then you would surely miss it.
As Mikey (Life Cereal commercials) said many years ago, "Try it, you'll like it!"
4. Bully's Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Welcome to the best St. Louis style BBQ restaurant in the metro area. Bully's Smokehouse specializes in slow smoked "Award Winning" barbecue. We take traditional St. Louis cuts of meat including pork shoulder, pork steaks, St. Louis style ribs, then hickory smoke them long ans slow. We also smoke plump chickens, juicy Turkey breasts, and the best beef North of Texas. Our soups soups and side dishes are "made from scratch daily.(95% of our competitors can't say this) You can taste the difference. Bully's is a place for family gatherings,special occasions, or a quiet dinner. We offer everything from sit down dinners, to takeout, and even catering. We strive to offer fast and friendly service and reasonable prices.
Reviewed By sunbeem4u - Virginia Beach, Virginia
We got ribs, pork pulled pork and pork steak as well as sweet potato fries, coleslaw hush puppies and also cheese fries. Everyone loved their meals and everything including all the sides were A+++! The meat on the ribs was fall off the bone and had a great flavor. We love the sweet sauce! And the pork steak and pulled pork was so moist! The two kinds of fries were great as well and the coleslaw was awesome! The only bad thing about this place is that I'm sad that we don't live closer to it!!! Va is a long way to drive for dinner! But if we're in this neck of the woods again we will be stopping here without any questions! Oh also they give big portions and all of us left with leftovers!
5. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
3 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Lorin G - Saint Louis, Missouri
We've eaten here several times and always have found the staff to be efficient. The food is consistently good and what you would expect at a DQ.
6. Reifschneider's Grill & Grape
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Joe B
We were in Columbia for a wedding reception and small towns often offer a good meal for a good value and this place did not disappoint. Very good appetizer of Nachos and great pizza and wrap for my date. The service at the bar was great and the female bartender was very social and accommodating. It was a nice dinner meal.
7. Who Dat's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By katdodge1 - Saint Louis, MO
A friend told me about this place. It has a great menu. The New Orleans flair and flavor was wonderful! We enjoyed a fantastic Bloody Mary and appetizers. We ordered the BBQ shrimp and the beans and rice. Perfect! Hearty portions too. I look forward to going again!
8. Joe Boccardi's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
With incredible pizza, pastas, and other authentic Italian cuisine, Joe Boccardi's has been a St. Louis favorite since 1971. Enjoy the casual and family-friendly atmosphere of Joe Boccardi's Ristorante at any of our four locations.
Reviewed By David C - Casselberry, Florida
Came in on a week night while in town for work. I was seated right away and the service was great throughout the visit. I had spaghetti and meatballs with a salad and everything was quite good. Very enjoyable and I will be back the next time I come to town.
9. Aunt Maggie's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Preston B - Lansing, Michigan
Ordered off the menu and the food was just average...nothing to write home about. But the service we received was great. Treated us like we were family.
10. Merz on Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Martyinstl
We have only had breakfast here so this review is solely on a Saturday morning breakfast stop. It has it's good points and it's bad points. First the good everyone was very friendly most customers seemed to be locals and the staff knew them by name. We ordered breakfast plates both with eggs which were good you can't really mess up an egg. The bacon was excellent and the country fried steak was fantastic also. It was reasonably priced so no complaints on that end. The not so good parts was the Pepsi out of the soda gun from the bar was awful. The biscuits were pre made frozen and tasteless. The gravey wasn't any better and tasted like it was out of a can. A few minor changes and they could have a awesome breakfast but as it stands it's just so so.
