Where to Eat in Columbia: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Leida Jutras

Columbia is a home rule-class city just above Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 4,452 at the 2010 census. Columbia is the seat of its county.
Things to do in Columbia

1. Betty's OK Country Cooking

2339 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-9319 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Buffet, Highchairs Available American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 270-384-5664
Excellent
57%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 85 reviews

Betty's OK Country Cooking

Reviewed By Mike M - Jamestown KY

A bit misleading. They offer a “hot bar” that one assumes is a buffet. You get your food and a waitress comes and looks at what you have. Apparently if you take “extra” meat, you are charged additional. I had a small piece of pork tenderloin and 2 small pieces of fish. I was charged $1.50 for each piece of fish. You are not told you will be charged extra.

Ignorant concept, I noticed plates at empty tables with a lot of food left on them. Then I noticed people at the “hot bar” piling their plate 4” high. You only get one trip thru so they take excessive amounts and if they don’t eat it, it’s wasted. Never ever will eat there again!!!

2. Best Donuts

710 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-1020 +1 270-384-2010
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3 reviews

Best Donuts

Reviewed By Dan6801 - Louisville, Kentucky

Saw sign from highway and stopped. Bad idea. Food was old and cold service was not good. Coffee was the only thing that was. pass this one by. Also parking is horrible.

3. Anderson's Pizzeria

1411 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-2263 Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Buffet, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Drinks SGD 8 - SGD 13 +1 270-384-3333
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Anderson's Pizzeria

Reviewed By MOwens1214 - Glasgow, Kentucky

I had heard about Anderson's but never been here. We ordered a calzone, 12 inch pizza and chicken alfredo. Everything was very good. Loved the crust on the calzone. It's a quaint family owned business - service was very good. We will definitely be back even though we live about 45 minutes away.

4. Circle R Drive Inn

712 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-1020 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available American Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner +1 270-384-3212
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 31 reviews

Circle R Drive Inn

Reviewed By Joanne G

Needed a place to meet between Bowling Green and Somerset for visit from Boston niece. So glad we picked this little place! Our selections included catfish, country ham, corn bread pancake, green beans, cabbage, sweet potato casserole, and mac 'n cheese to die for! Perfect for our 2 hour visit! Staff friendly, and good service. Very reasonable prices, too.

5. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

105 Hudson St, Columbia, KY 42728-1627 +1 270-384-4414
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Reviewed By Jack C - Benton, KY

My second Lee's to visit. Even though it's a small place and we showed up with over 30 people on a mission trip they had no problem taking care of us. The food is great. Better than the Colonel's, IMHO. This location has a buffet that was well stocked and fresh. The staff was friendly, fast and efficient. Even taking time to pray for us when they heard what we were doing(PJ). Next time I'm in the area I will make it a point to stop in. Thank you for everything.

6. Moore's Pool Room

204 Public Sq, Columbia, KY 42728-1454 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 270-384-6334
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Reviewed By fire26

I have ate at the pool room since I was old enough to walk safely across the cross walk on the square. The daily lunch specials are some of the best in the county. On Fridays I recommend a mixed dinner, I can't tell you what's in it you will have to ask, you won't regret it...

7. Burger King

101 Dohoney Trce, Columbia, KY 42728-5531 +1 270-380-1544
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Burger King

Reviewed By JpDrumr - Muncie, Indiana

I'm thru these parts, often, but a detour took me off of the CUMBERLAND Pky, & it was lunch time. This BK is very modern, CLEAN, & well managed, from my perspective . There were a "goodly" crowd of locals, which tells me a lot about a place. It's adjacent to a huge Wal-Mart, & Five Star BP fuel stop. (A good "break time" EXIT 47)

8. Wendy's

1002 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY 42728-1014 Lunch, Dinner +1 270-384-3800
Excellent
44%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
42%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 7 reviews

Reviewed By Erod44 - Columbia, Kentucky

The best fast food burger in town. Usually is fairly clean on the inside. The drive thru is usually fairly quick and the food is most the time fresh and tasty. However the burgers and sometimes a little too greasy

9. Fiesta Mexico Restaurant

819 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY 42728-1031 Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Reviewed By cindi_sumpter - Nancy, Kentucky

this is the first time we have eaten here .it was very good nice clean place to eat. the food was very good will go back again. had a steak buritto it was very good my husband had a chicken dish he said it was good also.

10. A&J Barbeque

2391 Russell Springs Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-8982 Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Reviewed By Vistaa U

Great pulled pork, pork tenderloin, pork shoulder and country ham sandwiches!
Sides include coleslaw and baked beans.
Assorted soft drinks.

Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am til 8:00 pm.

Catered food by appointment.

New restaurant opened May 2017; Chef has years of experience at the grill and catering.

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