25 Essential Columbia Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Columbia.
Bill Gianino's Restaurant
Illinois
Straightforward Italian cooking in a comfortable space with a family-friendly atmosphere.
Burger King
Illinois
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Graphite
Illinois
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Columbia's most persuasive american restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 76.9.
Cellar House
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Sunset Overlook
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music.
PAWZ Bar & Grill
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch.
Papa Vito's Pizza Millstadt
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Columbia City Saloon Bar-Grill
Columbia, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Joe Boccardi's
Columbia, Illinois
Local Italian chain serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees in a traditional setting.
Mr BBQ's Bar & Grill
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music.
Imo's Pizza
Columbia, Illinois
No-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Sonic Drive-In
Columbia, Illinois
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Café on the Abbey
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great coffee.
Dairy Land
Columbia, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom.
Joe's pizza and pasta
Columbia, Illinois
Relaxed Italian eatery serving pizza & pasta dishes with housemade sauces, plus sandwiches & sides.
Taco Bell
Columbia, Illinois
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
Columbia, Illinois
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Subway
Columbia, Illinois
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Burger King
Columbia, Illinois
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Crusoe's Restaurant & Crocs Sports Bar
Columbia, Illinois
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout.
McDonald's
Columbia, Illinois
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Subway
Columbia, Illinois
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Wendy's
Columbia, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Jimmy John's
Columbia, Illinois
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
McDonald's
Columbia, Illinois
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.