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Bambino's Italian Cafe
203 Hitt St., 573-443-4473
Italian. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] "Use your noodle ... eat some pasta!" House pasta specialties, create-your-own custom pastas, fresh salads, sub sandwiches, and build-your-own personal gourmet pizzas. Large outdoor patio and happy-hour specials. Live music on weekend evenings. Mon–Sat 11 am–10 pm, Sun noon–9 pm
Bamboo Roll and Sushi
2401 Broadway Business Park Court, 573-443-0084
Asian. [Accepts MC, Visa and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2 pm, Tues–Thurs 4:30–10 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30–11 pm, Sun–Mon 4:30–9 pm
Booche's
110 S. Ninth St., 573-874-9519
American Grill. [Carry-out orders accepted.] Booche's is known for its cheeseburgers and chili made fresh daily. Other entrees include hot dogs, country ham, knockwurst and sausage. All food is prepared on an old flat-top grill. Mon-Sat 11 am–12 pm
Boone Tavern
811 E. Walnut St., 573-442-5123
American Grill. [Accepts MC, Visa and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Prime rib, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads and appetizers as well as catering and banquet facilities. 25th anniversary in 2008. Mon–Sun 11 am–late, Sun brunch at 10 am
CC's City Broiler
131 S. 10th St., 573-875-2282
American steakhouse. [Accepts MC, Visa and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Columbia's hot spot for steak made to order in an upscale atmosphere. Mon–Sun 5–10 pm
Chevy's Fresh Mex
1010 I-70 Drive SW, 573-817-9595
Mexican. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Freshest Mexican and margaritas around. Mon-Sun 10 am–10 pm
Chris McD's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1400 Forum Blvd., 573-446-6237
Steak and seafood. [Accepts MC, Visa and Amex. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. One of Columbia's original fine-dining restaurants since 1997. Offers a wine list, award-winning sauces and desserts. Mon–Sat 4:30–10 pm
Churchill's
2200 I-70 Drive SW, 573-445-8531
Continental. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations accepted.] Steaks, nice array of seafood. Duck, lamb, sole, lobster. Nightly specials of beer and seafood. Chef is well-known for soups. Tues-Sat 5:30–10 pm
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
1014 E. Broadway, 573-219-1111
Mexican. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Variety of selections from tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas and lots of nachos. All the food is authentic and made fresh every day. Mon–Wed 11 am–2 am, Thurs–Sat 11 am–3 am, Sun 11 am–11 pm
Encore Wine and Dessert Bar
914 Elm St., 573-874-3033
Specialty. [Accepts MC, Visa and Amex. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Offers lighter fare, indulgent desserts and delicious wine and martinis. Signature desserts include the best-selling Chocolate Decadence, Apple Dumpling and Strawberry Passion. Shareable dishes include the Encore Fantasy sampler plate and Chocolate Fondue. Lighter fare includes flatbread pizzas, crab cakes and salads. Thurs–Sat 7 pm–midnight

Felini Restaurant
700 E. Broadway, 573-256-5075
Greek. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Menu features Greek cuisine including lamb chops, lamb shank, seafood entrees, gyro, souvlaki, hummus, saganaki, moussaka, Greek salad and homemade desserts like baklava and rice pudding. Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm & 5 pm–10 pm, Sat 11 am–11 pm, Sun noon–8 pm

Flat Branch Pub and Brewery
American brewpub. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Columbia's only brewpub has a large patio and features handcrafted beer and a diverse menu prepared from scratch. Sun–Thurs 11 am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11 am–1 am
Grand Cru Restaurant
3600 S. Providence Road, 573-443-2600
American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Casual dining, lunch, dinner, car menus, extensive scotch and wine list. Live music in Grapevine Lounge, private dining rooms, board rooms and banquet rooms. Mon–Thurs 11 am–9 pm, Fri 11 am–late, Sat 5 pm–late
Harpo's Restaurant and Deck
29 S. 10th St., 573-443-5418
Burgers and salads. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Popular collegetown restaurant and bar. Casual dining on outdoor deck and inside area for up to 500 people. A tradition in Columbia for more than 35 years. Mon–Sun 11 am–1:30 am
Heavenly Ham
212 E. Green Meadows Road, 573-256-4267
Fast casual and specialty meats. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Heavenly Ham has two lines of sandwiches. The Classic line includes Heavenly Ham, smoked turkey, chicken salad and veggies. The Signature line includes the Paradise Club and Zest Roast Beef. Specializes in spiral sliced hams, smoked turkey breasts, ribs, pies, cheesecakes and side dishes. Corporate catering and local delivery available. Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm
Hemingway's Wine and Bistro
3910 Peachtree Drive, 573-443-2779
Italian. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Traditional and contemporary menu ranges from escargot and osso bucco to the more traditional KC strip or filet of beef. Great salads, appetizers, desserts and a tantalizing selection of specialty crepes, lunch paninis, salads and scallops. Mon–Sat 11 am–1 pm
Hoss's Market and Rotisserie
1010A Club Village Drive, 573-815-9711
American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Full-service gourmet market that specializes in made-from-scratch meals for dine-in or carry-out. Offers a prime beef butcher shop, fresh seafood case, full service deli, rotisserie chickens, artisan cheese case, a large selection of exceptional wines and gourmet gift baskets. Voted 2007's Best Caterer. Mon–Sat 9 am–8 pm
Houlihan's
2541 Broadway Bluff Drive, 573-815-7210
American. [Accepts MC and Visa.] Enjoy an inviting atmosphere, eclectic menu and energetic bar with creative, handcrafted drink offerings including mini martinis, wine flights and specialty cocktails with premium spirits. Mon–Sat 11 am–1:30 am, Sun 11 am–midnight
House of Chow
2101 W. Broadway, 573-445-8800
Chinese. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations accepted.] Original menu with basic American Chinese dishes. Expanded menu with authentic Chinese menu. Emphasizing Taiwanese cuisine. Separate menu with new additions and side dishes available. Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm, Mon–Thurs 4:30–9:30 pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–10 pm
HuHot Mongolian Grill
3802 Buttonwood Drive, 573-874-2000
Asian stir fry. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Specializes in create-your-own stir fry that is cooked in front of you. Fresh, hot, tasty and healthy. Sun–Thurs 11 am–9 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–10 pm
Iron Horse Hotel and Restaurant
101 Main St., Blackwater, Mo., 660-846-2011
Upscale American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders available.] The Iron Horse offers upscale American cuisine with imaginative and exotic touches, served in one of the most inviting settings around. Enjoy grilled steaks, pork, lamb, fish, chicken and other items. Features a casual bistro menu at lunch. Ask about personalized wedding and group event planning. Fri–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm, Sun–Thurs seating taken by reservation
Jack's Gourmet Restaurant
1903 Business Loop 70 E., 573-449-3927
Continental. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Jack's offers continental cuisine with items such as the Steak Coronado, a filet topped with Bearnaise, crab meat and asparagus, or steak Diane, flamed with brandy and burgundy. Enjoy these and other favorites in Columbia's fine dining establishment. Mon–Sat 4–10 pm

Smokin' Chick's BBQ
4603 John Gary Drive; 256-6450
22 N. Ninth St.; 442-4426

Original Columbia barbecue. Flavorful classics like smoked turkey, pork, beef and chicken with your choice of four original sauces.
Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm,
Sun 11 am-8 pm

Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen
16050 Chapel Hill Road, 573-443-5299
New Orleans Cajun/Creole. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Authentic New Orleans cuisine featuring gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee and others. Serves spicy items such as burgers, pork chops, and steaks. Live music 4 to 5 nights per week. Sun–Mon 11 am–9 pm, Tues–Thurs 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–midnight
Joey's Seafood & Grill
217 N. Stadium Blvd., 573-445-5639
Seafood. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex, Discover. Reservation and carry-out orders accepted.] The kind of friendly, bustling seafood restaurant you'd find just around the corner if you lived in Nantucket. Serves steaks, chicken, pasta, burgers, wraps, tacos and of course, seafood including shrimp, lobster, crab legs, six kinds of fish and the "fan favorite" Cajun boil. Mon–Thurs 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm, Sun 11 am–9 pm
Johnny's Beanery
212 E. Green Meadows Road, Suite 1, 573-442-0212
American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover.] Celebrating 14 years of business. Lunch offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday and dinner every day. Dine out on the patio. Family-style atmosphere during the day. Happy hours offered twice daily, 4–7 pm and 11 pm–12:30 am. Kitchen open until 12:30 am. Karaoke on Sunday nights and private room available. Mon–Thurs 3 pm–1 am, Fri–Sat 11 am–1 am, Sun noon–midnight
Les Bourgeois Bistro
14020 W. Highway BB, Rocheport, Mo., 573-698-2133
Progressive Missouri cuisine with French influence. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Family-owned with a traditional family feel on the blufftop of Les Bourgeois Vineyards. In operation since 1996, the menu highlights the many local purveyors of Missouri pork, trout and seasonal produce. Offering daily specials and housemade pastries for the mission of fine dining. Tues–Sat 11 am–9 pm, Sun 11 am–3 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse
31 Conley Road, 573-874-3000
Steakhouse. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Mostly steaks, fresh seafood and entree salads. All steaks and chicken fresh, never frozen. Sun–Thurs 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm
Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe
28 S. Ninth St., 573-817-5616
Natural foods and juice. [Accepts MC and Visa. Carry-out orders accepted.] A lively cafe featuring a local and organic menu of soups, salads, hot dishes and bakery, all prepared with your health satisfaction in mind. Mon-Sat 10 am–8 pm, Sun 10 am–3 pm
Murry's
3107 Green Meadows Way, 573-442-4464
American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Offers many unique appetizers and salads. Steaks, fish, chicken and pasta dishes available, along with many sandwiches. Homemade desserts and live jazz music finish off a casual dining experience. Mon–Sat 11 am–1 am
Osaka Japanese Restaurant, Hibachi and Sushi Bar
120 Nifong Blvd., 573-875-8588
Japanese. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Sushi and Hibachi steakhouse. Tues–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm & 5–10 pm
The Pasta Factory Restaurant and Bar
1020 E. Broadway, 573-449-3948
Italian. [Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Columbia's original Italian restaurant since 1976, serving traditional pasta dishes, oven-roasted chicken, homemade desserts, fresh salads, soups and sandwiches. Sun-Thurs 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–10:30 pm
Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar
16 S. 10th St., 573-256-7252
Japanese. [MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Unique dishes from garlic-seasoned crab to traditional dishes such as chicken teriyaki. Sake has the largest selection of sushi. Fresh fish daily. Sake also has the largest collection of sake and Japanese beers. Mon–Sat 11 am–2:30 pm, Mon–Fri 5 pm–10 pm, Fri–Sat 5 pm–midnight, bar open until 1 am
Shakespeare's Pizza
225 S. Ninth St. and 3304 W. Broadway, 573-447-1202
Pizza/Italian. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Pizza, salads and beverages. Mon–Sun 11 am–late
Sky Hi Grill
2513 Grindstone Plaza, 573-442-8080
American pizzeria. [Accepts MC, Visa and Amex. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Brick oven-baked pizzas. More than 30 items to build your own pizza or pasta. Steaks, sandwiches and salads. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Late-night menu. Appetizers enough to share. Mon–Fri 11 am–1 am, Sat noon–1 am
Smokin' Chicks BBQ
22 N. Ninth St. and 4603 John Garry Drive, 573-256-6450 or 573-442-4426
BBQ. [Accepts MC, Visa and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Barbecued turkey, pork, beef and chicken. Meats are prepared in-house with a special dry rub then smoked for hours. Served with choice of classic, hickory, sweet or hot BBQ sauce. Mon–Thurs 11 am–9 pm, Sat–Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sun 1 am–8 pm
Sub Shop
209 S. Eighth St., 2105 W. Worley St., and 212 Green Meadows Road. 573-449-1919.
Oven-baked subs. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex and Discover. Carry-out orders accepted.] Locally owned and operated since 1975, Sub Shop is unique to Columbia. Only the freshest ingredients for piling on. Bread and desserts are baked from scratch, and the dough and batter are never frozen. Eighth Street location: Mon–-Sun 7 am–late. other locations: Mon–Sun 10 am–late.
Sycamore
800 E. Broadway, 573-874-8090
American. [Accepts MC, Visa, Amex, Discover and Diner's Club. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Seasonal American cuisine emphasizing fresh, local ingredients and featuring eclectic, affordable wines and many Belgian beers. A comfortable and stylish downtown location with an open kitchen and a spacious dining room. Owners with more than 60 years combined experience in Columbia's restaurants. Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm, Mon–Sat 5 pm–10 pm
University Club of MU
107 Reynolds Alumni Center, 573-882-2586
Classical. [Accepts MC, Visa and Amex. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Private club restaurant with classical, white-cloth dining and impeccable service. Luncheon buffet that rivals anything in the Midwest. Membership dues very reasonable. Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Thurs–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
The Upper Crust Bakery, Cafe and Catering
904 Elm St., Suite 108, 573-874-3033
Bakery and cafe. [Accepts MC, Visa and Amex. Reservations and carry-out orders accepted.] Best-known for its baked-from-scratch breads, pastries and desserts. The bakery-style cafe offers salads, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and delicious cupcakes, muffins and bagels. Breakfast items include breakfast burritos, pancakes, waffles and omelets. Mon–Sun 8 am–3 pm
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