Where to eat in Columbia?

…I recommend a true Columbia place…which means…

Flat Branch if you’re interested in microbrew and great food (burgers, pizza, the world’s best appetizers).

Booche’s if you’re interested in greasy burgers.

G&D’s if you’re interested in greasy thin-crust pizza and the world’s most interesting mix of family eatery and hot waitresses.

Shakespeare’s if you’re interested in thicker (and more expensive) pizza with outstanding toppings.

Harpo’s if you’re looking for a Mizzou bar experience.

I’m probably forgetting some…

The staple is Shakespeare’s downtown, but that’s on everyone’s radar. If you do go, expect an hour wait for your pizza (know from working there).

If you don’t mind going south, I’d hit up a place on Grindstone Pkwy, either Buckingham’s (on Buttonwood, behind Hu Hot and KFC), or Plush Pig, a newer place that is in the Wal-Mart Complex on Grindstone (same building at the ATT store). There’s a great Mexican Place (though the name escapes me) in the building East of the Pizza Hut (though not El Maugua, though that’s good too) or one behind Gerbe’s (Tequila).

Really, you can’t go wrong with anything around Grindstone.

I mean…The Boy gave you some other options…but it should be Flatbranch

Tell me you got your fill of Rudy’s BBQ during your time in Denton.

Damn…I miss all the good, cheap food from just about any college town.

…this is a PERFECT Friday discussion topic…

I think it will be Flatbranch.

We are really excited about the game.

Hopefully no egg laying in Colorado this weekend.

Cheers!

my favorite that no one mentioned is heidelberg. they used to have 2 for 1 apps and pretty good beer deals.

also used to enjoy bangkok gardens, buckingham’s and the sanwiches at quinton’s

I always thought it was an underestimated restaurant in Columbia. Sure, it can’t compare to the KC BBQ establishments, but I always thought it offered some very nice meals to be washed down with a cold pitcher of Boulevard.

Plus, the new place on Nifong is ten times better than the old one by the business loop.

it’s more of a “let’s get Mexican at 1 AM” sort of place, but it’s very tasty.

Also, Wiseguys has great Chicago style pizza. It’s inside a bar called McNally’s on 6th street.

for when I’m constipated and need some epic diarrhea.

 Flat Branch and G&W are a must, there’s also this smaller restaurant called D. Rowe’s off of Forum by Nifong that is pretty damn good if you’re hanging out south of Stadium.

One of the worst ideas I’ve ever had.

D Rowe’s south of town, then head to the game. Somewhat less traffic coming from the south to the Arena than on Stadium Blvd or from downtown.

 ORder what you want, but be sure to get the waffle fries

Another one…Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen…all the food is great, esp. the hushpuppies. And they have PBR on tap.

Addison’s (Diablo shrimp pasta) and CJ’s (THE BEST WINGS IN ALL THE LAND! but go there before the game, they’ll likely be out/closed by the time its over).

Jazz or Flat Branch also are highly recommended.

Yeesh. I miss the food in Columbia.

Booche’s
Shakes
Bambino’s
Flat Branch
Heidelberg
Murray’s
Jimmy’s
Sub Shop
McNally’s (their Dubliner is a great sandwich)
Addison’s
Bangkok Gardens

Course, I’d also gain 15 lbs that week

Ernie’s. Best cup of coffee in COMO.

think about it.

Columbia: F*** Yeah.

…Shakespeare’s. Period. End of story. Don’t worry about the wait. Just have a beer or three while you wait. In five years from now, when someone asks you where you went, you’ll want to say Shakespeare’s. It’s been the Gold Standard in pizza in Columbia for over 20 years. Go. Go. Go. When you’re in town next, try Flat Branch or Booches. I’d probably do Booches on trip #2. But please, for the love of all that is holy, do not pass up Shakespeare’s. – TL

What about Boone Tavern or Johnny’s Beanery?

I haven’t been back to Columbia since I graduated in 2003, but just reading all these posts brings back incredible memories. I’m surprised some of these places that opened when I was there are still around, (Addison’s, Sake, El Rancho, Flat Branch, McNally’s!) but I’m so glad to hear it.

Too bad about Old Chicago…I used to go there several times a week while working at Outback…free drinks and liberal carding helped me get into the Hall of Foam before I was 21.

And now there is a Jazz in Como? Incredible…after leaving town and moving to KC, I frequented Jazz after work…again with the free drinks…

Now that I’m in a world renowned culinary city (Las Vegas) I’m finding myself longing for some Shakespeare’s, El Maguay, or Bambino’s.