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Highest-rated restaurants in Columbia, Missouri by diners

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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Columbia, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Mad Cow

- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 East Nifong Blvd. Ste I Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Burgers
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#29. Crazy Good Burritos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 815 East Business Loop 70 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Pizza Tree

- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 Cherry St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
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#27. Range Free

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Orr St. Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Gluten-Free, Bakeries
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#25. Big Mama's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 3510 Interstate 70 Drive Southeast Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Pho Quan Viet Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2016 Paris Road Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Sandwiches
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#23. Carlito's Cabo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12-A Business Lp 70 East Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Peruvian
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#22. Tortilleria El Patr贸n

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Vandiver Drive Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Irene's BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 711 North College Ave. Ste B Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Big Daddy's BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1205 North Garth Ave. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Soul Food
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#18. Tiger Chef

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 907 Rain Forest Pwy Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
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#17. Barred Owl Butcher & Table

- Rating: 4.4/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Butcher, American, Cocktail Bars
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#15. G & D Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 West Worley St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Greek
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#14. B&B Bagel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 East Nifong Blvd. Ste A Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Med Mex Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2609 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Mediterranean
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#12. Penn Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 East Nifong Blvd. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, fast food, Sandwiches
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#10. Kinkao

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 904 East Broadway Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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#9. Taqueria Don Pancho

- Rating: 4.7/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3907 Peachtree Drive Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Ellianna's Donut Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1105 Grindstone Pkwy Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#7. Just Jeff's Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands, Burgers
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#5. Love Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 15 Business Loop 70 East Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#4. Caf茅 Poland

- Rating: 4.8/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 Locust St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Polish, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Krustaceans Seafood - Columbia

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 22 North 9th St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood
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#2. Goldie's Bagels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 114 South 9th St. Ste 102 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Delis, Bagels
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#1. Beet Box

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 602 Fay St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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