Best restaurants near me in Columbia, IL

My husband and I went for valentines day and our experience was lovely! This was our first time at Sam's Steakhouse and it easily became one of our favorites. Food was amazing, drinks were delicious, and our server was knowledgeable, quick, attentive, and helped make our experience great. If you are looking for a new date night spot or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend!!

Good service, pretty views, fast food (but not too fast) and delicious. We got the classic beef Wellington, veal chop, potatoes, the ribs as an appetizer, and a special dessert they had for Valentine’s Day. It was quiet but not so quiet you could hear a pen drop like some nicer restaurant; which we enjoyed. Also enjoyed having the parking lot or valet option, either way easy to access for a nice restaurant in the city.

Always perfection. We take our well-mannered five year old and they are so welcoming and kind to kids. The best mix of everything you want: fantastic food and drinks, gorgeous setting, warm and sophisticated but chill vibe.

We were excited to try this new restaurant and the food was excellent! We were greeted immediately and felt welcomed. We had a perfectly cooked filet mignon with delicious sides of whipped potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, green beans, and butternut puree. With the included salad, it was the perfectly indulgent plate! Our other entree was the frenched pork chop which was tender and also served with wonderful sides and salad. It took quite a while to get a drink after we ordered it, but we forgave the somewhat slow service after the amazing meal. The server herself was friendly and very knowledgeable about the entire menu. Ambiance was relaxing but I felt like it could have been just a bit more of a candlelight experience based on prices. Overall, a well done renovation and concept! We would definitely recommend this as a splurge, treat, or special occasion restaurant. We were so full that we are looking forward to heading back for just the over the top dessert selections and drinks sometime.

My husband and I have been to multiple nice steakhouses in the area, and this one has been our favorite thus far. The service was friendly and quick, and the steak was cooked to perfection. Perfect for a date night or special occasion, but the menu had a decent amount of less expensive options as well. Will definitely be returning in the future.