Had really high hopes for this place after a long day on the road. The menu looked inventive and amazing. Things started out well, the BF had a tasty Manhattan and I had a mocktail that was subtle and delicious, and not overpriced as mocktails often are. But alas. The house salads that we ordered were overdressed in a vinaigrette so acidic we couldn't finish them. And there wasn't much to them. Other than greens and fried shallots and pickled red onions, there was a tiny dusting of some finely grated cheese. And who needs two kinds of onions and nothing else on the salad? Then we each had a bowl of the matzo ball soup, which was ridiculous. Three matzo balls sitting in a quarter-inch of broth that was so unbelievably salty that we couldn't eat that either. We ended up asking for hot water to dilute the broth to a level of saltiness that was edible. The chicken was okay and the matzo balls were okay. A little gummy. But the broth was just awful. It all made me wonder if the chef had lost their sense of taste due to Covid or something. Seriously. I've had that happen to me a couple of times and all I could taste was really basic stuff like sour and salt. And our waitress was totally uninterested in trying to make our experience better. She wasn't rude, she was just indifferent to the fact that we'd been served two courses that we absolutely couldn't eat. Didn't offer us anything to compensate or even express any sympathy about it. We got out of there as fast as we could and made ourselves feel better with an Andy's frozen custard. read more

Barred Owl Butcher & Table - Inside the Barred Owl. Cheerful vibe, food sucked. - Butcher Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Clean & nice people. I had sides, Mac & Cheese. Nothing to write home about. See I have this assumption of someone has it on their menu It should be with trying. Made in house. ....no. but let me tell you they made up for it with the jalapeño grits. OMG I could have eaten a pint of that. I also had a lovely drink. It has amazing spices and with the 2 or 3 wines they added rum. My spouse had a fried bologna sandwhich which she said was good. read more

I have eaten here several times now and never disappointed. Everything is always so fresh and seasonal. Tonight I was pleasantly surprised by the gnocchi. Lamb can be heavy but this one was not and the broth was great also. Our server Ash was attentive and prompt but not overbearing. I will definitely return. read more

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Average experience at a factory-like restaurant. Sloppily plated food cooked on a line. Thought this could have been much better Made a reservation (why can't you do online - is it 1975?) and seated in a low ambiance warehouse restaurant with average service and average food. No thanks. read more

Barred Owl Butcher & Table - Grilled salmon - Butcher Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Excellent gem in Columbia. Last time that we were in Columbia, we were searching for a great restaurant that didn't necessarily just serve steak, Italian or some other ubiquitous idea for fine dining cuisine. We missed this place on the radar, and as we drove to find it, nearly missed it again because it wasn't well lit (the sign). A best kept secret perhaps. My husband ordered the pork and pork sausage conglomeration with roasted potatoes and red peppers, and he throughly enjoyed it. I was delighted by the fried rabbit legs with bacon braised kale, and it was tasty. For desert, we shared and enjoyed the banana creme brulee. The service was top notch and just right. We couldn't recommend any place better. read more

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Frances the bartender was great and it was so apparent how much pride she takes in the product. She shared how almost everything was homemade: bread, ketchup, etc. Also how they butcher in house. Had a good meal, I'd come back if I was in Columbus again. read more

Grabbed dinner at the Barred Owl while in Columbia. We had a reservation, and I'm glad because it was busy when we left. We ordered a round of cocktails - I got a pickle martini and it was delicious! We shared the croquettes - they were perfect. I had the steak and potatoes - it was my favorite main dish on the table. My husband got the burger, it was also very good. One of my friends got the duck, and I felt like it was dry. The pork chop came with some amazing potatoes - that was the star side dish. My favorite thing of the night was the cider cake. It was AMAZING. Service was great. Would definitely go back when in town read more

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When in Columbia this is MUST STOP! It's a great menu and drink selection. The service is great! I always look for the seasonal choices with the freshest options. They have a carnivore forward menu but they are vegetarian friendly for me too! It's a well balanced option for a group or a date night! read more

Barred Owl Butcher & Table - Dinner - Butcher Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

My husband really wanted to come here for their impressive cocktail list, which included his favorite cocktail, Paper Plane. Drinks did not disappoint including their non-alcoholic selection - they had shrub & clubs. I was deciding between Cherry-Lime and Peach-Szechuan Pepper, and the waiter explained the Cherry-Lime was a bit sweeter so I opted for the latter - it was my perfect drink of slight peach flavor, and Szechuan pepper was more like a undertone flavor. I got the spicy pepper cilantro lime shrub for my second drink - very heavy on the vinegar. For starters we had milk & honey bread (bread warm and sooo pillowy, bone marrow butter was top tier), blistered shishito peppers (there were a couple of peppers where the salt wasn't equally dispersed so it was just a salt bomb with some bites, otherwise good), vegetable fritto misto (table's favorite - battered and fried veggies). I ordered the rainbow trout for the entree. Fish was really good, perfectly cooked, but the absolute star of the show was the red pepper purée it was served with. I've only done roasted red pepper purée as a pasta sauce but will def steal their idea and make it with fish at home. For dessert we ordered sticky toffee carrot cake - a mix of my husband's favorite dessert and it did not disappoint. Everyone loved the food, service was fast, cocktail list extensive. A must stop by in Columbia. read more

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Great service and food was awesome. I went back to their website to try and find the menu and pick out the items that I had ordered, and it feels like the menu is already changed since mid September. So unfortunately, I can't comment on what exactly I had, but I think it was a special (note on the menu. read more

Easily the best dinner we had in Columbia. While the dining room can be a bit on the louder side, we found that it was not distracting. The room is very nice and bar area is beautiful. We noted a nice outdoor patio as well when entering. We had a reservation and were seated promptly and had a great server. We tried several appetizers, and all were good. Don't pass on the milk and honey bread, with a standout bone meal flavored butter. Another delicious app were the Gnudi, tender and nicely prepared. I had the Rainbow Trout as a main course, and it was delicious. Our server said it was locally caught, and I'll say perfectly cooked. The Waygu steak entrees were also great. Everybody in our party was happy with their food. Craft cocktails to start were also delicious. Nice wine list but the real surprise was the extensive list of Amaro's at dessert. Do check this place out, you will be glad you did! read more

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We visited last weekend during Mezzo graduation weekend with a party of 5 for my step-son's graduation. My husband, me, my in-laws and my step-son were our party. Our table (reservation) was ready within 5 minutes although we showed up about 20 minutes early and we were quickly seated and greeted with water brought to the table. We chose a few drinks and appetizers for the table - the meatballs and pimento cheese. These came out fairly quickly but the pimento cheese only came with like 4 large crackers and were gone immediately with 5 people. We ordered more and it took about 25 minutes to get them (just minutes before our entrees came out). In the meantime, we ordered our entrees and before that - we mentioned we wanted the trout (one of the only non-red meat items on the menu aside from greasy shrimp and grits) and were told there were "only two left" and our server ran off to put them on hold then came back and said it was sold out. *More to come on this later. So my mother-in-law and I don't eat tons of red meat (she never eats it) and it was difficult to order here bc it's a meat/butcher-themed place. She ordered fried cheese as her entree from the appetizers which was good, but fried and heavy and I ordered shrimp and grits which was also very good, but heavy. The burger and meaty noodle dish my husband and stepson ordered they enjoyed. I also ordered an appetizer salad and it was light and great but not enough to serve as a meal. I have to say - they need to have a chicken or other non-red meat dish (aside from rabbit as not everyone is open to that option) on their menu and/or have more trout on hand for those who don't eat meats and exotic meat dishes that are heavy and coated in sauce and offer at least a few vegetarian entrees as the non-meat appetizers were mostly fried cheeses of some kind. Veggies are also good! We made due - but my mother-in-law and I weren't very happy. It's expensive and we didn't get what we wanted. Additionally, my step-son's girlfriend goes to Mizzou also and graduated and she and her family and some friends were there around the same time (maybe 10-20 mins difference) and they were told the exact same thing about the trout - "there were 2, let me go hold them, oh no - sold out". Seems fishy. Overall - the quality and food items were good - but there weren't enough crackers with the pimento and it took forever to get more plus cost $2 when it didn't come with enough anyway and we were not pleased with the lack of veggie or healthy/light options on the menu. Some areas for improvement here but a solid, quality place for such a busy night. read more

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Food and service are always top-notch. I usually dine alone so I typically go early to get a seat at the bar. Frances is a consummate professional and makes a mean drink. read more

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I got the rabbit confit and it was really stand out and possibly one of my favorite entrees I've had in Columbia although it would have been nice to have a little more protein. The meat was about as tender as anything I've had and there was a fun mix of all very fresh flavors from the produce. I've also had the pork chop and shrimp and grits everything I get from here is always cooked very well, has great flavor, and is super fresh. Would highly recommend to anyone in Columbia - conveniently near downtown so if you're in town for a concert or game or something, it's not too far out of the way. Service and ambiance were good although it can be a little echoey/loud which can make it a little more difficult for conversations but nothing crazy. read more

Barred Owl Butcher & Table - Rabbit confit - Butcher Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The food & service were incredible. Definitely order the burrata!! Bowl licking good. Got the pimento burger and it was cooked & seasoned to perfection with a potato bun. SO GOOD! Ash was our server he was really fantastic. Definitely recommend 10x over read more

Love this place! At first I was confused because the name says Butcher and I expected the menu to be full of steak options. There was only one or two. But we truly enjoyed the pimento cheese wagyu burgers and wonderful fries! Friendly staff and nice atmosphere! Great attentive service! We will be back! read more

Farm to table kind of place. We were passing through and glad we tried the place. The food was great... drink on point. Friendly service. I will tried that place again if I have a chance. Open kitchen concept. A little load for my taste but enjoy it though read more

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So we finally came back to try this place again. I've heard so many good things, and our experience this time was pretty good! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We love that the menu always changes; we were excited to try everything. - Butcher board (4/5): Good variety, nice presentation. For the price, the serving size is a bit small but still very yummy. My favorites are the pate and fried hen. - Burrata (with fried Brussel sprouts) (4/5): So many flavors! Delicious and super savory. Complemented by the sweet blood orange sauce. Sweet isn't usually I like mixed with savory, but this all went so well together. - Butcher's sugo (4.5/5): This dish was amazing. The meatballs tasted super fresh. The noodles tasted homemade. And the tomato sauce was perfect. It was a tad bit salty, but still so delicious. read more

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The drinks are great. Several wks ago I had their 8 oz steak and I'm guessing it was over cooked as you could not chew it. My son had the pork shop and the hubs had the shrimp and grits. They both loved their meals. Last wk we stopped in - again the drinks were fantastic- my waiter recommended the lamb. Yet another disappointing dish very strong flavor but rubbery and no one volunteered to finish my entree. My son had the 8 oz steak which was excellent and melted in your mouth good. It seems to be hit or miss and for 200.00 I wish it was more consistent. Def would return for cocktails but not to eat. read more

We came here for a nice dinner on a weekend getaway after a little basketball. 1. The ambiance is industrial but not too loud. 2. The bar is glorious and has a really nice selection of some harder to find, or elevated, bourbons and whiskeys. 3. The servers know about gluten and how to help me navigate without anxiety. We both ordered the wagyu; I ordered the wagyu strip steak on whipped mash potatoes and he ordered the 163 day aged Wagyu prime rib. We ordered the cheese board and the pimento cheese dip as well. The cheese selections were nice and unique - paired well with a marmalade and honey. The pimento cheese dip was delicious - pro tip: eat it with the crudite red peppers. My strip came out with fried onions on the top (on accident - gluten!) and she took it back and she immediately brought another without and indicated that another one was coming up so it was serendipitous to get one turned around quickly. The other person must have ordered theirs more well-done than I would have liked but the strip steak was delicious and there really is something different about wagyu beef that makes even a slightly more done steak still delicious and not off-putting. The cocktails were strong and expertly crafted. We did not wait long for our food at all and the cocktails came out quickly. Server was lovely and she was also celiac so she was extra knowledgeable about helping me navigate the menu! We had a great experience and would definitely return when in CoMo. read more

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My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day. All the food was delicious. We had the sweet potato hummus, the peta was always warm and soft. The mocktails were made with excellence. He got the pimento cheese burger and I got the duck. We enjoyed both but the duck was very tough, to say the least. I recognized all ingredients were fresh and appreciated that. The atmosphere was excellent, comfortable and yet sophisticated. But our waiter spent a lot of time at the bar throwing back drinks. We'd go here again and overall enjoyed our night. read more

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The food was so delicious. Would recommend to anyone in Columbia area. The staff was also nice and welcoming

Read entry on Yelp and decided on it for lunch. No! No! No! Sign on door said: Bar opens at 4;30. Food at butcher is CLOSED for foreseeable future. read more

Oh my the food and drinks were outstanding! Small menu and we had to look up some of the ingredients but everything was delicious! We 4 ordered the cheese board, black bean soup, asparagus, arancini (yum!), poutine, strawberry salad (so good!), pork chop, and for dessert shared the mocha and the most delicious cheesecake. Can't wait to return! read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is really great. I went here on a date night around Christmas time and they had strung up lights all over the place among other decorations. The waiter was outstanding, checking in with us about the quality of drinks/food. The drinks were good but a bit pricey. The mule and sangria are both tasty. The food however was disappointing. I tried two of the burgers and they both were very overpriced below average burgers and the fries were slightly below average as well. The milk and honey bread was delicious though and came with a few different spreads such as butter and some . I will not be returning here anytime soon. read more

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It was a nice brunch. The place is nice, and gives you a cozy feeling. Food took a while to get to us but it was good. Shrimp and grits were tasty but if you are really hungry probably won't be enough, so in that case consider the sliders which ended up being huge. read more

The food is always excellent every time we visit and the signature cocktails are sublime. The menu uses local ingredients so items change. I loved the gnocchi, burger, and the warm olives and beef bread are so yummy. they are know for their meat so when in doubt, a steak will do ya! read more

So we finally tried this restaurant, it was under-whelming. My steak was yummy (although for $48 it would be nice to have a vegetable or little salad actually come with it). My husband ordered the lamb, which was so small and sitting on top of a tiny pile pureed beets. That's it, he ended up adding a soup for some food. My daughter's mushroom ragu pasta was... tasteless. It looked delicious, but barely had any flavor! The restaurant is also so loud we were all yelling at each other. So, I think I know why everyone loves it so much. We don't drink anymore. But if you come in, have a couple whiskeys or whatever (the bar was stocked and lively), have some charcuterie and warm olives and stuff, then you don't really notice your entire by the time you eat it, either the small size or possible tastelessness (except the steak which was fine). I'm glad we tried it, but won't go back. If you drink a lot, you'll love it. We would have years ago! read more

Came here for dinner with our kids. The menu had good selections to pick from. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits, my husband said the steak was just okay. There was no kids menu, but we were told they can get hot dogs and fries. The hot dog and fries were pretty disappointing for $10 a kid. This is not the best place for toddler options. The staff were friendly. The house sangria was delicious! read more

The Barred Owl serves amazing food. I recently ate the warmed olives, wish I had the recipe, followed by the pimento cheese, finished with the shrimp and grits. If you're visiting Columbia you must dine there. read more

Still a great place. Love the smash burgers and fries. Bar is awesome. Great service too. Reservations can be made here! read more

The food was excellent, the service was first rate, and the ambiance was very laid back. The atmosphere was such that it could have been pretentious and stuffy... except it wasn't. The staff made us feel welcomed, and they helped provide a down-to-eaeth climate that I relished. Next time I come to Coumbia, I will be back. read more

Second time visiting but first time review. In town for the annual True - Fales Film festival, it was high on our list of spots to revist. Others simply stated it-probably the best restaurant in Columbia, MO. Great wait staff even on a crowded Saturday evening (reservations HIGHLY recommended). The meat curing room and the stylish bar give the place the look and feel of a dignified, yet accessible favorite spot. Now, let's get to the serious part - the menu; Unique without being pretentious, there are many interesting items (e.g. The Duck; the Winter Gyro Fattoush and the Shrimp & Grits) and great variations on staples (the small green mixed salad and the Mac & Cheese are 2 great examples of something typical, but done atypically! I am sucker for great Pimento Cheese spread and Barred Owl takes it to another level for sure. The Benne Buttermilk crackers are plentiful to spoon the orange goodness across and topped with a pickled pepper. My only regret is the ample portion would not have disappointed me if it were larger, but probably best that it isn't! As mentioned the Duck Galantine Tartine, listed as a small plate, was an absolute sensation if you care at all about duck. If you're unsure, ask your server for a full description, it will get your mouth watering. Served as a layered of moussed and thinly sliced meat on top of a large piece of grilled sourdough oh my goodness this was such a treat. Others in our party found the Winter Gyro Fattoush both plentiful (it really is a full meal) sporting an abundance of gyro meat, pita and a delightful suite of greens. The Shrimp & Grits and the Mussels and Frites were also superb. I should also mention that the diverse drink menu features a number of interesting named options and the prices of the cocktails are actually quite reasonable compared to other cities and restaurants. We will definitely make a 3rd trip to the Barred Owl on our next trip in for the T/F Festival. read more

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We had a really nice brunch here yesterday. I invited Amanda H. who lives in Columbia to join our group since we were all visiting for the weekend. She had been here for happy hour but never brunch, so we were all newbies to the experience. Our server Emma was awesome and patient with our big indecisive bunch. Our friends ordered various brunch cocktails and cold brew coffee, Eric R. got tea, and I stuck with water. Carlie M. ordered monkey bread for the table, which came out hot and gooey and sweet. It was divine! I ordered the home fry poutine for my meal, which included potatoes, pickled jalapeno, wagyu pastrami, cheese, sunny side up eggs, and caramelized onion gravy topped with my favorite, green onions. It was as good as it sounded, kind of a cross between poutine and corned beef hash but with different ingredients. Eric R. ordered the shrimp and grits and got a biscuit on the side with blueberry jelly. Everyone was happy with their food. The atmosphere is also very nice and while the restaurant was busy, no tables were on top of each other. I suggest reservations for brunch and an order of the monkey bread to share! read more

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Great menu, food well prepared and presented, excellent service, eclectic group of customers, all in all a good place to and dine and enjoy. read more

Had a really great time at Barred Owl. First, the margarita was delicious and very strong! The service was great, the waitress took great care of us and we sat near the bar and the bartender even checked on us once. The ambiance inside is upscale and very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Best burger in town. need to go back asap. The only negative is the portion size of the pasta. my friend had to order something else because he was still hungry. overall 10/10 though. read more

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Great food, wonderful service and the best and most extensive craft cocktail list in town! Barred Owl has always been one of our favorite restaurants in Columbia. read more

My family went to Barred Owl for my sisters December graduation from Mizzou -- IT. WAS. FABULOUS. The service was great and very knowledgeable. They run a tight ship and there isn't a single waiter/waitress standing around doing nothing. Our waitress was great with giving recommendations for us out of towners. I definitely recommend going for a unique cocktail, rather than a classic drink. Their drinks were so fun and delicious! The menu is always changing, but consistently fresh and very meat heavy. It is a butchery after all! We ordered a rabbit dish, a lamb dish, and a sausage dish. The table favorite was the rabbit and it was all of our first times trying rabbit! The environment was great and fun. We loved the festive Christmas light they strung around the shafts of the ceiling. It's definitely a happening place! read more

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Let me start by saying the service here was the BEST we've experienced in CoMo. Our waitress Allison was fabulous. Our glasses were never empty and dinner every need was met. The small plates and appetizers were delicious, the beer bread worth the trip. Unfortunately, the fried meatloaf was raw inside and completely inedible, but Allison to the rescue! She had it removed from bill. The rabbit, pasta with mushrooms was earthy and filling and the boys seemed to enjoy their OMT sandwiches, but neither finished their portion. Our birthday girl liked the Modern Girl cocktail, but said later it gave her a bit of a headache. Great service and atmosphere but lackluster meal overall. read more

From the ambience, service and down to the food, everything was an amazing experience! I highly recommend their scallop dish or anything with pork belly. Their bar is absolutely amazing as well if you're into cocktails. They have many different ones as well as wonderful bourbon and scotches that are truly spectacular. Don't miss out, check this place out! read more