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    Barred Owl Butcher & Table

    4.4 (316 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled salmon
    Bob K.

    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.

    Banana creme brulee
    Marie M.

    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.

    Croquettes
    Amanda R.

    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

    Dinner
    Nikki R.

    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!

    Paper Plane
    Tanya K.

    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.

    Michael R.

    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!

    Shrimp and grits
    Alison M.

    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.

    A Squirrel  Walks Into A Bar
    Deborah W.

    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.

    Rabbit confit
    Jackson D.

    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.

    Don't remember the name but it was perfect spice...
    Kay H.

    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

    Butcher board
    Jazzy S.

    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.

    Wagyu strip
    Alyssa C.

    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - Barred Owl Butcher & Table

    Can kids go? What about it is not good for kids?

    I've seen families in here before. It does have a great bar, so I guess I would say it's more upscale than a regular family restaurant. I think it's a personal decision based on your kids eating preferences and behavior.

    Is there a private party room?

    Is the food very good?

    The food is really good. We ate there on our Anniversary. Then about two weeks after that. Everything was so good!!

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