The BEST fried chicken!! Always our go to when we need a fried chicken fix! All the sides we had,…read moregreen beans (just like moms), baked beans, Cole slaw, and potato salad were delicious. Compliments to the chef!! Great atmosphere too.

Wonderful food in Columbia and Waterloo. Pork steak is one of the bests in the area. Chicken wings…read moretop notch.

Do not skip this place! Idk how this place doesn't have more reviews. It's a cute little old…read morebuilding, and our service was excellent. App: Loaded burnt end chips - I'm a sucker for a house made chip and these were great, I think they may have had the BBQ rub on them? Their seasoning on the chips was special Bf had smoked pork steak - EXCELLENT, was juicy and well seasoned Sides: potato salad and onion rings - great I had BBQ sampler (brisket, pulled pork, bratwurst and 1/4 rack ribs) - juicy, fall apart brisket, pulled pork was not dry like 90% of places, ribs were some of the best I've had and so was the bratwurst Sides: mac and cheese and hush puppies - the mac and cheese is not baked mac and cheese (I definitely prefer baked) but this was FANTASTIC. Hush puppies were great. I also had a Bloody Mary with their pickle vodka - it was perfect, not too spicy and they had a fresh (possibly homemade) pickle

In Red Bud- there are few restaurants and this was my local friend's pick…read more The waitress was quick to wait on us. She kept our drinks refilled constantly. The food came out quickly and was hot or chilled (slaw) correctly. The French fries were crispy (given to me to try BBQ sauce). The chicken sandwich was full of well smoked and seasoned chicken. The coleslaw was vinegar based and I just added some black pepper. The mustard sauce was excellent. The tea was good. The newer decor set the place off from the smokehouse menu. It seemed more of a bar than a smokehouse. I was an immediate fan.

I was in mood for fish fry on Friday during lent. I pick Crazy Train Saloon. Very crowded. Waited…read more5 minutes. Before I decided to sit at bar but finally bartender got me a table right away. Gal server was very friendly. I ordered cod fish plate with white cheddar Mac n Cheese. Mac n Cheese very good and need little salt but very good. I'd come back for buffet specials. Thank you

Decided to try a "newer" establishment right outside of Waterloo…read more This place is quaint. Everyone on staff were very friendly and prompted service was had. There are Specials every day of the week. We got the $1 wing special and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Special. We were able to split our sauce for the wings but wish we stuck with the sweet &Spicy (I think that was the name) the Buffalo was way to hot for us. The Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich was very good!!!! We did get some Fried Mushrooms and alot didn't have..Mushrooms in it... lol. We heard that they have the Best Fried Chicken around.. Sundays are All Yiu Can Eat (no regular menu). So we will have to go back and check it out!! Parking can be a challenge..especially on weekends and when they have Live music. And $6.50 for 1 trip to the Salad Bar is a bit Steep..

For our pre-Christmas dinner, my husband brought me here…read more The place is located in downtown Waterloo. There were plenty of street parking available and within walking distance from the restaurant. When we arrived, we were greeted immediately and brought to an elevator. We were seated on the second floor overlooking the streets. The place is beautifully decorated from what looked like repurposed doors. I'm not sure if the door looks were intentional or they truly were repurposed. Either way, they gave the restaurant characters. Our waitress stopped by shortly after we were seated and took our drink orders. After she brought us our drinks, we placed an order for some smoked prawn roll (jalapeño cream cheese mousse, red pepper jelly, fried wanton and cucumber). Delicious! Next came our entrée. I ordered the 16 oz cowboy ribeye, medium rare. The steaks are a la carte. I ordered a side of brown butter asparagus to go with my steak. They offer accouterment for the steaks but I decided against it. My steak was prepared properly and was quite tasty. My husband had the grilled salmon which he also thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate grand Marnier creme caramel. It was divine! Overall, our dining experience was wonderful. Making the 20-minute trek was well worth it.

Great experience for Sunday Fried Chicken at Gallaghers! Huge family style portions. Delicious…read morecrust on the moist chicken. Lovely older building that was rehabbed right on Main Street in Waterloo. Highly recommend! Check times as they close kind of early on Sundays.

Hopskeller is an all around fantastic place to visit! We always make a stop here when in Waterloo…read more This is such a cool space! When you enter you see the large bar and all the beautiful wood. The staff are friendly and welcoming. You order drinks at the bar and food at the food window near the back. They have a large selection of beers and cocktails. There is are easy to read, large signs with the beers and drinks on the menu. The bartenders are helpful if you want more info about the style of beer. There is plenty of bar seating and a large area with tables. When the weather is nice I love the patio! Several large tables, a nice fountain and large tree to provide some shade. I have also tried many things on the menu and the must try is for sure one of their pizzas! Perfect size for two people to split. They have a range of your typical toppings and some that are unique. They are all delicious and I especially love the crust! Pizza and beer on the patio! Perfection!

Don't miss Hopskeller on your next visit to Waterloo. We love this place. Reliably great beer,…read morewood-fired pizzas, and worn-in cozy atmosphere. We enjoy sitting upstairs or on the back patio in nicer weather - so many options for a get-together with friends. Service at the bar and the food service counter are excellent. Staff are friendly and always have helpful suggestions. We recently came for Sunday lunch the week of Christmas, and there wasn't much of a crowd. This was great for a relaxed lunch with the kids and brother visiting from out of town. Plenty of seating! There are kid-friendly options here, with the pizza and pub snack menu. My picky daughter (not a fan of pizza) enjoys the pretzels. There is something for everyone. The salads have fresh ingredients, made-to-order. Pizzas on the menu are excellent and can also be modified or build-your-own. Pizzas and other hot appetizers come out on paper-lined pans. When ordering salads, they come in a takeout box rather than a plate or dish. You may need an additional box or plate, because the salads are packed full and you might have a mess! Utensils are plastic. There is a bit of a disconnect because the food and overall cozy vibe seem worthy of real plates and silverware ;) but the plus side is quick table turnover on the busy days or the days where everyone is out on the patio. It's nice to be able to order and pay at the food service counter. You will want to stay a while, but you'll be free to leave whenever you're ready to move on to your next stop!

We love Nubbys as does a lot of STL!…read more Always busy when we get there. Hint, they do accommodate call aheads so try that if you think it might be busy. We have tried a lot of the menu and each thing is unique. Our favorites are the huge Bavarian pretzel, that comes with cheese and mustard; the pulled pork sandwich and the adult grilled cheese, both with fries. We are also fans of their pizza. Only downfall on this last trip is we were hoping to watch the Blues game however only one side of the restaurant had working TVs and the other side did not. When we asked 2 different people about it, they said the wifi usually goes out on that side so something to fix for us die hards who wanted to watch it. Honestly probably turning the TVS off and back on might have solved the problem. Definitely a great neighborhood spot and we always look forward to coming back.

Finally made it into Nubbys and I was definitely satisfied with the meal! I was in the mood for…read moresome pizza so I went that route, but the BBQ looked great as well. I got the deluxe pizza and it was packed with toppings and provel, so definitely stl style. We also ordered the buffalo chicken dip and I enjoyed it. Very cream cheese forward. Definitely a great neighborhood spot, and I look forward to coming back for bbq!

Idk what is wrong at this Subway but it is hands down the worst sandwich I've ever had from a…read moresubway. I got a stale sandwich and I usually don't go make someone remake a sandwich but I had extra time so I did. He was gracious and apologized for it and made another. This was the other. Still stale so bad I could chew it. I tried to take bottom layer off to try to chew and it just crusted apart it was so stale. Evidently they have a problem or they do not make bread daily. Either way, it will be a very long time before I go back to any subway and never again to this one.

Had to pretty much beg to be able to place an order in person. Came in, was the only person and…read morecarrying my 20 month old, completely ignored while 2 workers were making sandwiches, did not acknowledge me until i asked if i could order - they said i couldnt because they were building an online order - continued to wait until i had to beg to order because of my hungry almost 2 year old, told me i would need to wait about another 10 minutes but the employees finally took my order after asking multiple times to be responded with a sassy attitude. The steak sandwhich was not bad though but not going back do to the service.

Really nice spot for a beer flight! $12 for 6 pours. They also have a private event speakeasy, a…read morecovered porch, and the inside feels historic but not in any way but good. Staff is friendly and the Stubbornfest beer is a must try! Cans available in the cooler to go. Easy, free street parking.

A suuuper cool place! Tons of beer options, a huge page of bourbon flights, and friendly service!…read moreThe bartenders move quickly and still have time to chat with you a little. They do bingo and other events which keeps the place full and fun. Definitely an easy go to spot!