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    Waterwheel Pizza & Saloon

    4.1 (35 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Cabernet & Hard Kombucha or Cider
    Vanessa V.

    This place has great pizza! Open most nights. Often have live music. People come here to have a good time. Pool table and incredibly kid friendly. Have a pizza picker called a Stromboli which everyone must try. Order salad every time and each lettuce is fresh & crisp as well as the tomatoes. None of the vegetables ever look sad or tired, I add artichoke hearts & jalapeños and it couldn't be better! Come here for your next pizza night & I promise you won't be disappointed! Brad, Lauren and their help never skip a beat!

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    Niki M.

    We were staying in Columbia on vacation, and everything in the State Historical Park shuts down really early, so we came over here, which is actually super close to Columbia. They have a pool table that they don't charge to use. We came pretty late on a Saturday night and were the only ones in the place, so my husband got to teach my son to play pool, which was fun to watch. The gentleman working the counter was happy to charge a couple of extra bucks to my card so my kids could have quarters for the video games. The pizza was obviously freshly made and came out steaming hot. Not the best pizza I've ever had, but decent for the price and probably the best place in town. They aren't kidding with the sign "coldest beer in town." It truly is ice cold, and I think they chill the glasses too. It's a little touch, but it makes a difference. Try the local apple cider, Idigeny. It is fantastic.

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    Wayne B.

    The atmosphere is nice and there is some very captivating art on the walls. There is a nice large outside patio, I had a fun and zesty chili-topped pizza with pita bread as the crust. They're fast, easy, and delicious.

    This pizza is delicious and the beer is a cold IPA in a frosty glass. And we are sitting in the sunshine. Best day ever. I love this place!

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    Pizza is awesome, ambiance ok. Best to sit outside on a breezy summer evening or listen to one of the frequent live music bands in the bar.

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    Had the taco pizza, cost $35 out the door, burnt, cheap on the items, no napkins, and rude person on the phone!

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    The only establishment in Columbia with a pool table, great wings and better pizza, friendly staff and 4 dollar pints.

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    City Hotel Restaurant And What Cheer Saloon

    City Hotel Restaurant And What Cheer Saloon

    4.7
    (50 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Please note this restaurant is under new management. The previous operation was a co-op - multiple…read moreinvestors. It apparently did not work. I'm not sure when the transition to new owners happened - March 2026 maybe. Anyway, 4 of us made reservations for Saturday night. We were seated right away by a friendly staff. By the time we left, the restaurant had quite a few diners. This dining room is quite pleasant, pretty much the same as before. Our food was all quite good. The menu is all new - be careful looking at menu photos online - some are from the prior operation. I am attaching current photos. I'm pretty sure the current menu is more affordable and less extensive compared to the prior operation. Nice friendly service. The saloon is separate - we did not try it.

    Charming restaurant in a small town of Columbia. We stumbled upon this historic city on our trip to…read moreArnold. Wanted to take our son gold panning and was pointed in this direction. The hotel isn't currently open (since COVID we were told and regulations since COVID has kept it closed) but is hopefully open again soon with a new ownership. The waitress was really friendly, the inside had a really old historic feel with antiques and antique furniture. The food was hot and fresh. Has your basic American menu with burgers, salads, sandwiches and etc and kid menu. Definitely a cute area to stop by with shops and gold panning.

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    Sonora Tap Room

    Sonora Tap Room

    4.7
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    Cool spot. Very small, but cool. My friends are in a band and they happened to be playing while I…read morewas in town visiting, which is how I found myself here. We arrived earlier in the evening before the music started so we could hopefully grab a table. Thank goodness we did because the space filled up fast. It was so crowded it was hard to move around. From what I heard, they usually have the band outside, but since it was raining, they were crammed into the very small corner in the back. Aside from the space being tight, I had a good time. I don't drink beer, but they had other options for me to chose from. I particularly loved the boozy kombucha they had on tap. They ran out early in the evening, so I was only able to grab one, but it was really good. They don't serve food, but they allow you to bring outside food in. The staff was busy, but they were friendly and answered questions I had. Lastly, the sense of community amongst all the people there was obviously special. Everyone seemed to know each other, which is a cool thing to experience.

    Not did I only gomet a t shirt from here but they're right next to a delicious restaurant!! That is…read moreBOMB I think they're somehow connected? The servers are extremely nice and let you take like little shot glasses of all the different types of beer to sample it (which there are MANY) to decide which one you want! Very fun, I'll definitely do this again! The ambience is super casual there might have been one couple while my friend and I were sampling some rounds before getting a sandwich at the restaurant next door, but they were delicious! Very fun experience yes I will definitely be back!!!

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    The coolest little tap room
    The coolest little tap room
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    The Armory

    The Armory

    4.3
    (345 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Whenever we're in Sonora, eating at The Armory is a definite must! This place is huge. There is a…read morebar area to the left when you come through the entrance. The bar is impressive and a great way to be greeted. There is seating available if you want to grab a bite to eat while you indulge in a handcrafted cocktail. The entrance leads to an amazing outdoor area with a courtyard, lots of seating and more bar areas. There is an upstairs area that has views of Sonora, but also overlooks the outdoor area which is great for people watching. The Armory is family and dog friendly and it was great to see families and their fur babies enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The menu has great appetizers to share, salads and bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and satisfying pastas + a delicious short rib plate. The drink menu is extensive - they have an impressive variety of barrel-aged bourbons, Irish whiskeys, scotch, rye, tequila, and mezcal and quite the selection of beers on tap, in bottles, and in cans. The wine list will have something for everyone. And the cocktails all looked amazing! We had the smoked pork nachos, ahi poke bowl, and the Rodeo Burger. Everything was tasty and came out quickly. The Armory is a must try!

    Wonderful place! Kicked off with a strawberry rhubarb bourbon cocktail, shared a Bavarian pretzel…read morewith tasty cheese dip with a kick and a tangy mustard dip. Curry chicken quinoa salad and short rib tacos were delish too. The partner had steak & frites and the kid's chicken tenders & waffle fries were a cut above. Recommend!! Decor is cool too. Service was great. Cora was very helpful and nice.

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    Fish Tacos with a side of chips and Salsa  Try adding a side of buffalo sauce for a kick
    Fish Tacos with a side of chips and Salsa Try adding a side of buffalo sauce for a kick
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    The Peppery

    The Peppery

    3.7
    (376 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    We are very blesseRestaurant here in East Sonora, we are blessed! Their food is out of this world &…read morethey have plenty of parking.

    It's been quite a while since I have been into the Peppery; there were previous service issues…read morewhich caused us to decide to stop choosing this restaurant. Last night my bestfriend & I decided to meet up at the Peppery for dinner. I arrived first and went in to get a table for the two of us. I was waiting in the entry area behind the "Please Wait to be Seated" sign. As I waited another party arrived and was waiting beside me. One of the servers came over walked past me and asked them for how many and took them to be seated. Interesting for me seeing as I had been standing there for a few minutes before they entered the restaurant, while servers walked passed me & those near the bar area made eye contact and went back to their duties. Another couple then came into the restaurant and were waiting beside me to be seated, a different server emerged and started walking towards us, she then asked if I had already been helped and got me seated at a table and got menus & drinks while I waited for my friend to arrive. Once she arrived our server got her drink order and checked to see if we need anything while we look over the menu. We noticed they have an updated menu with all the same favorites. My friend ordered the Angel Hair Pasta w/ Italian Sausage with a cup of soup to start, and I ordered the Garlic Roasted Ribeye with Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggies with a house salad to start. The food was good not quite as good as I had anticipated. My friends pasta was over sauced, too much sauce for the amount of pasta. My steak had too much demi glaze on it; I did wipe most of it off and I will order it on the side next time. My steak was cooked slightly under what I requested but still good. We were so stuffed that we did not even want to look at the dessert menu. I probably will go back, but I will wait a bit before we return.

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    Pocket bread and jalapeño poppers.
    Pocket bread and jalapeño poppers.
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