I believe Flyover could be a strong contender for my favorite restaurant in mid Missouri. Our waitress was sweet and attentive - dinner moved along, but was paced nicely. My drink had a rose petal in it, but that little touch didn't feel contrived or cheeky - it was just a nice pop of color in a great-tasting drink. The baked Boursin cheese was absolutely amazing - I walked out of there realizing I probably ate half a wheel of cheese, and I totally didn't regret it. Dinner was the highlight - I ordered the boom boom shrimp - served on a bed of sushi rice, there were mangos, thinly sliced jalapeños, purple cabbage, shrimp fried to perfection, and a nicely flavored boom boom sauce on top. My only criticism of this place is that plates come out of the kitchen as they make them, so be prepared to share a dish or wait. We were halfway through my dinner before my friend's fish and chips arrived. I'm happy to share, but I'm not a fan of this dining trend. Overall fantastic dinner experience!! read more

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Reservations were full online. Called and they were able to squeeze us in! Great service. Seated immediately. Plenty of parking in the strip mall. Pretzel app. 9/10. Pretzels were warm and the cheese dip was very tasty. Fettuccine was good. 7/10. Solid. Slightly heavy on the salt. Pasta was good. 6/10. Not what I expected. Service was very nice. Pay online is a bonus, so convenient. read more

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The tapas at this restaurant are very delicious. The Carnitas is by far my favorite, we ended up ordering two of them. Their drinks are always amazing. Something to notice that they seasonally rotate their menu. They have consistent items on there, but the majority of their stuff are rotating. The pretzels are very soft and the cheese dip is something you'll love! read more

OK, this place was absolutely amazing. So amazing that I wish they were in STL! The restaurant wasn't huge by any means and by the time we were able to make reservations, the only remaining seats were at the bar. We took it because of the grand reviews and we were not disappointed. We ordered a bottle of wine to share and perused the menu. So the place doesn't have appetizers. You kind of just order good food and share if you would like. Some of them would qualify as starters. The portions are large enough to share. We started with the F.O. larb. It was served with some sticky rice. So delicious. I was honestly worried that I would no longer have room for my main dish which was the catfish. And let me tell you, that catfish dish is divine! Of course, I was unable to finish but I took it back home with me. That's right, it was so good that it made it back home for the 2 hour drive. My sister in law had the short rid and she enjoyed every bite. She also commented about how the larb was so delicious as well. To finish the evening, we ordered one of their fancy coctails. I could not remember the name of our cocktail but it was recommended by the bar tender and was also really good. Well... we might have ended the night with two of them! If you are ever in Colombia, this is a MUST stop. read more

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Consistently one of the very best meals in Columbia. The menu changes frequently while maintaining the very best staples, like the pretzel bites which are insanely simple and delicious. If you appreciate quality service, which is so difficult to find, you will definitely be rewarded by going to Flyover. Anything out of the wood-fired oven is simple, yet outstanding and it's small, quaint and always a great choice. read more

Food atmosphere and service is first rate!! Their food is excellent and my wife and I enjoyed everything about Flyover!!

Something to notice that they seasonally rotate their menu. The pretzels are very soft and the cheese dip is something you'll love!

Short very good menu European delivery of food when it's ready 2X have dined. Both very good Best food in Columbia' read more

We shared the pretzel bites, Burnt End of the Line Pizza, Fettuccine Bolognese, and Thai Basil Chicken--everything was excellent. Great flavors and portions, and our waitress was fantastic. The only letdown was the smoked strawberry pistachio cheesecake, which had too much liquid smoke and odd flavors in the toppings, though the cheesecake itself was good. Overall, great spot and we'll definitely be back for the savory dishes. read more

Another great dining option in Columbia. We had a later dinner here, not able to get an earlier reservation and enjoyed some delicious cocktails, appetizers and entrees. Book early. Don't pass on the pretzels, soft and delicious! We also ordered one portion of the mac and cheese to share among five people, and it was just so good, that we had to order another dish along with the entrees. Ultra rich, creamy and bacony! The room is casual and comfortable, and our server was friendly and food came from the kitchen at a nice place. Our server did a good job of coursing our food tapas style so we were able to enjoy everything nice and hot as it arrived. For entrees, we really enjoyed the mojo pork steak, the pork was melt in your mouth tender and delicious. While the Lebanese meatballs were good, they were not among my favorites of the dishes we enjoyed. Check them out, just plan your reservation early enough so you can dine on the day/time you prefer. read more

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We really enjoyed the pretzels...they consider it a must have and I definitely agree. I had the pork chop which was delicious. The carnitas was surprisingly a let down. I would consider a different dish. The staff were very nice. read more

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This is by far the best place to eat in town. Their menu is ever evolving, which makes your dining experience feel fresh each visit. However, the few staples they do keep are INCREDIBLE. The use of unique ingredients really puts this place over the top. Cocktail menu is also fun and has lots of variety. It's a bit pricier of a meal, but the food and amazing service quickly makes up for it. The ambiance is romantic or casual, whatever suits you! We are regulars here! read more

Walking into the establishment the employees were very welcoming and greeted us with a smile. The restrooms were unisex with lavish decor along with a space for women to set their purse. They had a beautiful outdoor patio! The patio also was convenient for indoor and outdoor seating with window covers and heated panels for comfort. Although our waiter was friendly welcoming, I was not a fan of the logistics of the restaurant: they do not have appetizers on their menu, none of their food options came with sides, the food is served family style and they encourage sharing, they place every purchased item on one ticket(God forbid you have multiple people paying), they dont allow you to make changes or substitutes unless u have dietary restrictions, they don't provide you with straws unless you request and the waiters hand his hands all over them!! The evenviroment overall was great however the details make a world of a difference when it comes to a restaurant. Their food was tasty and they did have unique options along with a rotating menu with a few consistent items. I have the Shawarma Pizza and it was amazing!!! Overall, I try everything once. I do recommend trying it only due to the ambience, friendly staff and some tasty food options. read more

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Gonna be my regular stop in Columbia...if I can get in. Love the vibe, the staff and the space. The fried chicken was da bomb the night I was there and it was the last night on the menu. read more

LOVED this food! If you are a picky eat, don't read the descriptions just trust the chef. Everything we had was amazing -great flavors, unique takes on classic dishes and continuous changes to the menu! A cozy dinner spot, great for groups or date night. read more

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This is one of our go to dinner spots for date night, special occasions, or just a yummy meal. Service has always been amazing, super friendly. The menu is always changing, so always expect something new and different. - Wagyu chicken fried steak (4/5): Very tasty! The steak was a bit more tough than expected. Large serving of mashed potatoes and green beans that tasted fancy! A bit salty overall but so good. - Mac n cheese (4/5): Super cheesy and delicious. Basic dish but done well. Loved the bacon too. - Crispy shrimp salad (4.5/5): One of my favorite salads! Everything paired so well together, from the daikon, to the shrimp, to the peanuts and yummy dressing. Tasted a bit tangy/sour in the best way. read more

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Best restaurant in Columbia. My family has been there dozens of times. Farm to table fresh and delicious. Tim, one of the waiters, makes the experience exceptional. read more

This was an absolute surprise and one of the most pleasant dining experiences of my life. My girlfriend and I walked in (I would recommend making a reservation) and they were able to seat us within a few minutes. The atmosphere was cozy and we were close to the other patrons, but we had plenty of room. The decor was very minimalist and the lighting was definitely on the ambient side. Our waitress Carrie was extremely helpful and let us know right away that this restaurant served the food as it was ready and that all of the plates are meant to be shared with the table, think tapas but huge portions. We got boom boom shrimp, fettuccini bolognese, and "bread and butter." Everything was delectable. As a picky eater who has never tried shrimp, I was extremely pleased with how savory and flavorful it was. The same can be said about the other two dishes we ordered. Everything was cooked to perfection. 3 plates was probably a bit too much, but the dessert for the evening looked too good to pass up and it was. Another thing about this restaurant is that they change the menu very frequently so don't expect to get exactly what we got, but you really can't go wrong with anything! read more

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Love this place! Every time we are in Columbia we dine at Flyover. I love the ever-changing menu and all shareable dishes are amazing. I love the vibe and the wait staff. read more

This is a spectacularly conceived upscale "midwestern" restaurant serving diverse, local, farm-to-table food innovatively crafted by either a wizard or a phenomenal chef. The perfectly sized menu featured a handful of regular dishes and some 6-8 items appearing new on the menu just this week. Excellent cocktail concoctions. Decent wine and beer options. Servers were attentive, friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. This is some of the best midwestern fare I have ever had since arriving to Missouri 15 years ago. Six of us were dining, including 4 hungry college kids, so we had a number of selections and chose to eat "family style" which is this restaurant's recommended approach. (Love it!). Here is what we drank and ate: - Purple Nurple: (4.7/5) GET THIS. Everyone at the table loved this cocktail. - Strawberry Menta: (4/5) refreshing - Mon Cheri / non-alcohol (4/5): At $4, good option and very tasty. - Soft pretzels (4.8/5): GET THIS!!!! Pretzel bites with Boursin cheese can not get better than this! - Chicken Fried Cauliflower (4.5/5): GET THIS! I am a chimichurri addict and love anything fried. The flavors of this dish were the bomb! - Bread & Butter (4/5): yummy hearty bread with well constructed butter spread. - Catfish (4.8/5): GET THIS!!! Nice sized fillets with a great, well seasoned batter. Loved the remoulade. Best catfish I have had in a long time! - Burrata (4/5): This was very good but was out shown by the other dish. Really fresh! - Duck confit "Buddha bowl" (4/5): I am not sure this dish works well for family style. Terrific ingredients. Very "kale" forward. Love the gastrique! - Lebanese meatballs (4.8/5) GET THIS! So many flavors working together to make a phenomenal dish. - Mojo Pork Steak (4.8/5) GET THIS! I think this was my favorite bite of the night. Pork was extremely tender and had an awesome mojo flavor. The creamy pinto bean purée + fried onion strings + radishes + everything else was "FLAVOR TOWN!" - Cheesecake Brownie (5/5) GET THIS! This was an extremely well rounded dessert hitting all the flavors and textures... sweet, salty, tangy, crunch, creamy... oh man. Wish I had more. Honestly, I think this is the best restaurant in Columbia. Solid 4.8 dining experience. read more

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Got the fettuccine Bolognese and Your Friend Paul Weber's Pizza. I'd say the pizza was more standout but both were pretty good. The pizza was also more unique with a lot of different flavors working together whereas the fettuccine was a little more basic but still enjoyable. Service was reasonable and the ambiance was laid back. They had a patio which was a plus for a nice evening. read more

Flyover - Fettuccine Bolognese - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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The Flyover is a great place for great service , delicious food and the drinks at the bar.. wow! This place is so amazing with its decor and music placing in the background. The menu is simple and yummy! You do need a reservation to get a spot, that's how great this restaurant is! read more

Flyover - We were so excited to finally try out this restaurant! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I ate here alone on a work trip this week and it was amazing! I sat at the bar and the bartender's service was outstanding. He was so welcoming and attentive and helped me make a decision without seeming the least bit annoyed with how many questions I asked. The vibe is casual but definitely nicer than sweats and hoodies. The food and cocktail menu was so different and fun and I wanted to try everything on it. But I went with a glass of Cabernet and the bolognese and they were both amazing. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Flyover - Fettuccine Bolognese - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Our first time at Flyover was great experience. Excellent waiter, delicious food, and great ambience. We loved the subtle jazz music. We loved the sourdough bread appetizer. We also thoroughly enjoyed the tuna bowl and the broccoli chicken pasta. We will be back. read more

Flyover - Sourdough with lavender butter and red pepper butter - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

After a long wait (with open tables available), we were finally ally seated at a table inside. You cannot hear each other talk and the options are limited. HOWEVER, the food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were alcoholic as expected, not watered down. Our waitress was short and very rude, but I will chalk that off as a bad day. The red headed hostess was an absolute sweetheart. read more

The food here is pretty damn good, the prices I think are fair for the quality and what you get, I believe that the people complaining about the "small portions" are likely used to the American leftovers culture and ridiculously large portions. This is the amount most are going to Finnish in one sitting. My qualms are not with the staff either, everyone who I spoke to was absolutely lovely and so welcoming. I made a reservation online for 8, for 7:15. When I arrived at 7:15 our table was not ready and we had to wait for another 25ish minutes. The staff was kind and offered us drink menus while waiting, but this is still unacceptable, why even make a reservation? Hopefully this is a rare instance of just bad luck on our part. And when we were sat, our table was outside, without asking us for what our preferences were, so I assume their only large table was outside. It would be much better if we were made aware of that fact while making the reservation. Now this establishment encourages a "midwestern sharing style" which is Awsome in theory, but the way the tables are set up makes this difficult, cramped, and awkward. It's probably much easier when dinning with few, which is another piece of evidence that this establishment is not intended for large groups. We got the desert and it was delicious, again our waitress was the best! I think this restaurant could easily be one of the best in town with a few tweaks in set up. read more

Really cool place to grab drinks and appetizers. Was kind of hoping they also had a dinner menu, but the appetizers & salads we ordered were very delicious, just not very filling. Service was great at the bar despite them being very busy. read more

Fantastic food and fun, cool vibe. Attentive service - our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful about the menu and wine list. Definitely will visit again. read more

We had such a lovely dinner here! It's definitely a hidden gem in Columbia and one that I recommend you go to for a nice and delicious dinner. We tried a variety of items including Fettuccine Bolognese, Midwestern Mac & Cheese and them something that had hummus in it and another soft and creamy pasta that I can't seem to find on the menu to get their names. In any case, it was all great. The only strange thing is that they had no to-go cups for coffee. Not a big deal but that just seems like something you should maybe have! They sent us home with a tupperware of coffee which was hilarious. Very good! Go! read more

Quality of food is waning. Service not too good. You must sit where you've been assigned, not where you prefer. Almost a Stalinist feel.

Our #1 choice in Columbia for date nights! The food always tastes fresh and the rotating menu is such a creative idea! They were very knowledgeable about the ingredients in the dishes, which is important to me since I have food allergies. It was an added bonus that the waitress remembered that I had an allergy when recommending the desert. It is pricey, but well worth it. I recommend making a reservation. read more

Food was great, service was an 8/10 and ambience was very nice as well. Found this place searching google and decided to try. Was not disappointed. read more

Flyover - Fried cauliflower - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Having eaten here several times while in CoMo with a friend, I have really grown to love this little place. Fantastic food, varied and creative drinks, good service and prices in line with what you get. LOVE the Mac & Cheese and the pretzel appetizer and looking forward to returning again soon. read more

Consistently great quality and tasting food, ambience and service. Highly recommend the catfish and espresso martinis!

Reservations are done with ease on their website and they are required. Service was excellent. Excellent, talented bartenders. All food was done well Party of 6 was all very happy. Least fave meal was fish n chips...just so-so. All others were excellent, at least loved by one person in our party. read more

Outstanding food, professional and pleasant staff. Excellent value. Last three visits have been consistently on point.

My sister and her husband are obsessed with this place, and I can see why! With COVID, they didn't want to eat out, so we ordered to go. We got a couple different things - the chicken friend cauliflower was OMG. I COULD EAT IT EVERY DAY. The cheese dip with pretzels was also the bomb, super flavorful. We also got the Mac n cheese which was unique and SO delicious. They love to come here for drinks to, so I will definitely have to come back for those once COVID dies down. What a great spot for the area! read more

Service was great and so was the food. But maybe because it was so over hyped... it felt a little underwhelming. Plan on going back for other items on the menu tho! read more

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Amazing selection of food and drinks! I would recommend it highly - sourdough bread appetizer was amazing

Showed up without a reservation but got lucky and someone has skipped theirs. Great food! Great service! We split a couple of dishes and had drinks. Not sure that the kids would enjoy it. Perfect for date night but too nice for kids. Be careful on the spicy drinks! They aren't kidding! Would love to go again. read more