The Barn is my favorite go-to spot when back in the area for visits! The owner is friendly and…read morehelpful, the menus light up so you can see them in the darkest of places (great for our parents) and the selection of alcohol is extensive for southern Illinois small town bar. We love the patio, especially when there is live music! You can book events for free at The Barn- just ask!

As someone who really tries to support local businesses and share positive experiences with them, I…read moredon't find joy in posting my experience yesterday at The Barn. I am only posting this as a warning for anyone else that wants to book a party with them. I have been a supporter of The Barn since the day they opened. It was my first choice when I wanted a cocktail in town. I booked my 30th birthday party with Steve back in November. I've been chatting with him about my party every time I saw him in between that time. We messaged back and forth about the logistics and how I would get the whole upstairs room. He also didn't ask me to pay a deposit and promised that he would put me down on the calendar. Fast forward to yesterday, I went up there to start decorating at 3 pm. I started walking up the stairs and noticed that someone else's decorations were already set up for a 40th birthday party. I immediately was like, Steve that's not my party. He then says, "Oh, you're downstairs!" I immediately knew that he had no idea what was going on. I was extremely disappointed but I decided to make it work. He said he would shut the bar down at 6 for my party He helped me set up a table for our food and I told him I'd be bringing in a balloon arch with a backdrop around 6. My husband spent the whole day cooking food for our party and I spent the day making sure everything would be perfect. When we got there at 6, the whole parking lot was full. We had to park on the street and upon our arrival we saw that the entire bar downstairs was full of people and then I saw a girl wearing a sash that said "my 21st birthday." This was a completely different party from what was going on upstairs. He not only double booked us but he TRIPLE booked us. He came outside acting as if he had no idea what was going on. He said he thought this party was us. I'm like... how do you get that confused? You knew my party started at 6:30. He tried to have us move the party outside. I did not want to do that because we would have to go in and out for drinks. The woman that planned the 21st was so nice to me and even offered to combine our parties. She told me that he did the exact same thing to her, she thought she would get the upstairs as well. He also told her that she wouldn't need to pay anything at all to have her party there, but told me that I would have to pay a fee the day of. At that point, I didn't want to give them my business anymore. I was over it. Thank God we were able to move my party to Top Shooters and they were able to accommodate us. We obviously weren't able to bring any of the food that we made, but it was better than nothing. Steve at The Barn needs to hire someone else to plan parties if he is unable to plan and coordinate them himself. Unfortunately this experience was a learning lesson for me. Anytime I plan or book a party somewhere, I need to make sure there's a contract in place. I hope that everyone reads this learns from me and does not book with The Barn.

Graphite was a wonderful surprise and a standout dining experience in Columbia. I love that the…read morerestaurant's name is a nod to the building's history as a former schoolhouse, which now beautifully houses both the Principal Hotel and Graphite. Both feel like elevated, unexpected gems in a small town. I ordered the fried chicken dinner with the half chicken portion, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with perfectly crispy, crunchy skin. The service was excellent, and our waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The restrooms were also spotless and well maintained. It is clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of the guest experience. My only minor criticism is the size of the drink glasses. Once ice is added, there is not much room left for the actual beverage. My parents found themselves needing refills more frequently than they typically would at other restaurants. It was not a major issue, but slightly larger glasses might make things more convenient for both guests and staff. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Graphite is a true hidden gem that offers great food, excellent service, and a unique atmosphere.

Had another great meal here but the is time it was lunch. I opted for the salmon Sammie- a wise…read morechoice I must say! It was yummy with the aioli on a brioche bun. The salmon was again cooked to perfection. Evidently the Reuben sandwich is delicious too. They serve a side with the sandwiches. I got fruit; a good sized serving of fresh fruit. Chips are also house made if you prefer those. Our service was great. It is such a cute place- this time I sat on the bar side vs restaurant side.

The new Nashville Hot Honey is absolutely amazing! Favorite new menu item!! The patio offers so…read moremuch space for any type of gathering.

One of my first times stopping in at what's quickly becoming a St Louis landmark with a large…read morefollowing on Instagram. Coming to this Columbia, Illinois hot spot and enjoying the atmosphere you can see why. Be prepared to seeing it totally packed on the weekends. I wanted to see the two bartenders I personally consider the stars of the venue Abigail and Kassidy. As beautiful and talented as you obviously see they are it's their guest service and personalities win the day. Two sweeter and more genuine individuals I challenge you to find anywhere. I'm going to be 100% honest I actually do get nervous coming into see them. It's hard to imagine seeing two angels on Earth. All the girls rock and provide premier service. I lived in St Louis for 14 years and I must say this would definitely be my spot if I still lived in the area. With Abigail and Kassidy it's like coming back and seeing friends I've known. I get that impression it's their style with all guest. I travel the country and these two are my two favorites anywhere. I'd highly recommend if you're a first timer you request them. They're hard working and get their business done. And tip the well!!! They deserve it. Thank you. Michael J Beal Clearwater, Florida.

My son and I had the prime rib special this evening at Tinys. It was excellent! I was really…read moreimpressed and hope the new management will make it a regular special! Also, I'm officially addicted to the fries! The new owner is doing a phenomenal job!!

you thought tiny's was good before~ well fasten your seatbelts because now it is outstanding!…read more warm fun welcoming vibe tiny update; june 1 2026 - new hands on owners / chef cute neighborhood plenty of parking fun friendly staff including christy the manager and danielle who took exception care of us here is a yummy look at what we enjoyed *shrimp and sausage pizza omg! *Oktoberfest burger *smash burger and potato soup just when you thought your tummy was happy we couldn't resist the signature *homemade salted caramel gooey butter cake decadent! huge congrats and thank you to the tiny's team and new owners! stop by to be one of the first to enjoy and brag on the reimagined tiny's cheers!

Great food and service. We drive the motorcycle from STL here and it was a nice ride to a great…read moreplace for our breakfast!

We stopped by for some drinks and an appetizer and were not disappointed! The pretzel bites were…read morewarm and salty! It was Friday so the special was a $10 margarita pitcher! Can't beat it! It's a super cute pub! Service was great!

Great place! Greeted by owner out on the patio. He was the nicest guy. Food was delicious and more…read morethan we could eat. Atmosphere was perfect for an evening out. Highly recommend.

Delicious fish! Nightly specials! Delicious lunch specials for reasonable prices! Service is great…read moreand owner is always around to make sure you get everything you need!! Excellent Bloody Marys

This was a fun place to visit! We had such a great meal!…read moreYou could tell that many of the customers were repeaters. The wait staff knew them well. That says a lot! I went with the pulled pork sandwich. The sauce and meat were on point! I also enjoyed a Stag on draft while they had it available.

We live in the city, but were out in the area looking at a property and decided to stop here for…read morelunch. They had good reviews and looked super cute! The inside feels like a small town restuarant. They have a huge bar with TONS of options. We didn't do any drinking, but it's definitely a good spot for it. I imagine weekend evenings are a blast here. Their menu is pretty extensive, something for everyone. My husband got the pulled pork, and it had really great flavor. Super tender too. I got the fried beef tacos and they were so unique and tasty, I loved the bam bam sauce on them. Their servings are perfect size too. Service was attentive the whole time. Such a good experience, if we lived in the area we would definitely recommend it!

They have really great food here! Its a fun drive and a very friendly atmosphere. I usually get…read moretake out because it is a smaller/loud bar, but theres a nice big outdoor section as well.

The fish was great! Hot and tasty! The chicken strips, fries and mushrooms tasted as if they were…read morecooked yesterday! They were cold before we even tried them. Cheap frozen crap! Cold beer! Great place! Nobody will come back for this food!

We had a lot of fun! Cadence was super entertaining and a great bartender. Good atmosphere!read more

Stopped in with this nice establishment with Red, and her friend jerrianne in Dupo IL on our way…read moreback from Eckerts. A very nice little restaurant with a fun atmosphere and wood all around the place. The food was quite tasty I recommend the beer cheese burger and the prices are easy on the wallet. Red and I both ordered the beer cheese burger and it was cooked perfectly even the bun was the right size and grilled toasty but not hard. I had the tots , Red had onion rings and Jerriane had chicken fingers and mashed potatoes and gravy and we all enjoyed a really good meal at a cool little place off the beaten path. If you find yourself in Dupo I'll I highly recommend you stop in and have a bite you will be happy you did so.

Being a country girl, you know I like my homegrown meat, even more so when it comes all packed in…read morethat natural casing, oohh gurl! I've been eating these little smokey sausages since I can remember. They're about 6 inches long, an inch wide, and are the best after you let'em dry up for awhile inside that white butcher paper in your fridge. Let me tell you, these gone be the best little Illinois meat sticks you ever ate, if you ever head that way. I've never been to visit the birthplace of heaven's own meat stick until this, my All Americuhan weekend. Schuberts packing company gives you all the small town meat shop experience you could ever dream for. The breezeway bulletin board's got loads of ads for meat shoots, gun swaps, and farm equipment and animal sales. After you bust through that fence, you get hit with all the linked and hanging sausages, slabs, tubes, bones and sides of raw animal flesh that you can handle, with the added bonus of a stuffed black bear peaking out the corner and scaring the crap out of you. We got the requisite smokies and decided to try out the apple brats. And, lo, that moment shall be set forth as The Time We Found the Best Bratwurst in Americuh. With a taste and smell that is more than the usual greased and grilled meat mash, The Apple Brat is the Beacon of the Bun. Apple Brat's innards are not so packed in there that you feel like you're biting into a meat cake. This Apple Angel is fluffy and light with a casing that crisps right up over an open flame. Even rarer, is the lack of pits. Any meat lover knows how spectacular the thought of a pitless brat is. Schubert's has several other varieties of brats and saus to pick from. Next time, I'm gunning for that chorizo, it looked so spicy fresh! Oh, and there was a plate of tongues. Gray spotted, skin on. Lickey! Lickey!

You want meat? Of course you do. So go here. They've got meat. I go for the breakfast links. I…read moreleave with breakfast links AND brats AND pork cutlets AND spare ribs AND butter ( Yes!!! Real butter!!!) Did I mention steaks? Oh my goodness, the steaks. They beg to be on my grill. So what am I to do? I take them home and grill them and then we are both happy. Very happy. I love you Schubert's.