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.

We had 2 appetizers: Gorgonzola Crostini and Pork Belly Bites. Both of them were very, very good…read moreand very reasonably priced. For lunch we had the Red Goat BLT on focaccia with goat cheese and the Gold Standard hamburger. Both of them were excellent. The rosemary focaccia and brioche hamburger bun were made in the restaurant and extremely good. I'm a baker and I know good bread. The bacon on the BLT was thick and had a flavor that really came through. The goat cheese really made the BLT shine! The hamburger had a very generous portion of angus beef burger that was grilled to perfection and the aioli was a perfect condiment. The dill potato salad we both had was perfect for lunch on a warm day. Everything we ate here was perfectly made and for such a beautiful environment and upscale restaurant, the prices were really very reasonable. The dining room was elegant, but comfortable, and our waitress, Natasha, was truly a pleasure--she really took good care of us and had helpful answers to our numerous questions. She is a real star! Unfortunately, we don't live near Columbia so we can't eat here regularly, but whenever we find ourselves anywhere near Columbia we will definitely eat at the City Hotel.

Great service, yummy food, and great tea. I've been here many times and it's always consistently…read moregood. This tea experience is always worth it and reasonably priced. I always get the Chichén pot pie which is creamy and crispy and the Kate's Tea ($34) it comes with a pot of hot, scone with toppings. Tea sandwich trio, a house salad and a 1/2 dessert. They serve it in courses which allows you to enjoy each item individually. The family that owns it is very sweet, it's great seeing family owned businesses!

We hosted my daughter in law's baby shower at Columbia Kate's Teahouse on Sunday 1/11 and it was…read moreeverything she wanted it to be. Delicious food with many options available at a reasonable price. It was cool outside but nice and cozy in the little room. Our guest of honor chose lemon blueberry and apricot scones (which come with jams, butter, and lemon curd); power blend salad; chicken salad and cucumber tea sandwiches; and cheesecake for dessert. She also chose lavender lemonade which everyone seemed to love, as well as Berry Blast tea. The food was a big hit, the service was excellent, and our mama to be was stunning. Perfect way to celebrate new life, and we will definitely be back.

My wife dragged me to the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Columbia State Park, and while the event…read moreitself wasn't really my scene, the trip became worth it the second we walked into St Charles Saloon. Great beer selection on tap--including the Red Trolley Ale from Karl Strauss--and the pizza was outstanding. Honestly, I don't understand how a place this small can make such a delicious pizza. We ordered two extra-large pizzas, and they were so good the leftovers got eaten on the ride home and again later that night. Big shoutout to our waitress (brunette with a nose piercing--wish I got her name). She was fantastic, attentive, and kept up with our crew of soda-loving kids without missing a beat. Fast service, great food, cold beer. If I ever end up back in Columbia State Park, this will absolutely be my first stop.

Got St. Charles Saloon pizza delivered (thanks hahaha) - and what a treat it was!…read more Love this place, and wanted to see if it could hold the test of the long journey back to the Bay. Popped it into the air fryer, and it turned out fine :) I wanna say... the size is smaller than I remembered but I also can't confirm. And yeah, next time, I'm gonna either see if they have their hamburger pizza or just get a marinara pizza with chicken and basil (or just their Margherita). Reallllly wish this place was closer to the Bay, but appreciate it again for having someone who visits Columbia enough to deliver to me :)

Got some lunch here with my mom and we have enjoyed it. The food was really good. Especially the…read morepotato salad. The employees were nice. The employee that took our order was friendly. The inside of the restaurant was amazing.

Lunch time on a very hot day. Ordered the Whiskey Burger with a side of potato salad. Cooked to…read moremedium as requested and potato salad was as good as it gets. Half lunch Cobb Salad as expected, nice dish for a hot day. Decor was authentic without too much glitz. Serving staff were in costume for the mid-1800s with good service. Spacious but loud with kids making normal kid noises.

Omg super adorable store with all kinds of goodies! Candies! Taffy! Snacks!…read more Long line, it is slow moving and takes a while to pay. Obviously a sign of being a sweet popular place. I was interested in a few items but didn't want to wait since I was on my way somewhere after Very nicely set up and decorated, so much character in here!

I love our local grocery + variety store, Columbia Mercantile 1855 operated by Theresa. This is…read moremore than just a "touristy spot". I am regularly in for my favorite meat and cheeses, last minute dinner ingredients, and it feels like almost daily for the fresh baked sourdough loaf (or croissant). If there's anything I'm looking for and can't find, she's been willing to order it for me. I also appreciate that she tries to source local when possible. She has a nice selection of beer and local wine, otc medicines, veggies and fruits, veggie starts (and gardening gloves to go with). She's not only friendly and inviting, but knowledgeable of both her business' origins and the town. I always look forward to going in and chatting. The Columbia Mercantile 1855 is a staple to the town and truly a piece of gold worth stopping in to discover.

Yes indeed Columbia Kates Bakery has been around for a few years and whenever I would come out here…read moremy and my cousins make it a NECESSITY to get her amazing cinnamon rolls. They are by far not only the best in Columbia, but the whole area! They probably even beat Cinnabon they're so good! The workers here are absolute sweethearts!! And it's perfect timing that they open so early so I can get a nice sweet treat with my coffee in the morning!! These are fabulous!!! She also has a Columbia Cates Tea House which I actually have yet to eat there but it's also adorable and that one opens at 11 am I believe so I'll have to come a little later to try that one too and get the full experience!! The Ambiance is adorable!!! It's all white with cute lacey accents! The girly vibes get me EVERY TIME! It's like stepping into a Disney princess bakery, and the tea house is that way too! Love love love these places and so many delicious options here!!

I love this place but when I had the cinnamon roll it was disappointing. It was early afternoon…read moreand a lot of baked goods were sold out. You have to come super early if you want to get what you like. The roll was a bit dry and cakey.. The service was exceptional. Not only did the employee add extra frosting but he also heated it! Now that's service! It's a small bakery yet popular. I'll have to come back another time.

Cute place with outdoor seating and bad food. This does not seem to be legit Mexican food, and was…read morenot very good. Service was very slow, and no one at my table was happy with their food. (We were polite about it, but wouldn't ever go back.) Everything was extremely bland. Tacos were hard shell. This seems more a midwestern gut bomb "this ketchup is too spicy" kind of a cosplay Mexican restaurant, where you might be better off ordering a deep fried burrito coated in cheese and just giving in to your fate, rather than hoping for some delicious fresh street tacos and being sadly disappointed. However, the chips were a mixed bowl combo of flour tortilla chips and corn tortilla chips (FYI for anyone gluten-free!), and they were surprisingly good.

My mom and I had lunch today at El Jardin's my Mom had chicken cascade with rice and beans, I had…read morethe enchilada supreme with rice and beans. The pork here is always tender the rice and beans are always good. They have the place all decorated for Christmas The food is good, the employees are very nice.

You know I will try Waterwheel again. When I first moved up here my boyfriend and I ordered a pizza…read morefrom this place and it was horrible and the people were not that friendly. Maybe it was a bad night for them and I love good pizza. I will give them another shot Thursday night..

They aren't open all the time, but great pizza when they are! Very interesting place. Pizza in…read morethe front with pool table, bar in the back with small stage to host musicians. The rueben style pizza is very good. Has a very old, very large wooden waterwheel out front. It is a very OG spot with great service and friendly staff reminiscent of the Gold Rush era.

Yianni's has become our spot…read more Whenever we want to celebrate something - we celebrate with Yianni's. Their gyro meat is amazing. We often order multiple orders of their gyro meat à la carte to go. We use it to make many of our future meals that week (well...if it lasts that long...we often devour it as soon as we're back home). I feel abundantly blessed that Yianni's opened up in the Sonora area. The place is brimming with charm and good vibes. They offer regular specials, and their standard menu is full of flavorful options. No matter your dietary needs or preferences - they got you. We dined in here recently and the staff couldn't have been more attentive and friendly. If you want quality Greek food made with well-chosen ingredients and served with genuine smiles - Yianni's is the spot. Trust.

I was in town for work and stopped by for dinner after. We were there on a Tuesday, and had the…read moreplace almost to ourselves. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a cozy ambiance. Service was very friendly, attentive and not pushy. We tried the spanakopita and the flaming cheese for appetizers. I always love spanakopita, but had never tried the cheese before. The best part? The server squeezed a lemon over to extinguish the flame. Crispy, flavorful and gooey on the inside-what a treat! I ordered the chicken souvlaki plate with a side of green beans. While the chicken and pita were delicious, the green beans stole the show for me. Cooked in a tomato broth with Greek seasoning and simmered with potatoes and carrots, these beans were next level. I'd go back again just for this side (and of course the spanakopita). There's so much more of the menu to explore. I can't wait to come back and try something new!

I came up for work and I don't get to Pinocchio's very often. It was delicious in their new…read morelocation! Cricket add lettuce, tomato and pickle. Delicious. Service was great. Bigger location was clean, packed with happy customers.

Pinocchio's is a delicious Italian restaurant, this is the first time I have been into their new…read morelocation - we took a group from work and introduced our new boss to another local restaurant. And he will be back for sure. We were celebrating a few promotions and ordered a variety of different foods including their Monthly special Mac N Cheese, Cricket, Mikey's, Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, & the McLean sandwich. Everything was delicious and my boss has decided he would like to make this a more frequent spot for our business lunches. Our server Cat was very on top of things, she ensured that our drinks were never empty, and that we had extra napkins before our meals came out. The new restaurant has a large dining room and so many amazing Pinocchio themed decorations lining the walls along with old photos and drawings of the area. Even at 1pm the restaurant was packed and we had a short wait for our table of 7 to be seated.