This lovely cozy food lover spot is the best place for a nice dinner. The menu is great for all diet requirements! My vegetarian heart loved the options, and the meat eaters in my party also loved the options! The service was lovely and it made for an amazing day and great dinner. read more

We've come back a few times for happy hour and/or dinner, and we have had a great experience every time. Food is consistently yummy, service is good. - Ribeye (4.5/5): This is so good. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, just so delicious. One of my favorite dishes here. - Thai beef kabob (4/5): Meat was tender and very tasty. - Gnocchi (4/5): We got the large portion for sharing, and it was a good portion size. The gnocchi was delicious, chewy, great flavor. read more

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Have been here many times to visit my daughter at Mizzou. I like the simple ambiance with local art on walls and the backstory of local ownership around wanting better local cuisine. I assume those that are reading this are in town to visit a daughter at school, or have been here before. But if you're not familiar with Columbia, it's a great little town with historic center in the middle of Missouri. Just down the street is the University of Missouri, which is the largest in the state. That combination provides a great culture and a fun atmosphere between restaurants, hotel, and nightlife. But in terms of the sycamore, the food is really good. We enjoyed squash soup and gazpacho, followed by some fresh local (just kidding) sea scallops and gnocchi. I also tried one of their beet infused tequila drinks (Dwight the bar tender), which I've never seen on any menu ever, and it was quite tasty. The only downside, and this is nitpicking a little bit, is the back of the restaurant has air conditioning like a meat locker that flows down on the tables. I always have to wear a jacket even in the middle of summer because it's so chilly. Nevertheless, we keep coming back and really enjoy it, and it's been a great memory and tradition to establish for my daughter-in-law. read more

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Early birthday dinner for my boyfriend while in town for Mizzou basketball game. We had a reservation and were sat a great table at the front window. The food was excellent. The table bread is an appetizer but worth the price. The Pasta Allá Norma was delicious. The portion was appropriate. My boyfriend really enjoyed the Beef bourguignon entree. We normally don't do dessert but I'm really glad we had the apple crisp. It was fantastic. The service met our expectations. Overall we had a great time. Highly recommend! read more

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My daughter and I ate dinner here after a visit to Mizzou. We were greeted promptly and seated right away. There are paintings from local artists hanging on the walls, with little cards showing the artist's names. It was a quiet, relaxed place. We started out with the Parmesan fries. They are exactly what you would expect--house cut French fries sprinkled with Parmesan. The ketchup was house made and good--not as salty as regular ketchup. For entrees, my daughter got the Pork T, minus the onions. She enjoyed it and especially liked the focaccia bread bun. I got Chris' Hot Chicken sandwich. I wasn't sure about the lemon aioli because I don't love mayo, but it was really good and went well with the sandwich. I was glad I didn't ask them to skip it. All in all, we thought it was a solid choice for dinner. read more

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The walleye dish was fantastic, was loving it and then switched dishes with my wife. Her dish was braised short ribs with mashed potatoes- ohhh my god... The short rib was even better than the walleye!!! read more

Our waitress was very nice. The kitchen was slower than anticipated. Tuna salad was okay but a tad sweet. Steak was very fatty. Mash potatoes needed more seasoning. For the price it did not meet our expectations. read more

Sycamore - Fries - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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The food was fabulous and the only reason I would go back. The service was lackluster. my water glass had lipstick on it, when I bought this to my servers attention he took it without a word. My bread plate had meat stuck to it, also not a word, when another was brought to me it had lettuce on it. The waiter did check to see if the food was prepared properly. The decor was very inviting. read more

Visited this great little restaurant for a late lunch and were very happy with service and meals! Seating is in an airy, open space and cute (though not especially distinctive) decor. We ordered and shared the salmon salad, parmesan fries, and pork sliders and were satisfied with the portions all around. The pork sliders are typically served with three, but they allowed us to order an extra so it was a perfect split. Made with very tender and flavorful pork belly, the pork sliders were the standout. Salmon salad was solid but the parmesan fries could have had more seasoning and a crispier texture. Recommend a visit! read more

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Great food - nice quiet atmosphere. Waitperson was attentive and helpful. Tables are nicely spaced, and I particularly liked one by the window to people watch. read more

Wish I could say something about the food, but got ignored so badly on the evening of 8/13 that I left 10 bucks cash on the table for the two cokes that my friend and I DID manage to get and walked out. No fit thrown, no scene made, just went to a competitor and got treated great. Heard great things about the hot chicken sandwich, but I'll never know now. read more

Amazing environment, wonderful staff, solid price point for quality meals, and a killer music selection. Bravo.

I haven't been here much, but I got the muscles last time and they were phenomenal. The menu changes a lot and last time they weren't on the menu. I would love if they could come back! read more

New to CoMo since I had graduated from Mizzou in 1994, Sycamore provides a culinary adventure thru scrumptious small plates and mains that four of us -- freshman son, high schooler, wife and I -- shared and that we all highly recommend: Gnocchi, Shishitos, Fried green tomatoes, Thai beef kabob, Beef cheek and Shakshuka. read more

Service was excellent!!! Butternut squash gnocchi not so much. It was cold when it arrived at the table for myself and coworker. Black Bean Poblano soup was very delicious. read more

The food was fantastic! I didn't expect it to be this good, I saw the menu and was skeptical. I tried the ahi tuna, parm fries , meatballs, hummus and chicken sandwich and they are were amazing!! Pleasant surprise. Happy hour was nice too read more

Sycamore - Chris chicken - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Went for the first time yesterday late afternoon. The atmosphere is casual, yet just a little upscale, very comfortable. We were waited on quite promptly. We had the duck wings which were absolutely delicious - they are coated and fried and are served with the buffalo sauce already applied. You get a little coleslaw with them as well which I loved - it was not creamy or sweet, more vinegar based and just very tasty. You only get 4 wings for $13 but it was worth it to give them a try for something different. I had the pork belly slides as my entree, loved them! Maybe partly because they came with more of that coleslaw! There was a thick fried slice of pork belly in each. Service was great until toward the end of our meal when our waiter seemed to disappear and we had to get another staff member to bring us the check. Overall we loved the food and if we lived closer we would come back often. read more

I've always enjoyed Sycamore, but do wish they updated their menu more often. There's usually only a couple things on their menu I like to eat. However, it's a lovely venue and the waitstaff have been great! read more

I ordered the scallops, house salad, and gnocchi. All three were amazing. Restaurant was very busy, but we were sat without reservations.

It's been 4 years since we last visited Sycamore so we were curious if it still had the sizzle that we knew it had. Thankfully we were not disappointed and I'm happy to report they have many new touches that make dining here a real treat. First off, we made it in early enough to partake in their Happy Hour (M-F) 4-6 specials. If you know me not only am I a fan of HH's, but ones that have unique offerings like Sycamore's are near and dear to my heart. If you like Chicken Liver Mousse, I would put theirs near the top of my favorites. Just the right density and capped by a thin layer of bone marrow. Accompanied by an ample side of seeded crackers along with some thinly sliced pickles.I debated a 2nd order as my entree. We also shared Flatbread Plate that sported very tasty homemade hummus and fresh pitas. For our mains our party went for the Walleye that was lightly breaded and seasoned with braised greens and mashed potatoes and gravy; the Rabbit which was shredded and in a wonderful red wine sauce over a bed of creamy Polenta and with mushrooms; a bowl of the black bean soup that was hearty but not too thick. For me I went for something different: the Ksle Caesar with a wonderful addition of Parmesan flakes, sourdough croutons and very fresh white anchovies and the appetizer of fried oysters. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the oysters had too much breading ( in most tastes, it was hard to discern the oyster from the breading) Service, although they were packed, never missed a beat. Our main man, while tending to what looked like 10 tables, had time to visit with us, share insights to the menu and attend to our needs. It wont be 4 years before we want come back again! read more

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This was our first time here. We had a delicious dinner! The was great and the staff was friendly. The restaurant has a very colorful atmosphere and the paintings on the wall were awesome. I would definitely come back read more

Absolutely fantastic drinks and dinner tonight. High ceilings and local artwork create a roomy space with the perfect level of lighting for intimate conversation. The cocktails are always made with creativity and often use housemade shrub- the grapefruit shrub in the Peppet Queen cocktail this evening was otherworldly! The jalapeño syrup and jalapeño vodka combined to offer a smooth, spicy, almost dill-pickle type of savory drink that was worth savoring every small sip. The Isadora mezcal cocktail (so good I had a second one with tequila) was also fantastic. It had chile syrup and spicy shrub and was just fantastic- basically a spicy marg. My house salad had super fresh almost crunchy arugula in the greens mix with a juicy chicken breast from local Buttonwood Farm. The Dijon dressing was ungodly good- I surmise it is basically stone ground honey Dijon plus mayonnaise- and I was scraping the cuplet to use every bit. My partner had the hot chicken sandwich which has been a Sycamore special for years now (often sells out at lunch). It is a huge juicy chunk of meat perfectly fried to give a light crispy crust and it has an amazing spice mix with plenty of cayenne (paprika?) that does penetrate throughout the meat. Finally, even the side salad was delectable. Topped with tasty sliced chives, the bit of mixed greens included onion, carrot, and radish. No iceberg lettuce plainness here! Everything was absolutely delicious and this family-owned place is a must visit in Columbia! read more

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The wife and I went to check out this restaurant. The meals we had were so incredibly delicious. I specifically enjoyed the egg salad sandwich Definitely will return to this restaurant. read more

Sycamore - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Our dinner reservation started out rocky with a disinterested hostess who seemed obligated to show us to our table. But then we met our amazing server, Tarron. He is friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and offered us his great personal recommendations. The cocktails we ordered were great! We enjoyed them and the restaurant's soothing dimly lit ambiance while waiting on our meal. My husband and I were sharing a meaningful conversation when BOOM--a very rude food runner named Morgan RUDELY interrupted our conversation and DEMANDED to know which one of us ordered each meal. My husband jokingly told her she barged in on a special conversation and she again RUDELY rolled her eyes, DISMISSED what my husband said to her and asked where to set the plate she had in her hand. I then stepped in and told her she was being rude and dismissive. She pretended she could not hear me, nearly slammed the food on the table in front of each of us, and walked away. When Tarron came back to check on us, I told him about this incident. He then informed their manager, Melanie. Melanie came over and apologized for the incident. We appreciated this. To our surprise and pleasure, Melanie stayed at our table for the next 45 minutes and spoke with us about a number of things. She is truly amazing and should actually consider a career in comedy! And we learned she was the bartender who made the cocktails we loved! I hope she ends up owning the restaurant and having an opportunity to adequately train the employees--seems like many of them are lacking necessary people skills. I don't think we will ever go back to Sycamore unless we read in the local news that Melanie is the new owner. And I hope Morgan moves on to a job that's meant for her--this definitely isn't it. read more

I came her for the first time last Saturday to celebrate my cousin's graduation. We had a reservation for 8 people for 1:30pm, yet we weren't seated until 2pm. As a nice gesture, the manager told us that we could have some appetizers on the house. That was nice of her. The food was ok. We had parmasan fries, calamari, and various cocktails and sandwiches. I had the Cuban and sadly, the bread was so hard and tough, that it was difficult to eat it. My mom and my cousin's grandmother both had the veal sandwich. My mom didn't think it was that bad but said that it was really messy. While Nanna said she wish she could have had a balogna sandwich instead. Hahahaa Ouch! Everyone else thought their food was good. The vibe and atmosphere of Sycamore is nice and laid-back yet a slightly nicer ambiance than some of the other restaurants in town. If I'm back in Como, I'd consider coming back to Sycamore. read more

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The food places this restaurant in Columbia's top 3, and the service is the absolute best in Columbia, MO. With the greatest location, this is the only downtown restaurant in my top 3, and the mood is a perfect blend of peripheral awareness of the action downtown, locally sourced art, and a view of the elevated kitchen. One can almost forget, at least for a meal, that one is not in New York. read more

Sycamore is a unpretentious, laid back restaurant. Great food; always. I have never been disappointed. Great friendly service and fair prices. read more

A nice find in Columbia! Food was fresh and delicious; service was perfect. Surprised it wasn't busier, because it should be. But that made for a pleasant, quiet atmosphere for us. read more

My husband and I agree, we wish we could move Sycamore to our location in Colorado- delicious food! We ordered the Orange Duck, beef bourguignon ( melt in your mouth!) and the Stugo fettuccine , all new dishes on the menu. House made French onion dip and potato chips, Buffalo duck wings (DELICIOUS) dessert: lemon poppyseed pound cake with limoncello ice cream, flourless chocolate cake with candied pecans, caramel drizzle with bourbon ice cream (generous helpings) Obviously,loved the food, but the drinks and service were equally great. This new chef is excellent! read more

I've never had a bad meal there. Ever. Intimate, professional atmosphere. Whether I'm at the bar or seated, I'm always happy I've gone there. I honestly don't know if they still do beer dinners but those were legendary. I hope to hear if those are still a "thing." read more

Right on Broadway in downtown Columbia. Very unique menu prepared exceptionally well. Fantastic drink menu with a very polite, friendly staff read more

Love Sycamore for it's freshness and seasonal choices in cuisine. Terrific atmosphere, service is A+ and so glad to have it as one of our downtown dining options. read more

Great food and excellent service. The seafood is to die for. Fantastic food and the owner is very welcoming and sweet. What a fun little place. The food was great Service was quick. This place is clean, with a hipster vibe, and good food. read more

I had the best tuna salad sandwich I have ever tasted at Sycamore! I love the Chef added capers to the tuna salad-nice touch!!! I am just sad I don't live here so I can't enjoy it again soon. Nice atmosphere. My side salad was very good, too. I definitely recommend this one! read more

This is a trendy fine dining restaurant located in the heart of downtown. The service was prompt and attentive. We ordered lemonade for drinks and it came in a fancy glass I cannot describe :P We ordered bread for the table and mushroom soup. The soup was so-so but the bread was good. I ordered gnocchi and I was waiting to see if the the waitress would ask regarding the portion but she didn't. My colleagues got sandwiches and they looked very good and so is the size. My gnocchi appeared and it was somewhat small in portion size, which is not of concern as it is from "small plates". I enjoyed my dinner and although the flourless chocolate cake appealed to me from the dessert menu, I refrained from ordering one. I recommend that you check out this restaurant if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed. read more

Very good food every time we have been . Excellent filet mignon . Food is very slow coming out . Prepare for a long evening .

Came across this place entirely on accident, however, what came after was quite wonderful. The service was excellent and enthusiastic, unlike many college restaurants, the food was fresh and very filling. And the ambiance was very comely and exuded an air of casual dining with the trappings of fine dining. read more

Food is decent, though I was underwhelmed by the Cioppino and salad. The service is amazing. Perfect place for a professional dinner.

The food was outstanding, but the service was extremely disappointing. Our salad had a spider crawling around inside the lettuce, so we told our waitress, and she laughed and did not apologize once for it. We didn't get another salad, despite only eating about half of it, and she charged us for the entire salad even though she took the plate away. Also, one of our drinks was horrible, so the bartender kindly swapped it out for us. However, we were still charged for it. When we asked politely about the charge of the drink that we did not drink whatsoever, she responded with a snarky comment saying "well we don't do that but I guess so." It was disappointing because the food was delightful and the environment was very unique in the coolest way, but the service and disregard of our food having a live bug in it, and the sassy comments would make me never come back. read more

Sycamore had so much potential. It has the making of a quality farm to table restaurant where you would expect delicious food. Most of the food is locally sourced, but wow, so so so bland! I tried the potato leek soup which absolutely boring. I really needed to add a lot of salt and pepper to give it some flavor. The BLT was pretty good though, so that was a redeeming quality. (Bacon was super yummy!) Go ahead and order that. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich? Skip that. Again, bland as all get out, just a bunch of hot sauce on chicken. I wanted to like Sycamore but it seems the flavors need some drastic elevation. read more

Sycamore - Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Very hot but ultra bland. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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