Stopped into The Heidelberg for happy hour while visiting Columbia and it did not disappoint. The drink specials were solid and the half price appetizers are a huge win. We ordered a couple items to share and everything came out hot and tasty without a long wait. There is definitely some classic college-bar charm in the atmosphere. The floors were a bit sticky and it is not the cleanest place you will ever walk into, but it also has that friendly energy that keeps the tables full and people coming back. Service was quick, upbeat, and super helpful with recommendations. If you are looking for a laid back spot with great deals, this is it. Perfect for grabbing drinks and snacks with friends before heading out for the night. Would happily go again. read more

Been eating here a long time. It was a fave for me when I lived in Columbia. Good sausages, kraut, burgers. Honest drink. Ambiance is semi casual but you could wear a suit and feel fine. Friendly good service. Can't wait to go back. read more

Very disappointed with this tenderloin at The Heidelberg in Columbia Missouri. The first time I ate here was in 1971 and I had an amazing tenderloin that filled the plate and was very good. Over the years I've eaten there about once every two years, always getting a tenderloin. The last few times I've been there, the quality was very borderline. I gave it one more try tonight. Never again! It came out five minutes after I ordered and I initially thought they gave me the wrong sandwich. It was small in size, had no flavor, had very thin meat (was mostly breading), and was chewy. In addition, the fries were cold. The manager was going around making small talk with customers about their food. I expressed my disappointment and noted how great their tenderloins used to be. He said my sandwich was what they have always served for years, which was not my direct experience in the past. After 55 years of eating at this place, I'm done. read more

Tried and true. No, no it's not the Old Heidelberg of long ago, sadly burned to the ground, but good vibe never dies. Walking around campus can build up a thirst and hunger and it's an easy place to meet both of those needs. The Ruben was well toasted and the corned beef was the real deal. I went out on a limb and got the warm German potato salad, oh my, sehr gut. The German sausage plate also looked tasty and shareable. Just not something you can get anywhere. Our server was on it. The place was packed and he didn't miss a beat. He was very friendly and kept us squared away. Oh, you won't miss the game, plenty if tv's to catch it on. read more

The Heidelberg - German Wurst Plate - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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The Heidelberg is a popular American-German restaurant and pub for both locals and tourists. The Heidleberg is located downtown Columbia, right next to the University of Missouri campus. This spot has the best happy hour deals I have ever seen: buy 1 get 1 appetizers! I always order the toasted raviolis and breaded mushrooms when I am at Heidelberg! This spot also has amazing Rueben sandwiches! There is plenty of seating in the downstairs area, as well as the open patio! On a sunny day, enjoying a nice beverage and appetizers on the patio at the Heidelberg is a must! read more

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Classic restaurant adjacent to the Mizzou campus. Food is unusually good--German potato salad and worsts are worth the trip. A good variety of other entrees and sandwiches should please any group. Highly recommended!!! read more

I don't like leaving bad reviews but this place was not a good time. There wasn't A/C and it was 100 degrees outside so that doesn't give a good start to things. The restaurant smelled sort of sewage-y. I got the Midwest Fish and Chips and the fish was all fat, I couldn't eat it. The waiter came off sort of short at first then he spent most of his time hanging out with his friends who were dining there too. My parents had chosen this place but if it were just me and my husband we wouldn't have stayed. read more

Ambience seems wanting to mimic old European beer tavern style and quite nice. Staff very friendly and genuine Food and drinks disappointed. read more

Great place to stop for a bite while on campus at Mizzou. Good food, great and friendly service.

Terrible food. Sent potato skins back once. Cold and inedible. French dip not good either.

Cute place but I got the fish and chips it was disgusting. It was good probably 2 years ago but they changed it. Food is ok, decent drinks. Not anything special. read more

A true Columbia staple spot. Food is always great. I will say that the food is a tad bit pricey in my opinion. Don't expect too much from the place from an ambiance stand point. Nothing too spectacular plus at times it can get a bit The servers are always incredibly polite. I got the veggie burger which was incredible per usual. An ode to old faithful. Looking forward to coming back! read more

It's been years since we've been to this MU Institution. So happy to see it was still open. However, I wish I just had hung into the fond memories. Update on food. Patty melt was very disappointing. The thinnest cheese possible and the meat did not taste good at all. The German potato salad was still wonderful. Now let's talk restrooms and general cleanliness. Oh how I wish I could. It was disgusting through and through. And this is just the start. The floors throughout are a sticky mess. read more

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This is a basic college bar/restaurant. Nothing special. Food isn't bad. The service has been better than average. They have good drink specials and great happy hour. Also a wide variety of beers. - Chicken tenders (3.5/5): very basic but still pretty good. - Sweet potato fries (2/5): not very tasty, tasted frozen. Maybe they weren't cooked right but these were not good. - Buffalo chicken dip (4/5): the best appetizer we've had there. Buffalo is always yummy and this one tastes just like the Trader Joe's version which is delicious. Probably would come back here, but mainly for the happy hour! read more

The Heidelberg - Chicken tenders and sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

very good fries nice and crispy, friend got the burger looked good she said 7/10 would get it again, excellent service read more

The Heidelberg - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

This place is a tale of two stories and here's why: A. The German related dish of the wurst plate - has a few homemade items which had it being great (as German food goes). The bratwurst and knackwurst were made in a small town outside of Columbia. The Kraut is also being made by someone...and it was darn good too. And the German potato salad - has a great blend of apple cider vinegar, sugar and bacon....that this side dish was pretty great. My 4 stars is for this dish only. B. Fish and chips. Pre-fab quick fried stuff. That not only is not something to "write home about".....but is a plate to avoid. If you're craving fish...again, avoid the disappointment of this low-end pre-fab item. C. Country Fried Steak dinner. I didn't personally eat, but my son will also know what is a good representation of a country fried steak. "It was nothing" I believe was the response. Did appear to be some powder/bag gravy. Mashed potatoes were reasonable....but again...topped with gravy which is clearly lackluster. The place has been around for 50+ years. The German food I had was quite good. And though the burgers and such may be good....when I see the lower end Cisco type products being used for other dishes...I don't hold my breath on the other items being special. But to hang out and drink some beers...sure...this place would always been good for just that too.... read more

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Sunday brunch buffet is where it's at. We came one weekend, but they were closed for the "snow storm" (it barely snowed). We tried again the subsequent weekend, and they were open! We paid $21 including tip for 2 people. They have a good selection of foods - standouts include the fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, cobbler, and omelet. They have a very large selection so come hungry! The people who work there are definitely in college and a bit unprofessional, but it's a buffet. Expectations need to be kept low. read more

This place is an old faithful. It is tucked into downtown Columbia amongst many of the other staple restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other mom and pop store friends. It has been around for years and is in walking distance from some of the campus buildings like the law school. The drinks here have a strong pour for the dollar value and you can expect your normal run-of-the-mill bar food, but it is the nostalgia that you'll be coming back for! read more

The Heidelberg - Menu - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Came here for happy hour. People seem to really like this place and recommended it to us. We ordered the chicken wings from the appetizer menu, chicken tenders and chicken quesadilla. When our food came it looked appetizing on the plate. The first chicken wing I had blood just started running down. I decided to cut a couple more open and none of them were fulling cooked. After we told the waiter, Someone from the kitchen came and apologized. If you like your chicken medium rare this is the place for you. Way overrated for the food and service. read more

The Heidelberg is as Columbia as it comes and any True Son worth their salt would have one or two stories to share about their time here. It's a piece of Columbia and Mizzou history and worth the visit from that perspective alone. This is not fine dining and overall the food is not exactly stand out (although I will say I hear their German-style food is actually pretty good for those who enjoy that cuisine). They are mostly known for their great happy hour which includes BOGO apps and drink specials that call the college crowd out on a daily basis. It's just pretty traditional bar food. And its fine, you won't be mad with what you order, but just dont go in expecting a Michelin star experience. Sit at a booth and order a long island and enjoy the thought of more than 5 decades worth of students and columbia locals having that same experience. I will say, they have phenomenal long islands and it's well worth ordering one or two. Any more than that and I hope you have a sober ride home! The potato skins, spin dip, marty's wings, toasted raviolis, chicken quesadilla... Okay, now I'm craving those BOGO happy hour specials again. Everyone is friendly but service can sometimes be slow, especially when they are busy. Go and stay awhile--take time to enjoy the experience. Grab a rooftop patio seat if you can and dont forget to stop by the bathrooms where you can read more about this legendary establishment and the time, like many things in columbia, it burned down... read more

The Heidelberg - Long Island iced tea - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

We had a reservation and were seated as soon as we arrived. Our server was kind. I ordered the toasted ravioli and they were good. About halfway through the dinner the music was turned up very loud we could no longer converse. We asked the server to see about turning it down. They did turn it down. Overall it was ok, not super impressed though. read more

Food was delicious! My husband and I went with my mother in law, brother in law and friends last Saturday night around 5 PM and the place was packed! So loud I could barely hear myself think! But the food was awesome. Definitely will come back for those happy hour deals as well! read more

STOP! If you need to be somewhere within 2 hours of eating, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! The place was not that busy. From the time we sat down and ordered, it was 55 minutes before we got our food! Grant it, my food was good and the other 3 people with me said theirs was good to fair. I don't know if they have 1 cook who is not familiar with cooking for restaurant style settings, but overall, the food should have been served a lot quicker than what it was. We were hoping to show our kids a good place to eat that is literally across the street from MU. After our experience, I doubt they will go back. It's kinda sad because back in the day I ate here often with college friends since it was so close to campus. Oh well things never stay the same. I hope, if MU is their choice, they will find a hang out they love and make great memories with new friends! read more

Didn't have to wait long for the food to come out but it was cold. Standard bar food little seasoning. Cool little college bar.

This place is awesome I would recommend getting your drinks from Regan or Cassius. They make the best drinks ever. What I would do for these two people to serve me fresh cold stag everyday. The beer is cold, the food is good, and the memories will last a lifetime. The berg is a staple in the Columbia, Missouri bar scene. read more

One of my Favorite restaurants to visit when I'm in Columbia. The sweet potato fries are a MUST!!! (I normally don't even like sweet potatoes but their fries are just amazing.) read more

This joint has been the best go to for breakfast for eons. Actually the food here is outstanding all day and night. Great atmosphere in great campus locale. Excellent hangover food! read more

Very good food and ambience! Loved the Fish & Chips and Quesadilla! Highly recommend! read more

The Heidelberg - Chicken Quesadilla Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

So disappointed. Arby's French Dip is far better and so is the service. Was really looking forward to dinner in my favorite restaurant on a visit back home. Wasn't the same and, sadly, I won't be back. read more

I should of took that gut feeling just from looking at the outside of the building. But I was in town with a Broadway show and decided to give it a shot. I got the fish and chips and the potato skin appetizer. First they gave you 3 very small pieces of fish and the batter/breading was almost soggy from grease. The fries were nothing to brag about either. And then the potato skins were mostly hard and crusty around the edges. I've had potato chips that wasn't as crispy as some of these potato skins. I wouldn't recommend and I wouldn't go back. I should of went with the first choice and got pizza from domino's. Least there I know what I'm in for read more

Great buff dip. Sub par internet. Excellent hospitality. Accepting of all. Great place to learn new things. Very romantic mood lighting. Interior looks better with sunglasses on. Dusty carrots, crisp celery. Great place for friendship and fellowship. Good food and drinks. Overall great experience. Would come back again. Happy feat of St. Joseph! Patron Saint of house sellers. May God bless you. read more

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Ordered To-go; Veggie Cajun Burger, Sweet Potato Fries and a side of broccoli. Everything came separately packed. The veggie burger was delicious- very well seasoned. It didn't fall apart while eating it which is always nice. The sweet potato fries were bland and didn't appear to have any seasoning on them but they were at least fresh. The broccoli was as expected. My only recommendation is to season the sweet potato fries please. read more

I have been here twice since my daughter became a freshman at Mizzou. The cajun burger and buffalo wrap were both great. Service and food was perfect. This is my favorite place to eat when in Columbia. I highly recommend. read more

Food and drinks were pretty solid but the service was meh. I would likely come back but the service needs to pick up

Happy hour is a great deal! Buy one get one free appetizer. Too many people all the time but I like their crowding:) read more

The Heidelberg - All those fried foods are great! - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I was going to rate The Heidelberg lower. But it is what it is. I think they do a very good job of providing basic food and drink at a lower price point. The service could be better, specific examples are having to ask 3 times to have the table wiped down. And my colleague needed to ask repeatedly for a second beer. for ~$11 I was able to get out of there with a turkey club sandwich with sweet potato fries (the mild horseradish sauce that was brought with the fries was awesome on the sandwich) and a beer. It was solid. read more

Somewhat pricey for what it is--2 people with food and drinks will be around $65-70--but good food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Overall good place. read more

I don't have anything bad to say about the berg. I have had some great memories here and the food is great. I can't tell you how many times I have been to this restaurant for Happy Hour. It's the best in Columbia in my opinion--- half off appetizers and you can get a double long island for about $5. Brace yourself. Favorite appetizers include Marty's wings and the chicken quesadilla....loaded potato skins....buffalo wrap..... .... I need to go back. read more

The Heidelberg - Double Long Island and Sweet Tart during Happy Hour! - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The old Berg burnt down a little over five years ago, so the building there now the the rebuilt version. From what I understand it is almost exactly like the old Berg but cleaner and with nicer bathrooms. they also added a roof deck in the new construction which is open when the weater permits. The Berg was my second home while I lived in Columbia. For me it was the epitome of the local bar, where everybody knows yor name. It was really a family atmosphere where you could do anything from get into a competative game of Silver Strike or darts, or just sit and BS with your buddies over a couple of beers. The staff are all friendly, with attractive young undergrads doing the serving and knowledgable bartenders slinging the booze. The crowd is a nice cross section of Columbia, some local business men but mostly students and professors from the University right across the street. They also have a couple of regulars that are there every day. So be sure to say hi to EJ at the end on the bar when you go in. The food is your standard pub fare with nothing too outstanding, though I do have to recommend Marty's wings, seasoned chicken wings with no sauce. They are pretty tasty. They also have an all you can eat Sunday brunch buffet which includes made to order omlettes which is a pretty good deal. An average selection of beers with your regular macro brews, but they do have a couple of good micro brews from Boulevard and New Belgium on tap. It has a full bar so the tenders are always ready to mix something for and maybe even join you in taking a shot. I have been gone almost a year now and really miss this place. read more

The Heidelberg - American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The food was awful, very obviously prepackage food that was simply reheated. The mashed potatoes were instant. I was so disappointed in what we were served for a bill of $60. read more