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    The Square

    4.0 (63 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Michael P.

    The parking was not bad , it's a group of business we had to park down the street a little but a easy walk. The atmosphere was good , it appeared to have regulars which is a cue for good food and prices - it proved to be correct I got a quality steak with sides for 20 dollars. The service was helpful and they worked as a team to get us our food and drinks.

    Just a shot at the end of the bar. I liked the bent neck on the ice water bottle.

    Had a great time with my daughter. Service was great with the exception of a late salad arrival. The salad came to our table after the waitress was notified. I ordered a blue moon beer and it arrived without a slice of orange. When I mentioned the missing orange slice the waitress promptly returned with a frosted mug & a thick slice of orange. My daughter ordered the shrimp secure, broccoli & house salid. I had a wet burrito. The food was excellent & I look forward to my next visit. There was a warm atmosphere & the chatter of other guests was not a problem allowing for conversation at our booth. I would recommend The Square to everybody.

    Hawaiian Chicken with grilled asparagus
    Eddie V.

    This was my first visit to the Square. I liked the atmosphere from the moment I walked in to the restaurant. Immediately at the front door is a hostess stand with a board listing the specials, the soup of the day, and the vegetables for the day. There is a decent seating area for families as well as a segregated bar area. The decor is very modern, and the restaurant is clean. The hostess gave us our choice of a booth or table. We chose the table. She then took our drink order and brought our drinks out fairly quickly. When the server came to take our order, I was a little disappointed to find out. She did not know what the specials were, or anything about the special. I believe that's one of the first things a server should learn at the beginning of the shift; what are the specials of the day. I ended up ordering off the menu. I got the Hawaiian chicken (pictured). I also opted for the walleye gumbo as one of my sides. She did say there was going to be an up charge for that, which I was happy to pay. My dinner, companion order the chicken cordon bleu, which she has ordered previously. Unfortunately, the server never brought out my companions salad until after the main dish was served. (This is the reason for four stars, and not five) aside from the salad being brought out last, her meal was fine. I really enjoyed the Hawaiian chicken, which was such a large portion that it easily hosted two full pineapple rings side by side. The asparagus was grilled and very tasty!! The prices are very reasonable. Each entree was $12. The up-charge for the soup was $2. We don't often dine in Columbia City, but I would gladly return here soon! I would have gladly given 5 stars if the server had known the specials and the salad would have been brought out promptly before the meal.

    Fish tacos and chips & salsa
    Dale B.

    The Square does a nice job for dinner. We went on a cold Friday evening, early, to try a new place that was out of the way. This facility is located in a strip of shops across from a beautiful court house. I'm sure this would be a great visit in warmer weather. Tonight The Square was no so busy. We were able to get right in and be seated. The wait team was plentiful. Our waitress was taking our drink order quickly. Throughout the course of the evening we had as many as five different employees stop AAM check on us, clear dishes or get refills. It probably helps that the restaurant is a long rectangle. All employees had to walk right past our table. The service was exceptional unless you were looking for a quiet slow paced diner. The facility is a nicely renovated shop. Lots of wood trim especially in the bar that was very attractive . The shop did have an interior door to try and stop drafts. On this cold evening there was still an uncomfortable draft coming in. I also found I it odd that there were about 5 TVs - one showing sports, a movie, 2 showing wood working and one running local commercials. Now to the food. My wife had the fish tacos and chips & salsa. The fish was excellent - nice taste though one was much saltier than the other. She said the taco wrap was a bit tough but still good. The taco chips were fresh and had an especially tasty seasoning. The salsa was delicious! I had the ribs, sweet potato fries and cole slaw. The slaw was very good - fresh, creamy withou a heavy mayo taste. The fries were good. Hot with a mild sweet potato taste. No special dipping sauce. The ribs were very tender and moist. I could cc'ing them from the bone with a fork. The sauce was baked on. Not much dripping off the bone. It was mild with a hint of BBQ flavor. Nicely done - didn't dominate the taste. Overall this is a must try. The staff was very friendly and professional. The food was very good at a reasonable price. Enjoy the journey to find The Square!

    Tall glass of beer!
    Nina H.

    During our recent trip to Columbia City with the in-laws, mother suggested we have dinner at Downtown on the Square. My in-laws made a few trips to this restaurant prior to our visit and they seem to enjoy their food along with the quaint hometown ambiance. The place was packed when we arrived around 6. A majority of patrons were locals. When a restaurant is popular with the local folk, then you know you're in the right place. Not a single seat was empty in the house. Our 92 year old grandfather was with us and our wait time was roughly 30 minutes for a table. Thankfully, staff noticed this and within minutes they offered a chair to our grandfather while we waited. The big draw to this restaurant is the affordability of getting a decent meal at a reasonable price point. $12 for a sirloin steak special with 2 sides is unheard of so mother and I ordered the special. Ben got the rib eye which was only $18 with sides. Grandpa ordered a wet queso burrito with chicken. I was totally blown away by how he inhaled his meal which signaled to us that all was good. The waitress who tended our table was new and although our food came out slowly, she did the best she could to handle the multiple tables and orders under pressure. Altogether, we had little to no complaints with our meals and service. Downtown on the Square was a solid choice for us and we left satisfied and happy.

    A great salad bar awaits!
    Mike J.

    Got stopped in a 3 mile traffic jam on US 31. Pulled up the yelp app and tried to find a local place to have lunch. So happy to find Downtown on the Square! This local eatery was filled with small-town charm. So refreshing to get off the highway and away from all of the fast food options. I drove downtown and found a great establishment like this! Having a 3 Hour Car Dr. ahead of me, I wanted to go light; so I opted for the salad bar. Everything on it was fresh... Spinach salad and two different types of lettuce were available. Coleslaw, cottage cheese, numerous vegetables, and several different types of dressings - all of it freshly made. Also had a wonderful homemade New Orleans gumbo soup. It was filling, satisfying, and just the break I needed in the middle of a long trip. Even though I was new, I wasn't treated like an outsider. The waitress was very attentive and quick to refill my drink. But, it was obvious that the staff knew everyone having lunch on a Friday afternoon. I just wish I had left room for pie!

    That's a king size crown and water.
    Roger S.

    We went here for dinner and got great service. We had the tuna appetizer. It was seasoned perfectly the only thing I would say it was cooked a little to much. We got the salad bar and it had the most fresh items on it we have had in a long time. My wife got the blackened salmon with blue cheese on top. I got the prime rib. Both were great. I would recommend coming here for some great down home cooking.

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    Great food and service!! Always look forward to the smothered chicken. Kind of feels healthy, lol !

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    Salad bar was excellent with a lot of varieties and very reasonable price. Atmosphere was good and service was excellent.

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    Best salad bar and staff around! Highly recommend, and brunch on Sunday is excellent!

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    People!!! You have to go! Update classic dinner! Unbelievable food. Low cost, big portions!

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    Absolutely the must stop when in Columbia City. Food is amazing, staff is so professional and friendly. You are welcomed like family.

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