Barred Owl Butcher & Table

What a wonderful eclectic place. The food has variety and is very unique. The shrimp and grits were delicious. The steak was excellent. A lasagna with white rabbit!? Finally a pimento cheeseburger with fries. Yes, they have it all here. The service was outstanding and the waitress was very attentive. The place was packed for dinner and this was a weekday. I highly recommend it when you want to try new cuisine. The atmosphere was nice and local artist paintings adorned the walls.

We stopped in at this old favorite while visiting CoMo. It was the best food I've had in over a year. The rabbit parmesan was the best rabbit I've ever eaten and the maple pork chop was amazing. Highly recommend Barred Owl to anyone.

I found this place to be underwhelming. I ordered the blackberry and peach salad which was recommended by the waitreess. The salad is described in the following order fennel, peach, blackberry and lardo. The salad had three micro slices of fennel and was COVERED in lardo. It was a lardo salad with some other stuff. The blackberries were bitter and clearly not fresh. To save the night, I got the scotch egg which was unique and very tasty. I liked the romesco sauce and pickled onions with the fatty scotch egg. My table also ordered the fries which I thought were overcooked and annoyingly small pieces (end of bag?). Wouldn’t return and uncertain about all the hype. Maybe I just ordered wrong.

My first visit and I was blown away by my entree!!!!! I had the special--pappardelle lamb ragu with white wine cream sauce. OMG!!! I could eat this everyday!!! And Jasmine was a fabulous server!!!!

If you love food, you must eat here. It was "deep"....like one bite and everything stops because now you're "one with the universe". It was amazing.

Barred Owl is a standout dining experience that perfectly blends creative flavors with locally sourced ingredients. The sweet potato hummus plate is a must-try—unique, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The pimento cheese burger is next-level delicious, packed with bold flavor and cooked to perfection. Their drink selection is extensive and thoughtfully curated, offering something for every palate. You can taste the quality and care in every bite, and the commitment to local sourcing truly sets them apart. A go-to spot for a memorable meal in Columbia!

Wonderful food and service. Menu items were fresh and creatively prepared and presented. Incredible selection of liquors at the bar. Much appreciate the prices of the drinks on the drink menu. The bathroom was clean. The facility is entirely accessible. So why only two stars for atmosphere? It was very noisy inside the restaurant. I

Went there on a first date. Got stood up. Decided to eat alone. Had the lamb porchetta, great seasonal dish. Went to the bar after I ate. Told my story to what looked like a few regulars. Got a free drink of the most amazing Spanish whisky from the top of the ladder thanks to the most friendly bartender/ maybe part owner. Ended up meeting an amazing woman later on, different story. I've been to restaurants, I've worked in many. The experience and atmosphere are amazing. The chef/ soux chef/ line cooks are top tier. Great experience.

Barred Owl is a standout dining experience that perfectly blends creative flavors with locally sourced ingredients. The sweet potato hummus plate is a must-try--unique, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The pimento cheese burger is next-level delicious, packed with bold flavor and cooked to perfection. Their drink selection is extensive and thoughtfully curated, offering something for every palate. You can taste the quality and care in every bite, and the commitment to local sourcing truly sets them apart. A go-to spot for a memorable meal in Columbia!

So we finally tried this restaurant, it was under-whelming. My steak was yummy (although for $48 it would be nice to have a vegetable or little salad actually come with it). My husband ordered the lamb, which was so small and sitting on top of a tiny pile pureed beets. That's it, he ended up adding a soup for some food. My daughter's mushroom ragu pasta was... tasteless. It looked delicious, but barely had any flavor! The restaurant is also so loud we were all yelling at each other. So, I think I know why everyone loves it so much. We don't drink anymore. But if you come in, have a couple whiskeys or whatever (the bar was stocked and lively), have some charcuterie and warm olives and stuff, then you don't really notice your entire by the time you eat it, either the small size or possible tastelessness (except the steak which was fine). I'm glad we tried it, but won't go back. If you drink a lot, you'll love it. We would have years ago!

Excellent gem in Columbia. Last time that we were in Columbia, we were searching for a great restaurant that didn't necessarily just serve steak, Italian or some other ubiquitous idea for fine dining cuisine. We missed this place on the radar, and as we drove to find it, nearly missed it again because it wasn't well lit (the sign). A best kept secret perhaps. My husband ordered the pork and pork sausage conglomeration with roasted potatoes and red peppers, and he throughly enjoyed it. I was delighted by the fried rabbit legs with bacon braised kale, and it was tasty. For desert, we shared and enjoyed the banana creme brulee. The service was top notch and just right. We couldn't recommend any place better.

The drinks are great. Several wks ago I had their 8 oz steak and I'm guessing it was over cooked as you could not chew it. My son had the pork shop and the hubs had the shrimp and grits. They both loved their meals. Last wk we stopped in - again the drinks were fantastic- my waiter recommended the lamb. Yet another disappointing dish very strong flavor but rubbery and no one volunteered to finish my entree. My son had the 8 oz steak which was excellent and melted in your mouth good. It seems to be hit or miss and for 200.00 I wish it was more consistent. Def would return for cocktails but not to eat.

Grabbed dinner at the Barred Owl while in Columbia. We had a reservation, and I'm glad because it was busy when we left. We ordered a round of cocktails - I got a pickle martini and it was delicious! We shared the croquettes - they were perfect. I had the steak and potatoes - it was my favorite main dish on the table. My husband got the burger, it was also very good. One of my friends got the duck, and I felt like it was dry. The pork chop came with some amazing potatoes - that was the star side dish. My favorite thing of the night was the cider cake. It was AMAZING. Service was great. Would definitely go back when in town

When in Columbia this is MUST STOP! It's a great menu and drink selection. The service is great! I always look for the seasonal choices with the freshest options. They have a carnivore forward menu but they are vegetarian friendly for me too! It's a well balanced option for a group or a date night!

Wonderful food, comfortable atmosphere, BUT server made my husband and I very uncomfortable. She was in his space so much that he had to back up. She was literally three inches from his face when talking to him. Most uncomfortable service we have ever had dining out. She kept apologizing for "her reach" as she leaned her breasts( no bra with thin tank) on his shoulder and in his face over and over, the other side of the table was completely open. It was wildly inappropriate. She was working hard at that tip but she didn't get one from us, completely backfired. We will never go back. A 40 dollar pork chop better come with service that shows some respect.

Food and service are always top-notch. I usually dine alone so I typically go early to get a seat at the bar. Frances is a consummate professional and makes a mean drink.

Oh my the food and drinks were outstanding! Small menu and we had to look up some of the ingredients but everything was delicious! We 4 ordered the cheese board, black bean soup, asparagus, arancini (yum!), poutine, strawberry salad (so good!), pork chop, and for dessert shared the mocha and the most delicious cheesecake. Can't wait to return!

My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day. All the food was delicious. We had the sweet potato hummus, the peta was always warm and soft. The mocktails were made with excellence. He got the pimento cheese burger and I got the duck. We enjoyed both but the duck was very tough, to say the least. I recognized all ingredients were fresh and appreciated that. The atmosphere was excellent, comfortable and yet sophisticated. But our waiter spent a lot of time at the bar throwing back drinks. We'd go here again and overall enjoyed our night.

My husband really wanted to come here for their impressive cocktail list, which included his favorite cocktail, Paper Plane. Drinks did not disappoint including their non-alcoholic selection - they had shrub & clubs. I was deciding between Cherry-Lime and Peach-Szechuan Pepper, and the waiter explained the Cherry-Lime was a bit sweeter so I opted for the latter - it was my perfect drink of slight peach flavor, and Szechuan pepper was more like a undertone flavor. I got the spicy pepper cilantro lime shrub for my second drink - very heavy on the vinegar. For starters we had milk & honey bread (bread warm and sooo pillowy, bone marrow butter was top tier), blistered shishito peppers (there were a couple of peppers where the salt wasn't equally dispersed so it was just a salt bomb with some bites, otherwise good), vegetable fritto misto (table's favorite - battered and fried veggies). I ordered the rainbow trout for the entree. Fish was really good, perfectly cooked, but the absolute star of the show was the red pepper purée it was served with. I've only done roasted red pepper purée as a pasta sauce but will def steal their idea and make it with fish at home. For dessert we ordered sticky toffee carrot cake - a mix of my husband's favorite dessert and it did not disappoint. Everyone loved the food, service was fast, cocktail list extensive. A must stop by in Columbia.

The food is always excellent every time we visit and the signature cocktails are sublime. The menu uses local ingredients so items change. I loved the gnocchi, burger, and the warm olives and beef bread are so yummy. they are know for their meat so when in doubt, a steak will do ya!

Read entry on Yelp and decided on it for lunch. No! No! No! Sign on door said: Bar opens at 4;30. Food at butcher is CLOSED for foreseeable future.

Easily the best dinner we had in Columbia. While the dining room can be a bit on the louder side, we found that it was not distracting. The room is very nice and bar area is beautiful. We noted a nice outdoor patio as well when entering. We had a reservation and were seated promptly and had a great server. We tried several appetizers, and all were good. Don't pass on the milk and honey bread, with a standout bone meal flavored butter. Another delicious app were the Gnudi, tender and nicely prepared. I had the Rainbow Trout as a main course, and it was delicious. Our server said it was locally caught, and I'll say perfectly cooked. The Waygu steak entrees were also great. Everybody in our party was happy with their food. Craft cocktails to start were also delicious. Nice wine list but the real surprise was the extensive list of Amaro's at dessert. Do check this place out, you will be glad you did!

Great menu, food well prepared and presented, excellent service, eclectic group of customers, all in all a good place to and dine and enjoy.

It was a nice brunch. The place is nice, and gives you a cozy feeling. Food took a while to get to us but it was good. Shrimp and grits were tasty but if you are really hungry probably won't be enough, so in that case consider the sliders which ended up being huge.

Great food, wonderful service and the best and most extensive craft cocktail list in town! Barred Owl has always been one of our favorite restaurants in Columbia.

We visited last weekend during Mezzo graduation weekend with a party of 5 for my step-son's graduation. My husband, me, my in-laws and my step-son were our party. Our table (reservation) was ready within 5 minutes although we showed up about 20 minutes early and we were quickly seated and greeted with water brought to the table. We chose a few drinks and appetizers for the table - the meatballs and pimento cheese. These came out fairly quickly but the pimento cheese only came with like 4 large crackers and were gone immediately with 5 people. We ordered more and it took about 25 minutes to get them (just minutes before our entrees came out). In the meantime, we ordered our entrees and before that - we mentioned we wanted the trout (one of the only non-red meat items on the menu aside from greasy shrimp and grits) and were told there were "only two left" and our server ran off to put them on hold then came back and said it was sold out. *More to come on this later. So my mother-in-law and I don't eat tons of red meat (she never eats it) and it was difficult to order here bc it's a meat/butcher-themed place. She ordered fried cheese as her entree from the appetizers which was good, but fried and heavy and I ordered shrimp and grits which was also very good, but heavy. The burger and meaty noodle dish my husband and stepson ordered they enjoyed. I also ordered an appetizer salad and it was light and great but not enough to serve as a meal. I have to say - they need to have a chicken or other non-red meat dish (aside from rabbit as not everyone is open to that option) on their menu and/or have more trout on hand for those who don't eat meats and exotic meat dishes that are heavy and coated in sauce and offer at least a few vegetarian entrees as the non-meat appetizers were mostly fried cheeses of some kind. Veggies are also good! We made due - but my mother-in-law and I weren't very happy. It's expensive and we didn't get what we wanted. Additionally, my step-son's girlfriend goes to Mizzou also and graduated and she and her family and some friends were there around the same time (maybe 10-20 mins difference) and they were told the exact same thing about the trout - "there were 2, let me go hold them, oh no - sold out". Seems fishy. Overall - the quality and food items were good - but there weren't enough crackers with the pimento and it took forever to get more plus cost $2 when it didn't come with enough anyway and we were not pleased with the lack of veggie or healthy/light options on the menu. Some areas for improvement here but a solid, quality place for such a busy night.

Food was out of this world! Our waiter was super nice and gave us impeccable service. It was a little loud in the side room but everyone was having an amazing time with the unique drinks and amazing food ! Price I will pay for such a great place!

I got the rabbit confit and it was really stand out and possibly one of my favorite entrees I've had in Columbia although it would have been nice to have a little more protein. The meat was about as tender as anything I've had and there was a fun mix of all very fresh flavors from the produce. I've also had the pork chop and shrimp and grits everything I get from here is always cooked very well, has great flavor, and is super fresh. Would highly recommend to anyone in Columbia - conveniently near downtown so if you're in town for a concert or game or something, it's not too far out of the way. Service and ambiance were good although it can be a little echoey/loud which can make it a little more difficult for conversations but nothing crazy.

The food was excellent, the service was first rate, and the ambiance was very laid back. The atmosphere was such that it could have been pretentious and stuffy... except it wasn't. The staff made us feel welcomed, and they helped provide a down-to-eaeth climate that I relished. Next time I come to Coumbia, I will be back.

The ambiance of this restaurant is really great. I went here on a date night around Christmas time and they had strung up lights all over the place among other decorations. The waiter was outstanding, checking in with us about the quality of drinks/food. The drinks were good but a bit pricey. The mule and sangria are both tasty. The food however was disappointing. I tried two of the burgers and they both were very overpriced below average burgers and the fries were slightly below average as well. The milk and honey bread was delicious though and came with a few different spreads such as butter and some . I will not be returning here anytime soon.

Had a really great time at Barred Owl. First, the margarita was delicious and very strong! The service was great, the waitress took great care of us and we sat near the bar and the bartender even checked on us once. The ambiance inside is upscale and very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Best burger in town. need to go back asap. The only negative is the portion size of the pasta. my friend had to order something else because he was still hungry. overall 10/10 though.

The food was absolutely delicious, we got the duck and the sirloin. The ambiance was amazing, and the drinks were wonderful. The service was okay, it was Valentine's Day so they were busy but honestly our service was great just a little fast

So we finally came back to try this place again. I've heard so many good things, and our experience this time was pretty good! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We love that the menu always changes; we were excited to try everything. - Butcher board (4/5): Good variety, nice presentation. For the price, the serving size is a bit small but still very yummy. My favorites are the pate and fried hen. - Burrata (with fried Brussel sprouts) (4/5): So many flavors! Delicious and super savory. Complemented by the sweet blood orange sauce. Sweet isn't usually I like mixed with savory, but this all went so well together. - Butcher's sugo (4.5/5): This dish was amazing. The meatballs tasted super fresh. The noodles tasted homemade. And the tomato sauce was perfect. It was a tad bit salty, but still so delicious.

We came here for a nice dinner on a weekend getaway after a little basketball. 1. The ambiance is industrial but not too loud. 2. The bar is glorious and has a really nice selection of some harder to find, or elevated, bourbons and whiskeys. 3. The servers know about gluten and how to help me navigate without anxiety. We both ordered the wagyu; I ordered the wagyu strip steak on whipped mash potatoes and he ordered the 163 day aged Wagyu prime rib. We ordered the cheese board and the pimento cheese dip as well. The cheese selections were nice and unique - paired well with a marmalade and honey. The pimento cheese dip was delicious - pro tip: eat it with the crudite red peppers. My strip came out with fried onions on the top (on accident - gluten!) and she took it back and she immediately brought another without and indicated that another one was coming up so it was serendipitous to get one turned around quickly. The other person must have ordered theirs more well-done than I would have liked but the strip steak was delicious and there really is something different about wagyu beef that makes even a slightly more done steak still delicious and not off-putting. The cocktails were strong and expertly crafted. We did not wait long for our food at all and the cocktails came out quickly. Server was lovely and she was also celiac so she was extra knowledgeable about helping me navigate the menu! We had a great experience and would definitely return when in CoMo.

Farm to table kind of place. We were passing through and glad we tried the place. The food was great... drink on point. Friendly service. I will tried that place again if I have a chance. Open kitchen concept. A little load for my taste but enjoy it though

Came here for dinner with our kids. The menu had good selections to pick from. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits, my husband said the steak was just okay. There was no kids menu, but we were told they can get hot dogs and fries. The hot dog and fries were pretty disappointing for $10 a kid. This is not the best place for toddler options. The staff were friendly. The house sangria was delicious!

From the ambience, service and down to the food, everything was an amazing experience! I highly recommend their scallop dish or anything with pork belly. Their bar is absolutely amazing as well if you're into cocktails. They have many different ones as well as wonderful bourbon and scotches that are truly spectacular. Don't miss out, check this place out!

Still a great place. Love the smash burgers and fries. Bar is awesome. Great service too. Reservations can be made here!

Outstanding menu that is uncluttered but broad ranging, excellent service from the bartenders to the wait staff, scrumptious food, cheese board a must.

Fantastic! Good cocktails and even better food. Highly recommend their charcuterie board! Meats are fresh and taste fantastic. Tri tip steak was perfect. Great place try when visiting the college.

Second time visiting but first time review. In town for the annual True - Fales Film festival, it was high on our list of spots to revist. Others simply stated it-probably the best restaurant in Columbia, MO. Great wait staff even on a crowded Saturday evening (reservations HIGHLY recommended). The meat curing room and the stylish bar give the place the look and feel of a dignified, yet accessible favorite spot. Now, let's get to the serious part - the menu; Unique without being pretentious, there are many interesting items (e.g. The Duck; the Winter Gyro Fattoush and the Shrimp & Grits) and great variations on staples (the small green mixed salad and the Mac & Cheese are 2 great examples of something typical, but done atypically! I am sucker for great Pimento Cheese spread and Barred Owl takes it to another level for sure. The Benne Buttermilk crackers are plentiful to spoon the orange goodness across and topped with a pickled pepper. My only regret is the ample portion would not have disappointed me if it were larger, but probably best that it isn't! As mentioned the Duck Galantine Tartine, listed as a small plate, was an absolute sensation if you care at all about duck. If you're unsure, ask your server for a full description, it will get your mouth watering. Served as a layered of moussed and thinly sliced meat on top of a large piece of grilled sourdough oh my goodness this was such a treat. Others in our party found the Winter Gyro Fattoush both plentiful (it really is a full meal) sporting an abundance of gyro meat, pita and a delightful suite of greens. The Shrimp & Grits and the Mussels and Frites were also superb. I should also mention that the diverse drink menu features a number of interesting named options and the prices of the cocktails are actually quite reasonable compared to other cities and restaurants. We will definitely make a 3rd trip to the Barred Owl on our next trip in for the T/F Festival.

Best restaurant in Columbia. Only thing I'd say is the menu doesn't change very often. Could add specials or seasonal items.

My family went to Barred Owl for my sisters December graduation from Mizzou -- IT. WAS. FABULOUS. The service was great and very knowledgeable. They run a tight ship and there isn't a single waiter/waitress standing around doing nothing. Our waitress was great with giving recommendations for us out of towners. I definitely recommend going for a unique cocktail, rather than a classic drink. Their drinks were so fun and delicious! The menu is always changing, but consistently fresh and very meat heavy. It is a butchery after all! We ordered a rabbit dish, a lamb dish, and a sausage dish. The table favorite was the rabbit and it was all of our first times trying rabbit! The environment was great and fun. We loved the festive Christmas light they strung around the shafts of the ceiling. It's definitely a happening place!

Went for brunch and WOW! The Co-mosa was my fave!! Fresh and tasty.. The Butcher's Breakfast was a favorite option at our table. The meats are amazing! Delicious eggs. My husband had the Poutine Breakfast that he very much enjoyed. I had the shrimp and grits with poached eggs.. get the toast. Great to dip in the tasty sauce and yolk. The service was attentive, friendly and wonderful. Cool country indie rustic feel with a soft decor. Was a bit chilly so bring a wrap or jacket. We will be back!! Thank you for a wonderful Mother's Day!!!

We had a really nice brunch here yesterday. I invited Amanda H. who lives in Columbia to join our group since we were all visiting for the weekend. She had been here for happy hour but never brunch, so we were all newbies to the experience. Our server Emma was awesome and patient with our big indecisive bunch. Our friends ordered various brunch cocktails and cold brew coffee, Eric R. got tea, and I stuck with water. Carlie M. ordered monkey bread for the table, which came out hot and gooey and sweet. It was divine! I ordered the home fry poutine for my meal, which included potatoes, pickled jalapeno, wagyu pastrami, cheese, sunny side up eggs, and caramelized onion gravy topped with my favorite, green onions. It was as good as it sounded, kind of a cross between poutine and corned beef hash but with different ingredients. Eric R. ordered the shrimp and grits and got a biscuit on the side with blueberry jelly. Everyone was happy with their food. The atmosphere is also very nice and while the restaurant was busy, no tables were on top of each other. I suggest reservations for brunch and an order of the monkey bread to share!

Our first time to this fantastic place. My husband had the huevos Ranchero, and I had the Peameal Bacon Benedict. Both were simply fantastic. The eggs were farmed close by as well as our meat. They've got a butcher area open, but it wasn't opened on Sunday. We'll be back. We didn't have reservations but were able to be sat within 20 minutes. It was very busy and every plate that came out looked so good.

Enjoyed a lovely meal with family. Our party of 5 were seated in a cute alcove and our waiter, Ash, was quick to take menu questions, inform of specials for the evening, and take our drink orders. We enjoyed a cheese board for the table with detailed explanations of all the cheeses. All delicious! Drinks were so good. 4 of us had rye old fashioneds and 1 had a mad hatter, a refreshing gin beverage. We ordered our entrees: shrimp and grits, maple brined pork chops, scallops with risotto and a fresh pasta with sausage and red sauce. Everything was so flavorful! All portions were more than enough for us. We loved it all and will be back! Cuddos to Ash for great service!

Not a lot of variety for picky eaters but the pimento cheeseburger was delicious, salads were great and the bread was amazing. We had the lemon custard tart for dessert and it was excellent. Staff was super also. We will be back

Liquor selection behind the bar is astounding. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff has always been kind and helpful. Clean, nice space to enjoy a meal.

Food is 10/10, feels like Michelin star quality from a local spot. Service is the best in Columbia, can't beat it. Always love the Ambiance, especially at the Bar. Easily a top 3 restaurant in Como. Also love their sister restaurants Irene's.

To celebrate my first night as Yelp Elite, I knew this is exactly where I wanted to spend evening. Where do I even begin? This is by far one of the top restaurants in Columbia. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation (that by the way we only made 2 hours before) and we're seated immediately out on the patio. Barred Owl is a beautiful mix of "dressy" meets casual. The food was over and beyond what I had expected and the service was the cherry on top (shoutout to Emma). I mean, it's rare to get service that isn't pressuring you to order more. We began with a few cocktails, where our server had great suggestions to help me cure my sweet preference. Given this is partly a butcher shop, we tried out the butcher board as an appetizer and we're not disappointed. Usually these boards are overhyped and overpriced, but Barred Owl had the perfect portion and INCREDIBLE taste. Emma walked us through each of the items on the butcher board, which made all the difference to our overall experience. For our main course, we split the Fried Mortadella sandwich. My oh my, was this delicious. The friend cheese was the perfect mix of gooey and salty. The mortadella itself was unlike anything I've ever tried. You could tell every part of the sandwich was carefully selected. This is our new spot for special occasions. Can't wait to share this spot with others in town. 5 stars all around!!!!

We were looking to pick up dessert after having dinner elsewhere. Barred Owl was chosen because of their lemon icebox pie with blueberry compote and candid pumpkin seeds. Though the restaurant was packed and we had to wait quite a while for our to-go, the servers were good and pleasant. The pie was lemony, delicious and slightly tart. I'm glad the blueberry compote and candied pumpkin seeds were served in the side for the to-go order. They were tasty but the pie stood on it on and I ended up eating the seeds separately. It was a solid dessert.

Let me start by saying the service here was the BEST we've experienced in CoMo. Our waitress Allison was fabulous. Our glasses were never empty and dinner every need was met. The small plates and appetizers were delicious, the beer bread worth the trip. Unfortunately, the fried meatloaf was raw inside and completely inedible, but Allison to the rescue! She had it removed from bill. The rabbit, pasta with mushrooms was earthy and filling and the boys seemed to enjoy their OMT sandwiches, but neither finished their portion. Our birthday girl liked the Modern Girl cocktail, but said later it gave her a bit of a headache. Great service and atmosphere but lackluster meal overall.

Barred Owl is a North American large species and a member of the true owl family. However in Columbia, it's a well crafted, local biz that offers local cuisines. *** Inspired by Missouri's bounty, they offer the best seasonal and local ingredients. As the seasons change, so does the menu so while you may see something delicious today run and try it out before it's gone. Whileuarehere I recommend you try their house gin & tonic infused with hibiscus and the shrimp & grits. Soooo Good!!!

Had brunch on the patio today. Ambiance, service, and food were all top-notch. Everything on my plate was as delicious as that item can be, including the slab bacon, spicy sausage, fried eggs, and house-made bread. Perfect! Thanks.

I would say this is nice for Friday evening drinks with friends. I personally was not that blown away by the food. The pimiento burger had a decent flavor and the fries. The best thing was my drink!

Celebrated our anniversary a little early with a night in Columbia, including dinner at Barred Owl! This spot came recommended and did not disappoint - solid bar menu, cozy vibe, and delicious food! We started at the bar while waiting for a table; we did not have a reservation, but dined in on a week night (so assumed it would be slightly less busy than a weekend). It was going to be 10-15 for a table, but the hostess said we could sit at the bar and grab a drink until a table was ready. The bar was gorgeous to look at (made a great photo back drop!) and the menu was extensive! Lots of wine options - bottle and glass, basically any classic cocktail, and a selection of speciality cocktails. I had the pitter patter - a seasonal drink that seemed to be a play on a whiskey smash with citrus/egg white twist. It was fabulous! My husband had an old fashioned. He asked the bartender for his bourbon recs - he knows his preferences, but loves seeing what others recommend. He ended up with a four roses select. We definitely would have had a good time just staying at the bar and chatting with the bar tender. We did get seated fairly quickly after our drinks were served and took in the menu. It was different than online, but some amazing looking choices. We opted to share a few things, picking an app, a small plate, and an entree. Our waitress had it brought out in phases rather than all at once, which we appreciated. Our appetizer was the milk and honey rolls. The bread was fresh, with a good crust on the outside and soft and warm inside. The fresh butter was perfection on the toasty buns, and the honey butter was easily our favorite. Our next course was the gnudi, a cheese dumpling (fancy cheese curd) and was delicious with the autumn sauce and balsamic drizzle. Our main was a porterhouse; it was so tender with a good bit of seasoning to the outside. It was served with some potato, peppers, and a few slices of sausage. We also had a side of the mac and cheese because we can't resist anything with Hemme Brother's cheese. Overall this was a perfect amount of food for us! Ended up splitting a dessert, which was an eggnog creme brulee. It was so good, with the flavor notes of eggnog without tasting like straight eggnog - which is the impression we got from the menu (my husband doesn't like eggnog, but liked this). It also had two sugar cookies on top - a little 'bonus' dessert! Overall an amazing space and a delicious meal! They had colorful lights strung up for the holidays that added a fun bit of cheer to the space. Our server didn't check in a ton most of the meal - there were several larger parties - but we also didn't mind as we were enjoying an anniversary date. There was hardly an empty table the entire time we were there. With bar seating, and groups of 2 up to 10, it seemed to be a popular spot. Seemed to be a small patio too, which would be fun in warm weather!