St Charles Saloon

Another great meal! Ordered 4 Italian Sub Sandwiches! They are so good. Served with a side of Ruffles chips. We get a side of Italian dressing for dipping. Great service too. We got it to go this time. All the pizzas are delicious too! Outdoor seating as well.

PIZZA REVIEW: Well well well, FINALLY found fantastic pizza and real Sarsaparilla in the Mother Lode! The crust has a slightly airy pillowy goodness with a great crispy outer crust and tender inside. Loaded with toppings galore, these PERSONAL size pizzas at 8" were amazing. The Cheesy Bread is Cheesy pizza flat bread style but not the fluffy pizza style. We at a few pieces (1 each) of the Mediterranean Special tonight with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, sweet red onions and cheese with a perfect amount of red sauce. The second pizza we tried was the Islander with a healthy topping of Canadian Bacon, Pineapple, Red Onion, Tomatoes and Green Onions. I make my own pizza in my wood fire oven and this was every bit as good. Total bill...$38 bucks!! Such a value for fantastic pizza. If you have not had pizza at the St. Charles Saloon in Columbia you are missing out. Salads, Sandwiches and Calzones are also on the menu. 5/5 stars for the pizza and value and nice beer selection. Service was great and if you want to hang out in an 1861 saloon, the vibe is here!

There is nothing like pizza from the Charlie... especially the next day. Most pizza isn't that tasty the next day but pizza from the St. Charles in Columbia is even better the next day warmed in the oven, you know how spaghetti sauce is better the next day, pizza from the Charlie is like that.

Great food and service always fresh. Enjoy sitting outside taking the attractions. Wild cats that are friendly and that you pet them. Great service enjoy being here in the outside. The pizza is awesome. Definitely worth the drive.

We stopped here after a recommendation from the gentleman working in the information station. It was the best recommendation. The pizza was amazing. Each pizza was different and full of flavor. Who knew pickle on pizza would be delicious. The size portions were filling. My little got a personal pepperoni and he finished all but 2 pieces. My oldest got a small and also had two pieces left. My husband and I shared a Large with 4 pieces left. This food was flavorful, filling, and the time we went it wasn't too busy. They do allow dogs to sit with you outside and even bring a bowl of water for them. Dont miss this place. This is a spot to drive out if the way for.

Fast service- even on a crowded hot October day. Perfect meal- large salad. Specials included BLT was tasty - good food. Italian Sub was big and fresh, both came with chips. Happy, loud place. Long list of beers- some local. Heads of all kinds of animals on the wall. Hats, caps, funny lichen ware on the walls.

We were enjoying some tasty beer & good music over at the Sonora taproom and our beer tender recommended this place when we got hungry. Once we saw they had pickle pizza it was no competition for what we would eat for dinner. We are downright connoisseurs of pickle pizza at this point. It was decadent and delicious. I'm not sure how much I loved the caramelized onions as they added a lot more sweetness to the pizza than I prefer and it definitely had that "artisan" price tag to go with the fancy pizzas, but it was still a solid dinner and the order & pick up process was painless.

Veggie pizza was superb.Worth driving an hour from Modesto . Our server was friendly and extremely efficient . Will return soon . Nice casual Western decor.

Whenever I am traveling up to Old Oak Ranch our group stops here for lunch. For the price the food is awesome. Only two criticisms and that is when it is crowded is tough to talk to people inside but the outdoor seating is incredible. The second is related to the Chicken Caesar salad that I ordered that has no chicken maybe five little pieces. Our group ordered three large pizzas and that saved the day for me. The pizza is fabulous. The crust is incredible and their toppings are tastey and they put allot on to make the pizza filling. The servers are hardworking and they are attentive to their customers needs and I have to say our drinks were being refilled consistently on a very busy day. The cheese bread platter dipped in ranch dressing is a favorite. If you feel like you have an appetite that would match an Anaconda I would recommend the calzone. I highly recommend that you make this place a stooping point if you are in the Sonora region.

Best pizza in Tuolumne County! I am already stoked to go back and try everything. They are ultra busy, especially on a Saturday afternoon. It's in historic old town Colombia so the atmosphere is classic western and beautifully old-timey. Definitely try it out!

First off, the Service was fast mixed with a old fashioned 49ner style ambience. Pizza was delicious, Undoubtedly one of the best pizzas in the area. I would deeply consider trying them out!

Coming from Mercer Caverns and famished, this was the perfect place! Super cute inside and out. The minute we walked in, service was excellent. As we waited for a table, bartender asked if I had any questions. I said I don't like beer but that apricot cider sounds interesting and he grabbed me a sample. YES, it was so yummy. Pizza was great too!

This is the best pizza in the area. It's a must get when I come to town sometimes grabbing a few to take back to my family out of the area. They have unique pizza offerings like another fave , the pickle , as well as the usual ones you'd expect to see at a pizza place. I don't drink beer but there are lots of Choices on draft. I love having a sarsaparilla. The staff js friendly and helpful. The establishment is an old Gold Rush era saloon . I have many a fond memory coming here when I was a kid (not during the gold rush!! ) You have to check it out !

We come here whenever we are in Columbia. They have fantastic pizza. You have to try the Pickle Pizza (they brine their own pickles). All of the toppings taste fresh and delicious. The pizza's and calzones are excellent. The tater tots are a great little appetizer. Make sure you check out the specials. Service is always friendly and efficient, and the ambiance is old school, as it should be in the state park. They always have a great beer selection.

Wonderful experience and great food! A group of us decided to check it out because we were tired of the same ole'restaurants --so glad we did! We ordered 3 different kinds but my favorite was just regular Margherita Pizza (also tried the Islander, The Hippy+added sausage, and cheesy sticks). We had to wait awhile for each pizza because they were pretty busy and it seemed like only the owner was in the kitchen... But we just sat back and enjoyed some beers, the bartender was super nice and constantly checking on us. We were in town visiting Columbia gold town and it was devious Menu is limited to only pizza, breadsticks, and I think a calzone.

Food is always wonderful. We love ordering half Motherlode and half Hippie. The hippie is all veggies and the motherlode is protein packed, an all- red sauce pizza. The crust has the perfect amount of crispiness and the toppings go to the edges. The cheesy breadsticks is also a favorite with a side of PGR (pesto garlic ranch) sauce and some marinara. They are always kind and accommodating. We are locals and will be returning over and over again :)

My go-to spot when I'm craving pizza. The service is always great and we love the old historic setting.

We love to eat pizza at St Charles Saloon. We are addicted to the Chuck pizza and go there whenever we have a craving for pizza. They are very friendly and always ready to help serve you even if busy. I would definitely recommend this establishment.

Once again, the pickle pizza rocks!!! Staff is friendly and prompt. We usually eat outside. The locals hang out inside and it can be a rough lookin crowd. But food is very good with wide variety of beers. Medium pie is about $20. Beer about $7 .

Finally made it here after passing up so many times...very cool building ...not sure if its from the 1800's but it feels that way...We had the Chuck,Margherita and another pizza I can't remember the name of...all good and loaded with toppings and a slightly thick and crispy crust...the service was good ..she kept our beers and sodas full ...located in a old western part of town that's been preserved...would definitely go back!

Fabulous !!!! Best pizza I can remember having in quite some time . Fresh ingredients and a friendly staff

we came here for lunch, absolutely amazing pizza 10/10 the flavor is IMMACULATE and the staff is super friendly:) wait time for pizza was pretty short too, highly recommend :)

This is my second favorite pizza restaurant. The pizza is awesome, they have a great menu. The service is always really good, I've never had a bad experience within the 40 times ive been there. The ambiance is great, it's a welcoming place.

Good service, good variety of different pizza and beer. Salads are large and good variety of ingredients. Prices are reasonable.

THE BEST PIZZA IN THE AREA. Hands down. They also have some weird flavors - which I am a huge fan of. The special breadsticks? To die for. I haven't eaten inside, always a to go order because the place is constantly packed. If that doesn't tell you what you need to know then I guess you'd better get out there and try for yourself.

Ok, soooo we went to visit Columbia, like we do. Family of eight, Yaya and grandpa, son and daughter, and four children (young). We have been loyal customers since the pizza place opened, enjoy a great pizza and a cool beer. UNTIL TODAY, March 16. I know you are busy, I see it. We went after the "lunch" crowd and we were starving. We love to eat outside, the weather is beautiful. Unfortunately we were unable to, people hanging around, Nice day, Saturday. I GET IT. What I don't get is how awful the staff is to their customers. Now I know they are busy, prob understaffed...I GET IT, but really lady with the red hair? DO YOU NEED TO BE SO RUDE AND DISMISSIVE? We went inside to order, she said we have to order outside if we want food, so we headed back outside, only to be COMPLETELY ignored, you only have service if you are sitting at a table, I GET IT. SO we went back inside and the RED HEAD started up again, and we decided ok you are tooo busy to be nice to anyone but the bikers, so we will order to go and enjoy our food in the park. Then RED decided she was going to ignore us some more and stayed at the other end of the bar, completely ignoring us. Soooo we went to place our order with her as she seemed to be the one in charge, barking orders at everyone, and guess what? RUDE RUDE RUDE, now I know this is not the experience we have had in all our past visits, do you want someone who doesn't want to take an order in charge of your food? So we left. Mad, hungry and MAD. I know, understaffed, busy but have no time for RUDE. Remember we are here to support you, your business and the community. I know what it's like to "get slammed" at work, but there has got to be a better way. Maybe have one person take orders, and give a number? Maybe have a seating wait list so people can feel like they are being seen? I don't have all your answers, but I do know that being angry at your job says more about you than the job. Next time I will ride my Harley with the family stacked on top and maybe you will be nice? One star, for now. THANKS RED.

Who knew!? Dill pickle pizza, absolutely delicious!!! The service was excellent and the place was busy which is always a good sign. Our go to pizza joint whenever in the area, plus cool shops in walking distance, walk off the pizza and then go back for more!!!!

So pizzas and saloons don't normally go together - until they do! My brother and I were looking for a lunch place, and the Yelp brought us to the St Charles Saloon. We were a little bit hesitant at first but decided to go with it. Inside was super bustling and the waitresses are dressed in costume. There's also a neat wood stove that heats the place which I thought was cool. As you walk in, do note the beer on tap and the specials to your left. We didn't see it until we were leaving, and it was too late to order haha. Menu-wise, there's a smattering of pizzas - and it does a good job detailing what you get. I know there are mentions on the pickle pizza - but we were too scared to try it because we're not super into pickles. We went with the Motherlode medium - the pizza was generously a little bigger than stated. We also got the local sarsapilla drink - which is like root beer but not really. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of root beer but I like trying new things so we went for it. Overall, it was root beer-y - it did go well with the pizza and might as well try it too if you're in the area. The pizza itself was really amazing. I really wish there was something like this closer to the Bay but yeah, it was super crispy and light, the sauce was great (4/5), and the toppings were delicious (5/5). The pricing was also great too - very well worth it. Honestly, the pizza is good enough where if a friend said they're going to Columbia, CA - I'd consider asking them to bring back a pie (if it didn't inconvenience them too much). Overall, great saloon, great character, everyone's friendly - and just fantastic pizza.

Very cool place, huge bar, friendly bar tenders. I ordered a large pizza with half combo and half pickled. It was amazing. I definitely recommend and will be going back

The pizzas are delicious with interesting combinations. Very friendly staff. The ambiance is great too.

Went here on NYE after spending an afternoon in Sonora. Amazing pizza, great service, cool old-school vibes.

Cozy and inviting place with a great beer list and literally the best pizzas. The different pizza special and combinations are so original and delicious. Can't wait to go back!

I'm originally from Chicago. For me to like pizza, it better be good. And this place does not disappoint. We did a half and half - half Motherlode and half The Goat. Anytime you put roasted garlic and goat cheese on a pizza, it's an instant hit. Over 15 beers on tap. Service was good. Will return for sure.

Best pizza in the sonora, jamestown, Columbia area. It's in the old bar across from the grocery store in Columbia but don't be intimidated. There is no A/C so it's not the coldest inside but they have fans. More important, they have tons of outside seating. The tables in the back are always shaded by the building and there is plenty of room for dogs or little ones to wander. Highly recommend the "hippy" if you like vegetarian pizza but you can't go wrong with any of their signatures. They also have a pizza of the day so either call or check the sign right inside the door. The last I was there it was a cheeseburger pizza with thousand island and ground beef. Downside is it can be a little slow and there isn't really a clear pickup area so you end up standing in the entrance feeling a little lost.

Great service, atmosphere & pizza! The pizza was great -- everyone loved it. Loved being in the historic building too!

The pizza we purchased was big and delicious and served fairly quickly. Every bite was perfection, and we had plenty to take home. The price was very reasonable--$30 for extra large with almost everything on it. The beers and ciders were superb. The service was outstanding. I would drive miles to eat here again.

Great pizza! The Buffalo chicken and the Barbecue chicken pizzas are incredible as is the pickle pizza. Highly recommend!

Service & food was amazing! Thank you to our waitress Stacy she was very attentive and made us feel welcomed! We always come here and never thought to stop here until I Yelped it! We had two personal pizza's, mozzarella bread sticks and salad! We had the boss hog and chicken BBQ pizza's! Crust and ingredients were fresh and crust was really good! The personal salads were fresh and a good size! We had our dogs with us and their was outside dining so we were able to dine outside!

It's that time. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Good: I have two words for you... "Pickle Pizza". Yes, that's right. If you like pickles or your a pickle lover like me, this is the BEST pizza. Even for those who are in the fence about these lovely green logs. Don't let it scare you, at least try it, you'll be happy you did. I will order this every time I come here! The service is super friendly and they have a diverse draft and bottle selection. They have old fashion sasparilla along with the tried and true coke products. The atmosphere is great. Seating inside or outside. The Bad: If you're in a hurry, call ahead to order your food. The pizzas are made to order along with their staple pizzas so it will take some time. But you can still enjoy tater tots with beer cheese while you wait for 8 bucks. The Ugly: It's the Flies. I know they can't help it but I hate fighting flies for my Pickle Pizza. Next time I'll bring gloves. These are some big flies. I truly recommend visiting. It's just a great place to relax and spend some time with family and friends. I look forward to our next visit!

I loved their calzone here! It was so yummy and filling. I also ordered Arnold Palmer with my food. I shared half my calzone with a friend after a tire flight from the Bay Area. The staff was busy, but attentive to us, once she had free time. She was very friendly, and gave us recommendations I love this little cute wild western town. I can't wait to be back.

This is a good place for lunch when in the area if you don't want to go in to the city of Sonora (which has lots more options for eateries). The pizza here looked really good and we regret that we only ordered sandwiches and salads as no on in our party was in the mood for pizza. That said, the caesar salad was quite good and the sandwiches were tasty although next time when in the area, I would go for the pizza. Friendly and attentive staff although it was not a super busy time when we were in.

Super cool place to eat and have a drink. The tater tots are the best I've had and the pizza really good! The atmosphere is a throwback to the mining era. Great place - yeehaw!

We were thrilled to have their great Mother Lode pizza and Italian salad in this authentic gold rush saloon. It was like dining in a museum with lots to see. Couldn't be more impressed with the diligent friendly service by all. Delicious and can't wait to go back to this family friendly experience!

Pizza was the best I have had in years! Service was very personable and professional. The ambiance was historic gold rush with a hometown family atmosphere. I would highly recommend to everyone!

We love their pizza. We had some hiccups a couple yrs ago when new owners took over but seems to be back on track now. This place is a "no brainer" if if you are looking for yummy custom pizza. Pickle pizza is a fav. The prosciutto pesto another fav.

Delicious pizza, good service and nice ambiance. Highly recommend the pickle pizza. Also has a good beer selection and the staff are very friendly.

My pizza was so good I returned the next night even though I was not that hungry due to a late lunch. Good crust, ample toppings. They do have nice outdoor seating! See picture. I had a Guiness and a Dr Pepper. 2 tables are probably cooler as the building blocks the sun, while the other tables have umbrellas, though I was fine there. Good service.

Excellent taste freshness and quality of ingredients . We had a personal pan vegetarian pizza with artichokes garlic sauce for the base, onions and mushrooms.

Great service. More than decent pizza. Will be going back every time I visit Sonora. Quality ingredients and great variety of cold brew.