Columbia is a contemporary city with a hip vibe that features picturesque parks, fantastic galleries and museums, superb shopping, and great restaurants for romantic wining and dining. The city’s thriving downtown area is home to an array of eateries that cater for all tastes, ranging from the award-winning Kobe Japanese Steakhouse for prime steaks and Japanese food and Flyover Restaurant for Midwestern fare to Addison’s for seasonal fresh farm-to-table cuisine. Here are some of the top romantic restaurants in Columbia, Missouri to head to for intimate celebrations of love.

Barred Owl Butcher & Table

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44 Canteen, Columbia, MO

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