Lil Red Takeout & Catering is an excellent Jamaican restaurant in Columbia City that serves some of the best soul food in town.

Taqueria El Asadero is a taco truck operating out of a bus on Rainier that serves incredible birria and carnitas tacos, tortas, and more.

This Columbia City spot serves excellent fried seafood, including crab puppies and fish and chips.

Empire Espresso is a coffee shop in Columbia City that serves tasty waffles and panini sandwiches.

Kezira Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant in Columbia City that serves particularly great vegetarian dishes.

Wabi-Sabi is a sushi bar in Columbia City that serves great nigiri.

Bua 9 is a great Thai restaurant in Columbia City that serves excellent curries and drunken noodles.

Safari is an African restaurant in Columbia City that serves great Kenyan food.

La Medusa is an Italian restaurant in Columbia City that specializes in homemade pasta and Sicilian dishes.

Tutta Bella is a solid Neapolitan pizzeria in Columbia City.

Columbia City Ale House is a beer bar and American restaurant in Columbia City that’s perfect for a casual dinner.

El Sombrero is a great casual Mexican restaurant in Columbia City.

Super Six is a Hawaiian restaurant in Columbia City with a great brunch.

Bananas Grill is a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant in Columbia City with excellent gyros.

Rookies is a fun sports bar in Columbia City with football-viewing luxuries such as televisions in the bathroom and fried mac and cheese.

Backyard is a bar in Columbia City that takes its barbecue just as seriously as its offering of activities.