Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge

4.4
1272 reviews

About

American RestaurantCocktail LoungeCaterer
Room 38 is Columbia, Missouri’s premier restaurant for dining, catering, nightlife, and special events. We offer a unique dining experience with a diverse selection of modern global cuisine and eclectic cocktails, featuring flavors for every palate.

Location

Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge
38 N 8th St, Columbia, MO
65201, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,048 reviews
5 stars
717
4 stars
148
3 stars
67
2 stars
44
1 star
72

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality varied significantly, with some servers receiving high praise while others were criticized for being slow or inattentive.

Food Consistency

Food quality was inconsistent, with some dishes praised as delicious while others were described as cold or bland.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was generally well-received, noted for being fun and inviting, though some customers experienced issues with cleanliness.

Staff Attitude

Customer experiences with staff attitude were mixed, with some reporting friendly and accommodating service, while others encountered rudeness or unprofessional behavior.
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    Emma Alvarado
    Jan 1, 2026
    2.0
    The crab Rangoon dip was good but the chips were overcooked, was enjoying my night just grazing the food and having our drinks when I noticed a roach on the seat crawling towards me, we ended up paying our tab and leaving, although working in food industry if that ever happened the entire meal would’ve been comped(not what I was expecting) but I felt as if there should’ve at least been a drink or small discount considering it was new years and we were not done enjoying the evening but then had to immediately leave after seeing that.
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    Anna Marinello
    Dec 21, 2025
    2.0
    Was out of noodles and fries??? Server did not check on us once during the hour and 20 minute period of waiting for our food (keep in mind it was dead) and when we finally got our food she forgot someone’s food and it turns out they ran out of it. Hair was also found in food. The food and environment wasn’t bad but not good enough to make up for bad service, wait time, and all the other little inconveniences. Yes that hair was cooked into the beef.
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    Milli Broekelmann
    Dec 19, 2025
    1.0
    Worst service and they failed to give me a receipt and promised to send it the next day. I made multiple calls with no response. I will never go back or use them for a events or catering in the future
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    Avery Whitehead
    Dec 18, 2025
    5.0
    Olivia was so so sweet and went above and beyond! Such a cute atmosphere and such a funny and sweet server!! Loved having her as my server!
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    Richard Huelskoetter
    Dec 17, 2025
    1.0
    Worst staff ever Ordered dinner and when I finally asked about it an hour later they said they didn't have in stock the items I ordered.

Frequently Asked Questions About Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge

Does Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge accept reservations?

Yes, Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge accepts reservations which can be made through their website.

What are the operating hours of Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge?

Room 38 is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 AM, and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.