505 CHERRY STREET
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
573-442-7281

 

The Wine Cellar & Bistro, located in beautiful downtown Columbia, showcases the best of mid-Missouri's local and organic foods paired with our Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. In addition to supporting our talented local farmers, we also feature a seasonal "Seed to Table" menu created from heirloom vegetables that were selected from seed by our chef, and grown on our own certified organic farm just outside of Columbia. Whether enjoying our seasonal small plates or a three course menu, you will dine amongst over 1,000 bottles of wine and local food art. Join us and enjoy the food, wine and ambiance while attended to by our dedicated and professional service staff.

Reservations are appreciated. Patio seating available, weather permitting. Private room seating for 20 guests, available by reservation.

 

Wine Cellar Gift Certificate
 

 

 
 

Thank You Local Farmers & Producers

We are proud to be a Columbia restaurant supporting passionate farmers and producers from the great state of Missouri. Current farmers are listed on the front cover of our menu in-house.

 

$36 Tasting Menu Sunday-Thursday

Create your own tasting menu, 3 courses for $36. 

Please ask your server for details.  

* Gluten-Free Menu Items *

 

For parties greater than six guests, the tasting menu and split checks 

requests are available with prior notice and approval from management. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Popping the Cork...

*Wine Lover’s Cheese Board  $14

Basket of Uprise Local Bread with Olive Oil & Balsamic for $3

 

Dungeness Crab Crêpes   $16

warm crêpes, creamy Quark cheese, Dungeness crab, 

avocado, mango & red pepper relish

 

*Calvados Glazed Pork Belly  $14

pork belly, gooseberry-bay preserves, Patric Madagascar cacao nibs, 

fennel & apple, Calvados bbq glaze

 

*Potato & Kale Cakes  $13

cornmeal crusted potato & kale cakes, duck egg aioli, 

applewood smoked shiitake “bacon”

 

Warm Goat Cheese Truffles  $16

flash-fried goat cheese truffles, lavender-infused honey, elderberry &

balsamic reduction, caramelized onion confit, Conadria figs

 

*Sautéed Beef & Mushrooms  $17

beef tenderloin tips, local organic shiitake, 

local sherry cream sauce, fresh thyme

 

*Coconut Curry Scallops  $18

 coconut-curry sauce, grilled apples

 

*Citrus Marinated Feta & Warm Olives  $16

preserved lemon, toasted spices, marinated feta, fresh orange, niçoise olives

 

Swirling the Glass…

Housemade Soups  $8 cup $12 bowl

 

*Cyr’s Caesar Salad  $8

local farm greens, red wine & Dijon vinaigrette, parmesan crisps

 

*Orange Feta Fête Salad $9

local farm greens, oranges, fresh local goat feta, strawberries, spicy candied Mo pecans, creamy orange-balsamic vinaigrette

 

Local Greens Salad  $8

local farm greens, creamy herb & cashew dressing, baked croutons

 

LUNCH M-F 11-2:  Enjoy ½ portions for ½ price

LUNCH ENTRÉE SPECIAL ½ entrée with small caesar for $15

 

Experiencing the Flavor…

Sweet Potato Ravioli $28

house-made ravioli, roasted sweet potato,  parmesan, fennel, smoked native pecans,

herb pesto cream, preserved lemon

 

Herbes de Provence Local Lamb Meatloaf  $30

local grass-fed lamb, herbs de provence, creamy rosemary & truffle whipped 

potatoes, red wine tomato ragu, caramelized onions, roasted local mushrooms

 

*Duck & Elderberry Sauce  $29

black walnut & sage crusted roasted duck breast, CA organic wild rice blend, 

beet root-elderberry sauce, grilled red onion, braised local greens

 

*Blackened Scallops & Dirty Rice  $35

pan-seared day boat scallops, Mo pecans, organic California wild rice, 

ginger-scented braised greens, lemon & grapefruit beurre blanc

 

Braised Brisket & Pappardelle Stroganoff  $30

red wine braised brisket, housemade pappardelle 

pasta, local shiitake cream sauce, yogurt coulis

 

 

*Cilantro Pesto Stuffed Striped Bass  $29

pan-seared bass fillet, cilantro & pumpkin seed pesto, lime, 

sweet potato pavé, coconut-curry sauce

 

*Grilled Beef Tenderloin  $39

grilled tenderloin, Mo port wine butter, potato-leek & 

Prairie Breeze cheddar gratin, honey & thyme glazed carrots 

 

 

For the Season…

(GP = The Wine Cellar’s Organic Garden Project)

 

*Creamy Butternut Squash Bisque $8/12

local squash & coconut milk, miso, ginger, warm spices, 

cilantro chermoula, pumpkin seeds

 

*Spaghetti & Local Mushrooms $14/28

warm spaghetti squash noodles, nutritional yeast & cashew parmesan, 

tomato-basil sauce, sautéed local mushrooms, cinnamon-smoked walnuts

 

*Caramelized Carrot & Coconut Risotto $15/30

 roasted butternut squash & celery root, melted fennel ,leeks, white wine, hazelnut toasted spice dukkah

 

*Warm Roasted Brussels Sprouts $12/24
brussels sprouts, roasted GP green tomatoes, celery, chia seeds,

maple kombucha vinaigrette, crispy onions, smoky tofu aioli

 
 

Just For Fun…

*Smoked Trout Salad $16

cured & smoked MO trout, hard boiled local eggs, dill, housemade bacon, creamy cashew dressing, croutons

 

*Scallop & Avocado Salad  $20

day boat scallops, local greens, 

smoked cumin vinaigrette, 

avocado, oranges, chili spiced almonds

 

Goat Cheese Salad $16

local greens, warm goat cheese truffles, apples, fennel, blueberry vinaigrette, herb & spice pecans

 

*Local Mushroom Salad $14

Roasted local mushrooms, cashew parmesan, smokey coconut bacon, 

ginger vinaigrette

 

Truffled Pommes Frites $8

fries, black truffle sea salt, 

horseradish aioli, red wine ketchup

 

WC’s Béchamel Burger $12

Grass-finished MO beef & pork, 

dijon mustard, red-wine tomato ketchup, smoked cheddar béchamel, housemade wheat herbed focaccia

 

*Raw & Grilled Oysters $3 ea

On the half shell served with 

ginger mignonette and cocktail sauce or 

grilled with seasonal preparations.

Available Thursdays -until sold out!

 

(Our oysters are alive, shucked to 

order, and regionally rotated from 

sustainable oyster farms.)