The Dining Room at Columbia City Hotel

FINE DINING

The Dining Room

Farm-to-table cuisine rooted in the Gold Country tradition

THE KITCHEN

Gold Country on the Plate

Our kitchen celebrates the extraordinary bounty of California's Gold Country — heirloom vegetables from nearby farms, locally raised meats, and Sierra foothills wines — prepared with the care and craft that this historic dining room deserves.

The menu changes with the seasons, honoring the same rhythms of the land that fed the forty-niners who built this town. Every dish tells the story of a place, a season, and a people.

Farm-to-table cuisine at The Dining Room

THE MENU

Our Menu

Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase risk of foodborne illness.

Served Daily 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Appetizers

Fried Pickles

$12.48

Served with Buffalo Ranch

Mozzarella Sticks

$12.48

Served with Ranch

Gorgonzola Crostini

$12.48

Toasted Sourdough Points topped with Arugula, Golden Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Crab Cakes

$15.60

Served with Red Pepper Aioli, Basil Pesto & Arugula

Shrimp Arancini

$15.60

Served with lobster sauce

Bistro Bites

$16.64

Sliced Meat, Cheese, Fruit & Crackers

Spicy Artichoke Dip

$15.60

Creamy, Cheesy Dip with Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Jalapeños and Bacon Crumbles

Sweet & Spicy Triangles

$14.68

Crispy Phyllo Triangles filled with Spinach & Feta Cheese, served with a Sweet Chili Sauce

Candied Pork Belly Bites

$15.60

Hot Honey Glazed thick slices of House Cured & Smoked Bacon with a Pineapple Salsa, served on Crispy Wontons

Soup & Salad

Soup Du Jour

Cup $5.20 / Bowl $9.36

Ask your server for today's selection

The City Salad

$14.56

Lettuce Mix, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, Beets, Garbanzo Beans, Walnuts & Choice of dressing

Spinach Salad

$16.64

Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Bacon Bits, Gorgonzola Crumbles & Choice of dressing

Garden Salad

$10.20

Lettuce Mix, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onions, Croutons & Choice of Dressing

House Salad

$16.64

Lettuce Mix, Grilled Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Croutons, Garbanzo Beans, Gorgonzola Crumbles & Choice of dressing

Sandwiches & Specialties

Served with Choice of Fresh Fruit, Cup of Soup, Crispy Homemade Potato Chips, Homemade Dill Potato Salad, or Greek Yogurt Parfait (+$3.12)

Golden Mushroom Melt

$15.60

Grilled Onions & Grilled Mushrooms, topped with Swiss Cheese, Arugula & Sliced Tomato with Pesto & a Balsamic Reduction, served on homemade Rosemary Focaccia

Fancy French Dip

$17.68

House Smoked Thin Sliced Tri-Tip with Sharp Cheddar Cheese & Sliced Tomato on Grilled Sourdough. Served with Au Jus

Gold Standard Burger

$15.60

Certified Choice Angus Beef Patty with Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Tomato, Onion, Pickles & Black Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun

Black Bart

$16.68

Grilled Chicken, House Cured & Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato & Black Garlic Aioli on Toasted Sourdough

Pineapple Chicken Sandwich

$16.68

Grilled Chicken Breast with Bacon, Melted Swiss, Lettuce, Pineapple Salsa & Sweet Chili Sauce on a Brioche Bun

Red Goat BLT

$18.72

Homemade Rosemary Focaccia Bread, House Cured & Smoked Bacon, Goat Cheese, Red Pepper Aioli, Arugula & Sliced Tomato

Fatty Patty Melt

$16.68

Choice Angus Patty, Grilled Onion & Bell Pepper, Bacon, Melted Swiss Cheese & Thousand Island dressing on Grilled Marble Rye

Beer Battered Fish

$17.68

Crispy Homemade Beer Battered Basa Filet served with our Dill Pepperoncini Tartar Sauce & Lemon Wedges

Sierra Foothills wine selection

THE CELLAR

Sierra Foothills Wine Country

We pour exclusively from California's Gold Country wine region — Amador County Zinfandels, Calaveras County Barberas, and Shenandoah Valley Syrahs — alongside a curated selection of California's finest coastal producers. Our sommelier is happy to guide your selection.

Wines by the Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

McPrice Myers "Bull by the Horns" 2022Paso Robles, California

Intense, juicy black plum explosion wrapped in sugar-dusted black currant, cherry, espresso, chocolate, sassafras and mint, with super fine-grained tannins and a graceful finish.

$48
The Federalist 2022Lodi, California

Rich & full-bodied, single-vineyard wine aged 15 months in charred bourbon barrels. Bold flavors of black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, with hints of black olive and warm baking spices.

$52

Zinfandel

Bianchi Signature Selection 2023Paso Robles, California

Rich, full-bodied with notes of cranberry, ripe red currant, orange zest, cinnamon, and cool minerality. Hints of green tobacco, roasted red beet, and earthy depth.

$60

Pinot Noir

Dutton Estate "Karmen Isabella" 2023Sebastopol, California

Elegant, award-winning Russian River wine with a 93-point rating. Juicy strawberry, raspberry, and dark cherry cola with hints of black tea, tobacco, and silky tannins.

$60
Juggernaut 2022Russian River Valley, California

Layered with vanilla, waffle cone, toasty oak, violets, ripe raspberries, and red cherries with a hint of tea leaf and leather. Elegant and balanced with low tannins.

$48

Petite Syrah

Castle Rock 2019Paso Robles, California

Blackberry, cassis, dark fruit jam, and zesty spice with undertones of toasted mocha and toffee. Medium to full body with a long, harmonious finish and dusty, firm tannins.

$48

Tempranillo

The Fableist #067 "The Two Travelers" 2023Paso Robles, California

Black currant, dark chocolate, blueberry cobbler, and oregano, enhanced by oaky cedar and marzipan undertones. A hint of sweet mesquite BBQ adds depth and intrigue.

$48

Chardonnay

Unshackled 2024Monterey, California

Sweet cream, juicy white peach, green apple, and minerality accented by brown spice and vanilla. Medium-bodied, oaked, blending approachability with refinement.

$54
Josh Cellars Special Reserve Butter 2024Central Coast, California

Incredibly creamy and rich with baked apple pie, fresh peaches, vanilla, crème brûlée, roasted marshmallow, toasted almonds, and butterscotch.

$45
O-61 2024Central Valley, California

Citrus blossom, lemon zest, and green apple with layers of white peach and pear. Delicate hints of vanilla, toasted almond, and wet stone. Clean, persistent finish.

$42
Justin 2023Sonoma County, California

Lemon rind and jasmine blossom on the nose. Ripe pineapple, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd on the palate, finishing with bright acidity and a hint of tarragon.

$42

Bottle or Glass

Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand

Lemon rind and jasmine blossom with flavors of ripe pineapple, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd. Bright, lingering acidity.

$42$15 glass
Wente Morning Fog ChardonnaySonoma County, California

Crisp and creamy with aromas of fresh pear and pineapple, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and sweet cream.

$36$12 glass
Cursive ZinfandelLodi, California

Smooth and jammy with rich notes of blackberry, dark cherry, and raspberry, accented by subtle hints of vanilla and spice.

$36$12 glass
Love Noir Pinot NoirLivermore, California

Jammy dark cherry and rich espresso with hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Medium-bodied with light, supple structure.

$36$12 glass
Francis Coppola Director's Cut MerlotAlexander Valley, California

Crushed wild berries, black cherry, cassis, cedar, and star anise. Rich plum, cherry pie, and dark fruits with vanilla bean and baking spices.

$30$10 glass

HOURS & RESERVATIONS

Join Us

Hotel Guest Breakfast — Daily

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Served at our sister restaurant, The Bella Union

Lunch — Daily

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dinner — Thursday – Saturday

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sunday Brunch

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Dinner

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Columbia City Hotel

22768 Main Street · Columbia, California 95310

(209) 540-3810 · Reservations Welcome

Restaurant: Open 7 days a week 11am-8pm  · Saloon: Daily 11am-8pm weekdays and 10pm friday & Saturday

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