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Elevating the Midwest Dining Experience

When it comes to the Midwest, many people think of our food culture as ranch-obsessed, deep-fried and filled with casserole. In other words, our region isn’t typically what comes to mind when you think of fine dining. After all, isn’t it just a flyover zone, anyway? Flyover Restaurant in Columbia, Missouri is proving one day at a time that dining in the Midwest is anything but boring. With a rich history of small game hunting, pork and cattle, the Midwest has a lot to offer the culinary world.


Owners and Columbia locals Adam Wells-Morgan and Dan Dethrow have thrown out the old misconceptions about Midwestern dining and are serving up seasonal small-plates with a distinctive Missouri twist. Our small plates are wood fired and made with regional ingredients from local farms. Take a seat at the bar for a drink that’ll knock your socks off. Flyover’s bar highlights Midwest beers, wines and liquors, and a craft cocktails menu truly infused with the taste of home.

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Elevating the Midwest Dining Experience

When it comes to the Midwest, many people think of our food culture as ranch-obsessed, deep-fried and filled with casserole. In other words, our region isn’t typically what comes to mind when you think of fine dining. After all, isn’t it just a flyover zone, anyway? Flyover Restaurant in Columbia, Missouri is proving one day at a time that dining in the Midwest is anything but boring. With a rich history of small game hunting, pork and cattle, the Midwest has a lot to offer the culinary world.


Owners and Columbia locals Adam Wells-Morgan and Dan Dethrow have thrown out the old misconceptions about Midwestern dining and are serving up seasonal small-plates with a distinctive Missouri twist. Our small plates are wood fired and made with regional ingredients from local farms. Take a seat at the bar for a drink that’ll knock your socks off. Flyover’s bar highlights Midwest beers, wines and liquors, and a craft cocktails menu truly infused with the taste of home.

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Our Owners

Adam Wells-Morgan

Co-Owner/Executive Chef

Adam is one of the masterminds behind Flyover’s concept and our resident champion of Midwest cuisine.

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Dan Dethrow

Co-Owner/Beverage Director

Dan oversees the bar program and cultivates a creative space where new cocktail recipes are born.

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Fostering Connection Over Food & Drink

Since the dawn of time, food has brought people together. When we eat, we take a break from fast-paced life to sit down and really get to know each other. We talk about our day, crack jokes and bond over food and drinks. With this in mind, Flyover’s entire atmosphere is designed to foster connection and community through home-style food and drink. The intimate setting, including shareable small plates and small group seating, invites guests to put their phones away and make new memories.


The social aspect of restaurants and bars is what our founders value most. They designed the kitchen and wood oven to be as open as the bar so that their guests can visit with the cooks just as much as they do the bartenders and servers. They aim to know all regulars by name, and to cultivate a space that imbues a sense of community.

If you’re stopping by for dinner or just for drinks, our craft cocktail menu is sure to impress! We carry a wide selection of local draft beers including Logboat, Broadway Brewery, Schlafly, Public House and 4 Hands. Our frequently updated craft cocktail menu is seasonal, flavorful and packs a punch. If you’re a fan of Kansas City whiskey, you’re in luck - Flyover always has Rieger's whiskey on hand.

Flyover’s Commitment to The Columbia Community

It’s easy to talk a big game about valuing a sense of community, but Flyover makes their commitment known by actively participating in Columbia’s schools, nonprofits and organizations. Flyover is part of many farm-to-table events and purchases from regional and local suppliers whenever possible. Flyover donates to KBIA, Missouri Heart Ball, Columbia Art League, Columbia’s local high schools, the Food Bank and more. Fostering a community both inside our restaurant and outside our restaurant is one of Flyover’s key values.