Restaurants in Springfield

“I can honestly say Vele is the best fine dining experience I’ve ever had. The service, the food, everything is consistently incredible every single time we go. Yes, it’s on the pricier side, but it is so worth it. I’ve never had a bad meal here, and I’ve never had anything less than amazing service. Every dish I’ve tried has been absolutely divine. The Filet Mignon is my favorite and is 10/10 every single time. I celebrated a friend’s birthday there last night, and it was just another perfect experience. We had Shane as our waiter (again!), and he is always fantastic, attentive, fun, and truly great at what he does. I actually worked with him years ago at another restaurant, and he’s just as wonderful outside of the restaurant as he is there. Vele is lucky to have him, and I feel lucky to have a place like this to keep coming back to.”

“Delicious food. My 2nd visit got off to a very bad start, but staff were very apologetic about the reasons for it (even though part of it was my fault), and waived the price on my food for my troubles. I greatly appreciated that. Excellent Chicken Shawerma, definitely going back again. ?”

“The Ahi Tuna is absolutely amazing!!! Prepared perfectly and so wonderful!!! Best in town for sure!!!”

“Delicious mexican quisine. The whole experience was top notch.”

“Great experience! Our server, Jacob, was a delight!”

“Went there for the first time tonight. From the initial greeting to leaving with a full belly, we were impressed. The service was good and the food made to order.”

“Best Quiche wonderful pastry crust, generous size! Delicious!”

“I had there senior omelette.The best in town! The service and staff was wonderful. They have my vote for the best place to eat in Springfield Illinois. I have found my new favorite place.”

“MEII Tea has the most fantastic brown sugar dirty milk tea (boba 75% sweet), amazing tiramisu cream puffs, lemon tarts, strawberry shortcakes, etc. This amazing Boba tea & pastry shop is an amazing gem in Springfield and everyone should try it at least once! The complex flavors from the teas and pastries are an exceptional journey for the taste buds! Monica is super friendly!”

“Best Thin Crust Pizza every time!”

“We have been going here for years and love there food. From Birria to steak tacos and Magaritas can’t go wrong!!!!!”

“The best sushi that Illinois has to offer, can't be beat. Quality, portions, and service all blow everyone else out of the water.”

“Buen ambiente y la comida muy rica”

“I never believed my life will change in such a manner. I saw a review on Facebook about Mrs Craig Vanessa trading skills and before then I have never risk money doing anything online with anybody because I think I was so wise and never want to be cheated but when I contacted Mrs. Craig Vanessa, she explained everything to me concerning trading and the profit I can make within a week I was convinced to give a trial and risked to invest $1,000 and I made a withdrawal profit of $9,000 within a week. I am so happy that I trusted her and she didn't fail me. You can reach her through WhatsApp via her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa”

“Best Chai Latte in town. Excellent bakery items. Wonderful staff! Love supporting local businesses.”

“Always excellent- amazing quality ingredients. The salads are beautiful, seasonal and delicious and my favorite pasta is the carbonara! Staff and owners are so kind - one of my favorite restaurants in Springfield-bonus that it is downtown!”

“Now that I have ate here several times and many different dinners. I have not had a meal that was less than exceptional!!!! every time!! If u like exceptional food this is a can't miss!! Thanks Joseph's!!! dont change a thing.”

“I have had the privilege and honor of eating the culinary mastery out of this kitchen since they opened, and I can't speak highly enough of it!!! Fine dining and divine food you can't find anywhere else in town! Highly, highly recommend!”

“We’re regulars here. Always the best!”

“Great place for lunch. Outdoor seating option. The chef always comes around to talk to his customers. Rick is a great server.”

“Ordered take out from this place because it was recommended. I'm pretty particular about where I go eat out at. I have to say this place was really good. The food taste was great and the so was the service. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back.”

“Very good”

“Tastes like some of the restaurants I’ve visited in Hawaii. Worth a trip!”

“Absolutely loved this place! Super cute decor, great vibes, and a change from the very day restaurant. Great selection of wine, cocktails and drinks. Food options were amazing and very accommodating for multiple people to graze.”

“Took my friend, my husband, and our baby for the lunch buffet and it was sooooo good. And for $10 you get a lot of options and a drink. We will definitely be comin for lunch more often an possibly for sum double lunch dates. Definitely give this place a try. We came in starvin an now our bellies are poppin 😆”

“Consistently delicious. Just ate here again after 10 years(moved away), and everything tasted the same as I remember! The frozen blended drinks are delicious as well! Taro freeze, and the watermelon freeze are exceptional! The Mongolian beef and crab rangoons and crispy eggs rolls are all delicious! Pho is super tasty too!”

“I came thru the line today and the lady who took my order made an extreme effort to find exactly what I was looking for, I had wanted a raspberry truffle shake but had no idea that there was so many slushie options, which I now know is a “chiller”. She was so kind and I believe her name was kylee? she had a full sleeve of tattoos and was wearing red. She did amazing!”

“they have the best sushi in springfield. the staff is nice and friendly. I highly recommend it”

“Excellent food and great service. The salsa and chips are excellent and fresh and yummy. The refried beans are very good. Ordered the fish tacos”

“The Sake flight & pineapple Rangoon”

“We have coming to this fabulous restaurant for many years. Not only for the wonderful meals and service, but for the cherry cheesecake and my wife's favorite, custard pie!”

“good food...great service...friendly staff”

“Farmer Brothers is hands-down the very best coffee in the US! Everything else tastes like used motor oil and dirty ash trays in comparison. My mother and uncle worked for Bunn Capital (Bunn-O-Matic) and would serve only Farmer Brothers coffee to demonstrate the quality of the machine. I've tried many brands of coffee and nothing comes close to the truly delicious taste of Farmer Brothers!”

“I ordered off doordash- not a scam. I got the plant based chicken. I've been vegetarian for years & this is probably the best plant based chicken I've ever had. The fries and sauce were also good.

Vegetarian options: Morning-star”

“I just went through the drive thru on August 3 at midnight and got THE BEST Frisco burger I've ever had from Hardee's. Employees were super friendly too.”

“Attended a Wedding Saturday that Fulgenzi's catered. Wow, wow, wow! Best Wedding food ever, by FAR! Every comment we heard (which were many) was all great and bragging about the flavor of the food. Staff taking care and keeping the food filled up were so friendly, courteous (offering to carry plates if someone couldn't carry their own), just all around making you comfortable! Definitely recommend Fulgenzi's Catering for any occasion!!!! Thank you for making our dining experience the best ever!”

“Highly recommend this place. We had about an hour wait because of course they are short staffed, who isnt... They had a party of 12 walk in right before us, with only 1 cook. they done their best to make it fast to seat us, and others. Usally we wouldn't wait that long, but all the staff was extremely friendly and working hard to please all customers. 1 young waitress cause she didn't have a sitter and had to bring her little boy to work with her... But SHE WAS THERE! working her butt off. we told her to put him with us, we played with him until the grandma cane to pick him up. The whole team worked together great. they were all young. my husband and I sat there and enjoyed our meal, while watching this young crew admiring them all for their dedication to try their best to do what they had to do to please their customers and provide for their families. kudos to this IHOP, for a job well done today. September 5th, 2022..”

“I did a mobile order (& paid in-app) & as I was going through the drive thru to pick it out, a circuit blew. All their screens and half the machines stopped working. I couldn't cancel my order and order at a new place. I went inside and immediately Brian figured out what I ordered and got it for me, free of cost. Amazing service & handling in an unexpected electrical mishap situation.”

“Malina and keira have amazing customer service! Knowledgeable, professional and extremely patient and helpful! The only issue is that their service kind of upstages the food! Making this my home mcdonald's!”

“My husband and I absolutely love it here! The food is SO GOOD!! The whole place is sucha really awesome vibe!”

“Brought home a large NY pizza. It was completely burnt. Crust was literally black. The under crust was 50/50 black. Cannot believe they sent us home with this. There is no one to call or email. We normally have a great experience at Sapori, but this was ridiculous!”

“All recommendations were phenomenal!”

“My family and I have eaten here at least twice and both times the food has been amazing! Recently, I really enjoyed the pumpkin chipotle soup and veggie open faced sandwich ( I can’t remember the official name). We also got three deserts and all were amazing! I’ve also bought delicious tea from her and appreciate the expert help picking it out! I highly recommend eating here!”

“the coffee is always great the customer service is excellent and the cookies are always delicious.”

“Best Chai Latte in town. Excellent bakery items. Wonderful staff! Love supporting local businesses.”

“The greeter was exceptional. Strip steak was tender, juicy, and delicious. Shrimp and clams were lightly battered and very tasty. We all tried the scallops and loved them. Great service! We will definitely go again! Highly recommend.”

“Incredible, friendly staff, fair prices”

“Today was our first time at Le Peep’s. Went for breakfast on a weekday. Fantastic! Food was wonderful. Extensive menu. Service was excellent. This is going on our frequent restaurant outings list.”

“This a great twist on authentic jerk. Great food, friendly people and cool laid-back atmosphere.”

“My son took me here and we loved it, wish we had one closer to us. Absolutely loved everything about the place.”

“We always have great food and service when attending, worth the wait!”

“Touring Springfield, so naturally a stop at Cozy dog drive-in is a must. The place is cute, and the service was excellent. The corn dog was a corn dog, nothing exceptional. The hand cut fries were pretty greasy, but tasty. Prices are very reasonable, so I’m not gonna cry about it not being exceptional.”

“The food was amazing, service was slow, but the staff was doing there best, so I really can't complain. The atmosphere felt like I dropped into a small town dinner. Everyone knew each other, and if they didn't when the walked in, they did on the way out! Truly a family restaurant where everyone was helping each other and the community.”

“Always fantastic food! always cooked perfectly!”

“Best restaurant in town ! Great food, large portions and all of the servers are great !!”

“I absolutely love this restaurant! It is a family favorite for ours. The food is so fresh so delicious. The restaurant smells so amazing when you walk in and you are greeted always with a smile and everyone is so pleasant. Highly recommend. I love the shrimp teriyaki bowl and the salmon, salmon bowl, tropical island and I can’t wait to try the tuna bowl soon. 🍣🥢😍”

“Passing thru on a trip from WI to MO and it was the perfect stop. Didnt let all the closed roads from the marathon stop me from getting here. Cute decor, great service, hot mocha and the added cinnamon roll was yum! Not sure when I'll be passing thru again but would stop back in if I ever got the chance.”

“Thank you so much for your sweet staff today; both girls were so kind. My son Kashton has been wanting to try your Bundt cakes for quite some time. And we thought no better way to celebrate his 1 year Cancer Fight than with a chocolate chocolate chip Bundt cake! His smile says it all. We will be back! Thank you again 💛💪🏻 #kashtonstrong #fightlikekash”

“We stumbled on this gem today and let me tell you WE WILL BE BACK!! Service was AMAZING, Food AMAZING, Vibe AMAZING, Tons of Tvs, Comfy seating and Unique Menu!! Don't believe me.. check it out for yourself. Youll Thank me ❤️”

“go there great food. chili is great. tamales are so good. chili cheese burgers are the best”

“My kids and I stopped in here Tuesday after my son’s diabetic appointment. There was no carb information so I asked the waitress if there was any chance I could get that since my son is Type 1 diabetic. Without hesitation, she went back and spoke with the cook and manager. We had the carb information we needed and had 0 issues ordering. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. The manager even came and went over the carb information with us. Thank you for helping ease this mommas mind. Something as simple as ordering a meal can be tricky for a child with type 1. And you didn’t snub us or treat us any differntly. Sadly, that does tend to happen a lot when asking that simple of a question. Our food was amazing and so was the service. We will most definitely be back!”

“First-time customer. Big portions. Good food. Speedy service.”

“The food was 🔥🔥🔥 delicious not spicy. Flavor profile was ridiculous. My taste buds had a party.💯 recommend.”

“Great food, great service!”

“My family enjoyed our Mekong experience, Especially our food. everything we ordered was delicious! The atmosphere was pleasant and our server was excellent. We stopped on our way to Branson and are planning a return visit to Mekong on our way home.”

“I go there at least once a week and get a turkey bacon ranch on sweet bread . That man behind the counter gets an A plus for knowing how to make the best sub ever I could eat it everyday Never skimps on anything puts the other sub shops to shame in this area Thanks Monty’s keep up the great work young man”

“Best ice cream in town! Rotating selection with lots of options including vegan ice cream, dole whip, and more. They’re super friendly, highly recommend!”

“We have made this our go-to pizza for Friday night dinner and movie with the family. Always consistent and delicious. We get a large thin crust, a two ply pizza, and an order of garlic cheese toast.”

“Great Food & Great Atmosphere!!!! The staff are always welcoming & the drinks are delicious 💕”

“This place is very cute and the drinks are very good and tasty we will come back soon again 🩷”

“Delicious Ramen, great variety of Boba Teas and Smoothies, fresh ingredients, best To-Go packaging, everything I've ordered has been amazing. And the egg is always cooked perfectly.”

“Love their pizza! Definitely will be back!”

“Papa murphys has allows me to eat pizza with the rest of my family and friends. Since I have a gluten, dairy and tomato allergy they have the toppings and crust that gives me the option I need, and its a pizza that tastes good too. Thank you Papa Muphys for giving me those options!”

“I wish they had an IPA but other than that, a very nice place.”

“Great neighborhood bar with great drink specials, lots of live music and occasional DJs, most popular open mic in the area and a huge beer garden. The staff and owners are very cool too.”

“We have visited a few times over the last month or so. I've noticed that every single time we go, everyone working here is soooo nice and friendly. They seem genuinely happy to help you. From the cashier to the people walking around checking tables. This is really appreciated.”

“Went to Mario’s tonight and my server, Lauren was so sweet! She gave us excellent service and the food was great as always. The chef salad is huge and a good price!”

“I’ve tried many donuts on my travels and I still think Mel-O-Cream is the best. I have been eating them for over 60 years. Thanks!!!”

“Great employees and atmosphere”

“This north-end neighborhood bar was very friendly and welcoming as I was the "new" girl. Outdoor space is newly renovated with patio and yard space with picnic tables and horseshoe pits.”

“Fast and fresh food! Love the sushi combo with egg roll for a quick meal! Their bowls are good too! Also, if you want to have a beer, they are pretty cheap too!”

“Got a pizza at Mario’s on Piper Glen tonight and it was delicious! I wanted to make sure the pizza guy, Alvin got a shout out! Thanks for the great pizza!”

“A wonderful coffee shop in a historic area of town. It has a great selection of coffees, teas, and baked goods. The owners are really kind and friendly, and really made an effort to make me comfortable during my first visit to the USA. It genuinely feels like part of, and belonging to, the community. I highly recommend stopping by!”

“Had an amazing dinner here. The salsa was fresh and just the right amount of heat. The pineapple shrimp was amazing. I hadn’t been here in awhile and so glad I visited again.”

“Yippee I finally found a good Berger King. Staff really nice. Food hot fresh not over cooked. Very happy”

“I enjoy coming to Long John Silver's. The customer service I had was very good, even though my orders was sometimes too long.. I know my food was hot and fresh. I don't go to Springfield, that much, but when I do Long John Silver's is one place I go to.”

“Today, after years of eating at the pizza ranch right off of 6th Street, I stopped by to grab a bite. The chicken was great as always. The pizza wasn't great. A very limited selection and it was starting look dried out, and there wasn't a lot to chose from. I saw one employee walked by and looked at it, but that was the extent of it. Thank you.......”

“My family enjoyed our Mekong experience, Especially our food. everything we ordered was delicious! The atmosphere was pleasant and our server was excellent. We stopped on our way to Branson and are planning a return visit to Mekong on our way home.”

“The Ahi Tuna is absolutely amazing!!! Prepared perfectly and so wonderful!!! Best in town for sure!!!”

“Attended a Wedding Saturday that Fulgenzi's catered. Wow, wow, wow! Best Wedding food ever, by FAR! Every comment we heard (which were many) was all great and bragging about the flavor of the food. Staff taking care and keeping the food filled up were so friendly, courteous (offering to carry plates if someone couldn't carry their own), just all around making you comfortable! Definitely recommend Fulgenzi's Catering for any occasion!!!! Thank you for making our dining experience the best ever!”

“Took the family there for Sunday lunch buffet. First time there and all the food was very good. One in our party doesn't like to eat buffet, so got a tasty freshly cooked shrimp dish. Everything on the buffet was very good. Will definitely return.”

“The greeter was exceptional. Strip steak was tender, juicy, and delicious. Shrimp and clams were lightly battered and very tasty. We all tried the scallops and loved them. Great service! We will definitely go again! Highly recommend.”

“Everytime I go there everyday for lunch service is phenomenal food always hot and fresh the employees there are amazing highly recommended”

“Absolutely Amazing – A Must-Visit! If you're looking for incredible food, great music, and genuine hospitality, Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs is the place to be! Bruce has created an amazing atmosphere where everyone feels welcome from the moment they walk through the door. The food is absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful ribs, perfectly seasoned Southern favorites, and homemade dishes that taste like they came straight from Grandma's kitchen. Every bite is packed with flavor, and you can tell everything is made with pride and passion. Bruce is a fantastic owner who truly cares about his customers and goes out of his way to make sure everyone has a great experience. The service is friendly, the restaurant is inviting, and the live music adds the perfect touch to an already unforgettable meal. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or bringing family and friends, you won't be disappointed. Springfield is lucky to have a place like this! I highly recommend Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs. I'll definitely be back again and again!”

“Great food at a good price. I enjoyed the orange Chicken and fluffy rice !! Really nice people run this store, fun to talk to. Located in the White Oaks Mall, Springfield , IL.”

“Brought home a large NY pizza. It was completely burnt. Crust was literally black. The under crust was 50/50 black. Cannot believe they sent us home with this. There is no one to call or email. We normally have a great experience at Sapori, but this was ridiculous!”

“Very good food with good portions at reasonable prices. A great alternative to chain restaurants.”

“This was my first time here (Job Christmas dinner) never really got into sushi but when I tell you that food was amazing (Fresh, Hot) Our waitress was above and beyond and I can say it's the best of Springfield. I will be going back soon! A must have experience of flavors!”

“Had the hamburger with 2 slices of cheese. Was a Terrible! Burger tasted like a frozen patty and was small. Highly overrated and overpriced.”

“Amazing food and wonderful service! Highly recommend time and time again.”

“Great food, great service!”

“We always have great food and service when attending, worth the wait!”

“I had there senior omelette.The best in town! The service and staff was wonderful. They have my vote for the best place to eat in Springfield Illinois. I have found my new favorite place.”

“Touring Springfield, so naturally a stop at Cozy dog drive-in is a must. The place is cute, and the service was excellent. The corn dog was a corn dog, nothing exceptional. The hand cut fries were pretty greasy, but tasty. Prices are very reasonable, so I’m not gonna cry about it not being exceptional.”

“Today, after years of eating at the pizza ranch right off of 6th Street, I stopped by to grab a bite. The chicken was great as always. The pizza wasn't great. A very limited selection and it was starting look dried out, and there wasn't a lot to chose from. I saw one employee walked by and looked at it, but that was the extent of it. Thank you.......”

“Delicious food. My 2nd visit got off to a very bad start, but staff were very apologetic about the reasons for it (even though part of it was my fault), and waived the price on my food for my troubles. I greatly appreciated that. Excellent Chicken Shawerma, definitely going back again. ?”

“We have coming to this fabulous restaurant for many years. Not only for the wonderful meals and service, but for the cherry cheesecake and my wife's favorite, custard pie!”

“We went there for lunch on Sunday, the food was OK. Nothing to brag about but not bad either. However, when I checked my bank statement I seen the waitress tacked on an extra $4 tip for herself After we left her a $20 tip in cash on a $65.69 tab. I always write cash in the tip area of the receipt for this reason but she still did it! So watch your receipts, they have at least one dishonest waitress!!”

“We have visited a few times over the last month or so. I've noticed that every single time we go, everyone working here is soooo nice and friendly. They seem genuinely happy to help you. From the cashier to the people walking around checking tables. This is really appreciated.”

“went there tonight for dinner and was so pleasantly surprised....everything I got was delicious except the bourbon chicken too sweet for me but definitely loved the steak ham clam chowder baked potato fried chicken grilled BBQ chicken and fried shrimp yum yum yum”

“Easter online order was delicious and easy to heat up and serve.”

“Very friendly staff, clean, pleasant and the manager Shakaib was very professional. He was running food, helping clean up spilled drinks and overall just a pleasant person. This was my first time at this location. The moment we walked in everyone was nice and helpful. Our food was hot, fresh and brought to our table. It was very nice.”

“Takes a little bit longer to make, but it is because the food is prepared very well. The ingredients were all very fresh and tasted amazing! They have sandwiches, soups, baked potatoes, salads etc. Staff was friendly and did a great job as well.”

“Patty melt and Oreo concrete”

“Stopped by for the first time and Justin was kind and explained the whole menu to us. The food was hot and tasty. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family”

“Smoothies were amazing and the staff were very friendly!!!”

“My daughter and I are huge fans and visit often. Everyone I’ve ever brought here has ended up loving it too. The atmosphere, the experience, and the consistency make it an easy favorite, and it’s hands down our favorite place in town.”

“Best Chai Latte in town. Excellent bakery items. Wonderful staff! Love supporting local businesses.”

“I stopped by yesterday and had one of the best mocha lattes in my life! We also shared the shortbread cookies, French pastry, and apple cider doughnut. (We couldn't pick just one 😋) Everything was fantastic! I highly recommend Schlee’s!”

“This was my first time here (Job Christmas dinner) never really got into sushi but when I tell you that food was amazing (Fresh, Hot) Our waitress was above and beyond and I can say it's the best of Springfield. I will be going back soon! A must have experience of flavors!”

“Absolutely love this restaurant! Food is amazing, serves was great, the restaurant its self is beautiful.”

“I had a host of family come visit from out of town. I ordered 50 piece wings from California Kitchen, it came with fries and 2 cans of pop. I was told 15 minutes for pick up and did not check the food prior to leaving. The chicken was fried very hard and wasn't good. I didn't call until the next morning and spoke to a manager. The manager was pleasant and very understanding. I was able to bring back the chicken from the previous day and recieved a full new 50 piece meal for my visiting family. He even asked if I wanted to keep the order that was messed up. Amazing customer service and the food was really good. I would always order from them, they really know how to treat their customers!! The new location is great too!.”

“Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. The Basil Duck was outstanding.”

“Very good food with good portions at reasonable prices. A great alternative to chain restaurants.”

“The baristas are always friendly. I enjoy visiting this store.”

“Went in to see Caitlin. Got the tex mex and it was well worth it ! White cheese sauce is amazing. Best is town. Service was great. No wait on drinks. Will be back for the great food and service (:”

“Great atmosphere! Quick service! Really amazing non-alcoholic drink selection! Great place to gather with friends and just enjoy!”

“The food was very authentic, large portions and very well priced for what you received. We were given free chips and salsa which most places don’t give anymore. Our food came out fast and everything was excellent.”

“Someone said the comedy show was racist.. YET they used the term circus.. which is Diabolical and kinda racist… Do circuses not entertain… As a black woman I am A LOT of things… loving… caring… unprotected AND educated… ABSOLUTELY AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY… racist Not even a lil!!!

Racism was at the core of North American slavery and the colonization and empire-building activities of western Europeans.
The notion of biological race has been recognized as a cultural invention, entirely without scientific basis.
Racism involves one group having the power to carry out systematic discrimination through the institutional policies and practices of the society.”