Restaurants in Springfield

“So friendly! We had a great time sampling Boba!”

“Rancho Chico has delicious food, friendly service, and is very clean.”

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

“Today was my first time visiting & I was highly disappointed. Not because of the drinks or food but because of the lack of customer service. I went in right before closing, not realizing it since it was my first time there. But I was going to pick up something for a friend. Anyway, I walked in & there were three people behind the counter, one man & two ladies. They all looked at me while they were talking & then turned away as if I hadn't come in. I stepped back to make sure I was in the right place. As I turned to leave, there was another lady walking by so I confirmed I was in the right location & asked if I could still place an order. She says yes & started talking to one of the ladies behind the counter. But I made her aware of what happened & she was a little helpful. However, I ended up not placing an order. It's hard for me to walk into a place of business & not be acknowledged at all & still do business. I left feeling really disappointed. After being gone for 10 years, I'm relearning Springfield & finding new places to enjoy. But this is one place I will not be returning to. I'm not sure if anyone will care, but I just couldn't let the rudeness & lack of customer service slide.”

“What a treasure—this was the best Turkish food I’ve had outside of Turkey. The kebab and Mecver plate—a vegetarian patty—were outstanding, especially with the garlic yogurt sauce and red onion salad (more like a pickle accompaniment). Highly recommend!”

“it's a nice little place.”

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

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

“I went in this morning and had a great breakfast! I misunderstood an ad about them having B&G all day when it wasn't supposed to be until 10, but someone from the kitchen came up and said she'd make it for me anyway! The gravy was SO good, I ate it up quick!! Got a chai latte too and it was delicious as well. Such great customer service and just a cute place. It's near my work, so I'm going to try and go more to support them!”

“We had a nice introduction by the owner and the atmosphere was great. All the staff courteous and nicely groomed and very professional. Everything from drinks to dessert was top notch.”

“Not only is LKP one of Springfield's finest dining experiences, Aurora and Jordan have created a welcoming space for all communities to gather, celebrate, and build community. In addition to offering a one of a kind dining experience, they are generous partners to our community.”

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

“All recommendations were phenomenal!”

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

“A very cozy place with an ordering counter and a sit-down dining room if you're sticking around. Despite the counter service, the staff was lovely, welcoming, and attentive. They brought fresh bread to the table, unfortunately with a small to-go cup with a small drizzle of olive oil and another of pre-grated parm. A slightly more generous cup of olive oil would have been nice. The carbonara pasta would have been good off the bat if they had properly seasoned it, but some of the extra parm and a generous dose of black pepper got it there in the end. The pizza was the star of the night. Chewy dough with really good gluten development, very nice sauce that was balanced and a nice contrast to the cheese, and quality toppings that weren't too much or too little. Was very tempted by the cannoli in the case, but I will leave it to others to try as I was stuffed. Could be a great place but needs to tighten it up a bit. Would try again though if just for pizza and to try that cannoli.”

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

“Saturday was our Anniversary, we had such a wonderful meal with outstanding service. We will definately be back. 😊❤️”

“The food was really good!! Our server Tracy cracked me up!! She was not only a great waitress she was so personable and funny and on it with her quick service of drink refills. I would definitely come back and request her! She recommended the wings with the dry rub and they were sooo delicious!! Nachos were good too!!”

“Been coming here for years and have moved away and crave this place so much! This is my go-to for a big hot plate of filling, healthy, delicious, soul warming food. My family loves the crab rangoons- they’re light, crispy, and not too crabby for the non-seafood eaters. My personal favorites are the hot pot, sweet and sour chicken, cashew nut chicken, and pho. My boys love general tso’s chicken.

Lunch portions are still generous, affordable, and come with soup.

You can’t go wrong with a single thing on this menu so make sure you give them a try.”

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

“I needed something more than simple sustenance. Shall I go to Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, or where?

I decided on ole reliable Olive Garden as I wanted a salad and something more but not break my pocketbook.

I knew a couple of my favorites are always available but took a chance on Steak Gargonzola Alfredo. While I'm not a blue cheese fan, and the wonderful waitress (Katy?) cautioned me that it is a strong blue cheese, I decided to try something different. You only go around once in life...

Started out with the salad and extra dressing, and of course, bread sticks with butter on the side. Lately I do drink water with a lot of lemon, and she didn't disappoint.

Then came the main event. As I like to sample things and get a taste of it all, I cut up the steak bites into smaller pieces so I would have a price of meat with each batch of Alfredo, and...

It WAS VERY GOOD!

Great service.

Plenty of salad and bread sticks.

Water refilled before I ran out.

And, the entrée was excellent.

In the future I would suggest a tad more Alfredo sauce and a little more spinach BUT I am stuffed, satisfied and relaxed.

Thank you Kate and crew.”

“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”

“OH MY YUMMMM! This place was FIRE!🔥 The soup was magnificent like some kind of magical taste explosion! The sushi was good and a good portion too, which can be hard to find!!! The spring rolls were tasty and so fresh hot and crispy!!! The lunch special was CHEAP too! HIDDEN GEM ALERT! 🚨 5 stars! A++ GO TO THIS PLACE BEFORE I EAT ALL THE FOOD THERE!!!”

“Good food. Hot n Sour soup had a good base for the flavor. They use different veggies than others so wasn't a huge fan. Didn't like the pea pods in it otherwise very good. Egg drop soup was excellent. Best I've had yet. Chicken satay was fine - not the best but better than most. Forgot what my main dish was. Overall good - not my first choice for Asian/Thai.”

“Amazing food!! We love it here. And they’re always so kind and quick! I recommend it to everyone!”

“The Sake flight & pineapple Rangoon”

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

“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”

“Great service, delicious food, reasonably priced. Very good experience every time we’ve been there.”

“was an incredible experience from start to finish. The turkey burger was absolutely amazing—hands down the best I’ve ever had. It was juicy, flavorful, and completely unique. The egg rolls we had as an appetizer were just as impressive, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. What really stood out, though, was the service. Victoria Hall was fantastic. Even though I’m not a wine drinker, she took the time to explain the wines and menu in a way that didn’t feel overwhelming. Her recommendations were spot-on and really helped make the whole experience top-notch. If you’re in the area, I can’t recommend this place enough. Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service—especially if you’re lucky enough to have Victoria as your server.”

“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!”

“🙂Excellent Door Dash option for our little upstate NY town!”

“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”

“We stopped in tonight after WWE wrestling event and there was one sever. She was amazing! The food was exceptional and they were really busy but that didnt stop her from being exceptional. Thank you for not folding under pressure.”

“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.”

“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 have always had fresh food from this particular location without the dreaded 'can you please pull around to the front, we just dropped fresh fries/nuggets for you!' Ughhh the WORST!”

“Delicious fresh food with a huge variety of pizza options. Great price for the high quality. Friendly staff who made our first experience there easy and memorable. We’ll definitely be back!”

“We ordered our holiday meal from Mission BBQ and picked it up on Christmas Eve. I can’t say enough positive about my experience. The person who took my order prior to the holiday was so nice and made sure they hadn’t over committed on carry out orders for that day. When we picked up, it was ready, the folks working were so friendly and they even carried it out to the car for us! The food was amazing and the service was even better. Only suggestion is to allow people to tip with a credit card. I didn’t have sufficient cash to tip the staff like I would have wanted to. They’re awesome and deserve it!”

“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.”

“Our first time here, definitely will not be our last. The atmosphere is relaxed. There's good music playing. The staff is wonderful. Friendly and professional. I could see this being a regular place for us.”

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

“The service was great but this time when I went to eat I had a chilli cheese burger and the chilli tasted like it was burnt and I also ordered nachos the chips where stale as hell”

“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.”

“Bowl Plus is the absolute best! Super delicious, always fresh and well presented, big portions, and fair prices.”

“It’s difficult to be disappointed with this establishment as I don’t think I’ve ever had anything I didn’t like! We often do girl’s night here and the drinks are just as good as the food!”

“Super local business! How? GREAT coffee. EASY in and out. FAST and kind service. DEPENDABLE year after year!”

“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”

“Great food and service!! 🧀”

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

“yooo fantastic place to be with your friends and family , really nice food and service”

“Always one of my favorites. Flatbread is always a go to. Interesting drink menu. Good service. Didn't realize it was music bingo night so it was a little loud but those playing enjoyed it.”

“absolutely delicious a very unique.”

“We pick up Dillon’s for our last work day of the week dinner, almost every Thursday evening. ALWAYS excellent pizza and never an off night! Thanks Dillon’s for quality pizza!🍕”

“We ordered our first pizza tonight while getting a tattoo at Electric Quill!! This place is delicious to say the least. We will be back!!”

“The food and service are excellent, the portions large, the prices very reasonable. The only problem I see is deciding on breakfast or sandwiches; deciding on reordering something you really liked or trying something new you know you will really like also! A great addition to the Springfield dining scene!!”

“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”

“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!”

“Great atmosphere and food”

“Great, personable, local shop! Prices don’t matter when it’s friendly, and local! Will always support!”

“Family operated! Great good and service!”

“Friendly atmosphere. Great food and great service!”

“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!”

“ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT! all the young ladies working there were wonderful and gave great hospilality! One in particular is named Savana if im not mistaken, this young lady is ALWAYS so sweet and is ALWAYS so happy!”

“Excellent food and service, appetizer and side portions were a bit small for the cost. Will recommend”

“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.”

“By far the best breakfast in Spfld, Great service and very friendly ownership, not sure the spelling but you will meet Booka she roams from table to table making sure you are satisfied!”

“I just wanted to give a little shoutout to Dino at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex. I’ve been here multiple times before without kids but this is the second time I’ve been here with my kids. The first time was a couple weeks ago when we were headed to a tournament in Chatham. The kids and I stopped for lunch before we headed there. My son has high functioning autism so he takes particular interest in classic cars. While we waited for our food he ventured outside to check out the classic cars and struck a conversation with Dino. After a bit, Dino told me how well mannered my son was and then told me son to always check to see if he was there next time we were in. My son felt like ROYALTY. Most people do not give my son the time of day because he he operates differently and struggles with social conversation. Dino didn’t care. As soon as we left my son said “WE HAVE TO COME BACK TO SEE DINO, I LOVE THIS PLACE” Fast forward to today, yet again another tournament in Jacksonville meant a surprise stop for my kids at Motorheads. My son didn’t even sit down to order his drink, he immediately looked for Dino. Unfortunately, he wasn’t there. We had the same waitress as last time and she remembered us. She told my son she would go double check to see if he was there but he wasn’t. 10 minutes later….Dino walks in with his daughter and greeted my son with excitement and told him he brought a different car this time so once he was done ordering his food he’ll show my son his SSR. My son was STOKED and so excited that he remembered him. He let my son sit in the SSR and showed him the engine and how it operates. He taught my son the ins and outs of his Vette the first time and the SSR this time. This lengthy post is just to say that Motorheads will always have a special place in our hearts because it’s the perfect place for families and they LOVE showing kids the hot rods. Specifically to Dino: Thank you for showing such special attention to a boy that just wants to learn but normally gets a cold shoulder. He’s curious and you noticed that immediately. Dino, you’re my son’s new hero and best friend (you don’t know that but you’re forced now 😂). You don’t know how much it means to me as a mom to see this for my son. We love and appreciate the hell out of you.”

“We had stopped in on Sunday. Food was great, great service and great server!”

“My wife and I met 8 here 8 years ago when it was WM Vans. We stopped in this year and Andrew was great for us. Super patient with our crazy kids and even took our photos! We’ll see you next year!”

“Papa Murphy's Pizza is a great place
to buy delicious pizzas. All pizzas are take and bake and taste better than most chain pizzeria pizzas. They have crusts of various styles from thin to stuffed.”

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

“went to eat there tonight had the sampler platter it was terrific, had the dumplings for dinner was fabulous will return”

“The pickle 🥒 Pizza was amazing. Possibly the best pizza I’ve ever eaten!”

“This by far my favorite restaurant in Springfield. I am a frequent customer for both dinner and with coworkers for the lunch buffet. I especially like that the buffet always offers a different dish to try which helps me decided on what I will order from the dinner menu. Food is always freshly prepared and delicious. The service is excellent and the restaurant is spotlessly clean. The servers are attentive. I highly recommend Gateway to India.”

“Always a very welcoming bar, always friendly people, great staff, great drinks, and always fantastic music.”

“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.”

“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!!!”

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

“Disappointed today. Stopped in for a to go order of our favs, but.. Food was tasteless except for the heat. Rice and noodles were soggy. Definitely a bummer on this trip.”

“I was craving tacos all day. After playing a show out west I was super excited that Abelardos was on my way home. The food was everything I hoped for so great, you will not be disappointed.”

“Just got a5 dollar snack deal and got 8 pickle 🥒 on my single cheese burger and no strawberry 🍓 in my Sunday just the juice . called and the kid said he made it and I was full of shit . Been going there for years never again”

“Absolutely the best subway in town. Manager is absolutely the best! She makes my sandwich all the time. Thank u..”

“ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT! all the young ladies working there were wonderful and gave great hospilality! One in particular is named Savana if im not mistaken, this young lady is ALWAYS so sweet and is ALWAYS so happy!”

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

“Our absolute favorite Mexican fast food! Great service and the best Sanchos ever!!!”

“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”

“Greatest subs. Get something toasted on sweet bread.”

“I miss seeing my Customers... much love❤️❤️❤️”

“We were delighted to discover CoreLife. The food was delicious, and they had no trouble accommodating my wife's dietary restrictions. My dinner (a beef wrap with blue cheese) was also excellent. We will definitely eat here again when we are back in town. Highly recommended.”

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

“We held a Celebration of Life event after the passing of my husband. Obviously, a last minute event. My husband didn't want a church or funeral home service. Lance and staff provided a beautiful event with less than one week's notice. I will be forever grateful for making this an easy time for me and my family.”

“I stopped by the drive-thru for the first time yesterday. I ordered the gyro plate. It is easily enough food for two people. It was fresh and tasty. The fries were crisp and they reheated well the next day. I absolutely plan to make this place a regular stop!”

“Always a very welcoming bar, always friendly people, great staff, great drinks, and always fantastic music.”

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

“By far the best breakfast in Spfld, Great service and very friendly ownership, not sure the spelling but you will meet Booka she roams from table to table making sure you are satisfied!”

“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”

“yooo fantastic place to be with your friends and family , really nice food and service”

“Gift shop...restaurant! Great food and atmosphere!”

“I just wanted to give a little shoutout to Dino at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex. I’ve been here multiple times before without kids but this is the second time I’ve been here with my kids. The first time was a couple weeks ago when we were headed to a tournament in Chatham. The kids and I stopped for lunch before we headed there. My son has high functioning autism so he takes particular interest in classic cars. While we waited for our food he ventured outside to check out the classic cars and struck a conversation with Dino. After a bit, Dino told me how well mannered my son was and then told me son to always check to see if he was there next time we were in. My son felt like ROYALTY. Most people do not give my son the time of day because he he operates differently and struggles with social conversation. Dino didn’t care. As soon as we left my son said “WE HAVE TO COME BACK TO SEE DINO, I LOVE THIS PLACE” Fast forward to today, yet again another tournament in Jacksonville meant a surprise stop for my kids at Motorheads. My son didn’t even sit down to order his drink, he immediately looked for Dino. Unfortunately, he wasn’t there. We had the same waitress as last time and she remembered us. She told my son she would go double check to see if he was there but he wasn’t. 10 minutes later….Dino walks in with his daughter and greeted my son with excitement and told him he brought a different car this time so once he was done ordering his food he’ll show my son his SSR. My son was STOKED and so excited that he remembered him. He let my son sit in the SSR and showed him the engine and how it operates. He taught my son the ins and outs of his Vette the first time and the SSR this time. This lengthy post is just to say that Motorheads will always have a special place in our hearts because it’s the perfect place for families and they LOVE showing kids the hot rods. Specifically to Dino: Thank you for showing such special attention to a boy that just wants to learn but normally gets a cold shoulder. He’s curious and you noticed that immediately. Dino, you’re my son’s new hero and best friend (you don’t know that but you’re forced now 😂). You don’t know how much it means to me as a mom to see this for my son. We love and appreciate the hell out of you.”

“Had an amazing time at Obed & Isaac’s! The service was great—friendly and attentive staff made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, and the beer was absolutely awesome with plenty of great options to choose from. Highly recommend stopping by for a fantastic meal and drinks!”

“Delicious fresh food with a huge variety of pizza options. Great price for the high quality. Friendly staff who made our first experience there easy and memorable. We’ll definitely be back!”

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

“Jordan edain Taylor and mailn were a big help . They were always keeping up with all the different stuff Mailn always walking around with a smile on his face and Jordan keeping up with all the work and Taylor doing really well under pressure . Shayla was also a good help we always have a good time when we come here the fun zone is really fun and great service.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“The service was great but this time when I went to eat I had a chilli cheese burger and the chilli tasted like it was burnt and I also ordered nachos the chips where stale as hell”

“We ordered our holiday meal from Mission BBQ and picked it up on Christmas Eve. I can’t say enough positive about my experience. The person who took my order prior to the holiday was so nice and made sure they hadn’t over committed on carry out orders for that day. When we picked up, it was ready, the folks working were so friendly and they even carried it out to the car for us! The food was amazing and the service was even better. Only suggestion is to allow people to tip with a credit card. I didn’t have sufficient cash to tip the staff like I would have wanted to. They’re awesome and deserve it!”

“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!!”

“Very good coffee at reasonable prices with the benefit of being locally owned”

“The inside is newly decorated and it’s very clean. Four of us went for lunch. I had a delicious salad with grilled chicken on it. The others liked their food as well. Everyone working there was very friendly and professional.”