50 Best American Restaurants in Springfield

“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.“

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

“All recommendations were phenomenal!“

“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 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.“

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

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

“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!.“

“Been coming to Cook’s since I worked across the street at camp Lincoln years upon years ago. Went back today for the first time in several years. The quality, freshness, quick, and friendly service was EXACTLY how I remember. Their whole grain bread is to die for. I don’t get to this side of town as often as I used to, but it is absolutely worth stopping in. Definitely one of Springfield’s hidden gems!“

“Owners are nice but when they first opened I was hired as a busser and after a couple of weeks they said they didn’t have enough business so they would call me when they needed me and they never did then when I went to pick up my last check they acted like I never worked there….. they could have just properly fired me instead of acting like I didn’t exist.“

“This place is amazing. It's a fun, local place with great food and friendly staff. I recommend their horseshoe. There was moderate noise from the music for lunch with the music, which really adds to the atmosphere.“

“Great service. Very sweet waitress and great food. Will return.“

“We stopped in for lunch today and the food was extremely good as always, we have never had a bad meal yet! I also want to say how pleasant our waitress Megan was. She was extremely helpful and very accommodating!!! Great job to Megan and the cooks at the Corner Pub !!!“

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

“My pregnant fiancé was craving fried pickles & since they are a 5 min drive away from us we always choose silver 7s not only the good food but the welcoming atmosphere it was 3 mins until kitchen closed & we informed the waitress we can go find something else we didn’t want to be a bother she didn’t let us leave without a meal & was very reassuring that it was no big deal ! Thank you silver 7s for serving my family with great food every single visit.“

“We have been here twice now and both times it was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is nice, the food is delicious, and the service is awesome! We will be back!“

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

“As a small business owner, I love trying new local spots — and Aunt Lou’s absolutely did not disappoint. It was so delicious and had that sweet nostalgia of the days when you’d buy a plate from a friend and sit around the table way too long. We ordered the fried chicken breast dinners with cabbage, mashed potatoes & brown gravy, plus red beans and rice with cornbread on the side. We also tried the fried deviled eggs (these SURPRISED us — and we immediately wished we’d ordered more!) and the Chicago-style wings — breaded, tossed, all flats. So freakin’ good. We’ll definitely be back. If you’ve been looking for your next local comfort and soul food fix, this is the place!“

“Great food, great service!“

“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.“

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

“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 ❤️“

“Excellent local restaurant with friendly staff and entertainment on weekends!! Chris Camp and Blues Ambassadors tonight!!“

“Fantastic breakfast. The secret to a top-shelf Horseshoe is the gravy; quite simply this is the best I’ve ever had. Flavorful with a touch of kick, perfect consistency. Egg sandwich was also a hit. All dishes had a LOT of meat. Friendly and professional server. Great location. Highest recommendation.“

“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.“

“It gets busy for a reason!!
Top level soul food, diner style atmosphere, very friendly vibe from staff.
Yummmmmmm 🤩
It's a favorite when I have the time. If you don't have 45+ minutes to wait and eat there, there are some items in their hot case ready to go, so you can do take out. You can also preorder online :)“

“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“

“perfect service. the lady was working by herself and kept up with 20 plus people!“

“First time back in 6 years after moving to Tennessee and I must say new owner Todd and his staff are phenomenal and continue to keep it a very welcoming, neighborhood, friendly place with excellent service and amazing food. Highly recommend this place and keep up the great work! I will be coming back every time I come to town!“

“I gave 4 stars for the food because my salad wasn’t like the menu read. It was all iceberg lettuce. I would not have ordered it. Iceberg lettuce is good for like a sandwich instead of bread.The chicken and ranch was delicious. $15.50 is a lot for iceberg lettuce.“

“Absolutely amazing food, coffee, and service. I am in a wheelchair and took my 19 year old son in for breakfast on a Saturday. He got the XL cinnamon roll and a cinnamon latte and I got a sausage fritatta and a chocolate cherry latte. When we arrived there was someone waiting to get the door for us and once we ordered and sat down, everything was brought out to our table. There was a 20 minute wait on the cinnamon roll but boy was it worth it. We will definitely be back again and I will be recommending this place to everyone I know. 🥰💜“

“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“

“We found this jewel by accident and go back whenever we are in Spfld. We live 60+ miles away but enjoy the food, the smiles, warm welcome AND the prices are awesome too!! 5 stars“

“Never had a bad experience and the food is amazing! 10/10 recommend!“

“Can’t believe this place isn’t packed out all weekend! Great food and atmosphere!“

“We called same day after a catering service did not show up to provide lunch for the team of volunteers who was helping to clean up at the animal shelter that was impacted by the tornado. The store only had 3 staff but didn’t hesitate to immediately help create catering boxes for over 75 people in less than an hour. They were so friendly and incredibly impactful to the work we were doing. Can’t say thank you enough!! What a great community partner!“

“We had our son's college graduation party in their private room. The taco bar was delicious and plentiful. The service was fantastic. Vanessa took great care of us and didn't miss a beat. I highly recommend them for your next party.“

“Great hang out spot thats nice and low key with amazing bartenders!“

“Fantastic dive bar run by a 98 year old veteran who’s been in business for over 40 years. Great dive bar atmosphere. Louie is a great guy who’s in love with Marylin Monroe and will chat with anyone. He says business has been slow lately. Beers $2 each. Stop in and give Louie some business. You’ll be glad you did.“

“Great food and service . Cold beer good music“

“We love Gyro Stop. The food never disappoints and the staff is great. But if you close at a certain time, that should mean you close at that time. I tried to call in an order 45 minutes before close, which I think is reasonable. I got a recording that said they prefer online orders. Great! So do I. Nope. They stop taking those an hour before close. Called again and the recording gave me the options and I selected to speak to someone to place an order and was placed on hold. After a minute or so, I was told they couldn't take my call and to try again in 5-10 minutes. I decided to just go in and place it. Nope. Door was locked 30 minutes before close. I'm sorry but this is unacceptable. I've worked in the service industry so I am very understanding of the employees' time but if you say you're open until 7 (this was a Saturday), then stay open until 7.“

“Great place and owner was amazing“

“Food was good but kinda cold when it came out. Not worth asking to have it reheated as it took 75 minutes for us to get our food. They seem to have a lot of outdoor seating but only one kitchen makes all the food? If they have multiple kitchens, then I dont understand why food was so slow to come out. I had bbq pulled pork sandwich which was dry, as there was a scant dollop of bbq sauce on bun.
Bartender was great!“

“Great food, everything was spot on. Server Eliana was as good as we could ask for.“

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

“Cousin Eddie’s is a mandatory stop for us whenever we’re in or around Springfield! The food is good, the beer is cold, and the bartenders have always been cool with us. Besides, you gotta love the theme of the place!! How could you not?“

“Wonderful produce and amazing prices!“

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

“Great food! But you’ll pay 3 times more than what it’s worth. If you ate as much as the people on the wall posters did in the 40s, you’ll pay over $100 a person 🤣“

“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.“