The Wheelhouse

1845 E Sunshine St, Springfield
(417) 430-0400

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Nathan Boone

I highly recommend this establishment, particularly due to its unique location at the lower level of a hotel. The chocolate cake was exceptional and has quickly become a new favorite in the area. This venue is truly a hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary

The restaurant was pleasantly quiet when I visited, which made for a relaxing experience. I approached the counter, selected a menu, and went with the Thai basil meal paired with hot water. After placing my order and paying, I found a comfortable seat and waited. My food arrived promptly, and the presentation was beautifully done. The dish looked appetizing, and the first bite confirmed it tasted just as good. The restaurant has a charming, aesthetically pleasing design, and it was easy to find despite being inside a hotel. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. I felt well taken care of by the friendly staff, and the whole experience was very satisfying. I had a great time and look forward to returning to try more items on the menu.

Parking: Lots of space to park.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Basil Chicken, Pad Thai

Hannah K

The drunken noodles were sopping in oil. So disgusting. I couldn't even finish my meal. Definitely not worth the price! $3 for tofu and I got like only 5 pieces. Huge ripoff. I used to love this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

L B

Delicious fusion food. Get the kimchi fries. Chicken nachos with the #5 spice. The only thing I dislike is the location in the hotel lobby. Food is worth the awkward location, not ideal for a private or romantic dining experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Kimchi Fries

Parjit Singh

Worst food ever. This restaurant needs to shut down. Worst food quality.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Joanne Smith

Real food that is very delicious. My daughter and I ate here a few months ago while in town for groceries; I enjoyed it so much that I had my friend take me here today ... while in town for groceries. Both times I had the drunken noodles (I think that's what they are called?) with tofu (which, as far as I understand, makes it vegan and gluten-free). The first time it was grilled tofu, and the second was crispy tofu. The crispy was my favorite. The photo doesn't do justice to all the veg that was in the dish ... and the large portion makes at least 2 meals for me. My friend had the steak tacos and really liked them. He said everything was seasoned nicely.

Great staff, too. Friendly and patient.

On a side note, I rarely eat IN a restaurant because of major sensory issues due to autism (I'll have my friend get to-go and I'll eat in the vehicle). My daughter assured me I'd be ok here, and she was right. This place does not have music, the tvs are all on silent, the crowd is minimal, and there are hardly any of the "cafe sounds" you'd expect to hear. There are lots of more private spaces, too. One of the few restaurants I can handle without shutting down.

It's 5 stars for me. Thanks.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and tofu is offered as a protein choice alongside the usual meat choices.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten-free are clearly marked. The staff seems knowledgeable, too, so that really helps.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan

Kevin

Not a large menu, and they had been busy the previous day, so several ingredients were unavailable. A bit pricey with good portion sizes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

David Rutledge

Great place must try great entertainment

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle

Eric Lafferty

Went here twice and the food is awesome!

penny pounds

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair friendly lots of space

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Basil Chicken, Pad Thai

Ali Park

I really wanted to like this place. The ladies at the front who took my order were the absolute sweetest. There were so many great reviews that I was shocked to find that the Pad Thai I ordered was completely awful. Not only were the noodles inedible due to being severely undercooked (no, they were not al dente, it was more like cardboard), the flavors of the sauces they used had a strange, almost chemical taste. Their prices were not cheap, but I ended up throwing it out after a few bites. Their cauliflower wings were ok, only because I think being deep-fried in the greasy wing sauce helped. But I don't think I would order them again.

Parking: Plenty of parking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Tyler Mease

This place has Incredible food with good prices and Lydia and Victor are nothing short of Amazing with their kind, incredible service ⚡
This is a staple in our diet. Lol HIGHLY recommend?☺️?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Fries, Sauce, Orange Chicken, Kimchi Fries, Burrito

Cayla Madaris

Out of this world good! I've never had anything like the cauliflower and it was fantastic, the falafel was the best I've had. Kimchi was great and all of the flavors just go so well together. Great vegetarian options. The hotel has a cool vibe, parking is easy. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heather Dean

Stopped in for a quick lunch, food was incredible, and portions were very large. Service was pretty slow for how few people were waiting for food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Pad Thai

Shannon Gardner

Surprised that the reviews were so good. The pad thai tasted like dirty water. Nothing close to real pad thai took a few bites and it went in the trash. The portion was huge but the food was horrible.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

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