28 Best American Restaurants near Willard

“Awesome home cooked food with great customer service. Highly recommend if in the area.“

“I called Mrs Gilmore's twice, and emailed once about a group of about 15 women who wanted to have lunch at Mrs. Gilmore's. No one answered my email, and neither time I called was the need for a reservation mentioned. When we arrived, they evidently mistook our group for another one who was also lunching there that day. Once the error was discovered it became evident they were not prepared for our group. We were made to feel as if we'd done something wrong. They seated us in another area, our drink orders taken and delivered, and we never saw our server again. Finally, after one of us had to leave in order to get food before going to work, we decided to go elsewhere. A neighboring restaurant was able to accommodate us quickly without fuss, despite being short handed. We had our food within a surprisingly short time. Thank you, Big Momma's. We'll be back.“

“You must try this place; I can’t stop going. Their breakfast and lunch options are delicious and the staff is super friendly!

My wife gets the Downward Spiral which is a breakfast bowl with a mix of breakfast items so you don’t have to decide, she also likes to get a side of their amazing hashbrowns and mix that in as well for good measure.

I personally love the B&G as it is perfect here, my favorite in town to be exact. If I am there around 11am they start serving sandwiches which are unique and flavorful. Take my advice and get the Action Parmesan and their house tomato basil sauce on the side so you can dip your sandwich in it…your life will never be the same!“

“I like Lindberg's but they don't always do their best. Went Thursday night for the jam, sat at the bar right in front of one of the bar tenders. She did not acknowledge my presence. It took a good 10 minutes to finely get her attention. And, on a night with live music that started at 8, the kitchen closed at 9!“

“Was at the new one on Battlefield rd. Food was so good and staff were friendly and helpful will definitely return!“

“I visited Civil Kitchen for the 1st time today. I really enjoyed it! The food was very good, big portions, wonderful atmosphere, and Billie our server was wonderful! The next time I’m in Springfield, I’d love to dine here again!“

“Amazing chef, food, and service!!!“

“Food here was great. Love the friendly staff and cozy outdoor sitting. Also while you eat you get to hear all and see all the peacocks there. So if you get a chance go vist Dickerson Park Zoo and try the café out.

Kid-friendliness: They also have a playground out front for the kids to play at.“

“Been twice, good drinks, good food, great service. Taylor was very friendly and attentive. Will go again“

“Just ate at Beef-A-Roo in Harrison Arkansas for the first time and the food was awesome! Also less expensive than I expected. We will be back and look forward to the one planned in Branson - closer to home.“

“Best burger place in town by far 5/5 highly recommend 🤟“

“Pet friendly and excellent food and service. Will definitely be back.“

“We ate here because it was so close to our Airbnb. Sure glad we did! the food and drinks were perfect. we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Springfield! thanks flame!!“

“My friends and I came here after going to another bar in town. We were after good drinks and some Christmas vibes. The staff here was incredible and the food and drinks were amazing! We got a vegan mushroom pizza and it's probably the best I've ever had. Skip the other places in town. This is the place.“

“The Roost is our golf league sponsor all summer long. They provide dinner to our winning captain all league. We always go after league to the Roost on Cox Rd and they take great care of us. We are an erratic, lively bunch that shows up all at once, so we can be a real handful. But always do great work!!! Thanks Gene Lofaro!!!!“

“We were in Springfield for a basketball tournament. Unsure of where to dine, we discovered a well-known establishment and were thrilled to eat there with my family. Upon arrival without a reservation, we were seated promptly, appreciative of the kind service and the staff's remarkable knowledge. Everyone exhibited exceptional kindness, and as a discerning diner, I found the spaghetti, bread, calamari, salad, and all dishes outstanding. My husband ordered the fried lasagna, which was promptly delivered to our table, fresh and hot. The staff's kindness was impressive, creating an atmosphere I truly appreciate, and we intend to return. Thank you for hosting us and treating our family with such consideration, which means a great deal, as it appears to be a very popular destination! I loved that the owner brought out our food and spoke to his customers. This is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to! Thank you, Nonna’s Italian Cafe.“

“I had the tomato bisque soup and it was amazing!🤩“

“Best slaw and beans anywhere“

“Good afternoon Hoods, Mo! My husband and I are truck drivers out of Amarillo, Tx! Never been to Hoods Restaurant but we will be back! The staff was top notch! Our waitress Melissa was one the best yet! Great eye contact and very sweet! Melissa hasn't been at Hoods but bout a month! Keep her & Keep her happy! The world 🌎 needs more people like her! Thank you Melissa you are rare and a blessing! 8-30-2025 A little warm but over all is dynamite service!“

“Perfect environment for drinks and conversation. Friendly staff, outstanding cocktails and a wide assortment of beers. Food menu is attractive as well. Give this place a shot. You won't regret it.“

“Great pours! Awesome burger! Fun games!“

“GREAT food. GREAT service. AMAZING atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good local place!“

“The best diner food I've had by far.
Tonight was the first time I had ever been there AND we took it to go. So by the time I got home it had been in a box for 10-15 minutes and it was still incredible. We are certainly adding this to the restaurants we frequent.“

“The Hillbilly needed a place to watch the KC Chiefs start the new season. Harbell's was a great place for opening night!
As you can see from the pictures, it was packed! Thankfully, a very intelligent young man I know got there early, so my seat was waiting on me when I arrived.
Great food, fantastic staff, and absolutely some of the best Cheese Fries I've ever had!
If you are in downtown Springfield, give Harbell's a try.“

“Lots of fun playing bingo n good cocktails🌞“

“WOW the 2 pork chop plate is still available but not on the menu. The Philly Steak BOWL 🍜 was just AwEsOmE 👍... My son had the sandwich 🥪 he gets it EVERYTIME we go. Some of the staff, I'm thinking she was a manager, but she is not very friendly to her staff or customers.
So, my son and I have been VERY BLESSED to have each other, because our family is out of State. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, for the last 3 yrs, he and I take 1 to 3 ppl that don't have Family here or that can't afford to go out to eat, with us to enjoy a good meal and good company. Thanks to the good food, good conversations, the waitress/waiter, but, mainly HIGHEST THANKS TO THE COOKS!!!! Without a good cook, ya can't have good food. THANK YOU ALL!!!!“

“There are two restaurants side by side next to the gates. I am not actually sure if they are owned and operated separately. The side on the left facing the counter does pizza, the right side does sandwiches. If you look at the video posted by a previous reviewer, you will see what I mean. Since I don't see a separate restaurant in Google maps, I will assume they are one unit. In this review I am reviewing the sandwich side.

I had the Nashville chicken sandwich. It was ok. In terms of value and serving size, you have to remind yourself that you are in an airport and choices are limited. They can charge a lot of money for a small meal. But in terms of taste, it tastes good.“

“I work for GrubHub and Door Dash. I have picked up deliveries from here many times. But, never tried any of their food, myself. I got a credit from Door Dash, to apply to an order. so, me and my family decided to give them a try. The food was excellent. We ordered a lot of stuff. We got the steak and eggs. The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Didn't even need any sauce. My mom asked for cheese and mushrooms on the hash browns, which they obliged, at no extra charge. I got the catfish meal. The fish was golden brown and well seasoned. The fried okra was good too. I wasn't a fan of the brown gravy that was on the mashed potatoes . It was kinda bland. But the potatoes were excellent. We also got the biscuits and country gravy. Love the country gravy. I guess I'll be getting that, instead of brown gravy, for my mashed potatoes next time. And we also got the 12 piece fried shrimp. it was very good too. And they gave us way more than 12 pieces. Portion sizes were amazing. Especially for the price. We will be eating on this order for the rest of the day, and probably some tomorrow. After reading some reviews, I do hope they have cleaned up their staff. Because I would like to dine in, one of these days, rather than have it delivered. I don't want to visit a place with racist or otherwise trashy servers. So, I hope those people are no longer there. Again, the food was delicious, and the cooks did a great job at meeting our special requests. I look forward to ordering from you in the future.“