The best restaurants in Springfield
45 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Maldaner's Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant has balanced Springfield tradition with contemporary American fine dining, as Chef-Owner Michael Higgins…
Maldaner's Restaurant
RestaurantsFarmhouse Restaurant
RestaurantsInside Harvest Market, Farmhouse Restaurant turns the store’s best finds into rotating scratch-made soups, cinnamon French toast with local…
Farmhouse Restaurant
RestaurantsHibachi Madness
RestaurantsThis week, skip another sad desk lunch and hit Hibachi Madness for hibachi favorites like teriyaki chicken, orange chicken, bulgogi beef,…
Hibachi Madness
RestaurantsLulu's Diner
RestaurantsComfortable diner, popular for breakfast and lunch, offering casual Midwestern staples.
Lulu's Diner
RestaurantsWings Etc.
RestaurantsRelaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
Wings Etc.
RestaurantsIzumi Rotary and Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant utilizing a conveyor belt and robot servers to deliver sushi and other Japanese fare.
Izumi Rotary and Bar
RestaurantsPapa Frank's
RestaurantsLasagna, spaghetti, and other Italian plates served in an easygoing eatery with a patio and catering options.
Papa Frank's
RestaurantsGenerous plates of American comfort food served up in an unfussy, hunting lodge-style dining room.
Little Saigon Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsRelaxed Thai-Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, curry, wok-fired fare & fruit freezes.
Little Saigon Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsBurgers and other American eats in a casual eatery adorned with classic-car memorabilia.
Le Peep | Breakfast • Lunch
RestaurantsCasual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.
Le Peep | Breakfast • Lunch
RestaurantsCafé Moxo
RestaurantsCoffee drinks, pastries, breakfast fare & sandwiches served in relaxed, contemporary environs.
Café Moxo
RestaurantsMario's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza parlor for custom pies (as well as build-your-own versions), pasta dishes and other Italian basics, plus salads and burgers.
Mario's Pizza
RestaurantsHunan Restaurant | Chinese
RestaurantsLow-key, family-friendly option serving Chinese stir-fry, noodle dishes & fried rice.
Hunan Restaurant | Chinese
RestaurantsCurate
RestaurantsCozy restaurant and wine bar offering a sharing menu of small plates and cocktails.
Curate
RestaurantsFairgrounds Cafe
RestaurantsBright, homey breakfast spot offering pancakes, sandwiches, omelets and other American classics.
Fairgrounds Cafe
RestaurantsMariah's Steakhouse & Pasta
RestaurantsChops, steaks & homey Italian dishes served in a spacious log-cabin-style eatery with a gaming room.
Mariah's Steakhouse & Pasta
RestaurantsYummy Yummy Hibachi Express | Japanese
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring hibachi dishes and bentos, plus noodles and fried rice.
Yummy Yummy Hibachi Express | Japanese
RestaurantsLegacy Pointe Eatery
RestaurantsComfort food (burgers beer, fish, chicken) prepared with fresh, local ingredients for lunch and dinner, plus cocktails and beer.
Legacy Pointe Eatery
RestaurantsCharlie Parker's Diner
RestaurantsLongtime American diner serving all-day breakfast, lunch specials & hearty sandwiches.
Charlie Parker's Diner
RestaurantsLa Piazza Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsPolished locale with a warm, cozy interior serving brick oven-fired Neapolitan pizza & Italian fare.
La Piazza Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsJoe Gallina’s Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-operated Italian restaurant serving a variety of pizza, pasta & sandwiches.
Joe Gallina’s Pizza
RestaurantsMonical's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.
Monical's Pizza
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsBoone's
RestaurantsWestern–themed haunt featuring burgers, beers & spirits, plus breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere.
Boone's
RestaurantsAbe's Hideout
RestaurantsBurgers, seafood, and pasta dishes are on the menu at this laid-back restaurant with a full bar and party room.
Abe's Hideout
RestaurantsCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
RestaurantsHawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsHomestyle Hawaiian dishes, Chinese stir-fries & Vietnamese noodle soups in a simple setting.
Hawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsThe Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill
RestaurantsPizzas and other bar bites in an easygoing hangout with live entertainment, bar games, and a lunch buffet.
The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill
RestaurantsHickory River Smokehouse
RestaurantsHand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.
Hickory River Smokehouse
RestaurantsPortillo's Springfield
RestaurantsChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Portillo's Springfield
RestaurantsThe Taco Joint
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Mexican tacos, birria, nachos, and other specialties.
The Taco Joint
RestaurantsSapori Pizzeria & Italian Market
RestaurantsCasual, pizza-focused eatery featuring a mix of familiar pizzas and other Italian staples, plus desserts.
Sapori Pizzeria & Italian Market
RestaurantsClockTower Cafe
RestaurantsAmerican restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and brunch options in a cozy space.
ClockTower Cafe
RestaurantsTaquería El Dorado | Mexican
RestaurantsLakeside casual eatery, featuring familiar Mexican staples such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, and a breakfast menu.
Taquería El Dorado | Mexican
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsBurger Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery offering burgers made of unfrozen patty, plus cocktails and American eats.
Burger Bar
RestaurantsStar 66 Cafe
RestaurantsStraightforward diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & traditional American fare 24 hours a day.
Star 66 Cafe
RestaurantsJoseph's Fine Cuisine
RestaurantsElegant spot serving seafood specials, steaks, and tapas, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.
Joseph's Fine Cuisine
RestaurantsParkway Cafe
RestaurantsCasual, time-tested outpost with homestyle American dishes including breakfast, dinner & sides.
Parkway Cafe
RestaurantsYummy Bowl
RestaurantsCasual setup for DIY Mongolian barbecue and sushi rolls, plus stir-fried dishes.
Yummy Bowl
RestaurantsBowl Plus | Japanese
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant serving ramen and takoyaki, plus vegetarian options in Chatham Square.
Bowl Plus | Japanese
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsSaputo's
RestaurantsOld-school Southern Italian joint serving pizza, pasta, traditional entrees & family-style meals.
Saputo's
RestaurantsVELE
RestaurantsStylish restaurant with a focus on contemporary Italian-American seafood dishes & craft cocktails.
VELE
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