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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Since 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant has balanced Springfield tradition with contemporary American fine dining, as Chef-Owner Michael Higgins…

222 S 6th St

Since 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant has balanced Springfield tradition with contemporary American fine dining, as Chef-Owner Michael Higgins turns seasonal local and regional ingredients into Mediterranean-leaning plates of heirloom vegetables and humanely raised meats.

From the Springfield newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Inside Harvest Market, Farmhouse Restaurant turns the store’s best finds into rotating scratch-made soups, cinnamon French toast with local…

3001 S Veterans Pkwy · ✓ checked Jul 28

Inside Harvest Market, Farmhouse Restaurant turns the store’s best finds into rotating scratch-made soups, cinnamon French toast with local eggs, and ridiculously fluffy pancakes thanks to house-churned butter.

From the Springfield newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Hibachi Madness

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This week, skip another sad desk lunch and hit Hibachi Madness for hibachi favorites like teriyaki chicken, orange chicken, bulgogi beef,…

4318 Wabash Ave

This week, skip another sad desk lunch and hit Hibachi Madness for hibachi favorites like teriyaki chicken, orange chicken, bulgogi beef, plus hibachi fried rice or noodles, alongside wildly good sushi burritos and crispy sushi tacos, with dine-in, takeout, and an actually clutch drive-thru.

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Lulu's Diner

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Comfortable diner, popular for breakfast and lunch, offering casual Midwestern staples.

608 S 9th St

Comfortable diner, popular for breakfast and lunch, offering casual Midwestern staples.

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Wings Etc.

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Relaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.

2315 N Dirksen Pkwy

Relaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.

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Relaxed restaurant utilizing a conveyor belt and robot servers to deliver sushi and other Japanese fare.

3061 Wabash Ave Ste B

Relaxed restaurant utilizing a conveyor belt and robot servers to deliver sushi and other Japanese fare.

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Papa Frank's

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Lasagna, spaghetti, and other Italian plates served in an easygoing eatery with a patio and catering options.

4111 Wabash Ave

Lasagna, spaghetti, and other Italian plates served in an easygoing eatery with a patio and catering options.

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Generous plates of American comfort food served up in an unfussy, hunting lodge-style dining room.

2406 W Jefferson St

Generous plates of American comfort food served up in an unfussy, hunting lodge-style dining room.

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Relaxed Thai-Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, curry, wok-fired fare & fruit freezes.

1531 Wabash Ave

Relaxed Thai-Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, curry, wok-fired fare & fruit freezes.

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Burgers and other American eats in a casual eatery adorned with classic-car memorabilia.

600 Toronto Rd

Burgers and other American eats in a casual eatery adorned with classic-car memorabilia.

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Casual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.

3232 Ginger Creek Dr

Casual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.

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Café Moxo

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Coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast fare & sandwiches served in relaxed, contemporary environs.

2661 Chatham Rd

Coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast fare & sandwiches served in relaxed, contemporary environs.

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Mario's Pizza

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Pizza parlor for custom pies (as well as build-your-own versions), pasta dishes and other Italian basics, plus salads and burgers.

3073 E Clear Lake Ave

Pizza parlor for custom pies (as well as build-your-own versions), pasta dishes and other Italian basics, plus salads and burgers.

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Low-key, family-friendly option serving Chinese stir-fry, noodle dishes & fried rice.

1333 W Wabash Ave

Low-key, family-friendly option serving Chinese stir-fry, noodle dishes & fried rice.

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Curate

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Cozy restaurant and wine bar offering a sharing menu of small plates and cocktails.

2930 Plaza Dr

Cozy restaurant and wine bar offering a sharing menu of small plates and cocktails.

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Fairgrounds Cafe

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Bright, homey breakfast spot offering pancakes, sandwiches, omelets and other American classics.

1923 N Peoria Rd

Bright, homey breakfast spot offering pancakes, sandwiches, omelets and other American classics.

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Chops, steaks & homey Italian dishes served in a spacious log-cabin-style eatery with a gaming room.

3317 Robbins Rd

Chops, steaks & homey Italian dishes served in a spacious log-cabin-style eatery with a gaming room.

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Casual eatery featuring hibachi dishes and bentos, plus noodles and fried rice.

1513 N 30th St

Casual eatery featuring hibachi dishes and bentos, plus noodles and fried rice.

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Comfort food (burgers beer, fish, chicken) prepared with fresh, local ingredients for lunch and dinner, plus cocktails and beer.

1130 Legacy Pointe Dr

Comfort food (burgers beer, fish, chicken) prepared with fresh, local ingredients for lunch and dinner, plus cocktails and beer.

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Longtime American diner serving all-day breakfast, lunch specials & hearty sandwiches.

700 W North St

Longtime American diner serving all-day breakfast, lunch specials & hearty sandwiches.

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Polished locale with a warm, cozy interior serving brick oven-fired Neapolitan pizza & Italian fare.

220 S 6th St

Polished locale with a warm, cozy interior serving brick oven-fired Neapolitan pizza & Italian fare.

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Casual, family-operated Italian restaurant serving a variety of pizza, pasta & sandwiches.

432 E Monroe St

Casual, family-operated Italian restaurant serving a variety of pizza, pasta & sandwiches.

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Monical's Pizza

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Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

2640 Prairie Crossing Dr

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

2401 Wabash Ave Ste B

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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Boone's

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Western–themed haunt featuring burgers, beers & spirits, plus breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere.

301 W Edwards St

Western–themed haunt featuring burgers, beers & spirits, plus breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Abe's Hideout

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Burgers, seafood, and pasta dishes are on the menu at this laid-back restaurant with a full bar and party room.

2301 S Dirksen Pkwy

Burgers, seafood, and pasta dishes are on the menu at this laid-back restaurant with a full bar and party room.

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Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

2501 Wabash Ave

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

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Hawaiian BBQ

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Homestyle Hawaiian dishes, Chinese stir-fries & Vietnamese noodle soups in a simple setting.

2355 W Monroe St

Homestyle Hawaiian dishes, Chinese stir-fries & Vietnamese noodle soups in a simple setting.

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Pizzas and other bar bites in an easygoing hangout with live entertainment, bar games, and a lunch buffet.

2300 N Peoria Rd

Pizzas and other bar bites in an easygoing hangout with live entertainment, bar games, and a lunch buffet.

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Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

2343 N Dirksen Pkwy

Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

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Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

3400 Freedom Dr

Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

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The Taco Joint

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Casual restaurant serving Mexican tacos, birria, nachos, and other specialties.

710 S Grand Ave E

Casual restaurant serving Mexican tacos, birria, nachos, and other specialties.

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Casual, pizza-focused eatery featuring a mix of familiar pizzas and other Italian staples, plus desserts.

1941 W Iles Ave

Casual, pizza-focused eatery featuring a mix of familiar pizzas and other Italian staples, plus desserts.

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ClockTower Cafe

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American restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and brunch options in a cozy space.

751 S Durkin Dr

American restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and brunch options in a cozy space.

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Lakeside casual eatery, featuring familiar Mexican staples such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, and a breakfast menu.

1386 Toronto Rd

Lakeside casual eatery, featuring familiar Mexican staples such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, and a breakfast menu.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

2540 W Iles Ave

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Burger Bar

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Laid-back eatery offering burgers made of unfrozen patty, plus cocktails and American eats.

2765 S 6th St

Laid-back eatery offering burgers made of unfrozen patty, plus cocktails and American eats.

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Star 66 Cafe

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Straightforward diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & traditional American fare 24 hours a day.

3752 Camp Butler Rd

Straightforward diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & traditional American fare 24 hours a day.

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Elegant spot serving seafood specials, steaks, and tapas, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

3153 Hedley Rd

Elegant spot serving seafood specials, steaks, and tapas, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

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Parkway Cafe

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Casual, time-tested outpost with homestyle American dishes including breakfast, dinner & sides.

Parkway Cafe, 2715 N Dirksen Pkwy

Casual, time-tested outpost with homestyle American dishes including breakfast, dinner & sides.

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Yummy Bowl

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Casual setup for DIY Mongolian barbecue and sushi rolls, plus stir-fried dishes.

3434 Freedom Dr

Casual setup for DIY Mongolian barbecue and sushi rolls, plus stir-fried dishes.

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Casual Japanese restaurant serving ramen and takoyaki, plus vegetarian options in Chatham Square.

1754 Wabash Ave

Casual Japanese restaurant serving ramen and takoyaki, plus vegetarian options in Chatham Square.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

2590 Wabash Ave

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Saputo's

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Old-school Southern Italian joint serving pizza, pasta, traditional entrees & family-style meals.

801 E Monroe St

Old-school Southern Italian joint serving pizza, pasta, traditional entrees & family-style meals.

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VELE

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Stylish restaurant with a focus on contemporary Italian-American seafood dishes & craft cocktails.

3241 W Iles Ave

Stylish restaurant with a focus on contemporary Italian-American seafood dishes & craft cocktails.

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