The best restaurants in Springfield
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Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ
RestaurantsCraving legit smoke and classic sides, Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ nails that backyard vibe with tender meats, saucy goodness, and the…
Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ
RestaurantsNicola's Ristorante Restaurant
RestaurantsBecause sometimes jarred sauce just won't cut it, Nicola's Ristorante is Springfield's favorite for authentic Italian that actually tastes…
Nicola's Ristorante Restaurant
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Burgers and Shakes
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Burgers and Shakes keeps things loud and tasty with a special burger blend that snagged Best Burgers in Missouri, plus custard,…
Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
RestaurantsThe Order Food & Drink
RestaurantsRustic-industrial stop inside Hotel Vandivort offering local American fare plus cocktails & brunch.
The Order Food & Drink
RestaurantsCrosstown Barbecue
RestaurantsLongtime, unassuming restaurant providing generous plates of BBQ & comfort eats in a casual setting.
Crosstown Barbecue
RestaurantsBambinos Cafe on Battlefield
RestaurantsCasual, neighborhood eatery, dishing up pizza, pasta and salads alongside beer and wine.
Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield
RestaurantsBruno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Italian dishes in a rustic setting with warm lighting & an upstairs bar.
Bruno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsGailey's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsPopular, nostalgic eatery whipping up traditional American breakfast grub in straightforward digs.
Gailey's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsFD's Grillhouse
RestaurantsRelaxing dining & bar space providing American standards such as steak, burgers & seafood platters.
FD's Grillhouse
RestaurantsFinley Farms
RestaurantsFormer mill, now-sprawling restaurant featuring a menu made from its urban farm, plus a bakery and gift shop.
Finley Farms
RestaurantsLindberg's Tavern
RestaurantsBurgers, poutine, and other casual grub served in a historic building with regular live entertainment.
Lindberg's Tavern
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsCasual spot for burgers, chicken wings, and other comfort food, plus cocktails and margaritas.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsThe Hill Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed spot offering Italian staples like pastas & seafood in sophisticated surrounds.
The Hill Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMomo Sushi and Grill Springfield
RestaurantsJapanese place serving creatively presented sushi and other standards amid a relaxed setting.
Momo Sushi and Grill Springfield
RestaurantsPiccolo
RestaurantsVegan, gluten-free Italian fare from ravioli to pizza served in a cozy space with a fireplace.
Piccolo
RestaurantsWhole Hog Café
RestaurantsOutpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.
Whole Hog Café
RestaurantsEarly Bird Breakfast Pub
RestaurantsThis easygoing restaurant doling out hearty plates of breakfast & brunch fare also has a full bar.
Early Bird Breakfast Pub
RestaurantsGalloway Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for burgers and other familiar fare such as fries, sandwiches and soups.
Galloway Grill
RestaurantsOtt's Pasta Carry Out
RestaurantsFamiliar, takeout-only eatery for lasagna, pasta dishes and pizza as well as salads.
Ott's Pasta Carry Out
RestaurantsBair's All-American Sports Grill
RestaurantsLocal sports bar & grill chain serving a huge selection of burgers, plus wraps, salads & pub grub.
Bair's All-American Sports Grill
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Burgers and Shakes
RestaurantsTrendy, brick-walled bar & eatery serving gourmet burgers, creative sides & adult shakes.
Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
RestaurantsCellar + Plate a communal wine house
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant featuring small plates, wine and cocktails, as well as a chill atmosphere.
Cellar + Plate a communal wine house
RestaurantsBubba's BBQ
RestaurantsDown-to-earth eatery serving ample portions of smoked BBQ meats & hearty sides plus whiskey.
Bubba's BBQ
RestaurantsCasper's Diner
RestaurantsBurgers, chili & other comfort eats served in this snug diner with offbeat, artsy decor.
Casper's Diner
RestaurantsSmokin' Bob's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual BBQ chain known for brisket and pulled pork and burnt ends, plus a range of pizzas.
Smokin' Bob's BBQ
RestaurantsEl Maguey | Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMexican staples & margaritas served in laid-back surroundings with outdoor seating.
El Maguey | Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsNakato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTraditional Japanese setting with a sushi bar & cooked dishes prepared on in-table hibachi grills.
Nakato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBambinos Cafe on Delmar
RestaurantsItalian trattoria in a quaintly rustic space with wood tables & terra-cotta floors.
Bambinos Cafe on Delmar
RestaurantsShow Me Chuy
RestaurantsCozy, casual venue with a contemporary vibe dishing up Italian-Mexican fusion faves.
Show Me Chuy
RestaurantsCity Butcher and Barbecue
RestaurantsChill BBQ place with an industrial vibe turning out Texas-style meats, sandwiches & classic sides.
City Butcher and Barbecue
RestaurantsCivil Kitchen
RestaurantsHip indoor-outdoor spot overlooking Park Central Square offering creative American dishes & drinks.
Civil Kitchen
RestaurantsFlame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsStylish bi-level steakhouse serves up a range of cuts, plus seafood, sides & an extensive wine list.
Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsHaruno
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serves creative rolls & Japanese staples, plus a chic late-night offshoot next door.
Haruno
RestaurantsThe Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms
RestaurantsQuirky eatery housed in a converted mill, serving pizzas, burgers and pasta dishes.
The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms
RestaurantsVan Gogh's Eeterie
RestaurantsDutch-style fare from pancakes to entrees served in an upbeat, lofty space with a full bar.
Van Gogh's Eeterie
RestaurantsGarbo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsClassic St. Louis-style dishes such as pizza, pasta and salad are served at this casual joint.
Garbo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza House
RestaurantsOpen since 1958, this low-key pie shop with a vintage vibe boasts thin-crust pizzas & lunch deals.
Pizza House
RestaurantsCoyote's Adobe Café
RestaurantsSports-themed cafe with a something-for-everyone menu highlighted by 40 different flavors of wings.
Coyote's Adobe Café
RestaurantsSpringfield’s Incredible Food and Fun
RestaurantsFamily joint with an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring pizza, tacos & pasta, plus go-karts & games.
Springfield’s Incredible Food and Fun
RestaurantsNeighborhood Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsEasygoing strip-mall joint whipping up classic pizzas & pastas, plus subs & salads.
Neighborhood Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsWings Etc.
RestaurantsRelaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
Wings Etc.
RestaurantsTortilleria Perches | Mexican
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-run eatery featuring traditional Mexican dishes.
Tortilleria Perches | Mexican
RestaurantsKarai Ramen + Handroll
RestaurantsWarm, stylish outlet featuring Japanese fare such as ramen, sushi handrolls & other Asian dishes.
Karai Ramen + Handroll
RestaurantsPurple Burrito #1
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes.
Purple Burrito #1
RestaurantsThe 7th on Walnut
RestaurantsTiny, family-owned sandwich shop doling out cheesesteaks along with creative hoagies & hot dogs.
The 7th on Walnut
RestaurantsDruff's
RestaurantsGrilled cheese, breakfast bowls and tomato soup are staples at this relaxed, vintage-y eatery, serving sandwiches (including vegan kinds)…
Druff's
RestaurantsNiji Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsFresh Japanese fare such as sushi and hibachi alongside sake and cocktails.
Niji Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAmazin Asian
RestaurantsChinese & Vietnamese specialties like cashew chicken & pho served in a simple, colorful space.
Amazin Asian
RestaurantsThailand Station
RestaurantsLaid-back Thai eatery that serves dishes from the cuisine's multiple regions and also offers noodles, soups and curries.
Thailand Station
RestaurantsArris Pizza Springfield
RestaurantsLong-running local chain serving Greek pizzas & entrees, plus Italian pastas, in a stylish space.
Arris Pizza Springfield
RestaurantsGilardi's Ristorante
RestaurantsItalian fine dining with an emphasis on local ingredients in a striking red-walled space.
Gilardi's Ristorante
RestaurantsPappy's Place
RestaurantsTraditional BBQ house with a down-home tavern vibe, long wood bar, photo-lined walls & live music.
Pappy's Place
RestaurantsThe Big Slice
RestaurantsUnassuming counter serve offering slices & made-to-order New York–style pies, plus wings & lasagna.
The Big Slice
RestaurantsSleepy Opossum Cafe
RestaurantsCozy cafe known for its breakfast sandwiches and lattes, along with cakes and pies.
Sleepy Opossum Cafe
RestaurantsAvanzare Italian Dini
RestaurantsIntimate, chef-owned restaurant offering Northern Italian cuisine & a simple wine list.
Avanzare Italian Dini
RestaurantsCafé Cusco
RestaurantsUpbeat restaurant featuring traditional Peruvian plates & cocktails in a stylish, colorful interior.
Café Cusco
RestaurantsHarvest Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, upscale, farm-to-table restaurant, featuring locally sourced dishes, fine wine and outdoor seating.
Harvest Restaurant
RestaurantsPalm & Paddle Grille
RestaurantsAmerican classics with Caribbean flair such as jerk chicken and coconut shrimp are served in a casual setting.
Palm & Paddle Grille
RestaurantsKai after Dark
RestaurantsAsian fusion fare, sushi rolls & creative cocktails in a chic, bi-level venue with mood lighting.
Kai after Dark
RestaurantsThe European
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery providing coffees as well as a variety of pastries and desserts in a cozy space.
The European
RestaurantsGeorgia Macs
RestaurantsSouthern-style restaurant with a sizable beer selection and bar games in a casual space.
Georgia Macs
RestaurantsSpringfield Family Restaurant
RestaurantsModest American diner featuring a huge selection of hearty breakfasts, plus burgers & sandwiches.
Springfield Family Restaurant
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