These portions were really generous. Lamb gyro had that…read moretasty authenticity I admire. Ambiance was pleasant, and ideal for conversation! Server was efficient. One bright spot we were asked to relocate once the manager seen me ogling another table with more elbow room! Highly recommended and will return .

This was my second visit to Crave Mediterranean Cafe on Republic Road…read more Overall, it's a solid fast-casual experience -- not fine dining, but that's clearly not what they're aiming for. We spent about $40 for two people and had table service, which was a nice touch. Our waitress was very friendly and had a great attitude, though it seemed like she might have been having an off night as there were a few small mistakes along the way. The food was good across the board -- nothing bad at all, just not especially memorable. The space itself is a plus: larger dining room, comfortable seating, and a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal. If you're comparing Mediterranean options in Springfield, I'd probably give the edge on food to Greek Belly, but Crave offers a more spacious and relaxed dine-in atmosphere. Overall, a good, reliable option -- especially if you value the setting as much as the food.

fresh and great food excellent service and very clean…read morewill def find again was a bit unsure from outside but what a wonderful surprise

Sometimes you just need a salad. I especially needed a salad today because I have recently consumed…read more528 Christmas cookies ( slight exaggeration) and really think some greens will keep me from having to shop for an entirely new wardrobe. Enter The Grotto west coast food. Since I lived on the west coast for 40 years I thought it was appropriate that I come to judge the West coast authenticity. This place is awesome. My friend had a Baja bowl that looked and smelled divine and I had the steak Gorgonzola salad, the meat portion was huge and the candied pecans were delicious. I might even bring my super judgmental west coast rude family here since I think even they would be pleased at how delicious the food was. We sat in a comfy booth and loved every bite of our meal, the balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the savory steak and sweet pecans. I can't wait to go back to the grotto

Great fish and chips! Even better apple crisp…read more We had great service, cool atmosphere. We'll be back!

Stopped in for dinner after a long drive from Texas. The menu has lots of options. We were…read moreimmediately seated around 7:00 pm. The restaurant was pretty busy but our server Benjamin came over immediately and took our drink order. We ordered the Chicken nachos and they let us sub pork for the chicken. The toppings are good and plentiful but the chips were really thick. Some were crunchy while others were just hard. I was too tired to send them back and order something else so I just mostly ate the toppings. Hubby ordered the Shrimp and tenders. We were sharing and this entry was plenty to share. You get 4 decent size fried shrimp and two very large chicken tenders. They came out very hot, perfect!!! The fries were luke warm and not very good. We would get this again but probably try other sides. We noticed many people around us getting the flatbread pizzas. They all looked delicious! We definitely would come back and try other things. Fun friendly atmosphere.

All excellent, friendly waiters and wait time is usually minimum !reception! Fried shrimp and…read moresalmon are great!

food was amazing there were 10 of us and we all received our…read morefood together and it was hot and fresh and delicious. the waitress could not have been better, polite, fast, super fun and friendly. highly recommend

Black and bleu salad after a long day of travel was perfect! Beautiful greens with beef and bleu…read morecheese??? YUM! But then drizzle a vinaigrette dressing over it and talk about a taste explosion!!! Try it!!!

I'd describe my experience at Civil Kitchen as mediocre. The hostess greeted me but was somewhat…read moreunfriendly, leaving me at my table without a word, where I waited for 5-10 minutes without any service, even though the restaurant was not even close to half full. My server was friendly and professional, however. I ordered the fish tacos. The fish was crunchy and delicious, but there was very little in each taco, with each piece only running about 2/3 the length of the small tortilla. The tacos, despite their many toppings, tasted rather flat, although the slaw was fresh. One more thing: The limes that came with my drink and tacos were drying out and faded. Overall, I was unimpressed and hope others have a better experience!

There are flavors that are good and then there are flavors that stop you in your tracks…read more The Danielle & David Tuna Bombs with a kimchi vinaigrette were extraordinary... bright, unexpected, and completely addictive. The Kevin Costner was another standout. The subtle hint of lavender from the Herbes de Provence rising through the rich red sauce was such a beautiful, unexpected note. When a chef can create flavors that linger long after the last bite, you remember the meal. This was one of those meals.

Visited for the first time with friends on a Saturday night. They had made reservations, which is…read morerecommended as it's a small place. I had prepared ahead by looking at the menu on their website. However, I was disappointed to find out it wasn't the same menu so I had to quickly make a new selection. I ordered the KUNG FU HUSTLE (salmon) and my husband had DANIELLE & DAVID TUNA BOMBS as an entree. While everyone's food at our table came out at different times, it was fresh, unique and flavorful. The portions and quality exceeded our expectations for the price. Despite being completely packed, we were still able to hear the conversation at our table. Overall, we loved the food and look forward to going back soon.

Andy was great and so personable. We were traveling from IN to TX and stopped for the night…read more Husband got the Schoolhouse burger with fries-delicous burger and tasty fries. I chose the JOBLT and salad with blue cheese dressing. The tangy sauce on the BLT was awesome and went well with the Mother's Mo State Lager. The blue cheese dressing was perfect. I would definitely stop here again!

This place isn't what it used to be. Here's my latest visit details:…read more- Full Ride Burger - This is decent with the sharp cheddar and marinated onions....but so overcooked, the meat is so dry. - Pepperoni & Cheese balls - The first batch came out with cold inner filling. The second batch came out with an overcooked outside. These could be good for what they are...but simple execution lacks. - Wedge Salad - never had one of these with balsamic all over it. Way too much. Then, no actual dressing and sole blue cheese chunks. I ate it....but sure got tired of the odd balsamic taste. Rasta Pasta - edible but not the good flavor it used to have. Fries - This place used to have the best fries. Well, now, door out of the bag double coating fey version. Uhm....no...notta...not special at all like they used to be. Any number of the old Grad School location menu items...no longer available. Not a place I need to go any longer. Unfortunate....as again....it used to be a killer place.

I am not sure where to start, so here goes: asked Chatgpt where would be a great place to eat neat…read morethe Route 66 Car Museum (BTW, that is a must do! Amazing collection of vintage cars, not your everyday American made vehicles). Cafe Cusco came up at the top of the list. We drove into a wonderfully historic section of Springfield that is slowly but surely revitalizing itself with eclectic shops and eateries. (Keep it up, Springfield! ) walked into a beautiful Cafe with stained glass, woodwork which in itself was jawdropping. Sierra our server/"tour guide" into the venue was outstanding, introducing us to Peruvian inspired cuisine. Hubby had the Chorizo Burger, said it was the best tasting Chorizo he has ever had. I had the Jalea Mixta for my meal...and wow, it was wonderfully prepared with delicious sauces to explore. Both dishes had a side of mixed greens salad dressed with an amazing basil lime aoili...it was the first time I have ever seen my husband enjoy mixed greens! And the pickled red onions were awesome! We will definitely drive the 2 hours to come back. Fyi, everything was made in house, so fresh.

First time here and it was amazing!…read more Our friends made reservations for a Friday night and requested a covered booth. Loved the historic building and decor. Very charming. Our server was very helpful and took time to answer all our questions. We started with Andean tamales with pork. Ahhh-mazing! The best thing we ate all night. For our entrees we had Blackfish and Lomo Saltado with steak. The fish was delicious and generous. However, the Lomo Saltado was a bit underwhelming compared to everything else. Overall, highly recommend!

Did a fairly large order to go here. It was out in less than 10 minutes. Staff was super friendly…read moreand accommodating. Had one gluten free order in the mix so we asked that the mac 'n cheese be removed from the BBQ spud. The cashier checked to make sure that the order was correct before she bagged up our food. She also offered us some free sweet tea that she mistakenly made for another order. Food was great when we unbagged at home. Spuds were a hit and the Savannah Chopped Salad was amazing.

I pop in at McAlister's frequently because I'm a fan of their tea, salads and chili. Today I made a…read moremistake there and ruined half of my lunch by ordering the wrong thing. I know I love the tea, salads, chili and broccoli cheddar soup. Out of curiosity I decided to try the Cajun red beans and rice. That was a terrible mistake. The recipe being used at McAlister's on Sunshine needs to be thrown in the trash. If they want to sell a bowl of beans the menu should just say that. Rice and flavor are supposed to be included. I was so mad. My half and half tea with strawberry purée was delicious though.

I stopped by Slap Box Pizza, tried the pepperoni and the margherita Pies. Both were fresh, hot, and…read morefull of flavor. Pepperoni had a great crispy edge, and the margherita had a nice balance of sauce, cheese, and basil. Service was quick and friendly too. Overall, a solid spot for good pizza, would definitely come back. Seating outside

A person could see the prices of the pizza...and think "Holy Cow"! But, I will say, this pizza is…read moresomething special and worth it. Also, they do not jip on the toppings...and the pizza is very filling to say the least. The sauce is great. The crust is absolutely great. The toppings all taste excellent. The toppings again, are very plentiful. Excellent bacon. They offer salami which is awesome. The people that work here are friendly and focused on you; the customer. You'll love this place.