Casper&#x27;s Diner

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

Cheese burger with an onion ring and fries on the side under $12!

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Sangria

Bricktown Brewery

4.2(363 reviews)

3.9 mi

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.

Part of the dining room

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The Grotto

3.9(296 reviews)

3.0 mi

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

Baja bowl

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Cheeseburger with sweet potato fries

WF Cody's

3.9(62 reviews)

2.0 mi

Little hole in the wall place I've been going to with my parents for most of my life. It's a bit of…read morea dive bar, definitely not a tourist spot. The food is solid and prices reasonable. Be prepared to wait for a bit due to lack of staffing, but once they get to you they're efficient. There are pool tables, a bar, and an outdoor smoking area. It can get rowdy, but we haven't ever had an issue.

Don't know what happen to Cody's but I won't go back. I have eaten for years and was a great place…read morein its time. I think they have come to an end of their time. I had a pork tenderloin and fries and I believe it was the worst tenderloin of my lifetime. Fries were soaking in grease just like the tenderloin. We also had a burger and it was okay but not the same as it was use to be. I don't recommend Cody's. There are much better food options. I'm sorry to see their time of being a great place for a burger to end.

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Lindberg's Tavern

4.4(172 reviews)

2.8 mi

When I go to Lindberg's I read the menu but end up ordering my favorite - the grilled cheese with…read moreonion jam. Oh my.. I'vehad several items on the menu but always come back to the grilled cheese. This local bar has history, is on a lively street, has great food, great service, live music, and a good selection of beer on tap. What more can one ask for??

After moving back from Las Vegas, this was my first time eating at Lindberg's in a little over two…read moreyears. Unfortunately, I left disappointed because the food quality just wasn't what I remembered. I had been telling my wife how great the food used to be--almost like gourmet bar food--and was really looking forward to sharing that experience with her. The smash burger no longer tasted like the duck-fat burger I remembered, and the fries definitely didn't seem to be house-made anymore. They tasted more like a lower-quality frozen product, which was a letdown. On the positive side, the service was excellent. Even with the restaurant getting busy and a live band setting up, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. One thing to note is that we initially arrived around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, only to find out they weren't open and was told that something came up and they didnt open until 3:00 p.m. on this Sunday. Overall, I still enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciate the great service, but I hope the kitchen can get back to the food quality that made Lindberg's one of my favorite spots in the past.

This one guy with an acoustic guitar was so incredibly loud it was painful to sit through. Amplified like it was a rock concert.

Lobster grilled cheese ($22) + green fried tomatoes substitute ($3)

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Lindberg's Tavern

The Table

3.9(68 reviews)

1.4 mi

Amazing would go again multiple times!…read more This was the first time I went to Springfield and my friends brought me to The Table and I would come to Springfield again just for this place. Before you even walk in the building looks amazing, it's more spacious in the inside than it looks on the outside. Big open space and a little shop and showcased so many great items. There was jazz music playing and everything just felt cozy. Also it might sound weird but go use the restrooms! They look fantastic and will give you many ideas just for decorating. The food was delicious I had gotten the S'mores Iced Latte, Caprese Toast and shared Berries & Cream Pancakes. You might say wow $14 for some Caprese Toast but it was so filling you really don't need anything else. Everything was reasonably priced due to how elegant and delicious the food was. The service was really quick and it was fairly busy the food was hot and everything tasted really fresh. The people were very kind and helpful with any questions. The service was very professional and enjoyable!

Made it back to the place and another good visit…read more - see that bacon jam sauce on the burger?....that is darn good. I'm not one to mess with my traditional burger taste. But that bacon jams sauce really works! - The corn dip we had for an appetizer - that dish was really good. Did I say really? Yeah, really good. - Chicken sandwich - If I was you...I'd skip that one. Nothing special. Dry. Just not a good menu item. To the owners if they read this: The place is too nice to have counter service to order. Both times I've been here, it is always backed up and takes a good while to order. We were the 3rd group back last night. Parties of 2, each group was. And it takes too long. To end on a positive note: the place is neat and always great to have people revitalize an old building in our town.

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Civil Kitchen

4.0(392 reviews)

1.8 mi

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!

Bacon and Date Salad AAAMAZZZING

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The J O B Public House

4.0(76 reviews)

1.7 mi

Went here with my daughter and the pizza balls, burger, and fries were all a 10/10. The dry sauce…read moreis also amazing. If you're looking for a good burger you won't be disappointed! Waiter was great and the patio was perfect.

I've gone to this place....since it opened on Jefferson St. Now on Walnut St....I'll sum up my…read morethoughts on the place: - Full Ride Burger: It's still awesome and has a great taste....with the sharp cheddar and bacon topping it off. Oh, the marinated and caramelized onions...excellent. I go double cheese...as it does run off and out of the burger. Now, where this place has ruined the near best burger experience in town: The Fries. They do not do the hand cut fries and that certain seasoning they put on them in the past. The fries were killer and the taste was fantastic. But no....they've gone to some Sysco pre-fab fry....that frankly....is lousy. They potato doesn't even have a real potato taste. My final thought: Go to Lindbergh's for the absolute best burger and fry combo in Springfield. They fry the burger in duck fat - any more questions about how good it'll be?! That's right, Lindbergh's on Commercial St.

Entrance

Full ride and fries

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Rebar Taproom

3.6(74 reviews)

3.0 mi

This time the SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT!! A+ and the food was great as always! The waitress, Madison…read morewas incredible

The server Gracie was great! Outstanding and very nice! Food…read morewas good! Wings were a little cold but wife's salad was good, they did redo wings and they came out tasting yummy Overall was good experience

10in Buffalo Chicken

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Cajun Queso Club

417 Taphouse

3.7(84 reviews)

1.7 mi

Good service, good beer and liquor choices and good fried bar food…read more Visiting from WA and excited to try toasted ravioli and spicy green beans after so many years. Downside: they allow children. No one wants to hear a crying child or "sit in your chair!!" When they are enjoying a beer and bar food at a patio. Just sayin - fuck off parents ‍

New menu items at the Taphouse. I just had Cajun chicken Alfredo pasta. Delicious!!…read more I can't recommend this place enough whether lunch, dinner or drinks.

417 Taphouse

Self pour at 417 Taphouse

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Don S.

2 years ago

I recently visited this establishment and had a mixed experience. The cheese and ham sandwich was delightful, but I was disappointed to find that the mushrooms were frozen rather than handmade. The chili lacked flavor and seemed to need additional seasoning, so I had to add mustard to improve the taste. While the tater tots were well-prepared, the wiener was overly salty. On a positive note, the service was excellent, and most other aspects were satisfactory. However, based on this experience, I am unlikely to return. read more

A M.

3 years ago

Dirty, old mops, filthy under things cuz why clean under anything. Hair is being is served to guest. The chili is packed with fillers to thicken it.. read more

Leland C.

139

3 years ago

Closed. Was moving to a new location, but has not yet opened. Will keep an eye out for progress. read more

Dave H.

12 years ago

new owners have not changes much, food is the same, service good, i think you should go

Logan H.

2 years ago

Marcie's service was amazing, food was amazing, 5 stars across the board for Ambiance.

Jim L.

10 years ago

Best chili, great hamburgers. Been eating here over 40 years & still as good as ever.

Casey B.

15 years ago

You haven't had chilli until you've been to Casper's. Awesome burgers and stuff too!

Christina P.

5 years ago

Great food I really love the place the burgers are to die for

Curtis G.

147

14 years ago

great food and cheap prices

Brett L.

11 years ago

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