Simply outstanding! Everything was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The steak was especially good. I was surprised at how reasonable the prices were. Coming from larger cities, I would expect to pay $40-50 for this. Shocked that two meals with STEAK was only $30. read more

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I've eaten here three times now. I keep giving this place another chance and it disappoints me every time! We got the Crack Bread to start. It took 30 minutes to come out and when it showed up the cheese wasn't even melted. I had the Steak Sandwich. It's supposed to be "sliced petit filet" but I got huge chunks of shredded beef. Weirdest looking steak I've ever seen! The menu said it came with "balsamic mixed greens" but all I got on mine was chopped iceberg lettuce. I ordered the bacon and chive mac and cheese as my side. It was just macaroni and melted cheese with bacon pieces. There was no cheese sauce! Once again, the food was super disappointing and didn't match the menu description. For the same price you can get much better quality food at CB Social House. read more

Bruh. The prices were just right. You pay for a filling, delicious meal. My boyfriend and I shared our meals (I had the chicken and donuts and he has the panko fish sandwich) and I have never been so impressed. The chicken was so soft and had such a good flavor! I highly recommend getting a gravy for the chicken as the donuts are the perfect amount of sweet! All the flavors were pleasant surprises! The fish melted in your mouth... PERFECT! I'm food drunk. I'm super impressed. We'll be back! read more

Our first visit to Civil Kitchen before a concert at the Gilloiz and it was so good! At first the hostess told us it would be a 30 minute wait. Thought we'd have to leave but she then said we could set at the bar. So glad we did! I had the pork belly tacos and husband had the ginormous fish sandwich! Huge portions! Bartender (who looks like Patrick Mahomes) was so nice and personable. A relaxing good time! We will be back! read more

This was my first visit to civil kitchen. Please note there are two entrances, LOL. The atmosphere was very cool! They had a fun variety of drafts and interesting sauces! One of my friends had jalapeño gravy with their pork cutlet, and another had peanut butter maple syrup with the chicken and waffles. We were told that chicken and waffles is their signature dish... So five of the six of us had that. It was quite delicious. It came with three decent sized chicken strips and a mostly crispy waffle. I think I was the only one that had a mostly crispy one. The seasoning on the chicken was well done and it was very crispy! I look forward to trying more meals at this location. read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

They overall are pretty good but depending on cook, they can be inconsistent at time. Which is a biggy to me. The chicken wrap, wings and seafood beignet pretty good. read more

I did not enjoy my food, but I enjoyed the effort. After my 3rd visit I'm done, not to return. Tag Line: This place should change its name to 'Salt Palace'. The food menu recipe combinations are great, the menu is cool and such a great idea. But that's about where it ends. As fusion restaurants go I wanted this place to work but it just fell flat despite the good prices and portion sizes. The truth is this is deep fried frozen crap food that sits under a heat lamp and you can tell immediately the food quality is poor. The menu combinations are honestly amazing and would taste good if the ingredients were better or the kitchen made anything - but its all pre-made food that is heated and served. Hey I like salt as much as the next guy but there are way more spices, everything is over saturated with sodium. I could feel the salt affect my body as I ate and it made me dizzy on two different occasions. I liked the atmosphere but after this place has been 6 different restaurants/bars in 3 years I think all the design re design took a toll on the place. You can tell there is quite a bit of clash in the layout and mood of the joint. The staff has always been kind and helpful. Great service has been my experience each time. Prices seemed fair like I said above but balanced against the level of food you can tell they are really trying to squeeze the profit out of the meals. You can tell some items are fresh but not nearly enough to get through a meal, this sounds mean; but if you get real drunk this 'salt palace' would be a hit. But for the sober palette- you have better options. read more

The two times I've been here has been on a Friday evening at peak hours for a chill girls night. I love the location of this place and the ambience too. The wait times have never ever been too much even though I've gone there during rush hours. The crack bread with the dipping is my favorite. They have a great menu for beverages. I love the glassware that they use for beverages. I love the decor and love how it helps bring up the mood. The food itself is pretty good and comes in huge quantities. The the veggie and falafel wrap is a great vegetarian option. You can easily share an entree if you have the crack bread as an app. My friend had the chicken and doughnuts and loved it. Civil kitchen makes for a very fun and perfect Friday night atmosphere! read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place was so amazing! Allison our waitress was such a joy and made our experience so fun! 10/10 would recommend her!

Great food! Seriously the panko fried avocado appetizer was de-lish! The crack bread is exactly that.... crack! Best part appetizers and beer are discounted during happy hour. I had the beet salad, which was awesome. My kids enjoyed their kids meals and my dining companions loved theirs. Definitely check this place out! read more

This restaurant is seriously amazing for anytime of the day! A few of my friends and I went here around 8:30 on a Saturday evening for a few drinks and dinner. We started with the truffle shuffle straws, which are french fries topped with truffle oil, bacon, bleu cheese and chives. They were amazing! To drink I had a glass of the raspberry jam sour. Their beers on tap can be ordered as a 5oz, 16oz, or 34oz pour. My friends and I all ordered the smash burger, and I added a side of civil sauce (BBQ sauce mixed with steak sauce) to the side of mine. Our food came out quickly and our server was super friendly. read more

Really really good food. Amazing flash-fried kale, amazing chicken fingers, breakfast burger, best salad. Definitely a 5 star!!!

Holy cow- in Springfield Missouri at orientation for my son at Missouri State! Pulled this up on a phone search for dinner and used a yelp review. This place is well worth your time and money! I don't know where this guy came from, but his skills at cooking are mad! So great and I'll be here parents weekend if not before!!! read more

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I didn't know about this until my coworker showed me. Well, I was impressed with the atmosphere being right in downtown. I ordered the red snapper with broccoli and baked potato. Well, my order got mixed up for a large cutlet so had to wait for it. Anyways, the food was really good even though they got my order messed up. read more

They have a really unique menu. Things like Apple Bacon Panini or Grilled Cheese Rangoon or Blueberry Ketchup. Just a fun menu and quality food. read more

The chicken breast sandwich is really good. Their brussel sprouts are my absolute fav. Even if you're not usually fond of brussel sprouts you should give these a try. The sweet potato brulee is very good as well. I really wanna try the chicken and waffles that everyone raves about. read more

The food was really good! I got the breakfast burger and it was unique because it was served on a waffle bun. The bacon was also very good. And so were the house fries. It did take a little bit for our food to be brought out, but I think I was just hungry. The staff was very kind and the atmosphere was rustic and beautiful! read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

5 stars for everything. Stumbled upon Civil kitchen after being rudely dismissed from big whiskey. Civil - new favorite. What a surprise. Infused vodkas - AHH-maxing. Best Bloody Mary ever - infused pepper and pickle vodka. And had a hibiscus Moscow mule that is equally great. Food - what a gem. Wings were great and my favorite - the butter cake with ice cream was to-die-for. Splurge, eat the cake. read more

This is the second time I've been to Civil Kitchen, I love this place and I want to give it more than three stars. The food is great, very flavorful and the staff is wonderful. The reason for the three stars is that the flys are pretty bad since they keep the doors open. They need to get some fly traps or something to minimize them. They tried to put us in a corner near a window but the flies were so bad I requested to sit somewhere else. They accommodated us without hesitation. read more

Went here for lunch today and I was thrilled with my experience! Not only was the location great but the food was phenomenal, the staff was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was delightful. All the adjectives are really earned here! The price was well worth it for what we got and I will definitely be back here and often! Do yourself a favor and check out the Civil Kitchen the next time you are downtown!!! read more

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Came here on recommendation from my hotel. Nice casual atmosphere but meal went down hill from there. Ordered home made onion rings appetizer. Rings were over cooked and very greasy. Service was slow the whole night. Never got water refills or check back after the main course came out. Waitress way very scarce at our table. Dropped bill but left our plates on the table. We skipped dessert and got out as fast as we could. Would not recommend here. Seem to be more hype than it's worth. read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Nice place and very relaxing, with good music and a great atmosphere. I tried the Breakfast Waffles it was delicious and only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is the Mac and cheese taste like it was reheated in the microwave, it had that microwave flavor but other than that the food was great. read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We stopped in for an early dinner in Springfield when we would typically eat at Black Sheep. I've been meaning to try this place for a while so we decided to give it a go. First, kids are welcome and they do provide a couple of high chairs. However, the bathrooms do not have changing tables and there isn't much space on the vanity for changing a baby. I could've maybe done it with a 3 month old but a squirmy one year old would've done damage in that space. Staff was very friendly and cooperative and patient! My husband ordered the pork belly banh mi tacos and I had the maple bourbon filet medallions. We got a side of mac and cheese for the baby but it has a definite smokey flavor that may be off-putting if you're looking for more simple fare. The tacos were great and interesting and not too messy. The real winner for me were the medallions! Perfectly done and the glaze was not too bourbon-y or maple forward. Just delightful! The side of sprouts were probably the best I've ever had - and I love sprouts! The Gouda mashed potatoes were perfectly fine but simple. We didn't get a chance to try the stuffed bread loaf but it looked epic and almost every table around us ordered it. Also, the music was absolutely bomb! Great space in downtown Springfield for a nice meal and a fun atmosphere! read more

New favorite spot when we go to Springfield! Food--amazing. Service--friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere--comfortable and trendy. We liked it so much yesterday that we returned today. Had the falafel and veg wrap yesterday and the French dip today. Both were amaZing. The cocktails are top notch. Flash fried kale is outstanding--even for those that don't like kale. Gotta try it! read more

We are from out of town. Food was good but wait was unreasonable. We showed up on Tuesday around 7:00 and was told 20 minute wait. We checked on our table after 35 minutes. When we were sat, the crowd had cleared-we were the only table sat in our side of the restaurant. We ordered and food took about 30-35 minutes to show up. Again, food ok but wait was unreasonable. We were not in a hurry but really hungry so a little annoyed. read more

Too good to take a pic before we started eating!! By far the best place to eat downtown. Great patio too! read more

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Great food with a downtown, old school flair that the evening goers of the world will throughly enjoy! Pros: Great Location on downtown square with outside patio dining if you so wish. Service is very good, slow at times based on capacity. A must for any local and a have to visit for any out-of-towner. ENJOY! read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Here's the deal with CK. I have heard about it for months and been so excited to try it. It's location is downtown Springfield, so parking stinks unless you go evening during middle of the week, which is what we did. We went as a party of 6 to celebrate our friend's birthday. Service was horribly slow! The restaurant was basically dead. There were four other tables (each with two people) while we were there. We were brought our food without condiments, which if you get a burger, you need ketchup and mayo and everything else. No joke 10 minute wait just for condiments so burger was cold by time ate it. And one of our friends meals didn't come out for 6 minutes after everyone else had already gotten food. All that being said, I would say food was just okay. The small casear salad was just okay. I like the maple balsamic glaze on it. Burger, aside from being cold from waiting for condiments (which I did request when ordered) was pretty good. The truffle shuffle straws were super yummy but eat with a fork if you order then because the toppings don't stick. The onion rings LOOK amazing, but they were actually so greasy I only had one and then had everyone else finish them. French onion soup was so good and thick cheese covered it - the best part. Summary - service not great. Food just okay. read more

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It is a place with great food. Only reason I didn't give a 5 star is because there are only a few menu items that are very good, and most of the food is not too unique. read more

I found this restaurant through google after searching for a unique place to eat in Springfield. What an awesome find it was! We had a short wait and then were greeted by our server Sammy! A server who knows how to take care of the guest and knows her food. there was never an empty glass, never a dirty plate on the table. Always near by to get an extra napkin, and explain the desserts. I can't compliment her enough. The chefs/cooks in the kitchen. TOP NOTCH!!! I had PERFECTLY cooked salmon, few restaurants prepare this properly, your one of them. I enjoyed every morsel of food. this restaurant will become a location that many will flock to once they learn about it! Job well done staff, I am impressed and will recommend this location to those visiting. I will return when I'm in the area! read more

Due to staffing shortages it takes a little longer for things to happen: seating, appetizers and the meal. But, this is the case in most restaurants now days so we should get used to it being the new normal. But once the wait is over the food is amazing. I highly recommend the flash fried kale, it has a taste that is out of this world. Quoting our waitress " I could eat my body wait in the Flash Fried Kale (and Brussels sprouts)". I haven't had the courage to try the Brussels sprouts but I'm sure they are delightful if you enjoy eating them and I don't. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. read more

Always love going to civil! They have the nicest people working and good meals and cocktails! I love the apple bacon panini!

Great service, and a nicely varied menu. I had the apple and peppered bacon panini with kale chips, my wife had the grilled cheese Rangoon. Both were very good. Sister and her husband had the filet, and turkey panini. All were fresh, well prepared, and brought from the kitchen piping hot. Good beer selection too. Got some of my Southern Pecan beer from Kiln, Mississippi. Almost feels like home. Looking forward to a Sunday Brunch in the Spring! Ask for our server Shae. Outstanding. read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Fantastic food, both appetizers and entrees, great drinks, fun and very clean atmosphere, and great service. Can't complain about our visit last week. We all had a couple happy hour drinks and appetizers that were fantastic and came out quickly. Along with a variety of meals across the menu. We will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends! Definitely try the grilled cheese Rangoon sandwich if you like a little kick! read more

I ordered a side of broccoli to go. I was charged $4.39. That charge was reversed and I was then charged $496. There is no broccoli in the world that is THAT good. Now I'm in bank limbo. I understand that mistakes happen (and I really do hope this was a mistake and not an intentional theft by an employee), but that is a huge misstep. BE BETTER! read more

I'm from Phoenix to preface this critique...I tried their wings and it was like eating sweet cake or pie...if that's what you are looking for..this is the place...wings also were a bit skinny...but my server was awesome lady and service was spot on...they just need to redo the menu... read more

I've yet to rate civil. They began as one of my favorite places. Although they maintain a chill vibe and great beer selection, the food sucks donkey dick. There was a point where it was amazing. I do think the waiters should NOT tell the customers that it's a "scratch kitchen." It's almost as if the good cooks quit and they hired whoever will show up in the kitchen. It's a bummer because not a lot of restaurants have Brussels sprouts as a consistent menu item. civil is really fucking that up. I feel like I've been really forgiving about the terrible performance in the kitchen and as Peele would say from Meegan & Andre, "I'm over it." Ps here's a pic of my margarita. I mean ice. read more

Civil Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I really want this place to do well, but it has a lot of room to grow. It was slow for a Tuesday lunch and we had decent service. The atmosphere is phenomenal and their designer needs a pat on the back. The fried green tomatoes with goat cheese was wonderful and our favorite part of the meal. The actual entrees, however, left a lot to be desired. They informed us they were out of burgers, turkey, and something else. Which, when looking at the menu, eliminates half of it. They claimed it was due to a busy weekend but we came in on a Tuesday. You can't run to a grocery store? As someone who works in the restaurant industry I tend to be pretty lenient on things like that but it seemed unforgivable. I ordered the bacon/Apple/cheddar on a waffle which was a swing... And a miss. Too salty, not much flavor, and incredibly dry. Even ordering a syrup to accompany it didn't help its chances. The mac and cheese was also lacking in flavor. My dining companion had the panini (made with chicken since they were out of turkey) and she was only moderately pleased. Overall, id like to come back in a few months when they seem to get their act together. Maybe they're too new or too young, but overall it was nothing to write home about. read more

YUM! This was my first time at Civil Kitchen, the last time I had been here it was still Trolley's. I ordered the Breakfast Burger which has two patties, a fried egg, bacon, cheese on a waffle; I then added truffle mayo as my sauce and Mac & cheese as my side. My friends said they barely saw my side before I scarfed it down! The side portion was small but the Mac & cheese was creamy and delicious. The burger was awesome. I have never had truffle mayo but this was the second place in Springfield I visited that offered it and I am a fan! I was with a group of 6 and everyone enjoyed their meals and local beers. I definitely recommend stopping here! read more

Burger lovers come forth. Here's the deal, plain and simple. Order the Chef's Burger. Quite possibly the very best burger I have ever had...next to my dear mother's. 2 patties, plain old American cheese, lots of smokey bacon, onions pickle, and that Civil Sauce ( I don't know what it's made of, and I don't care). All of this served on a fresh locally made brioche bun. Good Golly! My life is changed! Oh...and the service? Fantastic. Atmosphere? Also fantastic. Do yourself a favor. read more