Wasn't sure what to expect at this restaurant, fortunately it turned out to be a pleasant experience. My wife and I enjoyed a salad to start us off. For our dinner we shared an order of Wild Mushrooms and the Beef Short Ribs . Everything tasted spectacular. To top it off we had the Lava cake for dessert. It was also good. Our waitress was very pleasant. The atmosphere is very classy. The only downside I found is the price of the items for the amount of food that you get. Also the restroom was not as clean as I would expect out of a nice restaurant. read more

Great Food!!!! It was such a welcoming atmosphere. The hostess was above and beyond wonderful. We failed in making a reservation, but she kept in touch with how long until a table. We tried the Brie Plate Escargot, Country Flatbread Pizza, Sausage pesto pasta. It was a light dinner for four of us, but we saved room for the frozen flight at the end of the meal. We ordered two flights for four people. It was so amazing. Best pistachio I've had. The lemon tasted fresh and the strawberry had berry pieces. No one rushed us out. It was a relaxing evening. We will be back. Sorry next time we will take photos. read more

Delicious!! The seafood scampi was perfectly prepared and seasoned. I highly recommend this dish and the roasted mushrooms and goats and greens salad. read more

Most notable about this place was their drinks, very delicious and sweet cocktails. The waitress did a good job with recommendations. She was very attentive and kind to us while explaining things. The food was also sooo good! When the chef brought us our meat dish she said the meat would be super tender which she was correct about, it's literally melt-in-your-mouth! Scallops were to die for also. The only thing I didn't like was the dessert, I felt it was too sweet and the pastry was a bit tough. read more

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Curate never disappoints, it's the ideal place for a special date night or an evening out with friends. Unique dishes with high-quality ingredients and a rotating menu Make this one of the best places in Springfield. Great atmosphere and attentive service from the staff and bartenders. Be sure to check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Best nice restaurant I've been to in Springfield. All the food was done well. The prices are high relative to the area, but since there's no competition they can charge that and it's reasonable compared to a big city. Nice ambiance inside with outdoor seating as well. We sat at the bar and had good service. read more

Thanks Yelpers! Looked through reviews & it was obvious we HAD to try Curate! So glad we did! Great service! Great food! Loved the modern retro vibe! Brie app was smooth & creamy & the fig & roasted garlic created a symphony of flavor that will draw us back! The highlight were the short ribs! Melt in your mouth goodness from the first bite! The spaghetti in the creamy Cacio e Pepe sauce tucked in a parmesan bowl was amazing! Desserts! Yes please! Smooth as silk Pumpkin cheesecake & pana cotta! When you can't decide-get both! Five stars in every category! read more

Unbelievably rude. We walked in an hour before close. Staff looked at us like "what do you think you're doing." No greeting. We walked out. They did not want us there. read more

Yesssss...a truly chef inspired 5* rating that was well earned! An unexpected dinner date with my fiancé turned into a great local find on the west side of Springfield. Located right across from my favorite chocolate hangout (Pease's), Curate delivers on ambiance, service and outstanding small plate creations. I am going to let the photos speak for themselves on this review; no need for me to ramble on, just take a glimpse of this artwork. And, if you enjoy a cocktail or two, every drink is custom created before your eyes! Well done, Curate, well done...we will be back sooner than later!! read more

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Thank you Ryan for making my birthday weekend awesome. Loved the wines we tasted. Especially the Daou cab sav. The mushrooms, escargot and bree were all delicious! We will be back to try the Elk for sure. read more

Amazing food! Friends got together for a girls night and had an excellent time here. The server gave great recommendations and everything came out in a timely manner. I had the lobster rolls and wish I had ordered some to go. One of my friends had the butter chicken and the next time I come here I'm getting it. read more

Delicious, well-prepared, high-end food and creative drink choices in a casually elegant cozy spot with knowledgeable servers and very reasonable prices. One of the best spots in Springfield! read more

Curate - Fuzz Kill peach sour - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Not a bad bite delivered to our table--and the service was on point throughout the evening. We were lucky to snag reservation that someone must have canceled by joining the waitlist, so we redirected our plans and hustled to Curate. Started with the Whiskey Flight and a Butterscotch Martini that were both fantastic. Got some plates to share - had the goat cheese salad, the baked oysters, the short rib--melts in your dang mouth and sitting on top of amaaaaaazing mashed potatoes, the mushrooms that were great with everything and by themselves, the filet which was on this bed of rice that will blow your mind, French Onion soup, and then wrapped up with the gelato and sorbet which were very large, tasty portions. This is a must-visit if you're in the area! read more

If you haven't had the Sunday Brunch you should! Great drinks and food! Interesting brunch options. Good portion size to share a few items and not be overwhelmed. read more

My experience, a Curate both times has been great. The ambience is good. The food is well constructed and tastes great, and the drinks are well-crafted / stiff. What else can you ask for? read more

Fantastic place to bring friends and family or any group event. We had the wagyu steak, king crab pasta, butcher flatbread, and for dessert we had the gelato. Micheal was absolutely fantastic and recommended the types of gelato. Service is fast and most of the plates are enough to fill you up. Thanks Micheal for such a good experience. read more

The butterscotch martini is the bomb. I loved the Brie appetizer. Cool atmosphere. I would go back for sure. Wish they had more seating. Make a reservation or go early for the bar. read more

Excellent small plate experience, service is awesome and atmosphere is amazing Food was great read more

Fantastic food and great service. We love coming here on special date nights. The braised rib was phenomenal, the escargot was perfect and the potatoes were great. read more

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If you have one meal in Springfield, make it here! OMG. We loved everything about it. The ambience was current, clean, and comfortable. We had a window seat, the place was clearly a gathering spot for all the local fabulous and beautiful people. I tried a fun new cocktail (evidently just introduced last week)--a "lavender mule." We had a fab charcuterie board to start, and opted to not do the extravaganza or chef's choice, but selected just a few items. We shared the patatas bravas, with a perfect blend of the spicy sauce and garlic aioli; the cacio e pepe--which was probably the best we have had outside of Italy; lobster bucatini- melt in your mouth lovely; and the scallop dish w/ fried parsley. Hubby got the gelato flight for dessert (tiramisu, pistachio, butter pecan flavors--oh me, oh my!). I should have ordered one less dish. Even though I loved it all, I was miserably stuffed on all that. Such a memorable meal. And all overseen by our fabulous waitress, Courtney, who was the best kind of waitress--attentive and friendly, without overstaying or being pushy. She gave honest feedback and recommendations and was good at timing/ firing items according to our pace. This would be our go-to and favorite spot if we lived in Springfield, no question! read more

Best food in Springfield and comparable to the best restaurants in Chicago. Classy dishes, delicious and beautifully set. Service was great as well. We will be back! Although, we have been pronouncing the name in Spanish "cúrate", Whoops! LOL! read more

Go! Just go! There were three of us dining and we did the Spanish experience with the wine pairings. I can't tell you how amazing each dish was with words. Mind was blown with: tomato toast, squid ink pasta, lamb skewers, and ALL of the dessert. Go, relax, enjoy. It's an amazing culinary experience. read more

First visit to Curate on a recent visit to Springfield. Very tasteful decor and a nice atmosphere. Likes: the build-your-own charcuterie board was outstanding! Drinks were good. The bolognese was excellent. Dislikes: the Italian flat bread was simply terrible and overpriced. Tables are too small - 4 people at a table was just too tight. Service for drinks was very slow. Prices are pretty high for the small portions that you receive. This is a place that you probably try once but when you want a full meal you go somewhere else. read more

At 11:15 we arrived for Brunch. Loud rap music was playing...it was very uninviting. If I were at a bar, I can understand, but at an upscale restaurant for brunch? It went downhill from there, the kitchen and bar were so far behind and chaotically unorganized. Some didn't get their bar drinks until 35 minutes later. It took well over an hour for some of the food. Not worth going back. read more

Best place to go for a girls night or large group. Also just best place to go. I have never left unsatisfied !

I highly recommend this place! It is somewhat pricey if you are really hungry BUT so worth it. The vibe and atmosphere is really cute and service was great. Cocktails are delicious and they offer a great menu. I got the tuna tartare and it was enough for one person's dinner or an app for two or three. It was very fresh, flavorful, and the tortilla chips were tasty. Despite saying small plates, the flatbreads are large. read more

Always past good. Amazing. You will go. You will be impressed and want to go again, to try what so some else at your table had. This time we had The charcuterie board, and I had the Scallops. My fiancée had the Short Ribs, Everything was - as I said. - AMAZING !! Highly recommend !! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants for special occasions. Great food! Great service!

Awesome environment and an ever-changing menu that features interesting options. Definitively worth a trip. read more

Curate - The Gatsby cocktail - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I'm in Springfield occasionally and this is my "go to" place for dinner. I came down today, thinking that it was mid-week and I wouldn't have a difficult time getting in. But the place was packed - I didn't know if there was any chance of getting a spot in the restaurant. But Tracy (the greeter) found a way for me to get a spot for dinner. She didn't have to do that - and I wouldn't of been upset if she couldn't - but she did. And it was a wonderful dinner. I can't recommend this place more for the vibe, food, and the service! read more

Curate - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

After a full day of road travel, this find was a Godsend! I mean everything about it was heavenly. Our server Meredith was amaze, I wanted just about everything on the menu. I settled for the French onion soup, mushroom medley, salmon tartare, escargot, shaved salad, and shrimp scampi. I don't usually have cocktails in the afternoon, but the lavender mule looked too good to pass on. It did not disappoint! (Will be recreating it at home). The ambiance was also great, the emerald green and bronzy gold made for an incredibly relaxing atmosphere. If I lived out here, this would be a staple, conversation and cocktails every weekend and that's coming from someone that has always lived in big cities. This pace is 10/10. If you're scrolling through Yelp and come across Curate, go! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Only stopped in for drinks, but it was awesome! Loved the drinks and the patio was great! read more

Curate - Cold Fashioned + Lemon Basil Gimlet - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

My favorite place in town, amazing food, great service, reasonably priced. Such a great place for dinner or drinks with friends, hard to beat their atmosphere read more

We had a great time in the Igloo! My daughter and her husband have been a big fan of Curate for several years. It was the first time for me and my wife. Outstanding food, drinks & services! read more

I like that they have rotating menu options depending on what ingredients are in season. The tapas style plates are great for sharing and make it easy to try multiple foods when you visit. Their cocktails are also great, and the service is phenomenal. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Springfield! read more

Friday evening- 10-6-22 Arrived at 5:00 pm and explained we were meeting another couple who had reservations for dinner elsewhere. So we would just have cocktails We had a total of drinks and an appetizer- the waitress came over and said we needed to leave because our time was up at this table. I asked the waitress to explain as there were 7 empty tables in the area and empty tables outside- the hostess told me there is a 2 hour minimum on each table and our time was up - I had asked the waitress if there were customers coming to that table and she said responded no. We spent approximately $150.00 in that 2 hour period. The hostess explained there is a 2 hour limit on the tables - it would be nice to let each customer know that policy rather than spoil the evening with " you need to leave the table now" read more

One of my favorite places in town, a little pricey but overall a great place to treat yourself!

Good food great outdoor seating always great servers. Charcuterie is wonderful and fun to share.

easily the best restaurant we have ever been to! The food was top notch, so many flavor profiles and the depth of flavor was spectacular. it's pricey, but it's pricey for a reason! It was such a great atmosphere too. Between the food, atmosphere and service it felt like we were in a much nicer place than Springfield read more

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Tasty food with unique flavors. Highly recommend any chef specials! Staff was very friendly and attentive.