FD&#x27;s Grillhouse

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.

Lamb Bowl minus rice, salad substitute.

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Split Social Kitchen is easily one of the most creative dining spots in town. The menu is full of…read morebold, unique flavors--the Kevin Costner meatballs with that hint of lavender and the Danielle & David Tuna Bombs are absolute standouts. Fantastic service, great energy, and fresh food every time. Highly recommended!

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.

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The Lennon Mariah - tasty marinaded salmon and to die for greens and risotto

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The Grotto

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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

Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe

4.4(129 reviews)

1.4 mi

If you have never been to Neighbor's Mill, this is a fun place to go for great food for lunch and…read morebread/pastries. It gets busy during lunch but they get people through the line super fast. The place is clean with a ton of seating. They also have a lot of fresh desserts that look amazing! Their main location that started everything is down in Harrison, Arkansas.

Amazing bakery goods all around. Lots of bread options…read more Potato soup was good. Caesar salad, chicken was good. Bowl was too small. Chicken salad was reported as good.

Seating area

Bacon Miller's Breakfast Sandwich

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Chicken Salad Chick

4.2(33 reviews)

2.0 mi

I love this place! You can sample each of the flavors before you order so you don't waste any…read moremoney!! I wish all places do that! I love the Buffalo one, it's not very spicy and has a lot of flavors that compliment each other! Plus it comes with a cookie! It is a bit expensive but I leave satisfied

Great selection of foods with Friendly and helpful Service. Restaurant was clean and Family…read moreFriendly. Especially loved the Sourhern sayings on the bathroom wall. Got a kick out of those. Fun place with Tasty Salads, Sandwiches, Soups and if you have room Deserts. The Cake was Delicious!!!

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Derby Deli

4.4(22 reviews)

6.3 mi

What a cool place! We decided to do lunch there because we heard some great things about it. We…read morewere not disappointed. I had the Derby Deli Club while my wife had the Salmon BLT. Both were loaded with toppings and tasted so good. Also, my wife is gluten free and said the bread was just right. For drinks my wife had a Vodka Blueberry Lemonade while I had a Warsteiner Dunkel (which I can't believe was only $2!). We both finished our meals with dessert. I had the St. Michael's Lemon Blueberry while my wife had the gluten free Brownie. Overall this was a great experience and we loved how well the staff did their jobs. Try it out if you are in the Springfield area.

We don't drink so I can't speak from that perspective, but I thought the menu looked delicious. I…read moregot a salmon BLT and husband got the club. I really liked mine but his was pretty plain. He got the side salad with his and it was definitely bottled ranch, not made in house. I might come back but nothing blew us away. The staff was friendly

Ruben on grilled rye bread!! My first and NOT my last!

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Fusion Eatz

4.9(49 reviews)

2.4 mi

This is located in the food court of a mall. Impressive customer service- the cashier offered us…read moreboth samples as it was our first time there. And she was quick to disclose allergens! I got a beef rice bowl and my guy got the chicken tikka bowl- both delicious and a large portion. Plus she gave us both bottles of water.

I stopped by Fusion Eatz for lunch around noon and was blown away. The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and welcoming -- they explained the menu clearly and even offered me a free curry sample before ordering. I went with the Con-Fusion Bowl, and wow... a flavor explosion with amazing textures and a large, satisfying portion that left me full but not heavy. Even as a line formed behind me, the team stayed upbeat and kind -- you can tell they enjoy what they do. The food tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and I genuinely felt valued as a customer. It's a great spot for anyone -- solo lunch, family outing (they even have a kids menu), or a quick healthy bite during shopping. Highly recommend giving this local gem a try!

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Fusion tacos

Farmers Gastropub

4.1(274 reviews)

2.8 mi

Farmers Gastropub is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Springfield -- and it's not…read moreparticularly close. What sets it apart is consistency and care. Every detail feels intentional, from the food to the service to the overall experience. You can tell it's run by people who genuinely care about what they're doing, and it shows every single time. The menu leans a bit British at times -- you'll see things like bangers and mash -- but more than anything, it's just relentlessly high-quality food done right. I've been going here for years, and it never slips. That kind of consistency is rare. It also strikes a great balance: arguably the nicest restaurant in town, but still comfortable enough that you don't feel out of place in a t-shirt. If you're in Springfield and want the best overall dining experience, this is it.

What you've heard about the mushroom soup is true, I had the pan seared cod -that comes with…read morefantastic sides. When you eat this food, you know that it's cooked from the best ingredients available. 20 rotating taps ensures that there's always a new beer to try. also mouthwatering daily specials all in a cozy English pub environment.

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Sriracha Seared Salmon Over Market Butternut Squash Hash with Cabbage and Onions

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Apperal spritz

PaPPo's Pizzeria South

3.7(131 reviews)

1.8 mi

It's sad the food is good. Yet another visit where are orders are messed up. We ordered three…read moredifferent pizzas. One small was burnt on the bottom. A second was almost burnt, definitely over cooked. The third pizza was made incorrectly. They gave it to us for free and made the correct one. Unfortunately it didn't arrive at the table until everyone else was done eating. This is three visits in a row that one of our pizza wasn't made correctly or made at all. Part of our group didn't want to come because of past issues. I guess we are really done now. Too bad, the actual pizza is the best in town when made correctly.

Absolutely love this family owned restaurant. And I'm excited to say that I saw a "coming soon!"…read moresign in O'Fallon on Highway K for our very own PaPPo's!!!! We are finally getting one in Saint Charles County. Yay!!! I often go just for the goat cheese salad, which is my absolute favorite thing on the menu. I was sad to find out that they discontinued all eggplant dishes, so no more eggplant pizza and no more eggplant Parmesan. The spinach goat the pizza on thin crust was delicious and super garlicky, but I love the garlic! I added Italian sausage because, duh! :) the Sicilian pizza has all the Italian cold cut such as capicola, salami, pepperoni, and pepperoncini's! This restaurant on Battlefield Road is always busy and full of families and a vibrant bar area. They are kept hopping with carry out orders too. The children love watching the pizzas makers tossing pizzas through the viewing window. Even though they were busy, our food came out in a very timely manner, and our drinks were never empty. Fabulous service.

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Its Greek to Me

5.0(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great service with very nice people, food was good and authentic. It was in the mall food court, so…read moreI cannot comment on the atmosphere.

Really positive customer service and really yummy food. Will be coming back again. I've always…read moreloved Greek food

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Michele B.

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7 years ago

Well to start out when we walked in we were overwhelmed with the smell of nasty old fish! I asked the hostess said really I guess I'm used to it I have been here all day.then we ordered our food my husband wanted a salad with honey mustard when they drought it out they brought ranch. We tried to ask someone to fix it but we were basically investable we couldn't get anyone's attention. Finally after a long while we got it fixed when our food came out and it wasn't borderline Luke warm and my chicken was burnt.and while I was eating I watched a waitress walk through with a tray of food and was spilling something liquid and white all the way to a table and spilling it on a customer. My food didn't taste very good at all because all I could smell was the bad fish that made my clothes smell like it the rest of the day! Won't be back for a long time that's for sure! read more

Matt G.

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4

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12 years ago

This is a very impressive restaurant. I did not even realize they were open until I passed it earlier this week. The food quality, service, and atmosphere are incredible. Even with top notch service and great food- the prices were extremely reasonable. Ribs, steak, chicken and fish are all under $15!! I didn't make it over to the bar but it looked nice and the drinks looked good. I had the Firecracker Chicken Tacos and my wife had the Cedar Plank Salmon, both of which were AMAZING. We shared the Key Lime Pie which was so good we ordered an extra slice to take home for our kiddos. Our kids did not go with us this time but it is a very family friendly place. We will definitely be going back to FD's very soon and recommend to all in the Springfield area!! read more

Kat C.

Elite 26

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2 years ago

I recently dined at FD's and had an amazing experience! It's great to support a locally owned restaurant that truly prioritizes fresh ingredients. I ordered the sirloin with broccoli and a baked potato, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on, and everything tasted like it was made with care. The prices are super reasonable for the quality of food you get. Plus, the bartender was quick and attentive, ensuring I had everything I needed throughout my meal. If you're looking for a fantastic local spot with fresh food and great service, FDs is a must-visit! Highly recommend! read more

Judy U.

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8 years ago

If you have seafood allergies stay away from this restaurant....they cross contaminate their batter and their oil.....and they don't warn you on the menu! You don't put onions pickles and then shrimp in the same batter to deep fry, you also don't just filter your oil and then pass it down to the next fryer and the next and then the next. I owned a restaurant....one fryer for fish, one for chicken and so on....why are these people still in business. I had a friend that could have died because of this neglegiance. Someone should look into this.....lawsuit waiting to happen. read more

Dawn J.

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8 months ago

Things you notice about a parking lot being very full, you know there will be a wait, our wait was 30 minutes, not bad. We got seated, since there was a lot of people the place was loud! Our server was Sierra, happy to take care of us and she was amazing, we got what we needed as we asked and no waiting long at all. Once we got our food, we noticed how tender the broccoli was, perfect for us!! We like them tender so we can eat them. Then came our fish and chips, that was just right too. I can't think of anything that wasn't good. We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful dinner. read more

Maggie W.

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1

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7 years ago

The food here is good i've never had a bad expirience and i've been going here for a while with my family. There is a bit of a wait sometimes and they don't take reservations but it is definitely worth it. The food here is great and I definitely recommend the Hawiian chicken and the fried alaskan cod is delicous. They have reasonable prices and all the workers are delightful. If you have never been here i recommend it. read more

Kaleb T.

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2

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5 months ago

FD's never disappoints. The service was absolutely amazing from start to finish, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and professional the entire time. The food quality was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You can tell they truly care about the customer experience. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while, and I'll definitely be coming back again soon. read more

Tyler S.

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2

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11 years ago

One of the best experiences that we've ever had!! Incredible wait staff, Taylor was a GREAT waitress!! My steak was not cooked exactly to my liking but I told her it was still good. The owner brought me out another steak cooked PERFECTLY!! He went above and Beyond. We are traveling through, but I can assure you that we will be back! It was that good!! Ohhh, and the prices... Incredible!!! read more

Richard B.

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12 years ago

I have mixed feelings. They have great prices and good food. A friendly staff. But wow, it's so loud. So much so I will not be back. I'm dumbfounded why restaurants pack every square foot of open space with tables. It makes for a disappointing dining experience. What ever happened to soft openings where kinks like these can be addressed? Not an enjoyable time. read more

Chris L.

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2

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9 months ago

We arrived to a slam-packed parking lot but after the quoted 30-minute wait we were called to a table and they had effectively handled the waiting crowd. Our dishes and appetizer were delicious! The dining room was comfortable and clean! And best of all the price for our meal was about half of what we normally pay for a "sit down" family meal! Amazing! read more

Shai V.

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3

0

11 years ago

I'd heard good things about the food here so decided to try it out. My boyfriend and I went here for a date night and were amazed at how inexpensive it was for both of us! It's a great interior and atmosphere with delicious appetizers. He got the Fish Taco's (which you can do grilled or fried) and they were amazing, will definitely be back. read more

Lindsey M.

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2

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12 years ago

I can't wait to go back here! The service, food, and ambiance was excellent. The owner sat us down at our table and was really personable. I ordered the cedar plank salmon and it was one of the best salmon filets I've ever had. Everything is made from scratch here so it's fresh. Tip: order the hushpuppies- you can 8 of them for $1! read more

Punky F.

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2

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11 years ago

I love this place. All the food is excellently prepared and you get a real value. My favorite is the Cod fish and chips or add the beer battered chicken tenders. My friend doesn't like fish so I have had the pleasure to try the Excellent Ribs and the Hawaiian Chicken dishes. And remember to try the souther coleslaw and the hush puppies. read more

John B.

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2

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10 years ago

We absolute love this place. They have the best Gumbo, even better that what I had down in New Orleans the last time we were there. All of the food we have had so far has been excellent and the portions are large and very filling. The service is great and the prices are very very reasonable. We try and eat there at least once a week. read more

Kenneth M.

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2

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11 months ago

Hreat food and service. Very professional. Always enjoy or meal. Great selection on the menu. However you cannot use phone ahead with 5 or more which is when you need it most. 2 or 4 are usually seated reasonably quick. We waited 20 minutes for seating and 1 hour for our meal. First time we were a little disappointed. read more

Donna H.

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13 days ago

FD's is our favorite restaurant. We dine there often. They serve very good food and have a wonderful and varied menu. Their prices are inexpensive for the quality of food that is served. Wait time isn't too bad given its popularity. Waitstaff are always excellent, friendly and polite. I highly recommend FD's. read more

Katy L.

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11 years ago

My reason for a three star review is because everytime i go I get terrible service. The food is pretty good but the service ruins it for me everytime. I have been three times and waited until now to review thinking it would get better. I do like the food though. The firecracker chicken is my favorite. read more

Josh S.

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1

12 years ago

I requested creamy horseradish sauce for my sirloin and they didn't have it. So in response, my waiter (I believe he may have also been the owner) took the time to find a recipe and make it for me himself at no additional cost. Great food and amazing service. (I believe his name was Whitney) read more

Joyce B.

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7 months ago

We had the best experience at FD's yesterday! It was packed, as usual and it was only 4:30, but we got seated pretty quickly. The service was amazing, as was the food and Lily, our server was top notch! She made the experience wonderful! So thankful we decided to go to FD's read more

Debbie H.

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11 years ago

We were delighted to discover FD's Grillhouse! The food is five star and yet the prices are extremely reasonable. They were very busy as it was a holiday weekend, but we were seated very quickly and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

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