I'm really not sure where to start with this review. It wasn't a pleasant experience at all. I saw…read morephotos of the food on Yelp and thought this might be a good dive or greasy spoon style diner to have lunch at with my husband, since I was in the area. We met there and the outside aesthetic alone should've warned us off. To start, the exterior of the building was quite worn down, the windows were dark and dirty, and the sign was broken. If it weren't for the cars parked outside and for the fact that I called ahead to ensure they were open, we would've thought they were closed for business, permanently. We enter the building lobby, for lack of a better word, and proceed into the dining room. The first step into the dining room was me stepping into a literal hole that is covered with a rubber mat. That's a definite hazard. I couldn't believe that they'd just cover it with a mat. That's really dangerous. At that point, I was really starting to rethink staying. We walk further in and there is this atrocious, sour, vomit-inducing stench that billows throughout the room. It slaps you in the face and takes your breath away, and it's covered by a very strong pine smell. Again, I'm contemplating leaving but my husband didn't want to make a scene. The place is FILTHY! And I don't mean filthy as in someone spilled food and didn't clean it up. I'm talking decades of grease, dirt, bacteria, etc. covering the floor and furniture. You could take a putty knife and chisel up layers of gunk from the floor. There was even a sign that said something like- "Wipe tables down each night- Alli". I'm paraphrasing, but that was the gist. If you have to tell your staff that.... ugh... We get to the table and I didn't even want to touch the chair to sit, let alone stay there and eat, but I didn't want to leave right after we entered the place. I was hoping (praying) the food would be worth it... The waitress comes over to take our drink order and brings the drinks back pretty quickly. The cup felt like it hadn't been washed, ever... It had a layer of grime on the outside. Say you cooked something greasy at home and let the greasy dish soak in the sink for a day, but a cup fell into the pan and soaked with it overnight. When you pick it up the next day and the grease is stuck to the side of it- that's what it felt like. I would've asked for a new cup, but I knew in my gut that the next one wouldn't be any better. It's like they run their dishes through a dishwasher that only has cold water and no hot water. Bleh. They take our food order and I'm quite literally praying that we don't get sick from eating here. Why I stayed, I have no idea. I guess I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. The waitresses seemed like they had their own issues and I didn't want to add to it. The food comes out and and it's time to eat. My burger was ok at first, clearly a frozen patty but I'm giving it a shot. Then I taste something off and stop eating it. My fries... I just can't even... a few of them were ok, but then I got to some that tasted like they had been fried in a deep fryer that had been used for years without being cleaned or having the grease replaced. My burger also tasted like it was cooked on a filthy grill. My husband couldn't stomach the place and only ate the things on his plate that he thought couldn't make him sick. We got the ticket, paid, and left as quickly as we could without being too obvious or rude. It's a little restaurant that is clearly struggling. This place was beyond 'dive' or 'greasy spoon' status. There's no possible way that this restaurant is safe to eat at. I honestly don't know how they ever pass the health inspection. The level of dirty here is not something that can be cleaned up the day before inspection day, just to get this dirty again between inspections. It must never, ever, be cleaned, or the inspector is blind, literally. As you can guess, we will never be eating here again and I don't recommend that you do either.

This place is just a little hole of the wall, but has absolutely delicious food! The service is…read morewonderful and very very friendly! The ambience is just casual And relaxing! We are travelling and I will stop here again and again!

Yum! Double Yum! Fried Yum! Follow the reviews and hit this…read moreunassuming gem. Delicious old fashioned diner food with perfect malts too! Seriously, stop. Thank me later :)

Went here for lunch based on a coworkers's recommendation and what an absolute hidden gem!…read more Friendly service which may come across as slow, but they cook everything fresh and to order. The crispy lettuce and onion really was refreshing from all of the local fast food. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but that's part of the nostalgic Route 66 vibe. There's an outdoor patio that would be amazing in the fall or spring.

The food is always great. The community of people dining there is special! The wait staff are…read morewonderful!

Had a steak dinner, it was extremely tough. And the only seasoning on it seemed to be salt. The…read morerest of the meal and the service was just average. I won't be back.

Only been here a couple times when we passed through but it was a great place to have breakfast on…read morethe way to our destination and dinner on the way back. Had the ribeye steak both times. At breakfast with eggs, hash browns and toast and at dinner with a baked potato and coleslaw. The steak itself was cooked to medium perfectly. It was tender, juicy with just enough fat to satisfy my inner carnivore (mmm, yes, meat good). Hash browns were crispy, sourdough toast was buttered perfection. My baked potato was tender and came with butter and sour cream on the side so I could fix it myself. Overall a great dining experience and if I ever find myself back in Springfield, I'll definitely be stopping by again

Relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the Country Benedict with hash…read morebrowns. The hash browns were crispy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich, creamy, and delicious. We also ordered the steak and eggs. Although we requested the steak cooked medium, it arrived well done, and the meat lacked flavor. The service was great, and despite the minor setback with the steak, we had an enjoyable experience overall. A very good spot for breakfast in Springfield!

I absolutely love Darla's diner and every person who works there. Even though I have trouble…read moreremembering people's names and I'm not able to stop in as often as I would like, I am always treated as if I am their favorite customer. I have never been disappointed with their food or service. There's always someone near if you should need anything else. This is a small restaurant in a small town, which is perfect for me.

Such a great experience w great servers! Food was delicious and the building is so cute!read more

I wasn't sure what to expect for dining in Springfield since this was our first overnight stay in…read moreSpringfield. I chose this place because the name was interesting. It turned out to be an excellent choice. This restaurant is located in a strip mall and isn't all that special from the outside, but presents itself as a great casual place inside. From the moment we entered until we left everyone was so friendly. I started with the wedge salad and it was one of the best wedge salads I've had anywhere. Plenty of cheese in the dressing. My wife's onion soup looked good and when she let me have a taste I thought I should have had a cup! I tried the filet tips. They were cooked medium rare, just as I like them! The beef and pasta entrée my wife had was a great choice. The wine list had several good choices available My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and Rural Metro made our occasion very special! Chef Tiny prepared Bananas Foster for us. His presentation was fantastic, better than our favorite New Orleans restaurant.

Those (3) items and (2) sodas....that was good for a $65 tab at lunch. Here's the rundown:…read more- flash fried spinach is a great dish. Crispy spinach - with garlic, lemon and parm - just melts in your mouth good stuff. - bacon jam burger: not sure what is mixed into the bacon jam sauce...maybe an all spice or something. But a very off putting taste. The burger meat was probably good to start. But it was cooked to an nth degree and made oh so dry. - lobster bisque: Now, it did have plenty of lobster meat in it. But the broth was so thin...had a slight scorched taste...and overall seasoned quite bland. Service on the day was slow as slow could be...and only (3) tables were filled at the time.

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.

For whatever reason we were craving a bold fresh fantastic biscuit, and the big biscuit did not…read moredisappoint! The gravy was amazing, I had a skillet with chorizo vegetables, all kinds of wonderful things. I think it was called the Cowboys something? Anyway, all things were amazing. When you need a biscuit you can count on the Big Biscuit. The service was also amazing, and very fast for the morning commute.

We've been through Springfield dozens of times but we have never tried The Big Biscuit so we gave…read moreit a shot. We ordered the Del Rio Omelet & the Western Omelet. Our meals arrived in very short order & everything was excellent except for the Omelets themselves which seemed just a little dry & needed a little more flavor. Our server, Alexis, was quite personable & did a fantastic job of taking care of us & the prices were more than fair ( 2 Entrees & Coffee for $35.42. All in all it was a nice experience & we will gladly return to The Big Biscuit.