Finally took the time to make a reservation and try it out. Food was amazing. Chef/owner came out…read moreand checked on our food/service. The cauliflower appetizer is a must - so good. I had the pan seared sea bass with risotto and it had a wonderful flavor. Rick was our server and is one of the best in the business. Very good.

While performing job related duties I stopped in for lunch…read more I had a breaded fish type slider with sauce and special fries along with a crab type soup. I have to tell you it's was tremendous The service was great as I sat at the bar. And the atmosphere of the place was so peaceful. I'm so glad I popped in for a bite. And I have to tell you the meal was under $30 , yes you heard me If you're ever down visiting our fine capitol you must stop in , like I say , you'll be glad you did

My wife and I came here for our 5 year anniversary. Very fancy looking place but we never felt like…read moreit was too fancy. Our server was great, always getting us refills and checking on us. We started off with the bread and calamari. The bread was so good. The calamari... quite possibly the best calamari I've ever ate. Then I ordered the halibut. The halibut was very good, great flavor and flakiness. The couscous that it was sitting on was strange, I've never had couscous before so I can't say anything bad, maybe it's just not my thing. Asparagus was very good, cooked perfectly. I snuck a few bites of my wife's steak and it was delicious, I'm gonna have to come back and get steak.

This review is long overdue... I came across Vele while on a trip to Springfield. Vele was…read morerecommended everywhere as a good place to celebrate an anniversary, so I quickly tried to grab a reservation. Vele is a popular place so they didn't have reservations available. I did a Hail Mary and decided to call them when they opened to see if they had any availability. I was lucky because they had availability around the time we wanted to visit. When my husband and I arrived it was busy which I expected because of the popularity so there was a small wait even with a reservation. That was fine because I was excited to check out the place. When we first sat down our waiter was attentive and friendly. The tables are very close together so you could overhear how he treated other guests, he was pleasant to everyone. I'm not sure when the shift happened but the waiter seemed to lose interest in our entire section because he barely came around after taking our food order. I was celebrating a wedding anniversary so I planned to have at least two drinks but was limited to a single drink because our waiter disappeared. The entree came out in a reasonable time and it was delicious. As the dinner went on we slowly ran out of water (he didn't come by to refill the glasses) and our drink. After the initial excitement of the drinks and entree we realized we'd been sitting 30ish mins without the waiter coming over. We wanted to wrap the entree portion and grab desserts. Earlier I could overhear our waiter asking other tables if they wanted to order dessert so I assumed the same would happen with our table but that didn't happen. It got the point had to flag down our waiter or someone else working the floor to get our check. Our whole dinner experience was almost 2 hours but that consisted of one drink, one water glass, and an entree. I ended up speaking with the manager because I wanted to confirm if they still had desserts available because it was an hour and some change before they closed so I assumed they may have stopped selling desserts but no. The waiter was just ignoring us. It was an odd experience and left a bad taste in my mouth. The manager was extremely friendly and apologetic but having your anniversary dinner soured was enough to want to wrap the dinner up. He did give us an anniversary dessert to go which was delicious which made this experience so unfortunate.

I've always been a fan of Texas Roadhouse and not just because of the rolls (I did eat 8)! The…read moreambiance at this location alone is fun, very spacious and busy! It's been awhile since I've visited this location, it was nice to be back and enjoy some favorites! Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals, had a great time and appreciated the birthday acknowledgment. The steak bites, Caesar salad and other dishes came out timely and were delicious! I'm still trying to get used to the packaged peanuts, the switch up around the tough time from 2019. Special shout out to our server, Clayton! He was very attentive, engaging and knowledgeable! He made the dinner experience (and birthday experience) very exciting and fun! Another server, Lonnie was also a joy and very hospitable. The hostess, Addison was very pleasant, kind and a true welcome as guests were coming in!

We were seated promptly, on time for our reservation. Waitress was friendly and attentive. We…read moreordered drinks - my friend and I ordered the kabobs and the filet medallions. About 30 minutes into our wait a member of their staff came to inform us of a "mishap" with our order but they were working on our order and that our meals would be COMPED. 30 minutes later our orders arrive - my medallions were perfect...the kabobs - both ends were charred black. By that time we had had a few drinks and just ate what we could. I saw that you could pay on the device on our table, I opted to split the check with my friend so I paid for half. When she looked at the check to pay her half she realized they comped NOTHING. So we called manager over and he gave me a $15 coupon and provided a $15 off my friend's total. So...VERY LONG wait, charred kabobs and not coming back.

Thank you to the manager "Dee" and her wonderful o staff for serving a large (23 ppl!) in a…read morefriendly and efficient manner in a group of tables. My husband had the best steak he's had in a long, long time the "Flo" others had the ribeye and raved. Two of us at our table had the parmesan crusted chicken and it was fantastic (as well as the sides asparagus, stuffed potato, broccoli) that's just the meals that were around us everyone was so happy with their meals, appetizers, soup and salads....just Bravo! Also they have the best bartender "Julian" Good Job Longhorn Springfield IL We will be back!!!

When I want a great steak I'll go to Longhorn every time. I get my sirloin steak well done and I am…read morenever disappointed. It's perfect.

Ate here last night with friends. The atmosphere is always dark but charming inside. I ordered the…read morespaghetti with meatballs and was pleasantly surprised either way really great flavor and the sauce was not sweet it was meaty and delicious. Served with a great crispy side salad and warm rolls. It was a nice dinner!

My wife and had a night out for a change. I chose Mariah's since it had been awhile since we were…read morethere. Great choice, amazing mood, relaxed and outstanding service! I picked a premium stake with upscale price and it was so worth it. There were different groups of people coming in, still you could have an intimate conversation and enjoy your food. Thank you to the staff that checked on you enough to keep you hydrated and full. We will be back a little more frequently. Marcus

Victoria was the best server! She took care of my fiance and I and we will definitely be requesting…read moreher in the future.

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

Loved the ambiance. Good food, great service. Excellent wine list. Easy to get to if staying…read moredowntown.

Simply the very best of the best. 30 something years of going. It never disappoints. Michael is…read morestill simp,y the best

SO glad I walked for a mile in the blistering heat to come here…read more I am staying at the super 8, and it was on the hotel recommendation list. I wanted to watch the Michigan wolverines game so I called down there and spoke to a really nice woman, who ended up being my bartender when I got there. I was originally going to go to four stars, but they are getting five because the bartender told me that they would change the channel for me at whatever TV I was sitting at so I could watch my game! I sat at the bar naturally after being greeted by the really nice hostess. Now generally I despise this state outside of rural areas because the people here are just menacingly rude and judgmental. That being said, walking to the bar, all of the afternoon patrons in there were casting looks at me that could tame a rabid polar bear. Already dealing with that in other parts throughout the state, I just sat there and smiled as they stared and judged. Anyhow, my first bartender, I never caught her name, but she was excellent! Took really good care of me. Shift change in the middle of my visit, and my second bartender was jennifer, she was equally as delightful! I ordered fried okra for an appetizer when I got there, drank some beers, had a couple VERY well proportioned glasses of whiskey and watched my game. Come suppertime, I turned around to see the crowd and the entire restaurant was completely packed! And the personalities of the people that I interacted with at this point were a complete 180. SUPER nice people. For supper I ordered the ribeye, rare. I first cut into it and it looked medium, but sometimes steak just Cooks quicker in certain areas, but outside of the end piece that was cooked perfectly. I had a loaded baked potato which was seasoned great, and green beans and I had blackberry cobbler for dessert, per the recommendation of my bartender. Right through the doors, they have gaming, and a few slot machines also, if that's your thing. I really enjoyed the decorum, and the place was really clean, even the bathrooms. It's not very often that I would return to a restaurant in the state, but this is definitely worth revisiting if I'm ever back in the area! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

Disclaimer: I am in a diet so my food in cheese less with no extra…read more.. fun Bartender was on it and pleasant. The burger even with no toppings. The veggie toppings were fresh and clean. I would repeat. The ambiance is based on president Lincoln and done well...very cool

Tried their Low Carb-ureter today - afternoon of 9th Sep, 2026. Big portions. Taste is good…read more Service is excellent. The waitress was kind, polite, and patient. Thank you! Ambiance was great, with all the Route 66 and Motor paraphernalia. Lives up to expectations.

With the Cozy Dog closed on Sundays, we stumbled across this restaurant and so glad we did. Great…read moreservice, huge portions, and a super fun atmosphere, ended our day in Springfield with an explanation point. I had the Steering Wheel and it was one of the best French Dips, I've ever had. Sweet potato fries and the krinkle fries were tasty. Mom got the chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce, and loved it all. Make this a must stop when getting out on Route 66.

First time here and had a wonderful experience! Started with a Chufly (Brandy, Ginger Ale, Lime)…read morewhich was a super unique taste. Ordered an Arepa Reina Pepiada to split with the better half and a Pinchu entree and both amazed me. The better half ordered the Lomo Saltado which was also great. Of course we shared it all and finished with on order of Flan which was top notch. Could not finish it all and leftovers will be super. Lovely ambiance too. 5 stars!

The fish tacos are very good although they fell apart halfway through eating (the corn tortillas…read moregot soggy). It was very empty on a Friday afternoon at lunch time. We were shocked it was not busy. Well lit, cool decor and an interesting menu. The lunch menu is simple. My brother likes their Chorizo. He ordered the Spanish style bruschetta which came as three little breads w toppings and chorizo. My aunt ordered Trancha Pecha chicken which was a good sized sandwich and she really liked it. I would come back here to check out their dinner menu because it seemed their lunch menu was a bit limited. The food was flavorful and I would like to try other items and maybe a margarita next time.