I have frequented the Grotto on and off for years and have usually been pleased with the offerings. Yesterday I ordered fish tacos. There's an upcharge of $4 for getting the fish, so $14 for 2 tacos. The size of the fish portion was minuscule! So disappointed. read more

Our food was ok. The cheese bread had a weird flavor to it. The tables needed to be wiped down as well. Maybe we just caught it on an off night because several other reviews on yelp were really high but we were not overly impressed. The chicken teriyaki bowl was bland but the broccoli was perfectly cooked and there was plenty of chicken in the bowl but could have used more rice. Overall I would give them another chance. read more

First time back in 9 years. It was like stepping into a time machine- the menu didn't read like if had been updated and the decor is a dilapidated version of its prior self. The food was 'adequate' but felt uninspired on my taste buds amongst the worn out seating and wood wall that is falling apart. The only thing I noticed was the prices have increased. Perhaps they are trying to earn money to remodel. They would be better off doing a kickstarter or GofundMe campaign. read more

Their vegan burger is horrendous but I love their pizza, 8/10 pizza for sure. Their cookies are excellent. And the place is very well kept. Service leaves a lot to be desired. If I could change anything it would be the vegan burgers and the design of the restaurant, they don't play into the Grotto name very well so I feel it's misleading. read more

Really had a fantastic time coming here with my family! My dad is a picky eater, but loved his pizza! My mom had some of the best steak Gorgonzola salad ever, and my sandwich was delightful! attached is the picture of my sisters Baja bowl, which she definitely enjoyed. Will surely be coming here again. read more

The Grotto - Baja bowl - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I came here for a quick dinner and checked out the reviews, pictures, and menu before coming. It looked like a pretty good place to go to grab a quick bite but I must say it was not the greatest nor will I be back anytime soon. It's a very casual setting where you just order up at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food to your table. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and it came out in less than 5 minutes so I was already kind of skeptical. It looked pretty good and was a huge portion but tasted extremely bland and was also cold. The only tasty-ish item was the garlic bread that came with it. I also got a tomato basil soup that I expected to be my appetizer (but the pasta came out much quicker) and it was okay. It tasted like the Campbell's tomato soup from the can. If I do give this place another time, I'll probably try one of their sandwiches because they had a wide selection of them. I had heard that they used to have really good pizza but stopped making it, so that's a bummer. read more

The Grotto - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The food was outstanding! Teriyaki bowl was delicious and huge! Kids meals were great portions! Wonderful service!

SWEET POTATO FRIES!!!! I've been here 11 times and I cannot believe I haven't written a review yet! I work in the same plaza as the Grotto. I travel for work, so I am always on the hunt for a great place for lunch. The Grotto caught my attention. I've tried the chicken sandwich which is seasoned very well, where it's a little on the spicy side. I've tried the burgers, the veggie flat bread, a salad with salmon on it. They've all been great! I've even tried the kids meal. The thing I love the most is the sweet potato fries. They're the best I've ever encountered in my travels! They are so crispy, yet soft on the inside. They are so full of flavor and cooked perfectly every time I order it! I'm obsessed with them. My least favorite menu item was probably the kid's meal cheese burger. It was so plain and uninteresting. I hope my kids don't enjoy a burger like that. But I understand that many kids just like plain food. So I can't really judge, but for me personally, It's not the meal for me, but throw on some sweet potato fries, and we're in business! read more

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Solidly good healthy food. Definitely a lunch place. I got the steak gorgonzola salad and it had a hearty portion of quality steak along with it. Order at a counter then seat yourself, fill your own drink, bus your own table kind of joint. read more

The Grotto - Steak gorgonzola salad - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Everything here was delicious! We arrived at 1:30, it was busy but not too bad. You order at the counter which I did think was weird but oh well. We got our food within 15 minutes. I ordered the salmon Caesar salad. It was the best Caesar dressing I think I have ever had. It was fantastic. My mother ordered the Swiss and Mushroom burger with sweet potatoes fries. The fired were some of the best I've had. She said the burger was great as well. My grandma order the chicken Alfredo and oh my god it was so tasty. For the price which was between $10-$15 it was WELL worth it. The atmosphere is very laid back. You get your own condiments and drinks and such, including silverware. Very very causal. The staff was very nice and sweet to everyone. Overall a very good lunch spot! read more

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Food was delicious and of good quality. Service was friendly and wait wasn't long. The restaurant was clean overall, tables and drink station did need some love. read more

Every single time I go here it's always amazing and they're always on pointwith the homemade blue cheese potato chips makes me salivate just thinking about them.sweet potato fries and tuna steak are also favorites of ours read more

Good food fast, decent customer service, healthy options, and affordable. The restaurant is always a little cold Nd was dirty last time I went. read more

So let's start with the food. 11 bucks for an avacado, bacon, chicken sandwich and some fries... Welll.. It was just ok.. The saving grace here was the sauce... Can't remember what kinda sauce it was, but it wasn't too hot and it had a good flavor too... I don't do spicy, but if you like a little bit like i do, this was just right. The chicken was seasoned well and cooked thoroughly, but what really made it just ok was the guacamole on the sandwhich.. It was very fresh, but coulda used some more seasoning or something to make it stand out. It was just plain old freshly crush quac... Atomosphere was good and there were a lot of people there so they must have other good things.. I did like that everything looks like it is cooked freshly there... One thing that did bug me was that they could spend a minute wiping down the walls and tables a bit more... doesn't even look like they have ever touched the walls... But do stop by and give this place a try.. Next time I am in town I will see if we can swing by. read more

We were traveling through on our way to Ohio and were looking for a nice place to enjoy a quick lunch. I got the Steak Gorgonzola Salad, and my wife got the Walnut Gorgonzola Salad (Vegetarian). It hit the spot and satisfied us immensely, read more

Best burger on the south side. California fresh salads, burgers, chicken, pizza, and hand-made chips. Open atmosphere, condiment bar and free drink refills. read more

The Grotto is nestled into an unassuming short stretch of a strip mall. The location itself is a bit off my typical dinning radar and once inside the establishment I usually forget that I am in Springfield... For me, a meal at the Grotto is like being transported to an indie-like eclectic cafe that would normally belong in a more bustling and hip city. The Grotto offers a pretty expansive and undoubtedly unique menu. I dare say that the offerings are actually a tad ahead of their time here as far as Springfield is concerned. Pizzas, Burgers, Salads, and even some nice vegetarian options... The vegetarian selections alone put them leaps and bounds ahead of other SGF eateries. The pizzas are one of my favorite items on the menu. These pies are california kitchen style pizzas which are on the thin crispy side and dressed with an abundant heap of toppings. This won't be your boring traditional pizza. At The Grotto, pizza attire can include anything from goat cheese, basil, roasted red peppers, hand cut herbs, italian style sausage, and SO much more. I have had the pleasure of the Haight Ashbury, the White Room, and the Pasadena. All of them were a display of freshness, and showcased unique flavor profiles. The Pasadena was probably the most typical and would be a good launch point into the pizzas for the less adventuresome. A word to the wise: If you like your pies on the crisper side, be sure to specify that. My first pizza experience was a tad soft for my tastes, but when I asked for it extra crisp, it came out exactly to my liking. A burger will also provide a rewarding Grotto dinning experience. The burger topped with smoked bacon housed between a sourdough bun is easily one of the better burgers in town. It is moist, substantial, and totally lust worthy when had at med-rare... I have even tried the chick-pea burger which is a very satisfying and unique vegetarian option. It is served with a side of taziki sauce, which is an excellent complement to the chick-pea concoction. I still have a ways to go to fully traverse this enticing and unexpected menu, but everything I have experienced thus far has made me want to come back for more. I especially love that this place has a quality spread of craft beers both on draft and in bottles. This selection includes varieties from both Schlafly and Goose Island among others. I should probably mention that the beer supply can be enjoyed everyday but Sunday. I always forget this and show up on a Sunday though, and then feel a little deflated when I see the tap handles covered up by their no booze on Sunday policy.Though, I can usually manage to enjoy my meal even without the craft beer to wash down a unique feast. read more

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Great food, plenty of shaded outdoor seating. Plenty of gluten free options. Quick service!

Passing through Springfield on a Sunday and stopped in to support a local business. For those not familiar, you order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. At the end of the meal they also clear your table. Decor is bright and modern, very well done. Staff were friendly and helpful. The menu ranges from salads and sandwiches to hamburgers and flatbreds. I ordered the half prosciutto and arugula flatbred with a half Greek salad. My husband ordered the avocado chicken sandwich with fries. We also ordered a plate of the blue cheese chips...as recommended by so many reviewers. The flatbred was light, yet satisfying. The prosciutto and arugula are a nice pairing with the pesto. The Greek salad was tasty, but I was surprised that the dressing was slightly sweet. Greek salads that I have had in the past were not sweet at all. The chicken sandwich was a touch spicy, but not to any extreme. All high quality ingredients and overall a very good chicken sandwich. The battered fries had a nice crispness. As other reviews have mentioned the blue cheese chips were delicious. My husband thought there was too much blue cheese, but I think there is no such thing as too much blue cheese-ever. read more

The Grotto - Prosciutto and arugula flatbred with Greek salad. - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I was in town for work, and the Grotto seemed like a nice place for dinner. I ordered for take out, and was slightly surprised when I went to pick up my food. The yelp description says "bar", but it's not really a bar. It's more of a clean, bright, simple cafe-type lay out. It's counter service, and was blasting Backstreet Boys outside. There's a small patio that I can see myself enjoying if I lived in Springfield. I ordered the blue cheese chips, a steak gorgonzola salad, and the ashbury pizza. The chips are freaking amazing!!! Everybody definitely needs to try it. It was perfectly fried with just the right amount of sauce. The steak gorgonzola salad was just okay. The steak was a tad over medium rare, and it was missing some crunch. There are candied pecans, but I think I saw 4 pieces total. This was not touched much. The haight ashbury pizza had really good flavor. It was a tad on the salty side, but the toppings all worked together. I would come back here next time I'm in town to try the other items. read more

The Grotto - Blue cheese chips and the haight ashbury pizza (small size) - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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I'm confused. My wife and I must have come on an off day. My experience here was less than superb, contrary to the reviews this establishment has and the frequent visitors. I had the Teriyaki Bowl, it was nothing to write home about. The chicken was not seasoned, the brown rice was good and the broccoli was cooked perfectly but altogether the dish was just missing something. The "service", if you could call it that was sorry at its best. The young lady who took our order seemed frantic and like her mind was else where and we were a nuisance to her. I actually was a fan of being able to get up and get my own refills though. Half the time I have to wait for a lackluster wait staff to come ask me if my ice needs a refill with my soft drink so there's a plus. The menu was pretty cool and had a lot to choose from. The decor was modern and nice. Now the cleanliness and the smell was disgusting. I took my family to sit in a booth and almost gagged on the sour rag smell that was overbearing from that side and had to resort to sitting at a table. Overall my experience sucked and I'm going to assume that because today was a national holiday the worst staff was representing this place. I won't be back. I am very disappointed too because of all the great reviews this place has. read more

The Grotto - This beautiful looking entree is extremely tasteless. Teriyaki Bowl, beautifully plated, poorly executed. - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

They have actually quit making vegan pizza... which was my favorite thing about this place. :( The rest of their food still looks delicious... I just can't eat it! read more

My daughter said the spicy chicken sandwich is the best sandwich she's had at a restaurant which is really saying something. Salsa was great as well as the condiment choices. read more

The Grotto - Spicy chicken tacos - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Love the steak salad it's the only thing I get. Also had the chicken Alfredo I can't complain about the food at all

They've moved two blocks away on Battlefield! Loved their vegetarian options - not one but two veggie burger options (black bean or chickpea). Hummus was absolutely great! Many more healthy-ish and vegetarian items on the menu! read more

This is a great place to go for a semi-quick meal. Are you craving a burger? chicken? fries? pizza? falafel? Got it! You walk up to the counter, order your food, and then they bring it out to you! They have a lot of good, healthy choices, as well as vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options! They have a good amount of seating and were able to get my group of 8 in right away around 5:30 through the week. Not really a date place, but it's a great casual lunch/dinner restaurant! read more

Food here is awesome and the prices are really great! I ordered a black bean burger which honestly I wouldn't get again but my family ordered different things and they were all good. The fries are great and the employees were nice. I loved the vibe of this place. read more

The Grotto - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The food at The Grotto was wholesome and even deliciously, wholesome tasting. I ordered the Avocado Chicken sandwich; it definitely tops any avocado/chicken sandwich I've had in a long while. The chipotle sauce was not super "spicy", but definitely added flavor. The chicken was nicely grilled and decently sized. The French fries were not greasy, salty, or bland. Some of the best fresh fries. The dining room was spacious, light, and superbly clean. Definitely recommend The Grotto as a lunch/dinner spot! read more

The Grotto - This is the appetizing Avocado Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I had my first experience with the Impossible burger here. I really enjoyed it way better than the beyond burgers I have had. The aioli was flavorful and I wish I'd gotten a side of it to dip the delicious battered fries that accompanied my sando. The patty was obviously not greasy but also didn't lack moisture to allow the burger with just the veg and smattering of aioli to be satisfying without too much doctoring. I did get mine with the accompanying cheese but it didn't really add much to the burger experience overall. I could have just removed it and the aioli and had a vegan burger. read more

3 words: Bleu Cheese Chips 2 words: Salmon Burger Decent prices, fast service, original flavors. Highly recommend. read more

The Grotto - Blue Cheese Burger and Chips. Delicious! - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Came in to try out the incredible burger. You order as you enter then your food is delivered to your table. Lots of places do this and I like how it works. Seating is nice with lots of artsy touches. The only complaint was a couple tables needed busing and it was a while before the got taken care of. My incredible burger interesting. Beef-ish but not going to replace meat for me anytime soon. However the Blue Cheese homemade chips. Those are killer. Def will be having those again. The Lady really like her meal as well. So top points for bringing in trendy food and for blue cheese fries that are now on my crave list. The Good Cooked to order. Good prices. Good variety. The Bad Maybe a little slow on wiping down tables. The Ugly Nada we are fans. read more

Impossible burger made a huge statement with my vegan Family. We were very surprised it came from Springfield. We really enjoyed this place and the staff was friendly and helpful. Great family atmosphere. read more

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Easy for people with dietary restrictions to find something to eat. Regardless of the line, food never takes long to be ready. Plenty of seating and free wifi. All food is fresh and well flavored. The spicy blackened chicken is amazing. Prices are decent and you are Definately getting the quality you pay for. Has outside dining. No table service. read more

The Grotto - Gluten free option: portobello mushroom and broccoli. - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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One of the best places in Springfield! Healthier options than most of the places and cooked fresh for you. They have so many things to pick from. It is absolutely delicious. read more

We are from out of town and saw this place so we stopped. What a great choice we made. Food was great. My steak was cooked perfect. There was tons of cheese and bacon on the cheese fries. The Grotto burger was great as well. Great atmosphere. Quick service. read more

The Grotto - Petite Sirloin with steamed broccoli and a side Caesar salad - American Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

First time there and the results are ok. The blue cheese chips are very good as others have mentioned. I would go back for those alone. My fish tacos were okay. The chipotle cream overshadowed the fish and the sauce and slaw made for a messy taco. The decor is not exactly inviting and is a cross between a fast food joint and a corporate shop. Not exactly cheap for lunch as for two was over 26 for two entrees and chips. Lastly they do offer a fun menu that offers a wide variety of choices. read more

I stopped in for lunch and ordered the steak tenderloin salad and it was simply OUTSTANDING! That is a $15.00 salad in Chicago. Excellent food & Excellent value. I look forward to retuning during my next visit to Springfield. read more

Finally ate here for the first time Saturday . I live less than half a mile from the location and in my 6 yr living here never went. I am so happy I did. I went for lunch with a girlfriend and had the impossible burger with a side of beer battered fries. The burger was well seasoned and juicy unlike some plant based burgers and the fries were crispy and complemented the tummy side of garlic mayo. read more

Wow! Great food, reasonable prices! Just about everything on the menu has a Gluten free option if you're into that, but no need to jump into that! We had pizzas and salads and they were all wonderful! Can't wait to come back! P.S. Onion Rings.... Get em! They're awesome! :) read more

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Food is good, but if you can't staff your restaurant, close it or limit the capacity. We waited 30 minutes for food. Ten of those minutes, it was sitting waiting to be taken to our table. The young lady delivering food was pleasant but would carry out one plate to a table with sometimes 5 minutes before the next plate arrived to the same table. The young lady that took our order was not pleasant in the least. Give it a try if you have plenty of time. The food was decent, but the service and attitudes will keep us from coming back any time soon. read more