CuisineScene

AMERICAN

Amber Jack Alehouse 3150 Chatham, 217-787-5222. Breakfast, lunch & dinner, casual dining. Catfi sh, fried chicken, pork chops, steaks, ribs, black angus burgers, pasta, sandwiches, soups & salads. B, L & D. $$

Arlington’s 210 Broadway, 217-679-6235. Upscale pub & reception hall. We feature hand-pattied burgers, delicious wraps, fresh salads and a variety of sandwiches. L & D. OD. $$ Barrel Head 1577 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 2102. Irish and pub favorites, little horseshoes. Family friendly restaurant offering daily specials, kids eat free menu on Wednesdays and students with ID card BOGO free entree on Tuesdays. Live music every Saturday. L & D. OD. $$ Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern 700 E Adams St, 217-789- 1530. Famous for Irish hospitality, cold beer and great burgers. Located lobby level in the Hilton. L, D & LN. $$ Bob Evans 3050 Stevenson Dr, 217-529- 1909. 4221 Conestoga Dr, 217- 698-3800. Fresh from the farm food with family atmosphere. We treat strangers like friends and friends like family. B, L & D. Boone’s Saloon 301 W Edwards St, 217-679- 3752. Enjoy a great lunch, dinner or breakfast on Sat. and Sun inside or in our outdoor Beer Garden. Family friendly & kid menus. Daily food & drink specials & kitchen open late till 11pm and 9pm on Sun. B, L, D & L. OD. $$ Boyd’s New Generation 1831 South Grand Ave E, 217- 544-9866. Simply good oldfashioned home-cooked meals.

Try it, you might like it. B, L & D. $ Bugatti’s Bar & Grill 3151 Horizon Drive, 217-679- 1303. Bugatti’s Bar & Grill is a fantastic new bar and grill offering some of Springfi eld’s favorites, including shoes, sandwiches and homemade pasta. L, D & LN. OD. $$

Charlie Parker’s Diner 700 North St, 217-241-2104. Breakfast and lunch diner open seven days a week. Featured on Diner’s Drive-Ins and Dives. Voted best breakfast six years in a row. B & L. $ Corner Pub & Grill 3271 W Iles Ave, 217-546-3600. Something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, horseshoes along with the best salads around. Extensive beer, spirits and wine choices. Fun, laid back atmosphere. B, L, D & LN. OD. $$ Cozy Dog Drive In 2935 S Sixth St, 217-525-1992. A classic American dining experience, family owned since 1946 located on old Rt. 66. B, L & D. $

Curve Inn 3219 S 6th St, 217-529-5806. Slow cooked, smoked, ribs, Every Monday half a rack w/ 2 sides $8.00. L & D. OD. $ D & J’s Cafe 915 W Laurel St, 217-753-1708, One of Springfield’s favorites for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We are sure you will find what you like. Open 7 day’s a week. B, L & D. $ Engrained Brewing Co. 1120 W Lincolnshire Blvd, 217- 546-3054, We are a locally owned micro-brewery and farmto-table restaurant, featuring fresh and affordable food and beers brewed on site. L & D. OD. $$ Evandy’s Boatel 100 Bob Michael St., 217-754- 3700. Naples, IL. Casual fi ne dining while watching the river fl ow by. Steaks, seafood, pasta & more. L & D. OD. $$ Fairlane Diner 300 Crossing Dr., 217-303- 9330. Sherman. Great burgers, sandwiches, wraps, shoes and salads. Delicious ice cream, shakes and frozen treats. 50’s 60’s family atmosphere and great music. L & D. OD. $

Frankie’s on the Boulevard 2413 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-546- 2955. Sports Bar offering awardwinning wings, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, steaks. Drink specials & video gaming. L, D & LN. $$ Fritz’s Restaurant 2709 S Macarthur Blvd, 217-546- 9888. Local and family owned for over 75 years. Steaks, seafood, pasta, and more. Open Tuesday - Sunday 4:30 pm - 10 pm, 11:00 on the weekends. D. $$ Ginna’s Cafe at SCHEELS 3801 S. Macarthur Blvd., 217-726-6830. Salads, soups, wraps, hot & cold sandwiches are just a few of the tasty meals offered. Top your meal off with delicious Italian Gelato, a variety of homemade SCHEELS Fudge, soft serve ice cream or some freshly roasted Bavarian nuts. Reasonable prices in a relaxed and friendly environment. B, L

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill 1038 Le June Dr, 217-585-6830. Golden Corral, Best Buffet in the U.S.A. All-you-can-eat buffet serving lunch and dinner, plus breakfast every Fri-Sat-Sun. Help yourself to happiness! B, L & D. $$ Java Express 1827 North Peoria Rd, 217-525- 2430. Homemade pies, cakes, soups and chili. Serving both sandwiches and panini’s. Soups and salads L. OD. $ Jungle Jim’s Cafe 1923 N Peoria Rd, 217-789-6173. Breakfast all day! Home-style plate lunches Mon - Fri. Open 7am-2pm. 7 Days a week. B & L. $ Krekel’s Custard & Hamburgers 2121 N Grand Ave E, 217-525- 4952. Fresh never frozen, ground beef. Krekel’s makes your food to order. Our family-friendly prices make it worth the short wait. L & D. OD. $

Lake Springfield Tavern 1221 Stevenson Dr, 217-679- 1455. Horseshoes, fish, chicken daily specials. Also poor boys and chili. L & D & LN. $ Lulu’s Diner 608 N. 9th St., 217-210-2400, Features some well known American dishes such as horseshoes. Also featuring a lunch buffet Mon-Fri. International: Lebanese, Indian and American B, L & D. $$ Mess Hall Restaurant - American Legion 32 1120 E Sangamon Ave, 217- 523-3415. Good old bar food, Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm. Dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat. 4:30- 8pm. L & D. OD. $$ Morning Star Cafe 6141 Main St. (Rt. 97), 217-626- 2022. Salisbury. Away from the city & fast pace, you can relax over a delicious lunch in a unique rustic, country setting. L. OD. $$

Noodles & Company 2575 West Wabash Ave, 217- 546-7400. Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac ‘n’ cheese to pad Thai. L & D. OD. $$ Robbie’s 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901. Family-owned, featuring homemade daily specials, sandwiches, soups, salads and pies. Fri night Jazz M-F 11am- 7pm Sat 11am-3pm. L, D, OD. $$ Sgt. Pepper’s Cafe 3141 Baker Dr, 217 525-5939. Variation of omelettes, waffl es, breakfast plate, French toast, pancakes, skillets, crispy hash brown, horseshoes, thick burgers, salads, sandwiches wraps and nachos. B, L & D. $$

Star 66 Cafe 3752 Camp Butler Rd., 217-523- 0611. All our soups, specials and pies are made fresh from scratch every day in our kitchen. Largest breakfast selection in central Illinois. B, L, D & LN. $ Starship Billiards Parlor 2301 Adlai Stevenson Dr Ste C, 217-585-8888. Outstanding wings, excellent sandwiches, tremendous tacos & homemade pizza to name a few of our amazing menu items. L, D & LN. OD. $ The Feed Store 516 E Adams St, 217-528-3355. Springfi eld’s favorite soup place plus sandwiches (both meat and veggie), salads and scrumptious from scratch desserts. Still downtown - 38 years! L. OD. $ Weebles Bar & Grill 4136 N. Peoria Rd, 217-528- 3337. Sandwiches, horseshoes, pizza’s. Northend bar and grill with great food. L & D. OD. $ Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill 2406 W Jefferson St, 217-698- 9256. From gator to frog legs, venison to bison and plenty of traditional fare. Westwoods Lodge has atmosphere and something for everyone. Serving dinner all day. L & D. OD. $$

ASIAN Hawaiian BBQ 2355 W Monroe St, 217-698- 0000. Asian, Thai, Hawaiian & Vietnamese food in a casual atmosphere. Beer & wine available. Order online, carryout and catering options. L & D. $$ Osaka Restaurant 1665 Wabash Ave., 217- 726-8037. Osaka’s culinary philosophy is fusing together the intricacy of contemporary Japanese cuisine with the essence of Thailand. L, D, LN $$ Wasabi Japanese Kitchen 2312 Wabash Ave, 217-670- 1438. Fast casual dining. Sushi, Sashimi, Bento Boxes, Noodle Bowls. $1 salad and soups. L & D. $$

BAKERY Incredibly Delicious 925 S. 7th St., 217-528-8548. We are a family owned and operated French inspired bakery café. Serving beakfast, lunch, artisan breads, pastries, desserts & Coffee. B & L. OD. $$

BBQ Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Que 1121 South Grand Ave E, 217- 522-0386. Award-winning beef, pork, bbq ribs, tips, chicken, walleye, catfi sh, fried green tomatoes, fried peach cobbler and butter cake. L & D. $$

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2660 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 528-6410. Fresh smoked ribs, wings, brisket, pork, handcrafted burgers, salads, pastas & cocktails. Full menu served until 1am daily. Voted best in Springfi eld. L, D & L. $

CARRIBBEAN Kingsway African a & Caribbean Cuisine 3236 Ginger Creek Dr., 217 960-5569. Pork chicken, curry chicken, curry goat, catfi sh pepper, jell of rice. L & D. $$

CHILI Dew Chilli Parlor 1216 S 5th St, 217 679-1910, Nathan’s all beef hot dogs and the fi nest chili. Come experience Route 66’s oldest chili parlor since 1909. L & D. The Chili Parlor 820 S 9th St, 217-523-4989. Chili, hot dogs, tamales. Springfi eld’s best! Formerly Joe Rogers Chili / The Den. L. $

CHINESE China Star 1899 E Sangamon Ave, 217 789-0800. Chinese, Cantonese & Thai Cuisine, 24 lunch specials under $6 voted best of 4 years running. L & D. $$ Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 2309 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6033. Springfi eld’s largest Asian buffet. Voted “best buffet”. Carry-out available. L & D. $$ Sunny China 1931 W Iles Ave, 217 726-8811. Fresh food clean atmosphere, tasty food, Gold Award Winner from Sangamon Department of Public Health. L & D. $

COFFEE SHOP The Bean Counter 1025 S. 7th St., 217-522-5563. 800 N. 1st St., 217-527-8008. 1941 W Iles Ave, 217-7726- 9003. Fresh locally roasted coffee beans. Expertly handcrafted coffee drinks and madefrom-scratch baked goods. B. $ Wm Van’s Coffee House 503 S 7th St, 217-679-4726 & Wm Van Express 1610 W Jefferson St. & A true coffee house that complements its wide beverage selection with quality, bistro-style fare in a historic setting. B, L & D. $$

CONTEMPORARY Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery 11 W Old State Capitol Plz, 217-572-1906. Locally driven small plates restaurant focusing on seasonal ingredients and classic cocktails. L & D. $$$ Indigo Restaurant 3013 Lindbergh Blvd Ste C, 217-726-3487. Central Illinois premier fi ne dining establishment, Our concept is world to table. We are committed to bringing the best products from around the world right to your table. D. OD. $$$ La Calia 115 N 6th St, 217-753- 1652. Mexican based, tacos, sandwiches, salads, fresh locally grown produce and meats. Fresh seafood. Gluten-free options. Tantalizing taste buds daily! L & D. OD. $$ Maldaner’s Restaurant & Catering 222 S 6th Street, 217 522-4313. Seasonal local and regional ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes, humanely raised meats and slow food; all artistically prepared and presented. L & D. OD. $$

GREEK Gyro Stop 2907 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6463. 2345 W Monroe St, 217-546-3442. 4127 Wabash Ave, 217-546-8830. Best of Springfi eld winner, authentic Greek favorites, Gyro horseshoes, baklava, pretzel bun burgers daily specials, catering & delivery. L & D. $ Yanni’s Gyros 1814 Stevenson Dr, 217-585- 9300, Serving more than just gyros, Yanni’s Gyros serves up a variety of Greek specialties, as well as home-style favorites. L & D. OD. $

INDIAN Flavor of India 3124 Montvale Dr Ste D, 217- 787-8122, Flavor of India offers delicious regional specialties... some hot and spicy...some mild..., same laced with curried sauces. L & D. $$

LEGEND:

B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner LN - Late Night • OD - Outdoor Dining $ - under $8 • $$ - $8-$15 • $$$ - over $15

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