STEAK

Alexander’s Steakhouse 620 Bruns Lane. 217-793-0440. Best steaks in Springfi eld w/ cook your own option! Chicken, seafood, fresh & healthy salad bar. Full bar. D. $$ Charlie R’s Steakhouse 2242 S. 6th St. 217-522-8888. Locally owned restaurant famous for their 100% Angus beef steaks! Chicken, Seafood, Pork, Salads. Full bar. Live entertainment Wed, Fri & Sat. D $$ Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House 3050 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-698- 5458. Family owned specializing in multi-Asian cuisine. Hibachi grills, sushi, full bar. L,D. $$ Mariah’s Steakhouse & Pasta 3317 Robbins Rd, 217-793- 1900. Specializes in private events and upscale dining. Mariah’s features the best steaks and pasta in the central IL area. L & D. $$ Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse 700 E Adams St, 217-789-1530. Springfi eld’s premier fi ne dining destination, located at the top of the Hilton Springfi eld. D. $$$ Old Luxemburg Inn 1900 S 15th St, 217-528-0503. A place off the beaten path with great service and better food! L & D, LN, $$$

SWEETS & TREATS Baskin Robbins Ice Cream 106 Chatham Rd. 217-787- 3013. 1700 S MacArthur Blvd, 217-528-3131. Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has created more than 1,000 different ice cream fl avors and a variety of delicious treats. More fl avors, more fun. L & D, $ CherryBerry 2671 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 9955. Springfi eld’s Best on the planet frozen desserts, including non-fat and low-fat froyo, gelato, and Italian ice! L & D, $$ Cocoa Blue Chocolates 117 E Main St, Riverton. 217- 498-1261. Handmade truffl es, turtles, nut clusters, darks & chocolate bars. Also serving super premium ice cream May through September. L & D. OD. $ Cold Stone Creamery 124 S 6th St, 217-523-6666. Where historic Springfi eld Illinois and the future of ice cream meet. L & D, $ Del’s Popcorn Shop 3013 Lindbergh Blvd Ste A, 217-698-8552. 213 S 6th St, 217-544-0037. Caution: This isn’t some mamby-pamby popcorn shop you’re walking into! L & D, $ Fannie May Candies 2939 S Veterans Pkwy, 217-546- 2845. L & D, $

Mel-O-Cream 217 E Laurel St , 525 N Grand Ave E , 3010 S 6th St , 1953 W Monroe St, 546-4651. America’s oldest donut shop chain, serving coffee and over 50 varieties of donuts at four different locations. Address: 525 North Grand Ave East, 1953 West Monroe St, 3010 South 6th St, 217 E Laurel. B. $ Pease’s Candy 1701 S State St, 217-523-3721. 3417 Freedom Dr, 217-793- 9868. 4753 Jeffory St, 217-529- 2912. Family owned candy shop for all of your favorite chocolate, sweets, and treats! L & D, $ Sugar Jar Bakery 319 E Monroe St, 217-670-2278. Each batch made from scratch, B & L, $ The Udder Hut 218 S. 6th St., Frozen yogurt bar with all your favorite toppings. A great place to get your dessert in downtown Springfi eld. L & D, $ THAI Little Saigon 1531 Wabash Ave, 217-726- 9633. A local family-owned restaurant specializing in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. L & D. $$ Magic Kitchen 115 N Lewis St, 217-525- 6975. 4112 N Peoria Rd, 217-525-2230. Magic Kitchen presents fantastic Thai food in Springfi eld, IL. Two great locations throughout Springfi eld We guarantee that you will leave with excitement and full to your stomach. L & D, $$ Taste of Thai 3053 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529- 8393. Thai, Chinese, Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant & D, $$ Thai Basil Restaurant 2703 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-525- 7777. L & D, $$ Thai Kitchen 2 305 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 5900. Great Thai food. Great American prices! L & D, $$

WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings 4420 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 9453. 2808 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-670-0048. Wings, beer, sports. Those are our specialties. Special prices on boneless wings Mondays and Thursdays and traditional on Tuesday. L, D & LN. OD. $$ Wing’s Etc. 2315 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-241- 0077. Family-friendly full service grill and pub with a diverse menu. Full-bar with daily drink specials. Daily lunch specials. L, D & LN $$

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. $$ Cafe Moxo 411 E Adams St, 217-788-8084. Unique breakfast items. We produce baked pastries, specialty desserts, breakfast, sandwiches, soups and salads all made fresh daily. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery & catering. B & L, OD. $$ 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. Best in live music, tremendous beer garden & great food! Lunch & dinner specials. Full bar. L, D & LN. OD. $ D & J’s Cafe 915 W Laurel St, 217-753-1708, One of Springfi eld’s favorites for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We are sure you will fi nd 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. $$ Fairlane Diner 300 Crossing Dr., 217-303- 9330. Sherman. Great burgers, sandwiches, wraps, shoes and salads. Delicious ice cream, shakes and frozen treats. 50’s 60’s family atmosphere and great music. L & D. OD. $ Frankie’s on the Boulevard 2413 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217- 546-2955. Sports Bar offering award-winning wings, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, steaks. Drink specials & video gaming. L, D & LN. $$

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! Homestyle 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, fi sh, 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

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. $$

Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 6890. Lunch buffet, vegan and vegetarian specials. L & D, $$

IRISH D’arcy’s Pint 661 W Stanford Ave, 217-492- 8800. Casual Irish/American pub with a wide variety of menu items and beer selections. L, D & LN. OD. $$

Dublin Pub 1975 Wabash Ave, 217-793- 6871. Irish pub with an awesome patio! Daily food & drink specials featured throughout the week. L, D & L. OD. $$

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