CuisineScene

BBQ

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. $

Cafe Andiamo 204 5th St., 217-523-3262. A small quant coffee shop with friendly service and great food. B, L & D, OD, $$

Grab-A-Java 1702 S 6th St, 3115 Hedley Rd., 217-523-5282. Drive-thru coffee, espresso, teas and cold brewed coffees with tarts, muffi ns, cookies, brownies and other baked goods. B, L, $

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 American Harvest Eatery 3241 W Iles Ave, 217-546-8300. We serve American cuisine focusing on local, house made and farm to table cuisine. An award winning wine list, a large craft beer variety, and a hand crafted specialty cocktail list. Open for dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch. B, L & D. OD. $$$

Augie’s Front Burner 109 S. 5th St., 217-544-6979. Farm to table with a fl air. Sandwiches, steaks, fi sh, pasta and chef selections daily. L & D, OD.

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. $$$

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. $$

FOOD TO GO

Abe’s Take-out & Delivery 217-622-4440. Delivery from 25+ local Springfi eld restaurants for just a $5 deliver fee. http:// www.abestakeout.comL & D, $$$

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. $$

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. $$

ITALIAN Bella Milano 4525 Wabash Ave Ste 3, 217- 547-0011. Bella Milano offers the ambiance and menu of fi ne dining, with the value of casual pricing. Full-service bar, handtossed pizzas, tasty calzone and panini sandwiches prepared in brick pizza oven. L & D. $$

Boccardi’s 3132 Cockrell Ln., 217-670- 1012. Authentic Italian food made fresh daily. Featuring recipes from Boccardi’s on the Hill in St. Louis. L & D, OD, $$

Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. 217- 544-8520. Home of cracker thin crust pizza & world-famous hamburgers! Dine-in or carryout. Delivery in Springfi eld & Sherman. L & D.$$

Mangia Pasta Steak Seafood 518 E Adams St, 217-523-4880. You don’t have to travel to The Hill in St. Louis to get great Italian food! D, $$

Mario’s Pizza 3073 E Clear Lake Ave, 217- 523-2211. Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar, private rooms, gaming room, locally owned. L & D. $$

Olive Garden 2991 S Veterans Pkwy, 217-793- 0318. L & D, OD, $$

Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina 751 S. Durkin Dr. 217-546-3050. Family-owned specializing in pasta, pizza, panini & salads from family recipes. Beer & wine available. D $$.

Shepardo’s Italian Villa 1066 E Ash St, 217-744-8118. Amazing, freshly prepared Italian cuisine. Daily specials. L & D, $$

Saputo’s Restaurant 801 E. Monroe St. 217-544- 2523. Oldest family restaurant in Springfi eld, since 1948. Steaks, pizza, pasta, salads from family recipes. Full bar. L & D. $$ The Spaghetti Shop 1869 E Sangamon Ave, 217- 788-0781. For 25 years, Spaghetti Shop has been serving great Italian food with authentic recipes. L & D. $

III Tomassos Italian Bistro 1130 W Legacy Pointe Dr, 546- 8990. Modern, casual Italian restaurant with a diverse menu and extensive wine and beer selection. Pasta, pizza, steak, chops, seafood, sandwiches and horseshoes. L & D. OD. $$

MEXICAN AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill 2753 Chatham Rd. 217-546- 6906. Authentic Mexican food with focus on quality, quantity and service. Daily specials. L & D. OD. $$ Cancun 3028 E. Stanford Ave. Springfi eld. 217-753-1455. 420 Crossing Dr. Ste. 4 Sherman. 217-496-3221. Locally owned family restaurant serving authentic Mexican food from scratch! Daily lunch & dinner specials. Full bar. Catering. L & D. $$

Casa Real 301 N Grand Ave West, 217 528- 8825. A unique take on Mexican cuisine from tacos to seafood. We have all of your favorite Mexican fl avors. L & D. $$

Chadito’s Mexican American Grill 3030 S 6th St, 217-529-8226. Chadito’s still proudly offers not just your average Mexican American food but our goal is to treat you, our valued customer, like family. L & D, $$

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2579 Wabash Ave, 217-321- 0500. Chipotle prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our food-withintegrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible L & D, $$

Del Rio Super Tacos 219 S. 5th St., 217-523-1173. Best super fast tacos in town. Fresh salsa bar. L & D, $$

Jolly Tamale 803 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-523- 2345. Serving Springfi eld great Mexican food at great prices for over 25 years! L & D. $

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 2830 Stevenson Dr. 217-585- 6767. Authentic Mexican food w/ full bar. Daily specials. Catering, Banquet facilities & video gaming. L, D & LN. OD, $$.

La Bamba 1731 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-5945. We offer fresh, fl avorful, authentic Mexican food with something on the menu for everyone! L, D & LN. $

Los Agaves 2466 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 9308. Authentic Mexican food. Large meeting room available. Daily drink and food specials. Honors all other Mexican restaurant coupons. L & D, $$

Los Rancheros 3458 Freedom Dr, 217-698- 6240, Springfi eld. 201 W Bidwell St, 217-824-8200. Taylorville, Best Mexican food in the Springfi eld area. L & D, $$

Omar’s Mexican Grille 6901 Preston Drive, 217-483- 1006. Authentic Mexican and Latin cuisine served in a friendly casual setting. Daily food and drink specials. L & D, OD, $$

Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 Wabash Ave, 217-698- 7111. Menu includes four mouthwatering queso fl avors (one with bacon!). An awardwinning Mexican horseshoe, mango salsa from May to August. L & D. OD. $

Taco Gringo 975 Clock Tower Dr, 217-546- 9494. 1851 N. Grand, 217-525- 2666. 125 South Grand Ave E, 217-670-2905. Taco Gringo is a family run franchise which has been celebrating over 40 years of good eats and great fun. With a wonderful blend of Mexican and American popular choices, we have established a unique style that has been appreciated by many people for over four decades. L, D & LN. OD, $

Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant 3210 Northfi eld Dr. 217-544- 9206. 2941 W. Iles Ave. 217- 546-3116. Voted best Mexican restaurant and best margaritas every year! Daily specials. Full bar. L & D. $$

PIZZA Antonio’s Pizza 6 locations. 217-787-5544. Locally owned & operated. Fresh pizza for delivery or carryout. L & D. $$

Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 1101 S Spring St, 217-522- 1821. Best pizza in Springfi eld. L & D, $$

Coz’s Pizza and Pub 4441 Ash Grove Dr, 217-726- 7700, Pizza place, sandwich shop & burgers. L & D, $$

Forty Niner Pizza & Beer 518 Bruns Lane. 217-679-4985, Local Sports Bar w/ homemade Pizza, appetizers, salads, sandwiches. Live music on Saturdays. L, D, LN. OD. $ Gabatoni’s 300 E. Laurel. 217-528-9629. Family-owned restaurant serving Springfi eld since 1951. Italian- American cuisine, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads, voted best pizza fi ve consecutive years! Catering, delivery available. L, D & LN. $$

Gallina’s 432 E Monroe St, 217-522-5271. 505 N. 7th St, Riverton, 217- 626-8743. 3133 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217 529-0649. Family-owned w/authentic Italian pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and lunch specials. Beer & wine available. L & D. $$

Godfather’s Pizza 1754 Wabash Ave, 217-726- 2000. 1549 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-522-4886. We make pizza the way it was meant to be with an incredible crust, delicious veggies, hearty meats and a ton of 100% real cheese. New Broaster Chicken on Dirksen. L, D & LN, $$

Joe’s Italian Pizza 1552 W Jefferson St, 217-787- 6005. L & D, $$

Cuisine Scene

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