PIZZA

Pizza Ranch 1001 Lejune Drive. 217-679- 8844. Now open! Amazing buffet, pizza & the country’s best chicken! Order online @ PIZZARANCH.COM Delivery & catering available. L & D. $$ Sam’s Italian Pizza 731 N Grand Ave E, 217 522- 9111. Springfi eld North end’s best-kept secret, quiet and comfortable atmosphere with awesome food. L & D. $$

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

Head West Sub Stop 1124 W Jefferson St, 217- 793-9101. 1281 Toronto Rd, 217-585-7990. 2432 Denver Dr, 217-744-7990. 3311 Robbins Rd, 217-726-9202. 530 E Capitol Ave, 217-789-9101. 7032 Kings Mill Ct. - Piper Glen, 670-0111. 1941 W. Iles, 217-546-1941. Voted #1 in Springfi eld for 10 years. Fresh and quality food along with friendly service. Order online. L & D. $

Keefner’s 1941 Iles, 217-546-1941. Family owned restaurant w/ casual atmosphere. Soup, salads, sandwiches, some signature items; shakes, beers, & wine available. L & D. $ Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop 118 N Pasfi eld St, 217-523- 0723. The fi rst drive-thru restaurant in the US! Maid-Rites (loose ground beef) Cheez-rites, French fries, homemade root beer, shakes, freezes and fl oats. L. OD. $$

Penn Station East Coast Subs 2983 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-670-0389. 2526 N Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679-0057. Grilled East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade. L & D. OD. $ Zach’s Wraps 2501 Wabash (White Oaks Mall) 217-546-4998. Delightful local food establishment in White Oaks Mall food court. Every meal is cooked to order and always fresh! Many ethnic choices as well as everyday family favorites to enjoy. L & D. $$

SEAFOOD

Chesapeake Seafood House 3045 Clear Lake Ave. 217-522- 5220. Historically Springfi eld’s fi nest seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken, ribs. Lunch buffet M-F 11a-2p L, D. $$

Red Lobster 2696 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529- 6900. Famous seafood, steaks & salads. Full bar w/ specialty drinks. L & D. $$

SMOOTHIES

City Blends 3631 South 6th St., 217-787- 8348. Home of the low-sugar smoothie. B, L & D, $ Fresh Fuel 2501 Wabash Ave (Inside LA Fitness), 217-546-9606. 100% natural organic fresh juice bar located inside LA Fitness gym that is open to the public. B, L & D, $

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. $$$ Charlie R’s Steakhouse 2242 S. 6th St. 217-522-8888. Locally owned restaurant famous for their 100% Angus beef steaks! Chicken, seafood, pork, salads. Full bar. Live entertainment Wed, Fri &.D $$$

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, Rochester. 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, $ Scoop Du Jour 1029 Jason Place, 217-697- 8327. Over 30 fl avors of ice cream. Cones, shakes & sundaes. Open until 10pm 7 days a week. L & D, OD, $

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. $$ Magic Kitchen 115 N Lewis St, 217-525- 6975. 4112 N Peoria Rd, 217-525-2230. Magic Kitchen presents fantastic Thai food in Springfi eld. Two great locations. We guarantee that you will leave with excitement and full to your stomach. L & D, $$

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. $$

SHOW-ME’S 3101 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-546-2800, Family friendly restaurant with full service bar. Great specials, TV’s all around. Come in and catch a game. L &D, 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. $$ 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.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 Brio 524 E. Monroe. St., 217-544- 0574. American cuisine offers a wide variety of dishes including vegetarian and vegan options. L, D & LN, OD, $$ Cafe Moxo 411 E Adams St, 217-788-8084. Unique breakfast items. We produce baked pastries, specialty desserts, breakfast, sandwiches, soups and salads all made fresh daily. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery & catering. B & L, OD. $$

Capital City Bar & Grill 3149 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 529-8580. Serving sandwiches, horseshoes, soups, chili, and our signature “fair fries”. Our specialty is fried fish - all you can eat served everyday for $8.99. L, D & LN $$

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. $ Cook’s Spice Rack 910 N. Grand West, 217-492- 2695. Six all American homemade types of chili and more! Catering available. L & D, $$

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 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. $

Doc’s Soda Fountain 133 S. 2nd, Girard, 217-627-3491. Fresh baked wheat & white bread. Daily specials, soda fountain. Hand dipped ice cream, pies, wraps and salad bar. L, OD, $

Engrained Brewing Co. 1120 W Lincolnshire Blvd, 217- 546-3054, We are a locally owned micro-brewery and farm-to-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. $$ Freddy’ s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 3205 E Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 5144. Steakburgers and frozen custard. Fresh onion rings, fries, chicken tenders and more. 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. $$

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