Avanzare Italian Dining
Famous for: Northern Italian Cuisine, Chef-Owned Experience, Intimate Atmosphere
An intimate, chef-owned restaurant serving Northern Italian cuisine and a simple wine list.
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Top Restaurants in Springfield
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10 Listed places
4.5
average across 10 rated listings
Appetizers $9–$16; Mains & sandwiches $14–$26; Happy Hour beers $3–$5 – Steaks and mains $38–$75+; average dinner $75–$120+ per person
Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar
Famous for: In-house dry-aged and 25-day wet-aged prime steaks, Miyazaki Japanese A5 Wagyu, flown-in oysters, and craft cocktails in a 13,000-square-foot venue.
Dine on in-house dry-aged steaks, Miyazaki A5 Wagyu, and flown-in oysters at Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar in south Springfield, Missouri.
Civil Kitchen
Famous for: Elevated American comfort dishes like chicken and waffles, truffle fries, craft beer steins, and open-air garage-door seating overlooking Park Central Square.
Dine at Civil Kitchen on Springfield's Park Central Square for scratch New American comfort food, craft beer steins, and open-air patio views.
Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar
Famous for: Seafood, Steak, Contemporary Cuisine
A contemporary hotel eatery featuring an open kitchen serving seafood and steak dishes.
Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Famous for: Hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, an award-winning wine list, and the subterranean Red Room cocktail lounge in Downtown Springfield.
Dine at Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Downtown Springfield, MO for prime steaks, fresh seafood, an expansive wine cellar, and the…
Gilardi’s
Famous for: Northern Italian fine dining made with local Ozarks ingredients in an intimate red-walled space behind the historic Grey Gables.
Dine at Gilardi's on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield, MO, for scratch-made Northern Italian cuisine, local Ozarks ingredients, and gluten-free options.
Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub
Famous for: Slow-roasted prime rib, hickory-grilled steaks, a chilled-stone salad bar with frosted pewter bowls, and live weekend piano music.
Dine at Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub in Springfield, MO for slow-roasted prime rib, hickory-grilled steaks, a chilled-pewter salad bar, and weekend piano…
Maldaner’s Restaurant
Famous for: Springfield's oldest restaurant since 1884, known for Beef Wellington, traditional Horseshoes, and seasonal farm-to-table dining on Route 66.
Dine at Maldaner's Restaurant in downtown Springfield, IL—an 1884 Route 66 landmark serving farm-to-table Midwest cuisine and Beef Wellington.
Metropolitan Grill
Famous for: Legendary flash-fried spinach appetizer, hand-cut steaks, wood-fired pizzas, scratch pastas, and an award-winning wine and martini list.
Dine at Metropolitan Grill in Springfield, MO for legendary flash-fried spinach, hand-cut steaks, wood-fired pizzas, and signature cocktails since 1994.
Van Gogh’s Eeterie
Famous for: Authentic Dutch pannenkoeken, fluffy mini poffertjes, savory bitterballen, and extensive gluten-free and vegan menus on Historic C-Street.
Dine on authentic Dutch pannenkoeken, poffertjes, and bitterballen at Van Gogh's Eeterie on Springfield's Historic Commercial Street, complete with a full bar.
Planning guide
Restaurants in Springfield: plan your visits
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the top restaurants to visit in Springfield?
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