Location: Springfield
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Top Things to do in Springfield
- 1. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- 2. Dana-Thomas House
- 3. Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- 4. Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials
- 5. Illinois State Capitol
- 6. Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- 7. Illinois State Museum
- 8. Edwards Place Historic Home
- 9. Camp Butler National Cemetery
- 10. Lincoln Memorial Garden
Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Springfield
Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Springfield. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. The spirit of the "Land of Lincoln" is nowhere else so alive as it is in Springfield, one time home to old Honest Abe himself and present home of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, the Old State Capitol State Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site. The NAACP also holds Springfield at its roots, having formed after a particularly bloody race riot here in 1908.
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10. Brickhouse Grill & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By BHappy2
We found the menu to be quite uninspired and average, if not boring. Service was much the same; courteous but not particularly welcoming. The success of this restaurant seems to be based and reliant upon its location rather than any particular or special-"ness" about it or its food.
9. Burger Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By jije
This is a small bar with great staff and food. It is definitely a place you can bring children. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are moderate. Come try a Springfield specialty like a horseshoe or just order a great burger. Our favorite is the black and blue.
8. Arlington's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Built in 1917, 210 Broadway has been many different businesses, from a meat packing plant to a fur factory to a venue for live music. Its new incarnation is Arlingtonâs, a beautiful restaurant and bar blending the frame of the old factory with timeless in
Reviewed By sgvette11
We pulled this place out of the sky and decided to try it. Parking looked iffy with a few off street spots, but the office across the street allows a few spaces too. Inside, it was sort of interesting. Staff was very pleasant and professional. The lowest point was a Diet Coke my wife ordered that was so syrupy it was near-undrinkable. Not sure if they had a bad mix or if itâs always like that. However, after that point everything went straight up. Wife had an avocado and orange salad with grilled chicken that she absolutely loved and said there were several others she would like to try. I had an order of wings which to my confusion, were cooked differently depending on bone-in or not. I wanted the battered, but that only came in boneless. Still donât get it. Anyway, had the bone-in wings with garlic Parmesan... they were great. Loved them. Had a small Caesar salad with it that had a dressing that was not creamy, didnât think Iâd like it... it was excellent too. So great food if unexpected, surprisingly low prices, interesting if quirky waitress. This place was the anti-Springfield style restaurant; average serving sized with excellent quality food instead of piles of mediocre. We will definitely be back for another round.Thank you so much!! We really appreciate the positive review! I do apologize for the flat or syrupy Diet Coke, we have had small issues recently from one of the fountains but it is resolved now. Very glad you liked our staff and food and we can't wait to see you again! Thank you. Ebben A. Moore
7. Dublin Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Traditional Irish pub in the heart of Springfield, IL! We pride ourselves in our hospitality and delicious food with everything from fresh grilled sirloins to horseshoes featuring 3 different cheese sauces. We have daily drink and food specials including
Reviewed By wetravelalot007
We were here to celebrate St. Patty's day. Well sort of, we were here on the eve of St. Patrick day (March 16th). Everyone was still dressed in there festive green Irish colors. The restaurant was adorned with green flashing lights and decorations. It was a fun atmosphere. This is not your typical Irish Pub adorned with a well done wooden bar feel, but still definitely has that Irish vibe. We had a decent server experience. Ryan our server kept our drinks full and our table clear. Our food experience was pretty average. We ordered the pot sticker appetizer. They were not great. They were fried and very dry. They were served with a very tasty orange sauce for dipping. We then also shared the Irish Nachos with pulled pork barbecue. They were served on top of Waffle cut fries. They were the best item we had to eat on our visit. We then shared their Reuben horseshoe. Rye bread, corned beef, crinkle cut fries top with their Leland cheese sauce and sauerkraut. The cheese sauce is touted as being the original recipe for the first horseshoe ever served in Illinois. It was good but probably not what goes best on a Rueben type of offering. It was missing the Thousand Island sweet and tangy taste. So this shoe did not work well for our palettes. We topped our meal off with a Black and Tan and a Jameson drink. It was a fun environment (4 stars). Attentive Service (4 stars). Food was good not great (3 stars). Value was decent for the experience (4 stars). Not a strong romantic atmosphere (3 stars). It would be a decent place to meet a group (3 stars). Giving this place an average of 3.5 stars (which we will round up to a 4 star rating).
6. Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By bliming
We loved our afternoon diner at the Lodge. We got there around 4:00 on a beautiful autumn afternoon after spending the morning at the Lincoln Museum and Oak Ridge Cemetery. We were hungry and we were tired. We got seated immediately in the bar area. There were five guys and me and they were all over the stuffed deer, and other wild life. We started with a flight of beer. There are four tasting sized beers which were fall flavors. Then we went for the swale silverfin fish cakes. I could make a meal of these - crunchy on the outside and fishy on the inside (in a good way). Pony shoes all around. The waitress was so nice and put up with our goofyness. We will definitely find an excuse to return to Springfield and try the buffalo, alligator and a repeat on the fish cakes,
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5. Boone's Saloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By jeffmY8705JY
A friday night burger.It was a fairly busy friday night.the food came fairly quickly.The burger was above average.The chips were pretty good.I would try something different next time.
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4. Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By lizhughes2015
This isn't the best barbecue you'll ever have - but it's adequate - everyone got their fill and the shakes with the donuts on top were a fun way to finish dinner on vacation! Our server was very friendly.
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3. Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1210 reviews
Reviewed By Jelo11
This brewery and restaurant were a pleasant surprise. I enjoy IPAâs and they had a hoppy, yet not bitter one. Had the Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage with cornbread, which was fantastic. Normally I would shy away from this type of food in Central Illinois however there was a tasty reward. Several colleagues tried the Horseshoe and they went away stuffed to the gills. Definitely recommend for the beer and the food.
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2. D'arcy's Pint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 989 reviews
Reviewed By BobMuddy
We visited D'Arcy's Pint on recommendation of friends who had enjoyed a few meals there. The horseshoe was the main reason for visiting, as Springfield Illinois is the home of the original horseshoe. Open-Faced sandwich with some type meat (hamburger, chicken, beef, pork or anything else) with Fries and cheese sauce over the top. My wife really enjoyed her horseshoe and I opted for a Irish beef pot roast sandwich with fries. I also tried the Irish mashed potatoes shaped with a crater in the middle where some melted cheese and cheese sauce awaited my taste buds. I really enjoyed my meal as well. Service was great and the food arrived a lot faster than we thought it would as we arrived at 3:00pm on aa Saturday and the place was packed like it was dinner time. If you are in the Springfield area looking for somewhere to eat, avoid the chain restaurants and drop by D'Arcy's Pint for one of those delicious horseshoes.
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1. Engrained Brewery & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 979 reviews
Engrained Brewery & Restaurant is a micro-brewery and farm to table restaurant. Brewed onsite, our beer lineup is crafted to bring friends together with a broad range of styles. Our menu features fresh and affordable food from local family farms!
Reviewed By DennyS510
As the title says it is well worth the effort to go, but it is not that easy to find, unless you use your GPS. But, once there, you will be happy you went. The microbrew wheat beer was very good. The menu is diverse, but not overwhelming. There are regional favorites offered, such as the Horseshoe (hamburger on bread slice, covered in french fries, and smothered in a cheese sauce) - it was great. I highly recommend Engrained.Thank you for the review! I am glad you enjoyed your visit. My apologies on the street navigation challenges, the city had a "unique" vision for the roads here! One hint for the GPS is make sure you put in the "West" part of 1120 W Lincholnshire and the 62711 zip code as well.
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