Location: Springfield
Top Restaurants in Springfield
Top Things to do in Springfield
- 1. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
- 2. NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
- 3. Springfield Cardinals
- 4. Springfield Conservation Nature Center
- 5. Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
- 6. Discovery Center of Springfield
- 7. Fantastic Caverns
- 8. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
- 9. Springfield Botanical Gardens
- 10. Dickerson Park Zoo
Where to Eat in Springfield: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2016, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,319. It is one of the two principal cities of the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 541,991 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster, Stone and Taney.
Things to do in Springfield
1. Metropolitan Grill & Vespa Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
An eclectic mix of world cuisine, innovative drinks and stimulating people. We are the "Cheers" of fine dining, located in Springfield, MO. Springfield's only location to receive the Wine Spectator's 2016 Award of Excellence Now introducing our new Vespa Kitchen! Breakfast, brunch and lunch served right next door in beautiful Diner style renovated space.
Reviewed By Lisakillian1 - Springfield, Missouri
Food and service was amazing, loved the flash fried Spinach!!! A must try. My steak was cooked to perfection, and had a fun hip vibe. Good for business or pleasure.
2. Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Home of Springfield's Only Ice Bar, Fire & Ice is a unique dining experience in Springfield, Missouri. Our open plan kitchen lets you watch our culinary masters at work artfully preparing your dish. An impressive show of flames bring the heat while our Ice Bar and refreshing beverages cool you down, giving you an unsurpassed dining experience. If you love succulent seafood, savory steak, and imaginative takes on popular entrees from around the globe, look no further than Fire & Ice.
Reviewed By stanb555 - Canyon texas
Each time we come through Springfield from Texas we stay at the Oasis so we can eat at Fire and Ice, the service is always great and the food is fantastic, we have never had anything here that we did not like, not only is the food good but it has a hotel attached, you can walk down from your room get a great meal and never have to leave the hotel, not overly priced considering it is in the hotel, we had the Fire and Ice whiskey burger and the KC fillet burger they both where awesome we have had the Pad Thai and the Citrus Salmon before and both of those were great too. If you are in Springfield you have to try Fire and Ice.
3. Pappo's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Craig K
My family's favorite pizza place in the Lake of the Ozarks is pappos. Was surprised to see it in downtown Springfield and enjoyed an evening what's some really good pizza and not having to drive to the Lake of the Ozarks to get it. They just opened up a new location in the southern part of Springfield and anxious to go try that next time I visit
Great pizza and enjoy the atmosphere
4. London Calling Gourmet Pasty Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Fallsbiker - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
We stopped by at about 6:30 and the bus seating was closed. And it was cold! So we did take-out back to our room. The "Standard" pasty--beef, potatoes, onions--was excellent. We recommend spending the 75 cents for the gravy. Very tasty.
5. Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 734 reviews
Reviewed By Eshafer - College Station, Texas
Very good deal if you do the early dinner hours. The food is priced a little cheaper and you get a free dessert with your meal. The staff are very friendly and attentive to your needs. Food was served quick and drinks remained full.
Make sure and get the salad bar for your side. It is self serve and very good. The food is fresh on the salad bar and there is pasta and potato salad offered.
I had the prime rib and it was very good. It comes with horseradish on the side and auju. The quality was excellent and cooked exactly as ordered. My wife had the Cajun chicken pasta and this was very good. The only issue with the meal was the pasta was spicier than we are used to.
The dessert is also very good and make sure you save room. If you are celebrating your birthday the dessert is free. Also if you and sign up to their email newsletter the dessert it free.
I highly recommended this place if you are in the location.
6. FD's Grillhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By happytrvlr50MO - Missouri
Great food in a pleasant atmosphere. I loved the catfish which is available grilled or crispy fried. I had the fried, and it was tasty and cooked perfectly. And the coleslaw was also very good. Other choices had by family members were Hawaiian pineapple, chicken tacos and a burger, all said theirs was good too.
7. Pizza House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By ShoppingM0M - Wichita, Kansas
We just happened upon this restaurant, and we were glad we did! The serving staff was very friendly, the ambiance was simple and unassuming and the pizza was yummy! The crust was a little different than what we expected, but it was good! A quick lunch that was a nice experience.
8. Black Sheep Burgers &Shakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By Rick B - Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Order the fries to come out with your meal, otherwise you will not be hungry for your burger. I ordered the burger that came with 4 ribs. Surprise, they took the rib meat off the bones and put the meat between my burger and the egg. Yes, it was good. However I would have preferred the four ribs to have been left on the bone and served on the side.
9. City Butcher & Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Counter service Central Texas style Barbecue joint serving only the freshest barbecue around. We sell our barbecue first come, first serve from 11 am until Sold Out(usually around 7pm) 7 days a week. Call ahead pre-orders are welcome before 10:30 am. Same day orders will not be accepted over the phone after 10:30 am.
Reviewed By Momski54 - DuPage County, IL
Really enjoyed lunch here last week after hearing about about City Butcher time after time from my son and his wife who live in Springfield. Love the casual vibe of the restaurant...lots of paper towels within easy reach. I really enjoyed my meaty ribs and my dining guests seemed very happy with their 'usual'. The beans were just a bit salty for my taste. I thought the prices were fine. Employees were really terrific. A very nice experience.
10. Cafe Cusco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Located in one of Springfield's oldest buildings on Historic C-Street. The beautiful ambiance and delicious healthy cuisine inspired from Peru and South America make Cafe Cusco a gem and favorite among locals. Relax in one of its covered carved wooden booths, sip a cup of hot yerba mate or a refreshing cocktail from the Summit Lounge on their out door patio. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian friendly with an exciting menu that appeals to all flavors from the exotic to the tame. Your diner adventure awaits! Discover Cafe Cusco! Wi-Fi/handicap/non-smoking/kid-friendly
Reviewed By Ian411Ian - Prescott, Arizona
Wow... where to start? Great location (though parking can be an issue), great facility, fantastic menu, great service, amazing food - we'd give it about 6,000 thumbs up!
Went for a mid-week dinner and were absolutely floored. Menu items you just won't find anywhere else in the area (arroz con pato). Most of the menu is gluten free (the exceptions are marked, rather than having the gluten free options marked), and everything we ordered was fantastic!
Full bar with superb cocktails, good wine list, outstanding food, great service - we'll be back (almost) every time we're in Springfield!
