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Central Illinois's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Springfield

4.7

Exceptional(2004)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Springfield

Booked 41 times today

At Cooper’s Hawk, the safety of our guests and Team Members is our priority, and we are adhering strictly to the Illinois safety mandates. For information on safety requirements and what to expect when you visit, please visit chwinery.com/welcome-back.Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant combines...

2. Firefly Grill

4.8

Exceptional(2105)

$$$$

• American • Effingham

Booked 13 times today

firefly grill is modern farm & table roadhouse. Our approach to food is simple—source the best ingredients possible and stay out of their way. We like to know our food intimately—where and how it is grown, raised, foraged, fished or harvested. The fewer fingerprints and carbon footprints the...

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3. Rob Dob's Restaurant and Bar

4.1

Excellent(249)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Bloomington / Normal

When Executive Chef Manny Martinez and Restaurateur, Robert Dobski, got together and breathed an air of freshness and resiliency to the art of cuisine preparation, a star was born in Rob Dobs! Featuring Steaks, Seafood, Pasta & amp; and Wines from around the world!

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4. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Peoria

4.6

Exceptional(223)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Peoria/East Peoria

Booked 9 times today

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse — East Peoria has a timeless, classic vibe wrapped in a sleek metropolitan style with elegant overtones. The wrap-around, elevated Blue Bar has an energy all its own and adds a beautiful vantage point to take in the entire restaurant. Enjoy classic martinis, specialty...

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5. Baxters American Grille

4.5

Awesome(964)

$$$$

• American • Bloomington / Normal

Booked 8 times today

Experience the contemporary decor, freshly made entrees from our professional chef and exceptional service. The restaurant offers seating for groups from 1- 80. Our outdoor patio is perfect for the summer evenings and our lounge is an exciting setting to view your favorite sports game with friends....

Discover Central Illinois

With flavors from all over the world, the Central Illinois area is home to some of the state’s most diverse dining options. For starters, you can sample some American favorites, such as chicken wings, halibut, and cream of mushroom soup, in a warm and inviting farm-to-table roadhouse. If you'd like to try some south-of-the-border flavors, you won't be disappointed. Head to one of the many nearby Mexican restaurants for authentic dishes or sample something new like octopus carnitas or black cod. There's also a selection of French restaurants that offer elegant dining atmospheres and traditional meals like steak tartare, rillette of pork, and turban of lobster.