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Best American Restaurants in Central Illinois

Best American Restaurants in Central Illinois
Firefly GrillFirefly Grill
(1501)
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American | Effingham, Central Illinois
American Harvest EateryAmerican Harvest Eatery
(318)
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American | Springfield, Central Illinois
Baxters American GrilleBaxters American Grille
(634)
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American | Bloomington / Normal, Central Illinois
Augie's Front BurnerAugie's Front Burner
(347)
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American | Springfield, Central Illinois
Medici in NormalMedici in Normal
(629)
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American | Bloomington / Normal, Central Illinois
TGI FRIDAYS - BloomingtonTGI FRIDAYS - Bloomington
(17)
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American | Bloomington / Normal, Central Illinois
Public House 29Public House 29
(120)
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American | Springfield, Central Illinois
TGI FRIDAYS - ChampaignTGI FRIDAYS - Champaign
(15)
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American | Champaign, Central Illinois
Granite City Food & Brewery - East PeoriaGranite City Food & Brewery - East Peoria
(49)
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American | Peoria/East Peoria, Central Illinois
Hamilton WalkersHamilton Walkers
(411)
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American | Champaign, Central Illinois
Houlihan's - ChampaignHoulihan's - Champaign
(204)
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American | Champaign, Central Illinois
Tony Roma's - BloomingtonTony Roma's - Bloomington
(118)
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American | Bloomington / Normal, Central Illinois
ikram cafeikram cafe
(201)
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American | Gold Coast / Streeterville, Chicago
RL RestaurantRL Restaurant
(4405)
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American | Gold Coast / Streeterville, Chicago
TemporisTemporis
(89)
$$$$
American | West Town, Chicago
Beatrix - River NorthBeatrix - River North
(2460)
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American | River North (Chicago), Chicago
Summer House Santa MonicaSummer House Santa Monica
(2480)
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American | Lincoln Park, Chicago
VieVie
(1937)
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American | Western Springs, West Suburbs
Little GoatLittle Goat
(2944)
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American | West Loop, Chicago
Beatrix - StreetervilleBeatrix - Streeterville
(919)
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American | Gold Coast / Streeterville, Chicago
Parlor Pizza Bar - Wicker ParkParlor Pizza Bar - Wicker Park
(120)
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American | Bucktown / Wicker Park, Chicago
The DawsonThe Dawson
(1034)
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American | River West, Chicago
Beatrix - Fulton MarketBeatrix - Fulton Market
(421)
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American | West Loop, Chicago
Cherry Circle RoomCherry Circle Room
(1109)
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American | Downtown / Loop, Chicago
HUB 51HUB 51
(4368)
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American | River North (Chicago), Chicago

Best Italian Restaurants in Central Illinois

Best Italian Restaurants in Central Illinois
Riccardo EnotecaRiccardo Enoteca
(389)
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Italian | Lincoln Park, Chicago
RPM ItalianRPM Italian
(8594)
$$$$
Italian | River North (Chicago), Chicago
Tocco Pizza e ArteTocco Pizza e Arte
(550)
$$$$
Italian | Bucktown / Wicker Park, Chicago
Siena TavernSiena Tavern
(2279)
$$$$
Italian | River North (Chicago), Chicago
Riccardo TrattoriaRiccardo Trattoria
(1537)
$$$$
Italian | Lincoln Park, Chicago
Capri Ristorante - BerwynCapri Ristorante - Berwyn
(54)
$$$$
Italian | Berwyn, Near West
Viaggio Ristorante and LoungeViaggio Ristorante and Lounge
(1304)
$$$$
Italian | West Loop, Chicago
Gaetano's & Ristorantino MediterraneoGaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo
(964)
$$$$
Italian | Forest Park, Near West
Sapori TrattoriaSapori Trattoria
(3158)
$$$$
Italian | Lincoln Park, Chicago
Nando Milano TrattoriaNando Milano Trattoria
(625)
$$$$
Italian | Bucktown / Wicker Park, Chicago
Cafe LucciCafe Lucci
(1663)
$$$$
Italian | Glenview, North Suburbs
Piccolo SognoPiccolo Sogno
(3440)
$$$$
Italian | River West, Chicago
Tarantino'sTarantino's
(392)
$$$$
Italian | Lincoln Park, Chicago

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(588)
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Contemporary American | Oak Park
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(834)
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(762)
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(656)
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Diners' Choice Winners: Best Overall

Central Illinois's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews
Nick and Nino's Penthouse Steakhouse1. Nick and Nino's Penthouse Steakhouse
1162 reviews
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Contemporary American | Springfield, Central Illinois

The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. If in Springfield you must have dinner here. More

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KoFusion2. KoFusion
48 reviews
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Fusion / Eclectic | Champaign, Central Illinois

Our waiter was fun and knowledgeable. Half our table did sushi and the other half did stir fry. All enjoyed their meal. The specialty cocktails were a little sweet. The second round opted for standard cocktail and it was delicious. I would go back. More

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Augie's Front Burner3. Augie's Front Burner
347 reviews
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American | Springfield, Central Illinois

The food and the service are always impeccable lately. More

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Indigo-Springfield4. Indigo-Springfield
303 reviews
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Contemporary American | Springfield, Central Illinois

I dined here recently with my daughter and her beau. As always, Indigo came through with tasty appetizers, a trio of fine entrees (I enjoyed the NY strip but declined the garlic parmesan crust. It was terrific.) and very good service. I've never had a bad time here. Along with Maldaner's downtown, this is at the top of the Springfield fine dining chart! More

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Firefly Grill5. Firefly Grill
1501 reviews
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American | Effingham, Central Illinois

Perfect cook on steaks, good Demi glace, seasoning leaned more toward salty side, whipped potatoes awesome, bummed there was no bread and butter service. Service excellent! More

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New to OpenTable

Central Illinois restaurants that recently joined the OpenTable network
Buffalo Wild Wings - ForsythBuffalo Wild Wings - Forsyth
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Sports Bar | Decatur, Central Illinois

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.More

Buffalo Wild Wings - MacombBuffalo Wild Wings - Macomb
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Sports Bar | Galesburg, Central Illinois

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.More

Buffalo Wild Wings - NormalBuffalo Wild Wings - Normal
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Sports Bar | Bloomington / Normal, Central Illinois

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.More

Buffalo Wild Wings - Springfield - North Dirksen ParkwayBuffalo Wild Wings - Springfield - North Dirksen Parkway
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Sports Bar | Springfield, Central Illinois

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.More

Buffalo Wild Wings - Springfield - Wabash StreetBuffalo Wild Wings - Springfield - Wabash Street
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Sports Bar | Springfield, Central Illinois

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.More

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Central Illinois Neighborhoods

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    Dining around Central Illinois Hot Spots
    Landmark

    Landmark

    1. Dana Thomas House
    2. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
    3. Lincoln Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
    4. Executive Mansion
    5. Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    Shopping area

    Shopping area

    1. White Oaks Mall
    2. Sangamon Shopping Center
    3. Fairhills Shopping Center
    4. Capital City Shopping Center
    5. Woodlawn Savings Center Shopping Center
    Train Station

    Train Station

    1. Sedan Station Historical
    2. Thompson Lake Pumping Station
    3. Union Station
    4. Prospect Station Historical
    5. Phillips Station Historical
    Stadium or Arena

    Stadium or Arena

    1. Marian Kneer Softball Stadium
    2. Adelaide Soccer Field
    3. Duffy Bass Field
    4. University High School Tennis Courts
    5. Eastside Centre
    Monument

    Monument

    1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
    Museum

    Museum

    1. Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
    2. Museum of Funeral Customs
    3. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum
    4. Korean War Veteran National Museum Library
    5. Menard County Historical Museum
    Park

    Park

    1. Fairview Park
    2. Bergen Park
    3. Center Park
    4. Bridgeview Park
    5. Jaycee Park
    Hotel / Lodging

    Hotel / Lodging

    1. Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
    2. Residence Inn by Marriott Springfield South
    3. President Abraham Lincoln - A Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
    4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Decatur-Forsyth
    5. Courtyard by Marriott Springfield
    Nearby Cities

    Nearby Cities

    1. Lincoln, IL
    2. Springfield, IL
    3. Clinton, IL
    4. Chatham, IL
    5. Pekin, IL
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