Maldaner's

Name: Maldaner's
Address: 222 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States, 62701
Telephone: (217) 522-4313
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (429)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

222 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Established in 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant and Catering is one of Springfield's finest restaurants. If you have visited The Old State Capitol, Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House or the State Capitol, you can imagine the wonderful celebrations Maldaner's likely was a part of at the turn of the last century and to the present day.

Today, under the guidance of Chef-Owner Michael Higgins, Maldaner's respects tradition while offering the best of contemporary American fine dining in our historical setting.

Chef Higgins features seasonal local and regional ingredients influenced by Mediterranean composition and preparation.

Heirloom vegetables, humanely raised meats and Slow Food all artistically prepared and presented.

Welcome to Maldaner's in downtown Springfield. We hope you enjoy your visit each time you dine at Maldaner's.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(217) 522-4313
Website
http://www.maldaners.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Higgins
Catering
We offer a wide selection of Catering Offerings. We cater for 2-300 guests depending on logistics. You can choose menus from our website or you can have our Chef personalize a menu that will be certain to please. Some of the most popular items are farm fresh fruits and vegetables. We also utilize a vast array of ingredients found locally, regionally and all throughout the United States.
Private party facilities
We have 3 private dining rooms which are Handicapped Accessible. They are upstairs (elevator) The largest seats up to 120 guests with a private bar. We can divide that room in half for 2 parties of 45 each or less. Two of our rooms overlook historic downtown Springfield. One room has it"s own private bar.

Location
222 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Neighborhood
Springfield
Cross street
6th and Monroe
Parking details
After 5pm parking is available behind our restaurant via the alleys. If our lot is full, we suggest the Municipal Parking Garage on 7th and Monroe which is attached to the Wyndham Hotel. Walk out of the garage towards 7th street and go straight through the well lit alley to 6th street and take a left on the sidewalk. You will see Maldaner's Awning
Entertainment
In our upstairs private dining room you can have any form of entertainment you would like to have. We have had DJ's, Magicians, 3 piece Bands, Abe Lincoln Impersonator's to name a few. We also have a piano in the bar area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Organic Mesclun Greens
with Toasted Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Bacon and Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Lg.$8.50
- Sm.$5.00
Caesar Salad
with Garlic Croutons, Homemade Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Cheese
- Lg.$8.00
- Sm.$5.00
Teriyaki Chicken Salad$10.00
with Mixed Greens, Teriyaki Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, Mango Relish and Cashew's
Smoked Trout Plate$12.00
with Rye Toast, Red Onion, Tomato, Mixed Greens and Horseradish Sauce
B.L.T. Salad
Bacon, Fresh Romaine, Tomatoes and Ranch Dressing
- Lg.$9.00
- Sm.$5.00
Salmon Salad$12.00
Salmon Encrusted with Pistachios served on Organic Baby Greens, Mildly Spicy Noodles, with a Hoisin Dressing
Crab Cake$12.00
with Curry Sauce, Mango Relish and Baby Greens

Other

Vegetable Stir Fry$9.00
over Mildly Spicy Peanut Noodles
Pasta Bolognese$12.00
Ground Pork, Beef and Veal over Penne Pasta with a light Tomato Cream Sauce finished with Parmesan Cheese
Pizza of the Day$9.00
Personal Sized Thin Crust Pizza

Sandwiches

Substitute French Fries for chips $2. Our Hamburger is 100% Pasture Raised, Grass Fed, Certified Angus and Certified Halal

The Double$8.50
"Pick Two of the following" ½ Dilled Havarti Sandwich, ½ Chicken Salad Sandwich, ½ BLT Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Clam Chowder or Small Caesar Salad
Portabella Wrap$8.00
with grilled Vegetables and Balsamic Vinaigrette in a Tomato Flavored Wrap with Homemade Potato Chips
Dilled Havarti$7.50
Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and Thousand Island Dressing on Whole Wheat Bread with Homemade Potato Chips
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich$10.00
with Mildly Spicy Sweet Korean Sauce Served with Sambal Pickled Cabbage and Sriracha Mayo with Homemade Potato Chips
Maldaner's Chicken Salad$8.50
poached Breast of Chicken with Hellmann's Mayonnaise and Parsley on French bread served with Homemade Potato Chips
B.L.T.$8.50
Classic Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato on Whole Wheat Bread with Mayonnaise and Homemade Potato Chips
Turkey Curry$8.00
Turkey, Swiss cheese, Red Onion, Apple and Curry Mayonnaise on Toasted Dark Rye with Homemade Potato Chips
Monte Cristo$8.00
Slices of Turkey, Ham and Swiss Cheese on White Bread Dipped in Egg and Cooked Golden Brown Served with Mild Jalapeno Jelly and Homemade Potato Chips
Club Sandwich$8.50
French bread with Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato, & Mayonnaise with Homemade Potato Chips
Roast Beef$10.00
Served on a Warm Crusty French bread Roll with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce with Homemade Potato Chips
Meat Loaf Sandwich$9.00
on Grilled Wheat Bread with BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onions and Lettuce Served with Garlic-French Fries
Cheeseburger '+ 3'$9.00
with Pimento Cheese Spread, Caramelized Onions and Spicy Pickles on a Brioche Bun with Homemade Potato Chips
8oz. Hamburger/Cheeseburger$9.00
with Tomato, Lettuce, Onion & Pickle on the side with a Brioche Bun and Homemade Potato Chips (Choice of Cheese: Swiss, Cheddar, American or Gorgonzola)
2oz. Mini Burger
served on a Silver Dollar Roll with Onion & Pickle and Homemade Potato Chips (Choice of Cheese: Swiss, Cheddar, American or Gorgonzola)
- each$3.50
Horseshoe$9.50
Texas Toast topped with your Choice of Either; Hamburger, Turkey, Bacon, Ham, Chicken Breast or Vegetables; served with French Fries and Maldaner's Rarebit Cheese Sauce
Ponyshoe$8.50
Texas Toast topped with your Choice of Either; Hamburger, Turkey, Bacon, Ham, Chicken Breast or Vegetables; served with French Fries and Maldaner's Rarebit Cheese Sauce

Side Orders

Add Bacon $1.75

Homemade Chips$3.50
French Fries$3.50
Cheese Sauce$3.50

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Ask about refreshing Pok Pok Som drinking Shrub's

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Hot Tea
Coffee
Milk
Juices
San Pellegrino
Aqua Panna

What 429 people are saying

Maldaner's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
2.5Value

Noise • Moderate

429 Reviews

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KarenA
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice place to go for a local foods menu. The ambiance was great and the noise level was low so that we could converse without raising our voices. Food was very tasty and well presented. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was absolutely delicious and easily split between the four of us.
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Lynnette
St. Louis13 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was not memorable. Halibut was totally dried out.
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EmilyK
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome waiter. He was one of the best. The hostess was just as wonderful. Always amazing customer service! We always come back!!!
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Grahama VIP
Chicago / Illinois95 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
So my husband is savoring a Hendrick's Gin Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives while I sip a very bubbly glass of Korbel Brut when in walks our newest Governor Prtizker! The meal was excellent - his filet and mine liver then we splurged on an exceedingly rich lemon cheesecake.
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MichaelL
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on April 2, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Waiter friendly, but slow to check on the fact that I had completed my drink ( soda) and could have used a refill. Restaurant was not busy. He should have checked on our needs long before my drink was empty.
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Donna1
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Presentation and service is elegant. Food good but no way close to excellent. Nevertheless happy to support this establishment
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snowbound
St. Louis7 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 25, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
the menu is great, pricing a bit high for lunch but the food is good. the issue is the service .our waitress was good, she was working so many tables we never saw her. Food took forever to arrive, when you are eating out for lunch time is important, we got there at noon ordered at 12:30 and didn't leave until 2 pm, and we had 3 people leave early because they had to get back to work. I enjoy a leisurely meal in the evening, and we enjoy this restaurant in the evening.... Lunch is another story. I felt bad because I was the one to recommend this location for lunch and 3 of our people had to leave before lunch was over due to the slow service. Please make an attempt to address this, it's hurting your brand at lunch time.
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TomC
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really liked this joint. We specifically were looking to eat in one of those classic 'local institution' type of places. This one fits that bill. The restaurant is full of old wood, old school charm and old fashioned (not Victorian, just old fashioned) service and ambiance. We arrived 15 minutes early. The hostess explained that they were very precise about their timing and that our table was not ready. If we waited in the bar she'd summon us. I've heard that excuse before! Ooops, not here. At exactly 1830 she appeared and said our table was ready, and, it was. Our waiter was hoot. We arrived during the equivalent of the silver hair 'early bird special' segment. It turns out that there was a concert and at 1915 they all got up and left for their curtain. Alas, peace, at last. We enjoyed a great meal in a moderately conversation challenged room. My wife had the stuffed quail. It was excellent. The quail was moist and came with an outstanding sauce on top of greens and mashed. I had the black bass sp0ecial on top of arugula and a spicy tomato sauce. This was a bit of a disappointment as the sauce (pretty spicy) overpowered the delicate black bass. The wedge salad started I ordered was great. My wife's starter was the French onion soup which she said was outstanding. I would recommend this place without reservation for a balanced and complete 'overall' experience' of atmosphere, history, food and service.
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Winer25
St. Louis24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had another great dinner on a very busy Friday evening. Despite the crowd our service was great and the meal was delicious. The rack of lamb I ordered was perfectly prepared and tender, and my wife’s penne was a taste treat. Our go to restaurant in Springfield.
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BobH
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 21, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Server was excellent. Noise level was excessive. Value was typical for "fine dining". I like bar food better.
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Maldaner's is rated 4.5 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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222 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Additional information

Cross street
6th and Monroe
Neighborhood
Springfield
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
After 5pm parking is available behind our restaurant via the alleys. If our lot is full, we suggest the Municipal Parking Garage on 7th and Monroe which is attached to the Wyndham Hotel. Walk out of the garage towards 7th street and go straight through the well lit alley to 6th street and take a left on the sidewalk. You will see Maldaner's Awning
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Higgins
Entertainment
In our upstairs private dining room you can have any form of entertainment you would like to have. We have had DJ's, Magicians, 3 piece Bands, Abe Lincoln Impersonator's to name a few. We also have a piano in the bar area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maldaners.com/
Phone number
(217) 522-4313
Catering
We offer a wide selection of Catering Offerings. We cater for 2-300 guests depending on logistics. You can choose menus from our website or you can have our Chef personalize a menu that will be certain to please. Some of the most popular items are farm fresh fruits and vegetables. We also utilize a vast array of ingredients found locally, regionally and all throughout the United States.
Private party facilities
We have 3 private dining rooms which are Handicapped Accessible. They are upstairs (elevator) The largest seats up to 120 guests with a private bar. We can divide that room in half for 2 parties of 45 each or less. Two of our rooms overlook historic downtown Springfield. One room has it"s own private bar.

Maldaner's

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Soups

Vegetarian Vegetable Soup

New England Clam Chowder

French Onion Soup$6.50

Hearty Tuscan White Bean Style Minestrone$6.50

Lunch Salads

Organic Mesclun Greens

Caesar Salad

Teriyaki Chicken Salad$10.00

Smoked Trout Plate$12.00

B.L.T. Salad

Salmon Salad$12.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Other

Vegetable Stir Fry$9.00

Pasta Bolognese$12.00

Pizza of the Day$9.00

Sandwiches

The Double$8.50

Portabella Wrap$8.00

Dilled Havarti$7.50

Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich$10.00

Maldaner's Chicken Salad$8.50

B.L.T.$8.50

Turkey Curry$8.00

Monte Cristo$8.00

Club Sandwich$8.50

Roast Beef$10.00

Meat Loaf Sandwich$9.00

Cheeseburger '+ 3'$9.00

8oz. Hamburger/Cheeseburger$9.00

2oz. Mini Burger

Horseshoe$9.50

Ponyshoe$8.50

Side Orders

Homemade Chips$3.50

French Fries$3.50

Cheese Sauce$3.50

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

Sierra Mist

Iced Tea

Lemonade

Hot Tea

Coffee

Milk

Juices

San Pellegrino

Aqua Panna

Overall ratings and reviews

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