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- GGaryTucson •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was good. I had the fish & chips. It was good.More infoThe FourNinePrice: Moderate• American• Mount Zion•4.7
- CCherriChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt’s a great restaurant it has atmosphere, good lighting sometimes can be very loud if full. Food is always delicious and nice presentation. Good place for celebrationsMore infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Springfield, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Springfield•4.6
- LLindsay1 review4.0Dined on Feb 15, 2025Made a reservation for 7:45 and waited for over an hour, along with 20 other people. The staff had no clue what was going on and could not seat everyone when there were clearly tables open. Our server was great but you could tell she was burnt out, they all wereMore infoRed Lobster - Springfield - Dirksen ParkwayPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Springfield•4
- CCurtSan Francisco Bay Area •71 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 29, 2022Great foodMore infoRed Lobster - ForsythPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Decatur•4.1
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Located on Route 66, Springfield, Illinois, is best known for being the home of President Abraham Lincoln. Today, diners can find restaurants built inside historical buildings that serve traditional foods like goat cheese ravioli, lobster bisque and pork belly horseshoes. Illinois raises more than 12.1 million acres of corn annually, so corn shows up on many menus. Make sure to give it a try when dining out in Springfield. Closer to the university, diners find beer gardens offering a variety of games along with favorite pub foods. While nearby Chicago gets the fame for deep-dish pizza, there are many delicious places to get one in Springfield as well.
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