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- KKevinChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood is expensive but food is magnificent. Can only afford on special occasions.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Springfield, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Springfield•4.6
- JJackson1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoA wonderful time with family and had truly great service even if the wait was longer was a very enjoyable experienceMore infoThe FourNinePrice: Moderate• American• Mount Zion•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
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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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