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Cafe Brio
Feb 28, 2009 by Mike

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Flavorful, well prepared food.
• Mechanical wait staff, somewhat austere decor.

“Cafe Brio offers contemporary southwest food that more often than not is prepared very well and I enjoy eating there. The service, on the other hand, is so amateurish and oblivious that you must actually tell the wait staff not to bring the main dish while you are still in the middle of your appetizers - unless you want them to do just that. The decor might be described as urban minimalism with a southwest flavor; okay but functional at best. From the outside the place always and I mean always, looks closed. Many non-locals probably do not even know it is there, which is too bad.”

Chesapeake Seafood House
Feb 27, 2009 by Mike

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The quality, freshness and preparation of the sea food.
• A couple more selections on the wine list would be nice.

“This is a marvelous, old-fashioned sea food restaurant located in a charming, Italianate house built in the 19th Century. My wife and I make a point of eating there every year when we travel to Springfield for an annual winter event. We lean toward the large, fresh, lightly battered fried shrimp, but you can also order fresh lobster and several other fish and seafood items. Or have surf and turf. They also do a nice job with steaks. Save room for dessert.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cafe Brio
Feb 14, 2009 by bob from springfield

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Poor value, bad service.

“Well, it might have been okay, but we didn't get a chance to eat.”

Grand Ave Deli
Sep 2, 2008 by Martin from Springfield, IL

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Quality food priced right. It isn't subway! Everything is fresh.
• Parking can be a problem but space is available across the street.

“This is as much of a deli that you can find in this part of the country. The owner and his staff is exceptionally friendly and very welcoming (we were there at the end of rush hour so we saw both sides). The food was priced right for the quality offered. The meat was obviously fresh as was the variety of breads he used. We each ended up with a different type of bread and were extremely pleased (Deli quality). The soups are exceptional and obviously fresh. Try the chicken tortellini. Other customers said the cheesecake was everything they expected. Generally a great place to jump in for a sandwich. Most customers are take-out so tables are always available. Definitely worth a try!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Antonios Pizza
Jul 23, 2008 by Chris from Auburn

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Good pizza.
• No dining in.

“The one in Chatham is excellent, and has been for years. It is strictly delivery and carry out. No dine in and the place isn't fancy. The people are friendly and the pizza is a good value for the money.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Parkway Cafe
Jun 29, 2008 by Danny from Springfield, IL

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Convenient location.
• Everything else.

“We tried this cafe on a busy Saturday morning. I don't know if they were short handed or if everyone was new, but it seemed to me everything was so chaotic, messy and unorganized. First, we waited over 10 minutes at a table before our waitress even noticed us. After placing our order, we waited another 35 minutes for our food. I know that things happen in restaurants that are uncontrollable. I think our waitress was new and overwhelmed. But anything I can't stand is to have to wait during poor, slow service to get bad food! Our eggs weren't cooked properly, our potatoes and pancakes were cold, the toast was burnt. One omelets had the wrong ingredients and the list goes on. We tried to get our waitress attention, but to no avail. Being now short on time, we picked at what we could and tried to flag her down for our check. We never got it. I finally went to the register to pay and the cashier somehow found my check that said I owed $46.00! That was ridiculous. So after waiting there while the cashier went to find who knows, the waitress comes up and gives me my ticket for $23.15 and takes off. Now I have to continue standing there until the cashier finally came back.”

Tea Thyme Tea Room
Apr 1, 2008 by Maryanna from Chicago

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Decor, appearance, concept.
• Food could have been a bit better/better presented.

“This restaurant is a great idea, and with a few touch ups could be an excellent place to eat. We arrived early so encountered several restaurant people "working" at the tables, which was a bit of a turn-off. Too, we had a trainee waitress tagging along behind ours, which made it a bit uncomfortable, since everything was explained to her on our time and made us feel like a science experiment at a lab. The china was nice, but some of it broken, which didn't fit the overall look and feel of the restaurant. When we asked for two pots of tea, we got tea bags! It would have been nicer if they had actually made the tea in the back, even from tea bags, and brought it out. Fresh tea would have been even better. We ordered sandwiches and soup, which were nice but not too imaginative. Bread and rolls could have been warmed up before being brought to the table. The concept of the restaurant is quite nice, though and hopefully afternoon tea was the original idea. If the service were a bit less hovering and the food quality and presentation just a bit better, it would be a terrific choice for the price. The decor is nice and springy and airy. The table linens and chairs give the appearance of a quaint tea shop. It is a relaxing environment in which to have a rest or catch up with a good friend.”

Maverick Steak House
Jan 20, 2008 by SHYNELE from springfield

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Food was good. Liked the new menu idea. Steak on buffet great.
• Get your own drinks.

“My family visits this Restaurant for a birthday party. The food was good but the waitress waste a glass of Pepsi down the side of my son head. The waitress laughs and apologizes at the same time. She served the drink right over his head. I called to complain, not wanting to make a scene then, only to speak with a manager who challenges my complaint with the waitress who thought it was no big deal. This is a great place to go if you expect a camera to jump out for bloopers.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bakers Square 020729
Jan 15, 2008 by Tony from Atlantic City

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I liked the service.
• Nothing.

“Everything was so good and tasty.”

Cafe Brio
Oct 25, 2007 by Marilyn Medica from Springfield

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[8] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food and atmosphere.
• The service.

“I live in Springfield and have eaten at cafe brio many times. The food is different from the usual chain fare, which is rare here so I appreciate it. The atmosphere is fun, too. The service, however, can be spotty at best. I'm sure the last time I was there, the server was drunk. Nonetheless, Ill go back. .”

Bernie & Bettys Pizza
Mar 22, 2007 by JUDY from SPRINGFIELD

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Best pizza.
• Sometimes busy.

“Pizza guy special is the best pizza in Springfield. You can see the toppings and plenty of them. The thin crust is crunchy and excellent. Drive up window huge plus. No other pizza in Springfield matches this one.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Antonios Pizza
Mar 22, 2007 by JUDY from SPRINGFIELD

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing positive about this place.
• Horrible.

“Horrible. The pizza is horrible. Cold, no toppings, rubbery. Never again.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Augies Front Burner
Mar 22, 2007 by Judy from Springfield

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Ague¿s front burner is a 5 star restaurant.
• If you don't try it, you've missed a wonderful opportunity.

“This is one of the finest restaurants in Springfield Illinois. From the time you walk in the door till you walk out you will have an experience like no other. People come to this restaurant in shorts, blue jeans, business casual, formals and tuxedos. Everyone is welcome and treated the same. The menu is one of kind. The potato encrusted grouper served in a lobster cream sauce is to die for! The specials are one of a kind. Very high quality food. The presentation of the food is priceless and the service is the best. The selections of wines are the best in central Illinois. If you are visiting Springfield this is a must!”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Xochimilco Mexican Food
Mar 1, 2007 by Rachael from Springfield

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[7] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Foods alright when order is not messed up.
• Always gets orders wrong, sometimes you don't even get anything near what you ordered.

“They always get your order wrong; sometimes even get you something completely different from what you ordered. I asked for something with no meat what so ever, I got steak bits with meat dripping sauce. When I should of had beans, rice and flour tortilla. Also very dark inside and hard to see, only lighting is neon¿s.”

Corkys Ribs & B B Q
Dec 9, 2006 by Joe from Athens

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Zero - they found a way to ruin everything.
• My clients still talk about this evening with dismay.

“This joint blows! Took 8 clients out to dinner with a reservation - they forgot the 3 appetizers I ordered, I had to beg for two of my clients to get their beers that the waitress kept forgetting, when the plates of food came out almost every single dinner was missing something from each plate. The final straw was the fact that the purely forgot my dinner! The manager lied through her teeth that there was just a delay but she was dumb enough to add it as a surcharge after the bill was previously printed. But they did not forget it - the waitress was an idiot, the manager was a jerk, and I fear for the health of diners from the kitchens incompetence - avoid this restaurant at all costs - plenty of good food witching a few hundred feet! I even contacted the corporate offices that said they would make it up to me - they ended up doing nothing - wow!”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Sep 1, 2006 by Mike Hager from Springfield Illinois

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The manager/ hostess is the greatest.
• Salad a little lacking I had the regular salad

“We had a lady who was the Manager or Hostess of the steakhouse visited our table and was so very helpful, friendly and made you feel like your business was really appreciated. I wish I had gotten her name but she made the meal so much more enjoyable. The pork chops were wonderful. I do think the salad was a little lacking but the overall experience was great. We eat there often usually once a month and really like the food. The lady made the experience fabulous. I live in Springfield but travel and stay 200 nights a year on the road. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Red Lobster
Jul 26, 2006 by Joy from Springfield

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Pretty good menu selection.
• Need to do something about problems, need more grilled items.

“It can be good one time and poor the next. When something is wrong they could care less. I think they are getting very expensive for what you get.”

Maverick Steak House
May 27, 2006 by Lexie from Bartlett

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The French fries were ok.
• Everything else.

“This restaurant is so disgusting. Everything is dirty and the staff is rude.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Alexanders Steakhouse
Dec 28, 2005 by Chad from Pawnee, Il

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Good food.
• Expensive.

“Typical steakhouse where you can either cook your own steaks or have them cooked for you. The steaks weren't any better than what you could get at your local chilies or longhorn. The menu is a bit pricey for what you do get. If you like to cook your own (expensive) steak and want a good bonding experience with a group of guys, this is the place for you. Overall the food was good.”

5 of 10 people found this review helpful.

Golden Dragon Restaurant
Dec 28, 2005 by Chad Fairfield from Pawnee IL

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Friendly, tasty, unique, clean.
• No negatives!

“I have traveled all over this country and still come back to eat at the Golden Dragon. It is the best Szechwan/Mandarin/Chinese food I have ever eaten. The atmosphere is great (even better now that is it all non-smoking), the service is always great and consistent, and the food is fantastic. Me and my wife come here on dates when we want good service and great food. The prices are just right and are great if you just want a nice sit down meal without the hustle and bustle of larger chain restaurants. The couple who own and run the restaurant are always present and add a local flair to the establishment. If you want one-of-a-kind Chinese, you need to eat here at least once. PF Changs has nothing on this place!!!”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Tea Thyme Tea Room
Jul 7, 2005 by Christopher from Springfield

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The Bananna Rum Puff is extremely delicious
• Parking is in back and few spots available

“When you walk through the doors as Tea Thyme, you are amazed by the atmospere is overwhelming with the lucious arrangement of flowers and the great scent of the pastry desserts.”

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Fairview Tavern Inc
Jun 26, 2005 by Nate from Springfield

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Quality of the food and service for a great price and it isn't a chain!
• It is a little hard to find.

“The menus selection is so vast that you would be hard pressed not to find something you liked. Their horse shoes and ponies are great. They make most of their salad dressings and sauces from scratch. They have an excellent bartender who really knows her drinks. The atmosphere is friendly and it is very much a neighborhood family feeling sort of place. It is tough to find your first time, but it is well worth the "off the beaten path" round about trip it takes to get there.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Indigo
Mar 28, 2005 by Angelique S . from Saint Louis

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Delicious, Unique for Springfield, Romantic, Good for groups

“We were in-town visiting family for Easter this past weekend and decided to go to Indigo Saturday night - everyone's first time there. Loved it. A positive, unique delicious experience- not just for Springfield, but for any city. They truly have a culinar”

4 of 8 people found this review helpful.