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Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL
D'Arcy's Pint is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

1. D'Arcy's Pint

8.5
661 W Stanford Ave (btwn 4th St & North St), Springfield, IL
Irish Pub · 90 tips and reviews

Troy R.Troy Roark: You MUST order a Horseshoe! My suggestion: Buffalo Chicken Ponyshoe. "If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend it. It is sooo choice." -F. Buhler

Hunan Chinese Restaurant is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

2. Hunan Chinese Restaurant

7.5
1333 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Mackey: You should opt for the all you can eat sushi - order all the sushi you want, just eat all you order (or pay for leftover sushi). Go for lunch and get chinese buffet for free with all you can eat sush

Head West Sub Stop is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

3. Head West Sub Stop

8.0
3311 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL
Sandwich Spot · 13 tips and reviews

Garret W.Garret Wassell: Try the turkey bacon ranch sub on sweet bread. You won't be disappointed.

La Fiesta is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

4. La Fiesta

7.5
2830 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Hooker: Everything is good here. Bit of saltiness on everything, bit it enhanced the richness of the food. Go crazy, you won't regret it.

5. Joe Roger's Original Recipe Chili Parlor

820 S 9th St, Springfield, IL
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Troy R.Troy Roark: You didn't visit Springfield if you don't get "a small bowl of Touch". Just say that and experience Chili Heaven. Oh, and bring cash! No Credit/Debit cards. Read more.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

6. Osaka Japanese Restaurant

7.5
1665 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Japanese Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Moore: We were there for 3hrs tonight.... not because of waiting, but because the food and atmosphere was so great, we didn't want to leave!

7. Cook's Spice Rack & Chili

7.8
910 North Grand Ave, Springfield, IL
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Sonia S.Sonia Shawgo: Best chili in town!!

Ritz's Lil' Fryer is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

8. Ritz's Lil' Fryer

7.9
2148 North Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL
Diner · 5 tips and reviews

Abby W.Abby Wassell: Horseshoe hangover magic!

Cozy Dog Drive In is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

9. Cozy Dog Drive In

8.2
2935 S 6th St (btwn Linton Ave & Apple Orchard Rd), Springfield, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 25 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the namesake offering; the cozy dog! As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

The Corner Pub & Grill is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

10. The Corner Pub & Grill

7.4
3332 W Iles Ave (at Koke Mill), Springfield, IL
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Hooker: For any horseshoe fans out there, they have horseshoe pizza to try! I don't want to give up too many details, you will just have to see it for yourself.

Charlie Parker's Diner is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

11. Charlie Parker's Diner

8.3
700 North St (btwn Highland Ave & Stanford Ave), Springfield, IL
Diner · 44 tips and reviews

Bryce W.Bryce Warner: Great pancakes! They are kind of famous for it. They were on food network! Like many great local Springfield hot spots!

Luca Pizza is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

12. Luca Pizza

7.4
2937 W Iles Ave (btw W White Oaks Dr & S Veterans Pkwy), Springfield, IL
Pizzeria · 14 tips and reviews

casey c.casey crayne: Two cheese and a soda is only about five bucks, awesome.

Brickhouse Grill & Pub is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

13. Brickhouse Grill & Pub

217 S 5th St (btwn Adams & Monroe), Springfield, IL
American Restaurant · Downtown Springfield · 20 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Hooker: Great little eatery downtown near the old capitol. Wraps and sandwiches are a great staple of their menu. Kobe beef burgers for the adventurous as well.

Mel-O-Cream is one of Best Local Eateries in Springfield, IL.

14. Mel-O-Cream

7.6
3010 S 6th St, Springfield, IL
Donut Shop · 4 tips and reviews