DINING

American

• Fairview Restaurant
  1530 East Sangamon Avenue • Springfield, IL 62702
  217-522-5198
  A full service restaurant and bar that is family oriented. They offer a casual dining experience with food like mom would have made. The menu offers many different steak, chicken and fish dishes. They also have a large selection of sandwiches and salads from which you can choose.   map

• Kicks Buffet and Family Entertainment Center
  2744 South 6th Street • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-753-2000
  Kicks Family Entertainment Center is a full buffet restaurant featuring Springfield's famous horse shoes and you can make your own. Special features include themed eating areas, banquet facilities, 10,000 square foot Indoor go kart track and Happy Hollow Arcade with more than 100 games. Private birthday party rooms are available.  more...  map

Locally Operated

• Arturo's
  517 South 4th • Springfield, IL 62701
  217- 522-5359
  Fine restaurant located in historic downtown Springfield serving continental cuisine in a family atmosphere.  map

• Augie's Front Burner
  2 West Old State Capitol Plaza • Springfield, IL 62701
  217-544-6979
  Offering eclectic, upscale American cuisine in a unique atmosphere.  map

• Best Buffet
  3431 Freedom Drive • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-787-2828
  Offering a unique Chinese and American Buffet.  map

• Bianco's Supper Club
  1926 Clear Lake Avenue • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-544-4491
  Featuring Italian and American cuisine in a nice family atmosphere.  map

• Bombay Bicycle Club
  2690 South Dirksen Parkway • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-529-8250
  Featuring American and International cuisine.  map

• Café Brio
  524 East Monroe • Springfield, IL 62701
  217-544-0574
  Features Latin/Caribbean and Mediterranean/Mexican cuisine in a unique atmosphere.  map

• Capitol Teletrack
  1766 Wabash Avenue • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-546-2111
  Family dining offering Continental American cuisine.  map

• Filling Station at Route 66 Hotel
  625 East Saint Joseph Street • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-529-6626
  Full service restaurant offering diner style home cooked meals.  more...  map

• Golden Dragon
  425 North Grand Avenue East • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-753-2996
  Offering Oriental cuisine in a colorful, friendly atmosphere.  map

• Hunan Chinese Restaurant
  1101 W. Wabash • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-793-0999
  Featuring traditional Chinese cuisine.  map

• Incredibly Delicious
  925 South 7th St. • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-528-8548
  Offers artisanal handmade breads, French pastries, desserts, and coffee bar. Lunch is served on handmade breads.  map

• Olive Tree, The
  312 East Monroe • Springfield, IL 62701
  217-522-5162
  Unique restaurant offerng fine American, Indian, and Italian cuisine.  map

• Tai Pan
  2636 Stevenson Drive • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-529-8089
  Nice family restaurant offering fine Chinese cuisine.  map

Pizza

• Chuck E. Cheese's
  2369 Mcarthur Ave • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-793-0230
  Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

Regional & Franchised

• Applebee's Grill & Bar
  3335 Veterans Parkway • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-698-0550
  Offering fine American cuisine in a family type atmosphere.   map

Steaks & Chops

• LongHorn Steakhouse
  2451 Wabash Avenue • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-726-5130
  Visiting Longhorn is like paying a visit to the authentic West. The steaks are hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared. The burgers are thick & juicy and salads are freshly prepared. They offer legendary Western fare to satisfy a range of cravings. more...