This is late but Springfield has some of my favorite restaurants of all the states I've lived. I really like FLAVOR.

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1. Cafe Cusco almost NEVER disappoints and the one time they did , a server hand delivered a complimentary item to my place of work when she was off the clock (s/o to Reana!) I love to try new things on this menu. My favorites are the Trout Salad, the Pollo con Rayas, the Wings and the Chocolate Torte for dessert.
2. Zayka-my son loves this place and we never have to order much and are always full after like three bites lol.
3. Lindberg's-My favorite burgers in Springfield and they had this bread pudding dessert for a while that seriously dangerous.
4. Tea Bar & Bites for their baked goods, good god.
5. Cesars-This place is still always packed after all these years. Last week I had two fajita style papusas and was floored.
6. I'm surprised no one listed Flame...I love the ambience of this place and their bartenders have always been very willing to strike up a conversation. It's pricy so I stick to the appetizer menu and usually order the sliders and the fried portabellos.
7. For sushi I'd go to Kai or Haruno....I've tried a few other places in town and been disappointed.
8. Rama Thai's curries HIT.
9. Still looking for really good pizza in Springfield but I'm picky about that anyway (I like Chicago style)