This might be the best thing I've put in my face for a long time m. Lordy, it was so good, it about makes me want to cry. First off, Emery our server was spectacular. He was spot on when I couldn't decide what to order and to surprise me. I got a small pecan, apple salad with goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette and the Seoul Food Chicken sandwich. I have never had chicken so tender and juicy and the slaw was perfect. The salad was equally amazing. The goat cheese and candied pecans, my mouth is watering just thinking of it. My son ordered the Brussel sprouts and chicken and waffles. Both off the hook. I should have walked through the whole place. It was architecturally interesting. The vibe was good, seating comfortable and you could catch the game, but there were not an overwhelming amount of TVs. If in Springfield, do not miss out on this local gem! read more

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Always a great experience at civil kitchen. Service is great, never a wait, food is always good! They have a great location on the corner of the square downtown! read more

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Black and bleu salad after a long day of travel was perfect! Beautiful greens with beef and bleu cheese??? YUM! But then drizzle a vinaigrette dressing over it and talk about a taste explosion!!! Try it!!! read more

This place. I can't visit Springfield and not eat here. The food is wonderful, creative combinations, great ingredients, and SPOT-ON preparation!! Also I feel this is very reasonably priced too! Delicious cocktails for $10. Most of the great menu items are well under $20. Kids menu is a little pricey at $10pee, but hard to complain too much. I had the BBQ pork belly tonight at it was CRAZY good. Super meaty, fatty pork belly so tender I didn't use the knife at all. Laying on a bed of sweet potato hash that was the perfect sweet compliment to the belly. My wife had the Blue Goat Burger. Which was substantial and delicious. Her side of choice was the sweet potato waffle fries, which came with a little sugary coating that I would've requested they hold, but that's just me. Great place, service is always friendly and attentive, food is wonderful, always a good experience. read more

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Good food, good drinks, good service. Typical bar levelusic in background that can be a bit loud for "older" ears. Looking forward to try the patio next time. read more

Really yummy smash burger. Well seasoned and so good. Steak wrap was great. Mac & cheese side was so good! Civil salad was fresh and big but not much to it. This was a great last minute pick after a college visit. Parking was a little tough. They had a nice patio and plenty of indoor space. read more

We came to Civil on our way to Branson. The ambience is excellent, super hipster. Waitress was kind and was quick. Food was mediocre. The menu looks phenomenal but the actual presentation was a disappointment. We started with the truffle fries. The flavors together were great but there was no adhesive, ie a sticky cheese to keep the toppings on the fries. We also ordered the feta dip which seemed frozen. It was not a dip it was a blob like frozen butter. I also tried the date n'apple salad. The dressing just did not pair well with the toppings. In my opinion, the dressing completely ruined the salad. I couldn't even eat it. We will not return. read more

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The Burger was out of this world, loved the thick cut bacon! I also had a Brussels Sprouts salad of sorts. It's a great new spin on your basic Brussels sprout! read more

Food was very good with the exception of the brownie desert which was hard as a rock. Not sure what happened there. The reason for the 3 stars was the attire of the staff was off putting and the neighborhood questionable read more

Service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. The innovative cocktail menu is worth exploring. Never had a Moscow Mule before but found it very tasty. Crack bread was an excellent appetizer--don't skip the balsamic dipping sauce. My Bahn Mi tacos were outstanding--full of flavors from the fresh veggies and loaded with crunchy pork belly. My companion gave thumbs up to the Black and Blue salad. Definitely worth coming back to. read more

Cold food. Long wait. Veggies were cold. Had to ask for ranch. Wanted to like it here. The atmosphere is nice. read more

Very disappointed. 3rd time here. I believe last 2 times- over 2 years ago were both a 5. Previously loved the chicken and waffles but this time fry cook very heavy handed- chicken cooked to death. Had to send it back. Blue cheese goat burger not much better. Bacon cooked so hard I thought I was eating a toothpick in the middle of it. All the burgers were well well done even when ordered differently. Service was slow even though they were not busy. I think this will be my last visit until the owner steps up and hires new help. read more

Love their prime rib sandwich. Well they don't have it anymore. Don't waste your time coming to this restaurant!

Traveling through Springfield, MO and found this gem. The service was amazing. They were so helpful in describing the menu and helping make selections. The food was really good. Everything seemed fresh and made from scratch. The Mac and cheese and fried kale were next level! The onion ring appetizer was the BEST onion ring I've ever eaten. The location is in the downtown square and has a really cool vibe. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I absolutely love this place! Every time we come here it's great food and great service. Our server Sherri was amazing!!! Super attentive to our table, very sweet and calm to be around. Probably the best server we've had here and will definitely ask for her again next time! read more

Damn the worst coffee in Springfield and not only bad it's cold. When we told the waitress it was cold, she looked like we were crazy to say that, but it was very cold and it was very expensive. read more

I've loved the food 98% of the time! I will continue to go back because it's usually pretty good! The restaurant is beautiful and the service is decent! read more

It was my first visit and I went with a coworker for dinner around 6:45. I had in Old Fashioned. Which was very good, not the best. A little short on pour. We ordered the chicken wings and a beet salad which were very good. I would recommend for a pleasant dining and ambiance experience. read more

Incredible food & very friendly staff. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Definitely recommend eating here!

We ended up in Springfield on a girls day out. We always try some place new to eat on our adventures. Civil Kitchen did not disappoint. We tried the seafood beignets, delicious. I had the blue goat burger and home made fries. Yummy!! Couldn't finish it all. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and people watching. Great place to try. The service was a little slow, but our waitress was new so not a big deal. Prices were comparable for the quality and quantity in my opinion. Be adventurous and give them a try! read more

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We spent one night in downtown Springfield and Civil Kitchen was recommended by our local friends. Food, service, and ambiance were all great! read more

Solid place to eat, amazing customer service and atmosphere is nice and clean. I recommend the fish tacos, slaw on side and extra hot honey! If you like burgers, get a smash burger with avocado spread and bacon! Great food and good place to take a date. read more

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Civil Kitchen did not disappoint! There were so many delicious food and drink options that it was hard to narrow it down and choose. We were a party of 7 and every single meal and all of the drinks we ordered were superb. Even though the food was marvelous, it paled in comparison to the absolutely wonderful service! Liam was our server and took care of us well the entire evening on the beautiful patio. He was kind, attentive, and made sure we were having a terrific time. He made the whole experience so great! read more

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Super cute place downtown. Brought my pup along as we were driving through and I didn't want to leave her alone in the hotel. We sat outside on their patio (super easy, good spacing between tables to help with my dog) and was served quickly and thoughtfully. The wine was great, at a great price, and the menu offered a ton of selection on mains and sides. I went with the French Dip-style sandwich (delicious) with a side of the cheesy cauliflower. It seemed like everyone walking by was on their way inside, definitely the place to be. Would definitely come back if I found myself in Springfield. read more

Excellent food and great service Menu has a lot of varieties and the interior has a nice vibe. Outdoor patio as well. Highly recommend!

Overpriced and terribly balanced. Do not get any fish from them. The kitchen has no clue what they are doing. Dry as hell and tiny portion of protein with an excessive mountain of mediocre veggies. Served with overcooked dry potato cubes like the ones you get in frozen bags at walmart and no sauce or even butter. Worst $70 I've ever spent. Springfield deserves better food than this. read more

We came here not knowing a single thing about it after reading reviews. I got the bahn mi tacos. The tortillas were just pulled from a bag without making any attempt to heat them up. Brought this up to the server and she blamed it on the temperature of the slaw they put on top. It did absolutely no good to bring it to their attention, because they just wanted to deflect. I can tell when a tortilla has been heated or not. I chalk it up to laziness. It was fairly late in terms of dinner time ( but not closing time) and I'm sure they just wanted us out of there. Do not recommend. read more

All I gotta say CORNBREAD bruh and the lady was so nice bringing the food out to me so I didn't have to find parking down town top tear!

Great Job Civil Kitchen!! Everything was fantastic. The food was delicious. We loved the seafood beignets were outstanding. A must have!! Our server made several recommendations and they were all good. The price was great for the taste. We were visiting for the weekend but will make it a new stop when traveling through Springfield MO!!! read more

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I just happened to walk in and got the blue goat burger. It was amazing. I came in a few days later and got the Civil Burger. It was a double patty with barbecue sauce and no lettuce. The goat cheese burger was way better, with lettuce and pico de gallo. But the brussel sprouts were nice and crispy both times. read more

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Came into town for a business trip, staying at the Moxy (about a 4min walk away). This was recommended by hotel staff. Had the civil burger with their civil sauce (spicy bbq sauce) and it was great! read more

Service is good, decent place to watch sports, and great food. I would HIGHLY recommend the Panko fish sammich! Very crispy and delicious- not fishy tasting at all. read more

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Loved the food and atmosphere! Quick service and nice employees. Highly recommend! I will be back the next time I'm in town!

Coming home from Branson, went to church in Springfield and I was up for a place we haven't tried. I did some searching and found the Civil Kitchen had some good reviews. I read my wife some of the plates and she was good with it. On the drive, the part of town we were going through didn't look great. Springfield is an interesting city, it is rough around the edges, but places I've been to seem to be clean and maintained, anyways, back to the review. The restaurant is in an old building and they went along with it having a rustic atmosphere. I would say when eating here, bring a good sized appetite. We had the onion ring stack appetizer, it was 2 stacks of onion rings, they were outstanding. My wife had the fish tacos. She gave that dish her highest rating of YUMMY. I had a chicken sandwich with coleslaw. It was A+. It was 2 small breastfeeding pieces fried with cheese, honey mustard, onion and tomato. The side of coleslaw was an Asian style, also A+. Again, bring an appetite as I couldn't finish it. The price per portion ratio is very good. The staff are nice and our waiter, I wish I remembered his name, was very good at top off waters and iced tea and checking on us regularly. Short story long, if in Springfield for lunch or dinner, check it out, you will be pleased. The liquor selection is also very good. Being on the road as we were, I didn't imbibe. The selection is my usual favorite, Yuengling, Anheuser products and my favorite mixed drink, Moscow Mule. Again, check it out read more

Super friendly staff. Quick service. Super cool vibe. Fresh, flavorful food. House infused spirits! Will be back again! read more

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We had high expectations and were a bit underwhelmed. The burger with goat cheese was dry and crumbly... very over cooked. The goat cheese spread was not much relief. The bacon & pecan salad was nice and I wish I had gotten the full salad. Two more ordered the Civil burger and said the beef was flavorless. I second that. The peppered bacon was the highlight. We really enjoyed the crab beignets, which are like crab dip filled beignets and were very yummy. Service was fine. I would come back just to try the chicken & waffles next time. They looked good at another table. The Pimm's Cup cocktail was delicious. Really a 3.5. read more

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Wow. We showed up on. Saturday with a jazz festival down the street and a football game happening on the MSU campus and it was a 1.5 hr wait. My son and wife said to wait, it was that good. I was skeptical ...but we were in town to visit so we kicked it. And it was def not only worth the wait in every way, we have already planned to return the next time in town. 11year old had the chicken strips and fries plus a root beer float. Thumbs up there. Wife and DIL had the fried chicken sandwich--double thumbs up there. Son had the Prime Rib sandwich--his regular fave, thumbs up there. Granny (87) had the beet salad and brussel sprouts --thumb up there. I had the chicken wings and buffalo chicken soup--thumbs up there! Do you see a trend?? Wait, tho, that wasn't even the best part!! Old fashioned drink, blackberry margarita, bruschetta--all smooth, tasty, re-order-able with joy. BUT the best food that night, by far, by all who tried it: SEAFOOD BEIGNETS--oh. my. goodness. Killer good. Chill vibe, chill servers, semi-noisy but still totally fine to talk and hang. Tough to beat our dinner here. Crushed it--well done CK. We will return. read more

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Spent the night in Springfield, MO on our way driving from Phoenix to Michigan. ordered takeout from Civil Kitchen. The parking around this place is not good. I ordered chicken soup. the soup was so overly salty I could not eat it. my husband got a fish sandwich which he liked. for $42 this meal was not worth it. read more

Had the Bahn Mi tacos, the sauce was a little excessive, but it was good. If I ordered them again, I'd try it with sauce on the side and perhaps try the hot honey to complement the sweetness from the fruit, or some other spicy sauce. Brussel sprouts were excellent as well. I try the brussel sprouts at every restaurant I can and these did not disappoint. Service was great, it felt slow but that may be because it was a work lunch and my brain was in a hurry, The atmosphere was very casual and relaxing. Not busy for late lunch on a Tuesday. read more

Went to rt 66 festival CK had fish tacos special. First time there although I had heard this was a good place I don't normally go uptown. We had Onion rings as appetizer they are huge. The batter inside the rings was a little undercooked. Had fish tacos and pork belly tacos. Both very good. Pork tacos has a flavorful fruit salsa. Pork belly was very tender. Fish tacos should be on the daily menu. read more

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