I've now eaten at Vondra Social House three times, and it has become one of my favorite spots in…read morethe area. The upstairs seating area is especially lovely and creates a great atmosphere for a relaxed dinner or cocktails with friends. Speaking of cocktails, every one I've tried has been excellent. For appetizers, the Truffle Twists were outstanding. The swirl fries with truffle salt and rosemary crème were absolutely addictive and a must-order. The Holla-Peños were another winner--fresh jalapeños stuffed with creamy brie, goat cheese, and mozzarella, then topped with blueberry compote and a honey-thyme drizzle. It sounds unusual, but the combination really works. The Caesar salad was also very good, with crisp romaine, bacon, housemade croutons, pesto Caesar dressing, parmesan, and shallots. The only dish that missed the mark for me was the Steak & Poblano Peppers. The flavors were fine overall, but the steak had a slightly odd smell that made me hesitate, and it wasn't something I would order again. That one dish aside, I've consistently enjoyed my experiences here. Creative menu items, excellent cocktails, a beautiful upstairs dining space, and several standout dishes keep me coming back. I'll definitely return.

BLUE GOO DOUGH BALL, THEIR SPECIALTY! Went to eat with two…read morefriends tonight. As we were finishing up I asked if I could get a red, white and blue cinnamon roll. (Hubby asked to bring one home) Sure! did I want it warmed up? I told her no, that was ok, I could just warm it up when I got home. I assumed it was a dessert and not an issue; I didn't even think about it. She packed it up for me and I wouldn't have known anything was amiss had my friends not wanted to see it. I pulled it out and to our astonishment we learned it was frozen solid. I asked our server about it. She said she'd find out how I was supposed to "warm it up." She came back and told me bake it at 350 for 15 min. Hmmm. I bake and this thing looked like it needed to rise, but ok, if that is what I was supposed to.... It was not what needed to be done. Baking created a hard shell around a dough ball with blue goo on top. Nothing red or white about it, btw. Seriously, though - why not just say we don't have any made? It really put a negative spin on the whole evening which, until that point, had been great. Service was wonderful, btw. And the ambience was fantastic. Loved it! Not the goo ball, though. That I'll give a hard pass.

With the Cozy Dog closed on Sundays, we stumbled across this restaurant and so glad we did. Great…read moreservice, huge portions, and a super fun atmosphere, ended our day in Springfield with an explanation point. I had the Steering Wheel and it was one of the best French Dips, I've ever had. Sweet potato fries and the krinkle fries were tasty. Mom got the chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce, and loved it all. Make this a must stop when getting out on Route 66.

We had been here before, but it had been a while! Good food…read moreand a fun place for kids and adults alike! They were very busy, but lots of seating and got seated fairly quick! While we waited for our food, some of us walked over to the little museum. The owner came over and talked to us a bit and our grandson's liked all the car stuff and memorabilia! They host bands, but we were just there for lunch on a rainy day! I had the chicken salad which was very good and liked the fact it didn't have raw onion like a lot of places have as I can't do raw onion. I asked for it in a wrap instead of the croissant that it normally comes on and they accommodated my request. I went with the home made chips, which were different than most have. They were really good and I shared them with others. Two of our Grandson's had pizza which they liked and another Grandson had the pulled pork nacho's with his Grandpa. Our daughter had the protein bowl which she enjoyed as well. I was sitting at the other end, so not sure what anyone else had. We will be back again!

The BEST fried chicken in Sangamon County! This is coming from someone who has tried them all.read more

While on a Jeep Run I ordered a pizza while at prior stop in Breckinridge. I informed it would be…read moreabout 45 min before we got there. When we arrived, the place was packed (as expected) and I went to window to pick it up & they told me to go to bar. I went to bar & finally got waited on only to be told "it would be easier if you went to the end of the bar". Easier for her maybe. After going to the end of the bar & waiting in line - again - nothing. No service, no eye contact, no help from ANYBODY. My daughter & I walked out & went to Springfield to eat & caught up with Jeep Run at next location. You would think with the 3-4 bartenders & at least 2 waitresses you could at least be acknowledged. Pretty much a chaos cluster. BTW - I use to bartend across the street from Hockey rink. We would get slammed with 200+ after every game. It can be done - smoothly

I had the shepherds pie. It was a ton of food. I was able to eat all but one bite. Man I was…read morestuffed. The place was packed but we managed to snag a couple places at the bar as soon as we walked in. The bartenders were very friendly and the lady who brought out the food was very nice as well. Cool place for St Patrick's day

When in town, I felt like we had to visit D'arcy's Pint. I had a bowl of chicken noodle soup and…read morecheese fries. My husband had a horseshoe. Our son had a bacon cheeseburger with fries. The food was ok, service was ok. I just can't give it more than three stars.

Delicious! Excellent sauce selection. Meat was not fatty and gross. Service was super fast!read more

came in with the wife on a date night, hopping bars around Taylorville. The BBQ sounded intriguing,…read morebecause we had been craving BBQ and this place seemed like the only place in town that had a decent sounding menu. Upon walking in we sat at the far end of the bar and there was sign on the wall advertising a $5 drink special. We ordered 2 of those. I can't remember exactly what the name of the drink was, but the employee behind the bar had to go ask another employee and finally admitted that she had to look up the recipe. For what its worth, the drinks were good. We ordered fried curds to start, they came to us piping hot, fresh & crispy. A great start. We both agreed that the drinks were good, app was good, and we were excited for what was to come. We ordered brisket & coleslaw, and i can't remember what we had for our 2nd side. The BBQ was abysmal and the server knew it, she seemed ashamed to even serve it to us. It wasn't brisket by any means. It was chuck. The way the muscle fiber pulled apart was a dead giveaway. Chuck used to be called the "poor man's brisket", however, its no longer cheaper than brisket, but it is more forgiving in the smoker, and doesn't require as much trimming. If you're grinding your own burgers, you can re-use the brisket trimmings in the grind and not have too much waste, but if you're not doing that - buying chuck instead of brisket would just be the "lazy way out". Secondly, how did you manage to get chuck so dry?? It almost seemed like it wasn't cooked fresh and maybe was cooked in advanced and warmed to order. At any rate, retrain your staff and find a honest, hard working pitmaster who knows his beef cuts. If you're looking for BBQ - this place ain't it....

While staying in Springfield, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln built much of his life and career, I…read morehad dinner at The Globe Tavern & Restaurant, located inside the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Springfield. On a Monday night, this isn't a tourist-heavy spot. The atmosphere felt very much like a working dinner environment, with nearby tables engaged in animated and colorful conversations about what sounded like upcoming Illinois legislative meetings. It gave the whole experience a unique, real-time connection to the state capital just steps away. After a heavier meal earlier in the day, I decided to go lighter and ordered the crabcake bites from the small plates section and made them my dinner. The menu is clearly set up to support that kind of choice, and pairing them with a fresh side salad turned out to be a great call. The salad was crisp, well-prepared, and a solid complement to the meal, with dressing served on the side. The crabcake bites themselves were excellent and worked well as a smaller, satisfying dinner when combined with the salad. This is a practical option if you're not looking for a full heavy entrée but still want something quality. Overall, this is a convenient and well-executed dining option right inside the hotel, especially for anyone staying nearby or doing business around the Illinois State Capitol. The combination of solid food, efficient service, and a uniquely "Springfield" atmosphere made for a very enjoyable evening. The Globe Tavern & Restaurant 701 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701

Beware of the food. We ordered appetizers bruschetta with peaches and goat cheese. What we got was…read moresoggy bread that tasted old and peach jam and a drOzzie of cheese. $18. we couldnt eat for dinner and still feel sick. We each ate 1. Unbelievable! The service was really awful too!

Waitress had a laissez-faire attitude that came off rude. Dining room was cramped and smelled…read moreheavily of fryer grease. Pulled pork was nothing special and tasted like what DQ used to serve in the '90s, except worse.

Amazing! Husband and I stopped on our way north on I-55 and had to give it a try. SO glad we did!…read moreWe each had a Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich with tater tots. Though this sounds like a simple dish, the flavors were wonderful. Our server had us try their cheese sauce with our tater tots - Heaven! Would definitely recommend checking out The Caddy Shack if you're ever in the area and looking for something delicious and delightful!

Your basic small town tavern serving up burgers and beer. Pool tables, gaming machines,…read moretelevisions and a juke box. A good spot for a road rally stop if you're rallying out this way. Interior is orange and black. Not eclectic at all. Stopped by a couple years ago and tried the fried rice. It was bland and dry. I don't think the chef, Hola Boi, still works here. (I'm not certain of chefs exact name but it's something like what I posted.)

The food was so good so we continue to go back for more! We have always received very good service!read more