I'm here in Springfield and noticed this place was open for lunch today so I tried it. What a find! The food was exceptional. I had today's special which was a BLT but with 2 kinds of bacon (one was candied), I'm not sure what the other was. It had cheese and some kind of sauce or spicy mayo or something on it. Came on some delicious toasted bread too. I'm not really sure what all was on it but it was delicious. I got it with a cauliflower curry herb bisque or something like that. Again, I'm not completely sure what I was eating but I know I liked it! I can guarantee I will be back here next time I'm in town. read more

We went there tonight, for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The chef and staff made it a night to remember. The food was out of this world awsome. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they knew the menu upside down and backwards. read more

So good! Glad we could done outside. Looks like they offer curbside or carryoutoo. Really love the Manchurian Cauliflower appetizer. Food was beautiful, delicious and a great patio atmosphere for dining. Glad they are open. Owner was there to seat us and chat. Nice people and friendly staff. read more

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Food was great! Service was great! The bartender had some great suggestions on the drink menu! Cant ask for a better experience.

Great service. Delicious Watermelon Margarita with jalapeños in it! Great Caesar salad. And the Garden Vegetable Fettuccini was decent, but not my favorite. Could have used more sauce/flavor! But overall great experience and will be returning :) read more

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Highly recommend! Had a delicious sirloin salad. Cooked to perfection. Then had the best strawberry cream cake I ever tasted. Chef came by, manager came by as well to make sure each table was satisfied. Wait staff was amazing and very attentive. Reasonable pricing. 5 or 5 stars read more

They're closed - no longer in business. Was very sudden and surprising. It's to bad as they were a nice place to dine.

Had a wonderful date night here recently. Service was great & food was delicious. We got the read more

Loukinens' on 4th - Spiced Duck Won Tons Spiced Tuna Poke Crisps - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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We used to love and recommend this place every chance we had as well as making an effort to eat there fairly regularly. After showing up for lunch and finding them closed because of a lack of staff (?) and being "treated" to indifferent table service and downhill food quality we have decided to stop recommending the place and limiting our own visits until things improve. read more

Took my family here for our Christmas Dinner. It was absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was amazing and the service was exceptional. It's an upscale restaurant, but also kid friendly. We had some awesome appetizers with a four course meal. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Loukinens' on 4th - Christmas Dinner - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Great place to celebrate a special evening. Wait staff is incredible, Chef visits the dining room along with his wife throughout the evening to check on satisfaction, answer questions and solicit feedback. The food is always great and the presentation is splendid. You get what you pay for here read more

Wow! This is a perfect place to go for a nice, special dinner or lunch. Beautiful inside. An actual chef with a tall chef's hat! Chef Specials offered. Wonderful service. Waitstaff was all dressed in black. Clean cut. Impeccable service manners. Attentive. Nice drink menu. Food is pricey but is was all so delicious! read more

Absolute winner here. Great Owner and Chef. Perfect Team under him 100%. A must do in Springfield! read more

Loukinens' on 4th - Pork Belly! - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I ordered a gift card for $150 on Nov 7th and I still don't have it. I was told by Laurie on Dec 2 that she sent it but would send another one that day. It's now Dec 14th and I still don't have it. I can't comment on anything other than gift cards but I would just like to put this out there to give a warning on ordering them. I'd go over there and pick one up but I live out of state and was purchasing this gift card as a thank you for a friend who lives in that area. read more

Probably one of the very best upscale places in town, their chefs cook some of the most unique dishes you will find in springfield illinois restaurants. Went here once for valentines day and was very satisfied with the food and service wven though the cost was higher. What i remember most was the fried cauliflower and had this really good sauce on it. They also make strong drinks. Sometimes you need a reaervation. read more

First off let me just say, this is definitely a $$$ establishment. But that's not to say that it's not worth every dollar! From the second that we arrived, the service was incredibly thoughtful and attentive. The waiter was able to give some great recommendations for wines and also explained a lot of the dishes really well (because not everyone speaks Food Network English). I decided to go with the chef special which was pistachio crusted lamb. Boy, was it tasty! There was not a crumb left on my plate at the end of the meal! Furthermore, the ambiance oozes sophistication and class, so I say if you're in the mood to treat yo' self, definitely stop by Loukinens! read more

Food was excellent. I recently stayed at the Ritz Carlton and the food here was 100X better. Highly recommend if you happen to be in Springfield. We had the filet with lobster and French onion soup. We also loved the homemade key lime cake with the graham cracker crust! Yummmm. read more

Loukinens' on 4th - Filet with lobster - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Great little spot of an upscale lunch. Service was on point and food always delicious...

Yum, yum --I had the most delicious piece of sea bass here, fresh and tasty. Thank you, Scott, for the wine recommendations and top notch service! read more

Enjoyed our dinner, excellent service, good food. Nice setting with windows toward the governor's mansion.

Absolutely wonderful experience here. Quite possibly the best dining experience I've ever had. The salmon BLT was incredible!

Stopped from my drive Bloomington to St. Louis place very nice casual upscale. I got there late only could order from bar menu little disappointing but all good. Samuel was awesome suggested the Ruben sandwich. I got it with no bread but it comes with marble rye. It was great. read more

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My husbands and I first time visiting this establishment. With Covid I was a little apprehensive about eating out again. I was pleasantly surprised. The host and waitress all wore masks. In addition we sat on the beautiful patio which even has fans to help circulate air. And the tables were socially distanced. Our waitress was extremely nice. And have really good suggestions. Let's get into the food..OMG!!!! Simply amazing!! From the soup too the entree... to the drinks. Sooo yummy!!! You have to try the bacon wrapped shrimp... Wow!!! I am huge on customer service and this place hits all of the marks. read more

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Illinois is again under a mask mandate due to Covid, yet 0% of the staff was wearing a mask. We are so disappointed in them. read more

Amazing food great portions great customer service the Manchurian cauliflower is beyond amazing very elegant and welcoming love going here price I would say $$ read more

What an interesting gem in the heart of downtown. It's unassuming from the outside, but inside is an upscale downtown restaurant. Since it's new, it wasn't very busy on a Saturday evening, although there was a steady flow of traffic. We started the meal with the cauliflower appetizer, which was interesting. The cauliflower was breaded with a tangy sauce, while the cauliflower itself appeared to be steamed or something. The textures were interesting, and it was delicious. I had the grapefruit and arugula salad which was tart, bright, and light. It's a good palate cleanser. For our main course we had the scallops and Israeli couscous. The scallops were delicious. The special of the evening was a mahi mahi dish served over couscous with a mango sauce. The fish was slightly over cooked making it a little dry although I'll admit it had a beautiful color to the surface. It was plated like a professional. Service was good, our waitress was very attentive. It was quiet inside making it nice for a romantic date night. Stop in and try it for yourself. read more

Loukinens on 4th is dependably fantastic! The food and service are perfection. I occasionally crave the spicy cauliflower appetizer. It's a world class dish! Thanks, Chef! read more

So this was not a good experience in Springfield IL. I found this place on Yelp, saw pretty nice reviews and 4.6 stars so we decided to go there for dinner. When I walked there it looked pretty empty, and we asked for table for 5. The girl from front desk said to give her a minute. We said ok sure. Then some other lady said they have no available tables and will not have today. At all. I mean how is that even possible? FOR ALL NIGHT? It's 7:30pm. We came from Chicago where places are getting booked right away, and they will always find you a table , even if you will need to wait for 3 hours. And here no tables available even if it's pretty empty? In my whole life I never had situation like this. They said "sorry guys" NOT GOOD! read more

This place was great! Food was fantastic (best gluten free bun I've ever had) and the outside seating area with a view of the Governor's mansion gardens was a bonus! Very classy establishment. read more

Good place. Service was top notch. I didn't pics of the entrees. The cauliflower appetizer dish was extremely good. They key lime pie was a bit too sweet for me, I like it more lime - sour, but still good. read more

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Our first meal out since the pandemic hit had a lot to live up to as it was also to be the celebration of our 20th anniversary. This restaurant was more than I hoped for and the meal was indeed memorable. The staff was as close to perfection as I have ever experienced, which is why this is a 5 star review. Everything was wonderful, but my wife loved the calamari and her scallops were excellent. I had a beautiful raspberry champagne salad, the peach bruschetta and the pea gnocchi. I will be dreaming of that gnocchi every time I want comfort food elevated to a fine-dining level. You will not be disappointed in the service, the food or the joy of being out again. The prices are incredibly reasonable, which was a surprise and very appreciated. Oh my goodness. One final word-DESSERT. Save room. I wish there had been COVID precautions in use, such as distancing, masks, etc. I am fully vaccinated but was still nervous. read more

Fabulous restaurant. The service, the atmosphere and the food! All stellar! Was not crowded the night we went, but we may have gotten lucky! Highly recommend! read more

My favorite restaurant in Springfield! Came here for lunch on my 30th birthday. I tried the salmon BLT at the waiter's recommendation - sounded unusual at first but fell in love at the first bite. Perfectly sweetened with glaze and tangy with the honey mustard. My wife had the steak salad and the steak was cooked to perfection with a nice savory dressing. They also brought out a complimentary creme brulee for my birthday which was a nice touch! Everyone was very friendly including our wonderful waiter Luke! read more

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My husband and I had dinner here, and it was absolutely excellent. The host was very friendly and helpful. Our waitress convinced us to get the cauliflower appetizer, which was delicious. She told us that everything was made fresh in house and you can definitely tell. I got the salmon tacos and my husband got the scallops, both we're delightful. We split a chocolate espresso cake, another recommendation of our server. The dessert was so beautiful, it was a perfect ending to our experience. The staff was extremely welcoming, and our server was very personable and kind. Thanks Delaney! read more

Delicious. Excellent food and service. A hidden gem. Highly recommend. Loved their mahi mahi. Cauliflower appetizer delicious.

The food was absolutely magnificent. I enjoyed the ambiance and scenery. The overall experience was amazing. I look forward to dining their again soon! read more

Upscale restaurant / bar in Springfield, IL! Be sure to make a reservation when legislation is in session :) Bartender was so professional and attentive! The food was AMAZING! My Manhattan was one of the best I've had! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

This was our first time at Loukinens' on 4th and heard wonderful things. Our experience was however, not as wonderful - When we got to the restaurant- the hostess was very kind and two of our eight party was delayed by 15-20 mins. Another person came up to us and was extremely rude about the delay of one couple & was threatening to cancel our reservation. Mind you no one else was waiting and tables were open besides our reserved table. She decided to seat us to be "nice" and once the rest of our party arrived - their lateness was mentioned a few times. It was very rude and furthermore, we did not even get our order of food taken for another hour (thus implied to us that our table was not reserved after us) Throughout our experience, tables were open and there was no reason for this. It made our experience quite poor and not likely to return. The food itself was great and the chef & our waiter was kind. read more

If you're in Springfield- or just passing through, do your tastebuds a flavor and do not miss this restaurant. Chef Keith has imaginative platings and every menu item sounds so tantalizing that I wish I had another stomach. Just look at this menu!!! Chef Special read more

We had the best dining experience at Loutkinen's a couple of nights ago. We brought our three-year-old and five-year-old out for a birthday party, and I could not rave about the staff more. The staff took excellent care of our party and especially our girls. They had small toys to hold over a five-year-old and a three-year-old was outstanding. We were unable to get a babysitter for the night so I was kind of dreading bringing my small children, but I couldn't have been happier. Not to mention, per the usual, the food was out of this world. If you want a wonderful dining experience, a wonderful staff, and an atmosphere that is top-notch this is the place. read more

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