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    Mike's American

    4.4 (3.2k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    MIKE'S AMERICAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chopped salad
    John H.

    Another solid restaurant in the Great American Restaurant chain. Mike's is located in Springfield. They have their own parking lot but it gets consistently full. You can park at the shipping strip across the street. Menu at Mike's hasn't changed for quite some time but entrees are solid. Daily specials does offer different kinds of fish. Steak comes with salad and are tasty. GAR restaurants prepare the best salmon I ever had. Cooked to your liking and never fishy. There's a nominal charge of $1 for the bread basket but this is well worth it as their Ozzie rolls are amazing.

    View of the entrance of Mike's American.
    Scott K.

    We have dinned here several times over the past three years. Mike's American never disappoints. We chose the prime rib and salmon and both were prepared spot on. Service and atmosphere were fine too. The place is always full of diners and we can see why.

    Berkshire Pork Chop, cooked perfectly Medium.
    Robert P.

    Another 1st class experience and delicious meal at Mike's! Outstanding food, Service, and hospitality-as always. The most consistently enjoyable experience with excellent value for restaurants in the area. If you haven't yet been there, you must experience Mike's!

    Grilled Broccolini
    Johnette R.

    I visited Mike's American after coming across it on Resy and was able to get a same-day reservation for two on Easter Sunday. As expected, it was busy, but the restaurant does have a fairly large parking lot which made arrival easier. The setup was interesting. After checking in downstairs, I was given a ticket and directed upstairs for seating. I took the elevator, which offered a clear view of the kitchen below as it ascended... definitely a unique touch. Upstairs, another host staff guided us to our table. The space had a lively feel, roaring with chatter from customers, and I could see parts of the kitchen where food was being prepared over an open flame, which added to the overall atmosphere. For the food, we started with the calamari. It was cooked well and had a nice texture, especially paired with the crispy onion shoestrings, which added a good crunch and flavor. It was served over a lobster sauce, although the lobster flavor wasn't very noticeable. The main issue was the salt level... it was quite heavy! I did enjoy it overall, but I would only recommend it to someone who doesn't have to watch their sodium intake. For entrées, I ordered the steak cooked medium with broccolini. The dish automatically comes with mashed potatoes, and while I was able to substitute the salad for broccolini, there didn't seem to be flexibility with the potatoes. After tasting the mashed potatoes, I wish I was offered to substitute it as it tasted like the brown box we grew up on where you just added water. When the food came out, the steak was closer to medium-well or well done rather than medium, and both the mashed potatoes and broccolini were a bit cold. I chose not to send it back since we waited but it did affect the overall experience. My guest ordered the ribs with fries and coleslaw. The ribs were well-prepared--tender with a clean pull off the bone--and were probably the highlight of the meal. The fries were also very good and came out hot. The coleslaw wasn't as well received, described as having too many of the tougher parts of the cabbage. Overall, the experience had some positives, especially in terms of atmosphere and certain menu items like the ribs and fries. While I did enjoy parts of the meal, it's not somewhere I would personally return to, but it may be worth trying once to form your own opinion.

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    Samuel D.

    There's a long wait but there's a reason why there's a long wait! The food is great and the service is also great. Let's start with a good , the food! The options are definitely somewhat the same but in different options if that makes any sense. They're still a plethora of different styles of food options to choose from! You can't go wrong with the starter bread as well, give Texas roadhouse a run for its money! The medium , it's fairly expensive, but I think it's pretty good for all that you get! The bad, parking! Parking is very hard to get you're gonna have to do some creative thinking when it comes to parking and a little bit of jaywalking haha! Overall, the space is spacious. You don't feel like you're on top of each other even though there's many people there.

    Pecan Crusted Trout
    Debby J.

    Here for my son's birthday. Love this place. We had a wonderful time and the service was spectacular

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    Kim S.

    We were immediately seated - no reservation on a Monday night around 7pm. Food was on point and service was excellent. It was my birthday and I enjoyed every moment of it.

    Fried Chesapeake Bay Oysters.
    Crystal D.

    Mikes is one of the faves for a quick bite with good food. I sat at the bar so the service was great. The food came out in a reasonable time. The oysters with the salad was great.

    Either the Drunken Rib Eye or the 5 Star Reserve Rib Eye Steak
    Staci S.

    I came here with some friends for lunch during December 2025 on a weekday. I did not realize how popular they would be. There is plenty of seating within the restaurant (two levels with an elevator and centrally located open staircase), but not enough parking when they are bus. Like some of the other reviews, I definitely recommend parking at the shopping center across the street unless you are feeling lucky. However, there are no immediate crosswalks...so be prepared to run/powerwalk with caution. During the holidays, the place was wonderfully decorated. It can be a bit crowded for really large parties. I definitely recommend making a reservation. The staff was professional and were accommodating for us - they provided extra plates/bowls for some of us who wanted to split an entree. The also took a great photo for us. Service was great overall; however, the timing was a bit off. I would've expected them to serve everyone's entrees at the same time. However, some members of the party had to wait a little longer for their food to be served. Somewhat understandable given how busy they were, but it still fell a little below my expectation. While here, we had to start off with the Ozzie Rolls. The bread and accompanying honey butter was so yummy. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. My friend and I ended up ordering the Lobster Bisque Soup and either the Drunken Rib Eye or the 5 Star Reserve Rib Eye Steak to share (photos showed only half of the serving). The Lobster Bisque Soup was yummy and hit the spot (especially with how cold it was). There's the saying that the meat speaks for itself...the Rib Eye Steak spoke to me. It just melted in my mouth and I savored every bite. In addition with the portion size, this dish was definitely worth the price. I definitely recommend coming here for a meal. It also seems great for date nights.

    Sauteed Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
    Eric S.

    Mike's American is one of my favorite spots in the area for a few reasons but tonight missed the mark. One of the reasons is the service is always on point. Our server tonight really didn't care about giving us the experience. She was inattentive and seemed like this was a job she really didn't care about. Second is the food although was still good, it was cold. My baked potato was obviously not a freshly baked one because it was not on top and cold in the middle. Well not really cold but very obvious temperature differences. Anyway, I will not trash the place because in the several times I've been here, this was the one time it was subpar. Hopefully a better experience if I come back.

    Courtney C.

    I love this place!!! I've been here no less than 10x and have never had a negative experience. I'm writing about their consistency overall and my latest meal. A place like Mikes is always busy so it's best to make a reservation. I had one for 7pm and we were seated by 7:15. I had: Raspberry lemon drop - 10/10 - no notes Bread basket - 10/10 - this is a must whenever you go to mikes, even if you don't eat bread you must make an allowance when coming here. Calamari - 10/10 - the serving size is always good and the texture of the calamari paired with fried onions and the richness of the sauce. If I believed in a good or bad place, this is how I would know I'm in the good one. Half young chicken - 10/10 - served with mashed potatoes, corn salsa and a brown butter sauce this meal was literally perfect. The cold from the salsa was a great contrast in temperature and texture with the chicken and the mashed potatoes. My only regret is not asking for more butter sauce and salsa to go with my leftovers. Some of my favorites from previous visits: Tex Mex Eggrolls Bacon Cheeseburger Short smoked salmon - the mustard sauce is insane It's always busy inside so it's not a place for quiet conversation BUT if you have some salacious tea it's so loud in here you can get away with it hahaha. Parking is going to be your biggest hurdle here but if you show up after operating hours, the bank next door offers additional parking.

    Glass of wine. This is a very minimal pour
    Mike L.

    Mike's is a local tradition. It's a nice place with good atmosphere. Food is higher end bar food. It's in the pricier side but a moderately fancy place for Springfield. I got the prime rib and it was a good size portion and cooked just right. This is a fancy night out kind of place.

    Chop House Salad with Bacon, Cheddar and Jack
    Danielle H.

    Worth the rave! Good food options. A great all American restaurant feel to the restaurant. The salads are amazingly good. Honestly the best salads offered in the area. Service was good. * Chopped house salad with bacon and cheeses- superb. * Pork chops- cooked to perfection * The salmon and mash potatoes- cooked perfectly

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    Ask the Community - Mike's American

    Is there a time limit for lunch?

    Yes they like to keep all parties to a 2 hour limit

    I like the food at Mike's but it is way too noisy - for a classy restaurant it seems Mike's mgmt does care about ambiance (lighting & low noise). So when would be the best time to visit Mikes and also have low noise?

    I’ve only ever been in the evening and it’s always loud

    Average price for weekend brunch?

    Mike's does not have a brunch; however, all menu items are available similar to other days

    Why does this place list "vegan options" when the only vegan options are a salad, and a few vegetable sides? When people are looking for restaurants that have vegan options, they are looking for the option of at least 1, but preferably 2 entrees?

    Because they sell entree salads and technically those are vegan options some vegans might actually enjoy . The restaurant is known for their steak entrees so when looking it up for places to eat, maybe look up the background as well.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    There is a bench outside that you can wait.

    Is there an "our story"? I'd love to know about the history of this place

    Yes, on the Great American Restaurants (GAR) website. The link to it is here: https://www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/gar/AboutUs/OurStory

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    Agave Bar & Restaurant

    Agave Bar & Restaurant

    4.2
    (43 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This was such a bizarre dining experience. When we arrived, we were not acknowledged at all. It…read moretook for my husband going to the bar for them to bring out menus for us. Drinks were very weak. I ordered a large margarita because I was planning on only one drink, but it was overly sweet and I didn't taste any tequila. It also took them a very long time to bring out the drinks. I ordered flautas which were supposed to be served with tomato and avocado and sides of rice and beans along with sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. When my food came out, there were no avocado, tomato, rice, or beans. At this point I was just kind of over it and wanted to get out of there. My husband got a chimchanga, but the rice was unseasoned and cold, and the beans were cold. There were gambling machines in the restaurant, and it sort of looked like they were in the middle of a renovation. The walls were half painted and there were no decor aside from Frida Kahlo looking down on us. It evidently was a "hidden gem" but these days it's more of "trash out in the open."

    Muy deliciosa! Don't be intimidated by the facade. The blacked out windows belie the bright,…read morefestive decor inside. We got a mix of street tacos that contained twice the meat compared to street tacos in comparable restaurants in the area. The hostess/waitress was very pleasant. The restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. We will definitely be back!

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    Victor's Grill Churrasqueria

    Victor's Grill Churrasqueria

    4.6
    (17 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Quick service and food was delish! The grilled meats had so much flavor and def worth the price…read more Great small establishment for meats with big flavors that is not a buffet like Charbroil Grill (Woodbridge) nor Fogo de Chao. Def a must try! Went for my birthday and celebrated with a sombrero and sparkler for the cake. Nice touch!

    The menu has a lot of variety and that's what caught my eye since I love steakhouses and have…read moredriven by here many times. We ordered the half parrillada: argentina and it was a good amount of food for two people. The steak came out medium rare as we asked but it really didn't taste like it had much seasoning. The chorizo was full of flavor though and the milanesa sandwich was surprisingly very good (wish they added a condiment though haha but we asked for mayo). The way everything came together in that sandwich worked really well. The plantains were just okay but the mashed potatoes were SO good and creamy. Maybe the best thing on the menu Service could have been better. After being greeted it took around ten minutes before anyone came back to take our order and our waitress didn't check on the table much during the meal. It felt a little unorganized and we had to go find the waitress and ask for a to go box and the check. Overall there were definitely some standout items With more consistent service and better seasoning on the steak this place could easily be five stars. Here's my ratings! Steak: 7.5/10 Chorizo: 9/10 Milanesa: 8.5/10 Mash Potatoes: 10/10!! Plantains: 3/10 Empanada Queso: 1/10

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    Victor's Grill Churrasqueria
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    Fisher Of Men

    Fisher Of Men

    4.7
    (25 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    First time visiting with my son and met the owner, James. Really enjoyed my experience. The catfish…read moreand shrimp were fresh and fried perfectly. The hush puppies were really good too. You really get a lot with your order. The fried shrimp I ordered was an order of 20 shrimp and came with two sides and a canned drink. The portions were big. James even threw in an extra drink. Chatted with James while I ate and enjoyed the conversation. He's such a nice guy with a great personality. He truly cares about the community he serves. The one and only disappointment was they were out of Mac n cheese. I really wanted some Mac n cheese! lol

    Y'all know your girl loves some catfish! My boyfriend told me about this spot because he knows my…read morecatfish obsession, so we turned it into a little after-work date night. It's a cute food truck parked in a church parking lot, and I was hype to eat. And just to be clear--I do not believe in reheating catfish. We dove straight into our styrofoam platters and were both pleasantly surprised. The catfish was fried to crispy perfection. Flavor-wise, it's no Aunt Glenda (let's be honest, who is?), but it was still solid. Personally, I'll always prefer my catfish with grits--just saying. We both ordered the greens and macaroni--yes, we failed to diversify, don't judge us. The greens were okay. The mac? Also okay. Being from the South, my taste buds for soul food come with high expectations and a very judgmental palate. Would I go back? Absolutely--especially if they start offering grits. Oh, and the portions are huge. You definitely get your money's worth. Go check them out and support the catfish cause.

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    Pandemic cook for about 500 people people that was in need for a hot meal
    Pandemic cook for about 500 people people that was in need for a hot meal
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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    4.0
    (117 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I tried to place an order online but was getting an error when checking out. Something about…read moreneeding to save my order (?) so I ended up calling to place my order. I got the wood grilled jumbo shrimp to go. I was really interested in the whipped goat cheese and it did not disappoint. Actually, the whole dish was quite tasty! The pic is of a "deconstructed" dish, but I ended up plating it after the first bite so I could dip the shrimp in the cheese, corn and pilaf. Everything was so good! And the shrimp had the perfect smoky flavor.I don't like spicy food, and this had some spice (think how your lips burn after eating) but it was still good. This restaurant comes across as a basic neighborhood spot but I think it has some yummy sounding items on the menu and I would definitely return.

    Dear reader,…read more Firebirds was a thoroughly lovely experience and exactly the sort of place one hopes for when the evening calls for a proper cocktail and a comfortable perch at the bar. We sat there for the evening and had such a fun time, due in no small part to the bartender, who was super nice, genuinely funny, and clearly knew their way around a cocktail. A charming and commendable combination. The atmosphere strikes a very pleasing balance. It feels warm and inviting with a slightly upscale air, but never in a way that feels stuffy or overly serious. Everything felt polished, the service was great, and the whole place had that easy, settled-in quality that makes you want to stay for another round rather than rush off to the next engagement. I also especially liked the Seared Ahi Tuna, which was absolutely worth ordering and deserves its moment of recognition. Overall, Firebirds delivered a very enjoyable evening with good drinks, great service, and an atmosphere that made lingering feel like the correct decision. We will absolutely be back soon, and happily so.

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    Fireplace
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    Burtons Grill & Bar

    Burtons Grill & Bar

    4.2
    (939 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Large group friendly

    My colleagues and I come here for corporate teambuilding lunches, birthday lunches and happy hours…read more It's not unusual for us to spend many hours and a large amount of money at this establishment. The area surrounding my place of work does not have many nice dining options in my opinion, so I'm thankful for this restaurant. My go to items on the menu: Crispy Calamari Cheesecake Spring Rolls Firecracker Shrimp Pappardelle Bolognese Crispy Fish Sandwich Go to cocktail is the Pomegranate Martini. Highly recommend if you like sweeter cocktails.

    This was a random stop for us and I didn't know what to expect. It was lunch time and I wanted…read moresome American food. Not what I expected but it will suit specific people looking for their offerings. Burton's Grill is your typical all American restaurant but focuses on serving all the dietary needs of Americans with allergies or not. The place looks new, the kind of place you wanna wear clean clothes at a minimum and not look slovenly. Outside sitting, full large bar, sports on several TVs above the center of the bar, and a lot of servers milling around here. Great lighting, not loud but not quiet either, just chill. We were starved so our eyes ate. Brunch was still being served till 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays so I grabbed the French Toast and the Steak and Eggs. My friend had allergies with gluten so she went with a salmon and some super salad dish. She was happy as all the dishes had markers for gluten free, food free, soul free, etc. Very helpful for all allergy infused humans. Great waitress btw. Fantastic service. Food came after some time, we requested for everything to come out on time. Steak and egg was okay but I'd go with the prime rib next time. The steak came out sliced with 2 poached eggs on top. The hash on the side was on point. Salmon okay too. Salad was okay but we should have added a protein on top. A little dry on dressing maybe but we could have requested more so that's on us. On the other hand, the French toast had me scratching my head. It was cubed challah bread but eggs was 0, zero, nada eggs on it. I thought I was eating croutons which would have gone great with the super salad dish thinking about it now. The French toast really bunched up my undies, French toast is my favorite breakfast thing you see. They explained it was prepped that way for allergy sake due to the egg. Well, I'm not allergic and never said I was, but my friend was but she wasn't eating my dish so why make it in this fashion. Overall, this experience was just okay. Nice environment and service but I realized how lucky I am not to be allergic cause if I have to eat French toast like this forever, I'm not sure what to do. Definitely not up to eating croutons with syrup.

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    Crab Crusted Haddock: crab cake stuffing, lemon butter sauce, herbed jasmine rice, seasonal vegetable

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