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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

    Bread
    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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    honeygrow

    4.5
    (41 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    The food and service have always been excellent at this location. On 7/1 - it was even better. I…read morewas tired and hot (from the start of current heat wave). I decided to stop in a for a late lunch at around 230pm. A young man, Erick, prepared my food. It was the best bowl I've ever had. More importantly, however, was his amazing customer service. He went out of his way to ensure I had everything I needed and enjoyed my food. He checked on me a couple more times, and when I finished, he happily came and took my tray and dishes. These simple acts truly turned my day around. Erick is a gentleman and a professional. And gave me the best customer service I've had anywhere in the last several years. THANKS!!

    The good: My chicken…read morecobb came in a big bowl and had more protein ingredients than salad, whereas a lot of places do the reverse. I walked away full. What I didn't like was there's a lot of up-charging, especially when other fast-casual salad bars include these things at no extra charge: I wanted to sub feta cheese crumbles for the blue cheese crumbles and I got charged more than a dollar extra. I got a side of focaccia bread - 2 small pieces- about the size of my fingers, and I have small hands. It's a good size salad and you get one small side of salad dressing. I asked for extra, for which there is an up charge for each teeny container. I didn't try their stirfry bowls and me come back to try one, but I'll go somewhere else for my big bowl salads.

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    Sesame Garlic Stir-fry
    Sesame Garlic Stir-fry
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    The OG Cobb Salad
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    Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    3.3
    (85 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I love how fresh the ingredients are here, but I am having an issue with the concept of ordering…read morecrispy shallots, and receiving TORTILLA STRIPS when I place a pickup order. The first time this happened, I called the store and was told the manager was going to get in contact with me. This was roughly 6 months ago, or less, and they never did. Now tonight, I ordered the same salad I always get with the crispy shallots and AGAIN I get tortilla strips? Why is your staff not educated on what the toppings are for this to happen twice in roughly a six month span. Now, since I am an ingredient household, I am lucky enough to have crispy onions to replace the strips but at what cost? It's not the same. Anyway, food is too expensive for it to be made wrong.

    I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to place an order through an app and think you are going to…read morepick something up on time, only to get there, not find your order ready, and find out that two of the key items you needed/wanted are not even there. Why sell dressing if you don't have it? Lmao And instead of calling you to let you know or ask you if you would like an alternative, they expect you to act like you are not inconvenienced and just take what they give you when you come in. This is my favorite salad place (not this location, but Chopt in general). There aren't that many in the area, so I drove out of my way to get here today. When I arrived, after my pick up time, I was immediately frustrated when my order wasn't available and I was told someone would be with me in a moment. I was crunched for time; hence, why I placed my order for pickup before I even knew I would arrive. A few minutes later, an employee came down and asked me if I needed help. When I told her I was there for an order I placed through the app, she told me that they were out of the dressing I requested. She said "it would take a really long time for us to get that for you." The way she phrased it made it seem like they were out of dressing for the actual salad, itself, too. She asked if I wanted any other salad dressings. I said no. I am very particular about my dressings. She told me she could refund me and that I didn't need to be there. I left shortly after. My biggest issue is that when you have an account and place a mobile order, they do have your phone number. They could've called me or even texted me to let me know that the items were out of stock. They also still could have and should have put my salad on the shelf for pick-up. They were obviously behind because my salad wasn't even finished and they hadn't even put my bread in a bag. To make matters worse, once I actually did start to eat my salad in the car, I noticed the following: -missing ingredients (THAT I PAID FOR) -multiple avocado pits (after paying an upcharge) -shrimp shells ... ewww -and onion skin Like, why am I paying $20 for this salad?

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    Chopt Creative Salad Co.
    Chopt Creative Salad Co.
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    Eleni's Greek Taverna

    Eleni's Greek Taverna

    4.2
    (489 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Tonight was our very first time dining at Eleni's Greek Tavern, and it absolutely will not be our…read morelast. From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. There was a second birthday party in full swing, yet the family who owns the restaurant greeted us with such warmth and kindness and invited us to sit wherever we felt comfortable. You can immediately tell this is a place built on heart, humility, and truly good people. The service stood out in the best way. I asked whether the Caesar dressing contained anchovies due to a pregnancy restriction, and although our server wasn't completely sure, he handled it with care and thoughtfulness. He brought the dressing on the side and offered to swap it entirely out of an abundance of caution, which meant a lot and showed how much they value their guests' comfort. And the food. Absolutely delicious. Every dish tasted fresh and authentic, and the sauces alone are worth coming back for. You can tell everything is made with intention and pride. What really makes this place special, though, is the feeling you leave with. By the end of dinner, it doesn't feel like you just ate at a restaurant. It feels like you were welcomed into a family. If you're looking for authentic Greek food, incredible hospitality, and a dining experience that feels personal and memorable, I cannot recommend Eleni's Greek Tavern enough.

    We really enjoy brunch at Eleni's. Their meat omelette and gyro sandwich are my favorites. They…read morealso have avgolemono soup, which I love! I also tried their Greek potato, which is a baked potato with olive oil, oregano, and lemon. If you like lemon, you're sure to love the Greek potato. It's a family owned and family friendly restaurant. The staff is so great & kind with kids; it's always such a joy to bring our daughter there. The restaurant isn't the easiest to get to and hard to see from the street, but you won't be disappointed with the quality of food and service!

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    Eleni's Greek Taverna
    Any 3 Dips ( from the bottom: taramasalata,tzatziki,eggplant spread)
    Any 3 Dips ( from the bottom: taramasalata,tzatziki,eggplant spread)
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    Flavor Hive

    Flavor Hive

    4.2
    (197 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    the General Washington Dr location of Flavor Hive is now an actual store unit and not just a truck…read more There is no inside seating, and there are a few outdoor tables. Most of this operation appears to be take-out. We placed a pickup order online and it was waiting for us by the time we showed up. We ordered two small chicken bowls and one "feast mode". The "feast mode" size was actually challenging for three people to finish! The "hive sauce" tastes like a honey mustard with maybe mayo? It's pretty good. I really wish Flavor Hive would have additional toppings - just cucumber tomato onion cilantro etc are quite minimal. Would be awesome if they could add something like beet salad or beans! The value at this place is excellent compared to the numerous other rice / slop bowl places in the area. It is a lot of food. This place went viral on social media for a reason, and it lives up to the hype.

    This review is for the Alexandria location of Flavor Hive off of General Washington Dr…read more On 1/28/26, after 8:00 PM, we placed two separate orders. Only one order (check #88) was provided at pickup. The second order (check #87) was never given to us, despite being paid for. When I called the phone number listed on both the paid receipt and from Google, I did not reach the restaurant. Instead, the call was answered by a male individual phone comes up from Vienna and did not appear to be affiliated with the restaurant staff on-site. This alone is unacceptable. The individual who answered was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Multiple witnesses overheard the conversation, which has been documented. We were not initially seeking a refund -- only verification of the missing order and whether it could still be picked up. There was zero effort to assist, no accountability, and no urgency to resolve the issue. This level of disorganization and lack of customer service is unacceptable for any restaurant. If Flavor Hive continues to operate this way -- including routing customer calls to unprofessional third parties -- it will absolutely damage the business and its reputation.

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    Flavor Hive
    Gyro Loaded Fries
    Gyro Loaded Fries
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    Brothers Bistro

    Brothers Bistro

    4.3
    (153 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I tried Brothers Bistro this past Sunday and was pleased. I came a little after noon. It was not…read morecrowded and I was seated immediately. Comfortable and casual ambience. I liked how at the get-go they gave me a full set of silverware and chopsticks swaddled in a napkin. The crispy 1. Chả Giò spring rolls with ground pork and crab were excellent. I especially liked that they provided two dipping sauce for the spring rolls. One sauce was sweet and the other was tart with fish sauce flavor. I liked both sauces equally. For my entrée, I ordered the 24. Cơm Sườn Chả pork chop. I was intrigued by the menu description which included egg custard and broken rice. Overall, the pork was very good and I liked that it was not over-marinated with lemongrass. The egg custard was a square of something gelatinous. It had a mild pleasant flavor. So the broken rice is interesting. It seems like a short-grain white rice, but has a very nice somewhat dense texture. Even though the menu advertised lettuce with tomato for my pork chop, the lettuce came with thinly sliced carrot and radish instead of tomato, which was fine. The only negative about my visit to Brothers Bistro was that the pork chop came out at the same time as the spring rolls appetizer.

    Fortunately if you live in Springfield or thereabouts, you do not need to drive to Eden to get good…read moreVietnamese food. Brothers Bistro is located in Springfield Plaza near Springfield Town Center and serve a decent variety of Vietnamese dishes. Service is great and more importantly, food taste great. Their Vietnamese coffee is wonderfully strong with just the right amount of sweetness. We haven't tried all their dishes but so far, enjoyed what we've had in all our visits. My go-to is the Shaky Beef with fried rice which is served with tender beef, Chinese sausage and an egg over the fried rice. Their hot pot is good but not AYCE. Definitely recommended if you want good Vietnamese cuisine.

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    Clean, could fit more but enough for service
    Clean, could fit more but enough for service
    03. Gỏi Cuốn: Fresh garden rolls w/shrimp, pork, basil leaves, rice, vermicelli noodles served w/special dipping peanut sauce.
    03. Gỏi Cuốn: Fresh garden rolls w/shrimp, pork, basil leaves, rice, vermicelli noodles served w/special dipping peanut sauce.
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    65. Miến Măng Gà

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