These portions were really generous. Lamb gyro had that…read moretasty authenticity I admire. Ambiance was pleasant, and ideal for conversation! Server was efficient. One bright spot we were asked to relocate once the manager seen me ogling another table with more elbow room! Highly recommended and will return .

This was my second visit to Crave Mediterranean Cafe on Republic Road…read more Overall, it's a solid fast-casual experience -- not fine dining, but that's clearly not what they're aiming for. We spent about $40 for two people and had table service, which was a nice touch. Our waitress was very friendly and had a great attitude, though it seemed like she might have been having an off night as there were a few small mistakes along the way. The food was good across the board -- nothing bad at all, just not especially memorable. The space itself is a plus: larger dining room, comfortable seating, and a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal. If you're comparing Mediterranean options in Springfield, I'd probably give the edge on food to Greek Belly, but Crave offers a more spacious and relaxed dine-in atmosphere. Overall, a good, reliable option -- especially if you value the setting as much as the food.

Andy was great and so personable. We were traveling from IN to TX and stopped for the night…read more Husband got the Schoolhouse burger with fries-delicous burger and tasty fries. I chose the JOBLT and salad with blue cheese dressing. The tangy sauce on the BLT was awesome and went well with the Mother's Mo State Lager. The blue cheese dressing was perfect. I would definitely stop here again!

This place isn't what it used to be. Here's my latest visit details:…read more- Full Ride Burger - This is decent with the sharp cheddar and marinated onions....but so overcooked, the meat is so dry. - Pepperoni & Cheese balls - The first batch came out with cold inner filling. The second batch came out with an overcooked outside. These could be good for what they are...but simple execution lacks. - Wedge Salad - never had one of these with balsamic all over it. Way too much. Then, no actual dressing and sole blue cheese chunks. I ate it....but sure got tired of the odd balsamic taste. Rasta Pasta - edible but not the good flavor it used to have. Fries - This place used to have the best fries. Well, now, door out of the bag double coating fey version. Uhm....no...notta...not special at all like they used to be. Any number of the old Grad School location menu items...no longer available. Not a place I need to go any longer. Unfortunate....as again....it used to be a killer place.

We stopped in here for a very quick bite in the late afternoon on a Wed. It was empty. Kelly was…read moreour server and she was quick to help. We split the sandwich with the grilled chicken and bacon (and an onion ring) it really hit the spot, sometimes the way a roll is grilled can really make a sandwich -- the tiny bit of crusty texture on this bun and this sammy just hit the spot!

We both had a great Southwest chicken salad and split the stuffed mushrooms! Great local stop!read more

What a cool place! We decided to do lunch there because we heard some great things about it. We…read morewere not disappointed. I had the Derby Deli Club while my wife had the Salmon BLT. Both were loaded with toppings and tasted so good. Also, my wife is gluten free and said the bread was just right. For drinks my wife had a Vodka Blueberry Lemonade while I had a Warsteiner Dunkel (which I can't believe was only $2!). We both finished our meals with dessert. I had the St. Michael's Lemon Blueberry while my wife had the gluten free Brownie. Overall this was a great experience and we loved how well the staff did their jobs. Try it out if you are in the Springfield area.

Live music and charcuterie on a Saturday night...what's not to love? Staff is always friendly and…read morehelpful.

This is a great place that we have enjoyed. The burgers are amazing. The chicken tenders and onion…read morestrings are also very good. The atmosphere is relaxing and very enjoyable. The only thing that would make this a perfect place to eat, is fresh cut fries. The fries seem to be frozen and slightly breaded. We will definitely be back for the burgers and chicken tenders.

was in town this weekend visiting my brother and his family when they decided we needed to try this…read moreplace out. We have one in Joplin and the last time I was at the one in Joplin it was trash but we were like lets give it a go. Basic walk up to counter order the burger or tenders you want all the toppings you want and then go have a seat. They bring it out to you. All our burgers were good and flavored well. Just over cooked for my liking but i understand most want their burgers well done and that is generally how those are cooked everywhere you go. Fries were hot and crispy and the chicken tenders were hot and crispy but not really seasoned at all. Plenty of dipping sauces to choose from. Overall way better experience here than the one in Joplin and we would come back if we are in town. My brother said he would definitely be back.

I am not sure where to start, so here goes: asked Chatgpt where would be a great place to eat neat…read morethe Route 66 Car Museum (BTW, that is a must do! Amazing collection of vintage cars, not your everyday American made vehicles). Cafe Cusco came up at the top of the list. We drove into a wonderfully historic section of Springfield that is slowly but surely revitalizing itself with eclectic shops and eateries. (Keep it up, Springfield! ) walked into a beautiful Cafe with stained glass, woodwork which in itself was jawdropping. Sierra our server/"tour guide" into the venue was outstanding, introducing us to Peruvian inspired cuisine. Hubby had the Chorizo Burger, said it was the best tasting Chorizo he has ever had. I had the Jalea Mixta for my meal...and wow, it was wonderfully prepared with delicious sauces to explore. Both dishes had a side of mixed greens salad dressed with an amazing basil lime aoili...it was the first time I have ever seen my husband enjoy mixed greens! And the pickled red onions were awesome! We will definitely drive the 2 hours to come back. Fyi, everything was made in house, so fresh.

First time here and it was amazing!…read more Our friends made reservations for a Friday night and requested a covered booth. Loved the historic building and decor. Very charming. Our server was very helpful and took time to answer all our questions. We started with Andean tamales with pork. Ahhh-mazing! The best thing we ate all night. For our entrees we had Blackfish and Lomo Saltado with steak. The fish was delicious and generous. However, the Lomo Saltado was a bit underwhelming compared to everything else. Overall, highly recommend!

All excellent, friendly waiters and wait time is usually minimum !reception! Fried shrimp and…read moresalmon are great!

food was amazing there were 10 of us and we all received our…read morefood together and it was hot and fresh and delicious. the waitress could not have been better, polite, fast, super fun and friendly. highly recommend

Someone kept saying I should go here...since my family is from Chicago and Italian Beefs are our…read morejam. Well, this one isn't a full on traditional beef. The bread is a certain toasted taste. Wrong. The beef had a certain twang taste. Wrong. The au jus was the start of a good taste. But, needed more seasoning and especially more salt. **italian beef shown, is double beef. Cost an extra $5 or so to do it...

We ordered picklemans to be delivered, what a DISAPPOINTMENT! First and Last time eating here. Paid…read more$2.78 for bacon to be added to a sandwich, it was 1 piece for the whole sandwich. paid over $4 for chicken added to a salad and it literally was 4 bite size pieces of deli meat, paid $6.50 for Mac and cheese and it was 1/2 cup when measured out. Food was good but not worth the price for what you get.

Coming from Branson, got hungry when heading back to Kansas City and got off the Bolivar exit. What…read morelovely and delicious find in downtown Bolivar - sweet kale. It's a very casual & healthy diner like eatery. A salad bar in the back full of lots of veggies , proteins and dressings- this kitschy spot has a wide selection of cold and hot Sammies. They even have soups and combo options. The owner took our order and helped us make a decision - which was hard because we were hungry and everything sounded yummy. I ended up ordering the Rachel. My co worker ordered the bueno vista which he said was delicious. And we couldn't leave without taking a couple of cookies for the road. Apparently everyone loves them because I heard the chef say she made 18 dozen and only 2 were left. It was 2pm! I got the beer butter toffee cookie which is their version of a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. My coworker got the chocolate chip. If you're close or passing thru, it's def worth a stop.

The food was amazing and more than enough! Everyone was friendly. It was a bit confusing our first…read moretime because they had order counter in the middle and salad bar in the back. But when we said we had never been there before everyone was very helpful.

Palm & Paddle was an excellent dining experience from start to finish…read more My wife ordered the Jerk Chicken Entrée and absolutely loved it. The chicken was tender, perfectly seasoned, and full of bold Caribbean flavor. The black beans and fresh mango salsa complemented the chicken beautifully, while the island rice was an outstanding side that tied everything together. My youngest daughter chose the Jerk Chicken Bowl and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The portions were generous, and it delivered the same incredible jerk chicken, beans, rice, and toppings all combined into one flavorful bowl. I went with the Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken served with island rice and mashed sweet potatoes. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the teriyaki sauce had just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering, and both the rice and the mashed sweet potatoes were exceptional. We also sampled several of their Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and every one of them was well-crafted and balanced. I especially enjoyed the rum flight and a Mezcal Old Fashioned--both were excellent and worth ordering again. The atmosphere is just as impressive as the food. The restaurant features two levels with outdoor seating on both floors, and the upstairs bar creates a great place to relax. They also offer live music on Thursdays and daily specials, giving us another reason to come back. If you're looking for outstanding Caribbean-inspired food, creative cocktails, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere, and great service, Palm & Paddle is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended--we'll definitely be back!

We decided to try a new place for dinner. Palm &Paddle is a well designed restaurant with…read moredownstairs and upstairs seating. And there is an elevator. The downstairs patio is large with plenty of seating. The bar is upstairs and there's also a balcony with 3 tables available. We selected a table in the downstairs dining room. My mom had the Caribbean Jerk Chicken with sweet potatoes and she said it was so good. My daughter had the Pulled Jerk Chicken bowl. She said it had a slight kick to it and she really liked it. I ordered the Anana burger. It comes on a brioche bun but I opted for no bun and had it served on a bed of lettuce instead. The presentation was appealing and my burger was delicious. I subbed grilled vegetables for the fries and everything was so, so good. I went with sweet tea to drink. Palm &Paddle has a wonderful menu. Next time I want to save room for the beautiful key lime that's on the menu. This restaurant is located right next door to LaQuinta and directly across the street from Dunkin Donuts. The location is nice and the menu is thoughtful, most definitely recommend!