What a wonderful little hole in the wall! Upon first looks it may not seem like much; trust me, it…read moreis. Wonderful atmosphere with an excellent owner/server/bartender. He was welcoming and very generous. Food was fantastic (make sure to ask for the specials). Had a ribeye steak and broiled lobster ~ delicious. For ice-cream lovers, ask about the grand alexander before you go!! 10/10 would come back again.

Absolutely amazing food and service. The server at the bar joked with us and included us in his…read moreconversations like we were locals. We felt very welcome there. We are just visiting here in Springfield but everyone there including the locals made us feel at home. Wish I could come back every day, too bad we live 700 miles away haha

Finally took the time to make a reservation and try it out. Food was amazing. Chef/owner came out…read moreand checked on our food/service. The cauliflower appetizer is a must - so good. I had the pan seared sea bass with risotto and it had a wonderful flavor. Rick was our server and is one of the best in the business. Very good.

While performing job related duties I stopped in for lunch…read more I had a breaded fish type slider with sauce and special fries along with a crab type soup. I have to tell you it's was tremendous The service was great as I sat at the bar. And the atmosphere of the place was so peaceful. I'm so glad I popped in for a bite. And I have to tell you the meal was under $30 , yes you heard me If you're ever down visiting our fine capitol you must stop in , like I say , you'll be glad you did

My wife and I came here for our 5 year anniversary. Very fancy looking place but we never felt like…read moreit was too fancy. Our server was great, always getting us refills and checking on us. We started off with the bread and calamari. The bread was so good. The calamari... quite possibly the best calamari I've ever ate. Then I ordered the halibut. The halibut was very good, great flavor and flakiness. The couscous that it was sitting on was strange, I've never had couscous before so I can't say anything bad, maybe it's just not my thing. Asparagus was very good, cooked perfectly. I snuck a few bites of my wife's steak and it was delicious, I'm gonna have to come back and get steak.

Wade is the best bartender ever. He knows his stuff and he knows his customers…read more (On the other hand, I wish the menu had more to offer vegetarians and vegans.)

We waited for 75 minutes to receive our dinner. My husband's steak came "well done", rather than…read more"medium", as ordered. Our bill was adjusted by our server. Our server was not attentive. She seemed to be preoccupied.

When I want a great steak I'll go to Longhorn every time. I get my sirloin steak well done and I am…read morenever disappointed. It's perfect.

Ate here last night with friends. The atmosphere is always dark but charming inside. I ordered the…read morespaghetti with meatballs and was pleasantly surprised either way really great flavor and the sauce was not sweet it was meaty and delicious. Served with a great crispy side salad and warm rolls. It was a nice dinner!

My wife and had a night out for a change. I chose Mariah's since it had been awhile since we were…read morethere. Great choice, amazing mood, relaxed and outstanding service! I picked a premium stake with upscale price and it was so worth it. There were different groups of people coming in, still you could have an intimate conversation and enjoy your food. Thank you to the staff that checked on you enough to keep you hydrated and full. We will be back a little more frequently. Marcus

Victoria was the best server! She took care of my fiance and I and we will definitely be requesting…read moreher in the future.

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

Simply the very best of the best. 30 something years of going. It never disappoints. Michael is…read morestill simp,y the best

This place is terrific. We have eaten there three times in the past three years and it has been…read morefantastic every time. From the wedge salad with tomatoes that taste and feel like they were just picked from a warm summer garden and placed on your plate, to the sumptuous Beef Wellington to the special Haddock on garlic toast, everything was excellent. While we haven't eaten at every restaurant in America, we've eaten at more than a few, and Melander's stands out from them all for its ability to deliver a remarkable experience each time. Well done Chef!

SO glad I walked for a mile in the blistering heat to come here…read more I am staying at the super 8, and it was on the hotel recommendation list. I wanted to watch the Michigan wolverines game so I called down there and spoke to a really nice woman, who ended up being my bartender when I got there. I was originally going to go to four stars, but they are getting five because the bartender told me that they would change the channel for me at whatever TV I was sitting at so I could watch my game! I sat at the bar naturally after being greeted by the really nice hostess. Now generally I despise this state outside of rural areas because the people here are just menacingly rude and judgmental. That being said, walking to the bar, all of the afternoon patrons in there were casting looks at me that could tame a rabid polar bear. Already dealing with that in other parts throughout the state, I just sat there and smiled as they stared and judged. Anyhow, my first bartender, I never caught her name, but she was excellent! Took really good care of me. Shift change in the middle of my visit, and my second bartender was jennifer, she was equally as delightful! I ordered fried okra for an appetizer when I got there, drank some beers, had a couple VERY well proportioned glasses of whiskey and watched my game. Come suppertime, I turned around to see the crowd and the entire restaurant was completely packed! And the personalities of the people that I interacted with at this point were a complete 180. SUPER nice people. For supper I ordered the ribeye, rare. I first cut into it and it looked medium, but sometimes steak just Cooks quicker in certain areas, but outside of the end piece that was cooked perfectly. I had a loaded baked potato which was seasoned great, and green beans and I had blackberry cobbler for dessert, per the recommendation of my bartender. Right through the doors, they have gaming, and a few slot machines also, if that's your thing. I really enjoyed the decorum, and the place was really clean, even the bathrooms. It's not very often that I would return to a restaurant in the state, but this is definitely worth revisiting if I'm ever back in the area! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

Disclaimer: I am in a diet so my food in cheese less with no extra…read more.. fun Bartender was on it and pleasant. The burger even with no toppings. The veggie toppings were fresh and clean. I would repeat. The ambiance is based on president Lincoln and done well...very cool

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 fish tacos are very good although they fell apart halfway through eating (the corn tortillas…read moregot soggy). It was very empty on a Friday afternoon at lunch time. We were shocked it was not busy. Well lit, cool decor and an interesting menu. The lunch menu is simple. My brother likes their Chorizo. He ordered the Spanish style bruschetta which came as three little breads w toppings and chorizo. My aunt ordered Trancha Pecha chicken which was a good sized sandwich and she really liked it. I would come back here to check out their dinner menu because it seemed their lunch menu was a bit limited. The food was flavorful and I would like to try other items and maybe a margarita next time.

First time here and had a wonderful experience! Started with a Chufly (Brandy, Ginger Ale, Lime)…read morewhich was a super unique taste. Ordered an Arepa Reina Pepiada to split with the better half and a Pinchu entree and both amazed me. The better half ordered the Lomo Saltado which was also great. Of course we shared it all and finished with on order of Flan which was top notch. Could not finish it all and leftovers will be super. Lovely ambiance too. 5 stars!