Owned and operated by the people who live in Springfield, locally owned restaurants are the best way to plug into the cuisine and culture of the city. Throughout the city, you'll find one-of-a-kind dining options ranging from white-tablecloth experiences to fast food, all unique because of their local roots. In the downtown area alone, you'll find more than 40 restaurants owned by the chefs who create the menu and cook the food. You'll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation and new dishes created with recent trends in mind.
