Highest-rated Restaurants in Springfield, Ohio by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Springfield, Ohio by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Springfield, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Five Guys

- Rating: 3.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1994 North Bechtle Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#29. Sake Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1985 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
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#28. Meadows Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4105 East National Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: American
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#27. Penn Station

- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2075 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#26. Yamato Steak House of Japan

- Rating: 3.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3467 East National Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#25. Linardos Villa

- Rating: 3.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2230 East Main St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Greek, American
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#24. Chuck E. Cheese

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2345 Valley Loop Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades, Kids Activities
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#23. Short Stop Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1411 Moorefield Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#22. Stella Bleu

- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 20 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#21. Our Hero Express Subs

- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#20. Mikey's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 West Harding Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Olympic Coney Island

- Rating: 3.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2039 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Fish & Chips
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#18. Crust & Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 101 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries
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#17. Buckeye Barn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 Upper Valley Pike Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Lee Ann's Dairy Delight

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 East High St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#15. Hung Lung

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1059 North Bechtle Ave. Ste 2007 Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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#14. Ironworks Waffle Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 101 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Waffles, Cafes
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#13. Cecil and Lime

- Rating: 4.1/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 East Cecil St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses
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#12. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 East Home Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
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