Casual/American Archive
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Marinade’s Steakhouse & Lounge – Lunch
This is a review of lunch at Marinades – as of this date they have been open about a week – but only on the “Lounge” side. The sit-down restaurant side doesn’t open until May 13th. Danny, Steve and I met for lunch this week at Marinade’s. There are two sides to the place – [...] -
Rosie Jo’s Café
My sister-in-law who lives in Ozark suggested a visit to Rosie Jo’s was in order. I had some trepidation about trying another home-cooking style place after our recent experience at Patrick’s in Nixa. But, this is what I do, so Steve and I had lunch at Rosie Jo’s this week – purposely leaving out Danny [...] -
Grant’s American Family Dining
UPDATE I had promised my wife a ‘nice’ dinner after bailing on her at lunch, and I hoped that a trip to Grant’s would make up for it. I’ve driven by Grant’s several times recently and saw that they appeared to be fairly busy so I was hopeful for a better visit than last time. [...] -
Jimm’s Steakhouse and Pub
I’ve been watching the transformation of the sad, empty old Steak & Ale building for the last couple of months. The transformation is complete and Jimm’s Steakhouse and Pub is now open. My wife and I decided to have lunch at Jimm’s last week to see what it is like. -
George’s Steak House
Danny, Steve and I had lunch the other day at George’s Steak House. George’s is a Springfield institution and has been around over 30 years at the same location on Glenstone. George’s is open 24 hours. -
Cedars Restaurant
I’ve been to Cedars twice in the last week for lunch – first with Danny, then again with some of my family. -
Casper’s
My friend David and I met for lunch this last Friday at Casper’s. There isn’t any other place in Springfield like Casper’s. Located in a shiny quonset hut on Walnut just west of Campbell, Casper’s is a Springfield institution. -
Billy Bob’s Dairy Land – Branson
Steve has been talking up Billy Bob’s Dairy Land for the last several weeks and even has suggested a lunch-time trip to Branson for a burger. -
Grad School
At Kelly’s suggestion, he, Steve, Danny and I had lunch last week at Grad School. Located in a small building across from the YMCA on Jefferson, Grad School is the latest restaurant in this space previously occupied by the