Highest-rated restaurants in Springfield, Ohio by diners
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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Springfield, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Rudy's Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2222 South Limestone St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Barbeque, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1630 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Linardos Villa
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2230 East Main St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1815 East Main St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sake Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1985 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 West Leffel Lane Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Penn Station
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2075 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Yamato Steak House of Japan
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3467 East National Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Stella Bleu
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 20 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taylor's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5539 Dayton Springfield Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Olympic Coney Island
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2039 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ironworks Waffle Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 101 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Waffles, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mikey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 West Harding Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Our Hero Express Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Crust & Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 101 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Hung Lung
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1059 North Bechtle Ave. Ste 2007 Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 East Home Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ridgewood Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1647 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cecil and Lime
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 East Cecil St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Salato Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 40 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Casa del Sabor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Vester Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Catanzaro's Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 Dayton Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Coffee Expressions
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mundy's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 920 Selma Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Un Mundo Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria Señor Piquin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 337 West Columbia St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Speakeasy Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 Ludlow Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Ramen, Pan Asian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Krazy Taco 937
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 North Belmont Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Charlos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 45 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Barbeque, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Paletas Marianas Tacos Y
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1706 East Main St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.