Maldaner's - Springfield

This is a wonderful spot to enjoy a menu featuring local dishes. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the noise level was low, allowing us to chat comfortably witho... read more This is a wonderful spot to enjoy a menu featuring local dishes. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the noise level was low, allowing us to chat comfortably without having to raise our voices. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was exceptional and could easily be shared among the four of us.

The food was forgettable; the halibut was completely dried out. read more The food was forgettable; the halibut was completely dried out.

We had an incredible waiter—one of the best we've ever had. The hostess was equally fantastic. The customer service here is consistently outstanding! We always... read more We had an incredible waiter—one of the best we've ever had. The hostess was equally fantastic. The customer service here is consistently outstanding! We always return!

So my husband is savoring a Hendrick's Gin Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives while I sip a very bubbly glass of Korbel Brut when in walks our newest Gover... read more So my husband is savoring a Hendrick's Gin Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives while I sip a very bubbly glass of Korbel Brut when in walks our newest Governor Prtizker! The meal was excellent his filet and mine liver then we splurged on an exceedingly rich lemon cheesecake.

Waiter friendly, but slow to check on the fact that I had completed my drink soda) and could have used a refill. Restaurant was not busy. He should have checked... read more Waiter friendly, but slow to check on the fact that I had completed my drink soda) and could have used a refill. Restaurant was not busy. He should have checked on our needs long before my drink was empty.