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GEORGIA MAC’S 1440 E. Republic Road, Springfield, 417-319-5770, georgiamacs.com. Southern sports bar. The food is hearty and comforting with a southern flare at this south Springfield eatery. You can find loaded burgers (like the one topped with jalapeño bottle caps), fried catfish, country fried steak, loaded fries with tons of toppings, and lots more. The chicken fingers are some of the best we’ve ever had (get them with sweet potato fries), and the Georgia Hot Chicken sandwich packs a big flavor with mild heat. Open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1:15 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–midnight. $ $ L D
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301 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield, 417-886-9600 gogrotto.com. West Coast–style American. The menu is accessible to meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. The super-indulgent warm blue cheese chips are a favorite appetizer. Customers like the burgers (especially the burger topped with lots of tangy blue cheese). One of our favorite things to order is the grilled salmon sandwich with a side of the sweet-and-yummy sweet potato fries. The steak-forgonzola salad is delish, too. Also try the black bean burger with sweet potato fries. The kids menu cheeseburger is always a hit too. Open Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $ LD K
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GUY FIERI’S BRANSON KITCHEN & BAR 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Suite 1111, Branson, guysbranson.com. American. Come to eat over-thetop dishes created by the “Mayor of Flavortown.” All the dishes have a little touch of something unexpected—like burgers topped with macaroni and cheese, the nachos made with pulled pork and barbecue sauce, or the cake topped with whiskey caramel. If you’re in the mood for a filling sandwich, try the Old Skool Steak Sandwich toppped with New York strip steak, caramelized onions, onion straws and more. Open Sun.–Thu. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ L D
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HACKETT HOT WINGS 520 S. Main St., Joplin, 417-625-1333, hacketthotwings.com. American. Sometimes the only thing that will satisfy your cravings is a big plate of some seriously good chicken wings. The wings at Hackett Hot Wings are fantastic and we’ve heard rave reviews from readers and staffers alike. There are 13 hot wing flavors (ranging from tame barbecue sauce to super-fiery hot sauces that pack a huge punch). But we’re partial to the delicious hot and honey sauce and the tasty house dry rub. Ini addition to wings, you can find tasty treats like sweet potato puffs, breaded cheese curds, freid dill pickles and more. Open Mon.–Thu., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sun., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. $ L D K
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2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-8627777; 2110 E. Republic Road, Springfield, 417883-3434; houlihans.com. American. The fish tacos and burgers are fantastic, and we love the enormous nachos appetizer along with the vast salad selection. Grab some friends and share a few of the small plates. When the weather is nice, be sure to grab a table on the patio, where you
can gather around a fire pit while you enjoy your meal. Open Mon.–Thu., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–midnight; Sun., 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $–$$ L D M WIFI K
HUEY MAGOO’S CHICKEN TENDERS 3352 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-812-8020, hueymagoos.com. Chicken tenders. The region’s first Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders is located in Springfield near Sunshine Street and Highway 65. This spot offers chicken tenders (both fried or grilled) in platters, sandwiches, salads and wraps. If you get tenders, dip them in the Spicy Magoo’s homemade sauce. We like the Magoo’s Favorite Salad with greens, cranberries, walnuts, tomatoes and a not-too-sweet raspberry-walnut vinaigrette dressing. We like to get it with grilled chicken. Hours TBA. $–$$ L D K
HY-VEE 1720 Battlefield Road, Springfield, 417-881-8224; 2150 E. Sunshine St., Springfield; hy-vee.com. It’s all about variety when it comes to the freshly prepared food at Hy-Vee. You have a hibachi grill, a pizzeria, hearty comfort food, sushi, Chinese dishes and even Wahlburgers burgers and fries. $–$$ B L D WIFI
LA HABANA VIEJA 220 E. Commercial St., Springfield, 417-771-5723, la-habana-vieja.com. Cuban. Find great mojitos and a menu full of Cuban fare at this Commercial Street eatery. Try the ropa vieja, Cuba’s national dish of beef brisket, rice and veggies. You can also get an appetizer of yucca fries, or ceviche that’s served with plantain chips. For dessert, be sure to grab some of the tres leches cake. Open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. $$–$$$ L D
MISSOURI MIKE’S 1724 E. Battlefield, Springfield, 417-771-5829, momikesbbq.com. This spot offers some great barbecue fare like at its sister location, Missouri Mike’s BBQ & More, plus a variety of casual dining options as well. But they also serve a great weekend breakfast with plenty of boozy morning drinks and everything from the classics (biscuit sammies, please!) to creative fare like French toast made with bananas anc caramelized rum sauce. Open for breakfast Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Open for lunch and dinner Sun.–Thu. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $–$$ B L D K
MACCHEESY’S 1920 E. Independence St., Springfield, 417-3513084; 2202 S. Range Line Road, Joplin, 417-6918256; maccheesys.com. There are 18 varieties of loaded macaroni and cheese and 10 types of grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu here, along with soups, salads and some over-thetop shakes that are piled high with tons of wild toppings. You can also build your own mac and cheese creation, or order a side of soft and steamy hot garlic knots. Open daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $–$$ L D K
NEARLY FAMOUS DELI & PASTA HOUSE 2708 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-883-3403, nearlyfamous.net. Deli and Italian. Regulars love