Around my Hometown

An October 2006 trip to Springfield by catronma

Quote: Our new home Springfield, MO and home to Bass Pro headquarters and many other great sights

Hemingway’s Blue Water Café

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We usually go here because they have a buffet and kids are free! So a family of 4 can eat for less than $20. The buffet has a variety of foods as this is sort of a high end restaurant but inside Bass Pro. They do also have regular entrées, and can be a bit fancy if you are looking for a night on the town sort of place.It has a tropical/fishing decor, think Key West circa 1930, hence the name Hemingway's (Hemingway lived in Key West for those who don't know).If you get out overlooking Bass Pro try to get towards the back, the front can be a little loud with the waterfall right next to you though it does provide the best view. Or sit around the bar and check out the massive saltwater tank ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 8, 2007

Hemingway’s Blue Water Café
1935 S Campbell Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65807
(417) 891-5100

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Lambert's Cafe

Restaurant | "Lamberts"

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Unless you are beating down the doors when they open expect at least a 15 minute wait. The later in the day you get there the worse it gets, up to 3 hours, I've been told.The entrees start around $9 and go up to $20 the cheaper ones are the strage ones (at least to me) like gizzards, liver, ect. There is a burger and chicken for those afraid of new things. The sides are brought around by staff and they will refill your plate as often as you ask. The rolls are great, but you must have one trown to you is you want one, and the molasses on the roll makes it even better so get some while it's hot.The atmosphere is basically like a Cracker Barrel, down home and a bit southern, so it gets a li...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 8, 2007

Lambert's Cafe
1800 W. State Highway J
Ozark, Missouri 65721
(417) 581-7655

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Trolley's Bar & Grille

Restaurant | "Trolley's"

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A great spot for a working lunch or go at night for the pub/bar atmosphere. We have not been here at night but have walked by and it gets rather crowded, and has more of a nightclub atmosphere, therefore after a certain time you must show ID to enter.For lunch or early dinner this is a quiet place for a lunch date, meeting friends, or a lunch meeting. The sweet potato fries are not to be missed, the hamburgers are much tastier than any standard restaurant burger, and my favorite by far is the chicken cordon blu sandwich, a Friday special but I have been able to order it on other days though it is not on the menu.A great location for those visiting MSU, sightseeing Springfield, or work...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 9, 2007

Trolley's Bar & Grille
107 Park Central Square
Springfield, Missouri 65806
(417) 799-0309

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Icon Night Club

Attraction | "Icon"

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We have been here several times and by far had more fun going with a group. It does not start to get crowded until close to midnight, and with the proximity to other clubs there is lots of bar hopping going on. There is a VIP room upstairs that you can only sit in if you have a reserved seat or party, which you can do at their website. They play mainly top 40 with a little 80's mixed in and sometimes a techno song or two. The cadence drum show is rather interesting and the crowd really gets behind them. There are 3 or 4 guys beating various sorts of drums and it is not just the beat but the way they run around to get to their drum that is fun to watch. It is only done on Thursday and Saturday tho...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 8, 2007

Icon Night Club
307 Park Central E
Springfield, Missouri 65806
(417) 866-4266