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Maldaner's

4.7 (431)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
222 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

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Maldaner's

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Springfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Established in 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant and Catering is one of Springfield's finest restaurants. If you have visited The Old State Capitol, Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House or the State Capitol, you can imagine the wonderful celebrations Maldaner's likely was a part of at the turn of the last century and to the present day.



Today, under the guidance of Chef-Owner Michael Higgins, Maldaner's respects tradition while offering the best of contemporary American fine dining in our historical setting.



Chef Higgins features seasonal local and regional ingredients influenced by Mediterranean composition and preparation.



Heirloom vegetables, humanely raised meats and Slow Food all artistically prepared and presented.



Welcome to Maldaner's in downtown Springfield. We hope you enjoy your visit each time you dine at Maldaner's.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Higgins
  • Catering
    We offer a wide selection of Catering Offerings. We cater for 2-300 guests depending on logistics. You can choose menus from our website or you can have our Chef personalize a menu that will be certain to please. Some of the most popular items are farm fresh fruits and vegetables. We also utilize a vast array of ingredients found locally, regionally and all throughout the United States.
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 private dining rooms which are Handicapped Accessible. They are upstairs (elevator) The largest seats up to 120 guests with a private bar. We can divide that room in half for 2 parties of 45 each or less. Two of our rooms overlook historic downtown Springfield. One room has it"s own private bar.
  • Neighborhood
    Springfield
  • Cross street
    6th and Monroe
  • Parking details
    After 5pm parking is available behind our restaurant via the alleys. If our lot is full, we suggest the Municipal Parking Garage on 7th and Monroe which is attached to the Wyndham Hotel. Walk out of the garage towards 7th street and go straight through the well lit alley to 6th street and take a left on the sidewalk. You will see Maldaner's Awning
  • Entertainment
    In our upstairs private dining room you can have any form of entertainment you would like to have. We have had DJ's, Magicians, 3 piece Bands, Abe Lincoln Impersonator's to name a few. We also have a piano in the bar area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Maldaner's.

4.7

4.7
(431)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maldaner's offers a "historic and charming" dining experience with "delicious and fresh" food and "exceptional service." Known for its Beef Wellington and "amazing" scallops, the restaurant features a "quaint" ambiance perfect for special occasions. Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, many patrons rave about the "fantastic" overall experience.
431 Reviews
  1. Mark

    New Mexico6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another topnotch meal. Service and food was everything we hoped. Come try one of Springfield’s memorable restaurants.

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  2. MirandaR

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best anniversary dinner last night. The food and service were both amazing. We love coming here.

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the beef wellington and that was decent. It was served on instant mashed potatoes. I was not thrilled that they used instant mashed potatoes.

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  4. Cynthia

    Tulsa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, old world dining experience. It was a shame there were so few people there. Each table set with a fresh tablecloth and candle, beautiful old restaurant. Excellent pasta with exotic mushrooms.

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  5. Roger

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and promoted the specials which we had. Food was great. Dessert was wonderful.

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  6. Linda

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this beautiful old restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was great!

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  7. Mallorie Gold

    St. Louis24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always! The food and service were excellent. We had the filet and the scallops. Perfect. We chose to sit outside to enjoy the Route 66 Cruise. We weren’t rushed. One of the few places downtown where you can sit outside and enjoy the weather and the sights.

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  8. Owen

    Columbus1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at Maldaner. I had the Tuscan Bean Soup and the Caesar Salad, and my husband had the Pistachio Salmon. All were delicious!

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  9. Kristen Gold

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Food is delicious and fresh. The price is reasonable for the exceptional quality. Must go to.

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  10. Janet

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef Wellington was delicious. Samantha our server was top notch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Higgins
  • Catering
    We offer a wide selection of Catering Offerings. We cater for 2-300 guests depending on logistics. You can choose menus from our website or you can have our Chef personalize a menu that will be certain to please. Some of the most popular items are farm fresh fruits and vegetables. We also utilize a vast array of ingredients found locally, regionally and all throughout the United States.
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 private dining rooms which are Handicapped Accessible. They are upstairs (elevator) The largest seats up to 120 guests with a private bar. We can divide that room in half for 2 parties of 45 each or less. Two of our rooms overlook historic downtown Springfield. One room has it"s own private bar.
  • Neighborhood
    Springfield
  • Cross street
    6th and Monroe
  • Parking details
    After 5pm parking is available behind our restaurant via the alleys. If our lot is full, we suggest the Municipal Parking Garage on 7th and Monroe which is attached to the Wyndham Hotel. Walk out of the garage towards 7th street and go straight through the well lit alley to 6th street and take a left on the sidewalk. You will see Maldaner's Awning
  • Entertainment
    In our upstairs private dining room you can have any form of entertainment you would like to have. We have had DJ's, Magicians, 3 piece Bands, Abe Lincoln Impersonator's to name a few. We also have a piano in the bar area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Maldaner's fills up for big celebration nights, guests note it was 'fairly busy' on New Year's Eve and 'extremely busy' on Valentine's Day, while late-in-the-day visits have been described as very quiet and easy to talk.

Yes, Maldaner's offers outdoor seating; several guests mention sitting outside and enjoying the al fresco dining.

Beef Wellington is Maldaner's standout, the dinner menu lists it as "A Maldaner’s Specialty, " and many guests specifically praise the dish.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, and guests report being welcome in jeans and casual clothes.

Maldaner's dinner runs Tue–Sat 5:00–9:00 pm; for a calmer visit aim for later in the dinner service, while holidays and special nights (Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve) tend to be very busy.

Yes, Maldaner's runs evening and seasonal specials (guests note a Friday-night prime rib special and a Summer Harvest/seasonal menu), alongside the house signature dishes guests come for.

Yes, Maldaner's serves cocktails, classic drinks like Old Fashioneds and martinis, and a wine selection (guests frequently mention enjoying cocktails and glasses of Chardonnay).

Friday is a standout, Maldaner's runs a Friday prime-rib special and guests praise the prime rib on Friday nights.

Yes, Maldaner's hosts private gatherings; the restaurant accepts private parties and guests have used a private bar room for catered group events.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian dishes, such as the Warm Goat Cheese Salad (Vegetarian) and the Hearty Tuscan White Bean Minestrone (Vegetarian).

Yes, Maldaner's is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, featuring candlelit tables, crisp white linens, and many guests celebrating romantic occasions there.

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Maldaner's

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Springfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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