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Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum
600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL 62711, United States
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Ba
Review №1

Very unique. The decor is a lot of fun. Salad was fresh and very good. My husband liked the horseshoe here better than D’Arcy’s. The pretzel was extremely good!

Kn
Review №2

My favorite places to eat in Springfield. Come here every chance I get. My family and I love the food, the service, the atmosphere, museum, etc. People ask me, where do I want to go for my birthday lunch and I say Motorheads. Coming in today!

Tr
Review №3

Here is a fun place. Try the pretzel, I hope you have a big appetite. I typically have some type of hamburger and have never been disappointed. They have several draft beers including some local brews. Im glad they are still open.

Ro
Review №4

Places awesome I love the car and motorcycle theme I met the owner he is an awesome guy I saw the museum they have very awesome plus they have my favourite beer and scotch and their homemade pizza was very good definitely want to drag my family up here

Te
Review №5

Lovely little Route 66 shop Good food great environment nice stop on the road

Do
Review №6

One of my fav locations for delicious Bar food. I wanted to post a food pic but it looked so good I couldnt stop. The staff was very kind and attentive. This place has a nice atmosphere. If it was closer to my home I would be here often.

Da
Review №7

Good food! Fast service, plenty of seating when we arrived. Was filling fast by the time we left. Relevant events on the screens around the rooms. Waitress was courteous...looked constantly distracted.(my opinion) still provided good service.

Ne
Review №8

Food is awesome! Best appetizers in springfield. Have been coming here since its beginning. Only had one bad experience with an inexperienced server about 6 months ago. Other than that service is great and the beer garden, bar, restaurant, and museum are all beautiful and nostalgic.

Na
Review №9

I had the firebird (fried or grilled chicken sandwich with hot buffalo sauce) and it was perfect. Waitress was friendly and fast.

An
Review №10

First time was great. I enjoyed the optional patio seating to enjoy my to go order quietly and uninhibited. I will return about once a month so as not to ruin the experience

A
Review №11

Cant say enough about this place. I came to have a few drinks and get a bite, which I did but didnt expect to be so impressed... My server, Hannah was attentive but not intrusive, thank you :). I ordered a chicken Caesar salad, blackened, to go, with extra dressing. When I got back to the truck, next door, I found my chicken, nice and hot, separate from the salad and the dressing all on the side. PERFECT. Everything was delicious and perfect in a way you rarely get at the restaurant, much less when you take it to go. I hope to be back soon to try some of the many menu items I had such trouble deciding upon. Thank you.

Ch
Review №12

From the moment I walked in, warm greeting, consistent workers throughout the restaurant making sure everyone was served well. Server Chole was friendly. Food good.

Da
Review №13

Cool place with lots of vintage stuff to check out. Huge patio/beer garden. Cheese burger and Italian beef were both very good. Worth the stop.

Ph
Review №14

Service and food was as always great. Safety measures for employees and guests were strictly followed. Looking forward to returning again soon.

Ri
Review №15

Love this place! Food and service are great. Cool automotive and motorcycle themed bar and grill.

Jo
Review №16

Good food and good service. Nice little place.

Sa
Review №17

Motorheads has been a great addition to the Springfield dining scene and was an almost instant hit with locals.Good food combined with a great drink menu and authentic atmosphere earns five stars. Recent outdoor additions will make this a top spot in Springfield this summer considering COVID restrictions.If youre at all interested in Route 66 culture and find yourself in Springfield, check out Motorheads.

Ja
Review №18

Great service...Great food.. amazing atmosphere! Outdoor music and Love the mini museum!

Da
Review №19

Great spot to stop for a cold drink and check out. Cotton candy cheese cake was good. Definitely worth stopping by next time I pass through Springfield.

Ra
Review №20

Fantastic food and awesome service great place to go. Enjoyed the time there. Most definitely will go back

St
Review №21

We had a delicious meal in a spectacular decor! One of a kind!

Am
Review №22

Young man tried hard. He was a little slow but our group was big. Food was hot and good when it came out

Do
Review №23

Great food, atmosphere, museum and waitress. I would highly recommend. I drove an hour and a half to just try them out and I wasnt disappointed.

Th
Review №24

It was a place where me and my family stopped for food before we went home. The food there was good

Ba
Review №25

Love the covered outdoor seating. Great horseshoes, great pulled pork, great cheese curds!

Fe
Review №26

Such a fun place to come, food was great, ambiance is perfect if youre a gearhead or love cars, motorcycles, etc. Great selection of t-shirts for purchase!

B
Review №27

Great food!! Awesome atmosphere!! Ashley was our waitress and she was outstanding!! One of the best burgers Ive ever had!!

to
Review №28

Bourbon buger on a pretzel bun was awesome, wish i lived closer to this

An
Review №29

Great service and food. The roast beef was moist and was flavorful. My husband had the pork tenderloin sandwich. It was a big portion. Great prices.

Ro
Review №30

Interior is worth stopping in to see if your into signs, motorcycles and car related stuff.

Ni
Review №31

Great food, awesome atmosphere, and neat museum!! We ordered the Phillysteak ponyshoe and the Friday Fish special. Pony shoe for $5 and 3 pieces of walleye, toast, and fries for $9. Both were delicious! My 6 year old niece loved all of the memorabilia and automotive decor.

Ni
Review №32

Absolutely AMAZING food and atmosphere! Staff was wonderful! I totally recommend anything with the beer cheese!!

Ni
Review №33

I had the road King (chili burger) and the ball bearings (cordon bleu bites) the food was really good. We all got our order besides and order of wings we had to wait an additional 15 min for those. But our server discounted our meal which made up for it. The place is extremely cool and the wait wasnt really a hassle. It also is St. Patricks day weekend so it was really busy. I definitely recommend it!!!

Ro
Review №34

Great place conveniently located just off the interstate! Plenty of vintage artifacts to look at and a great clean atmosphere! Cant walt to stop again!

Ro
Review №35

Great service, nice and friendly. Interesting environment!!! Great food!!!

Sm
Review №36

Great food, great scenery, friendly staff

Le
Review №37

Atmosphere; excellent food, great service!

Bi
Review №38

Motorheads, the new place in the Capitol City! Ambiance was great! Cars, bars and automobiles! So enough about that! Pizza! Just wow...... the thin crust was crackerlike and so crispy! The topping were perfect and just the right amount of cheese! I would give it 10 stars if possible! So motor on in and give them a try! You wont be disappointed!!

To
Review №39

I got carry-out during the Pandemic shutdown. I had the chicken dinner. It was delicious!

Sh
Review №40

We have ate here three times. Each trip, someone in our group ordered the hamburger. Each time, they asked for it well done and each time it was very pink. All other food has been great but if you want a well done burger, you might avoid this place.

Br
Review №41

Golden girls weekend! Amazing service! Food was fantastic. I suggest the Cruzan 5 Rum punch bucket!! Cant wait to visit again

Sh
Review №42

Great food and decor! Would go again

Jo
Review №43

Great burgers, fiendly servers, some not bad to look at. Watch out for the hot rods.

Bi
Review №44

As of 7/26 its only worth 2 stars BUT... this is a new restuarant just getting started. So being only 70% open its really lacking. The decor is amazing but the service,food and presentation is just sad. I think this place can only move up and I hope it does.There are three meal options... hotdog, pulled pork and Italian beef. I liked the hotdog idea but its only a dog on a bun. I asked about chille or cheese and onions, but was told no. I went with pulled pork sandwich accompanied with school house potato chips and bud light on tap, it was 9$ even. I would say 9bucks is not bad but left a lot to desire with such amazing surrounding.For me it was the little things like a real plate not foam and chips on the plate not a small bag like in pre-k. I kinda felt like it was a fundraiser lunch. The pulled pork was OK but was more store bought bland and less home cooked. Plus no grill or smoker in back. I would say there is a corner stone but not yet pigramig point just yet. Service and presentation of food should be #1vs expensive decor. I would pay 15 bucks for a good burger on a real plate with fries vs. A church cook lunch. GOOD LUCK... cant wait to see the progress in the future.

De
Review №45

Great Nachos and other food. The Kitchens entertain, while sometimes John sits in with Al & Kathy. Come join in for fun time and great music!

Ch
Review №46

The open air dining area is great. Food is good too.

St
Review №47

Great atmosphere, really fast friendly service, nice selection of draft and bottled beer. I had the mushroom & onion burger on a pretzel bun cooked medium. Yum! Will visit the car museum another time. Very convenient just off I-55 at Toronto Road.

Le
Review №48

Good food good service great museum

CP
Review №49

If really enjoy thus place! Im starting dinner with nachos with a Jumpstart Lemonade while I write...The nachos are terrific! Kevin says makes his super secret Pepper jack Cheese Sauce and it is really great. Piled high with jalopino peppers, olives, tomatos and lettuce. Served with a side of sales and sour cream I highly recommend them!From the outside youll see some very unique and fun things. Theres an old diesel tractor trailer that covers the air conditioner thats on the roof. There is a pair of Funny Cars on the front porch roof!Look at the photos we added showing the inside with cars and signage the works! Stop by and visit with the gang and see what Springfield has been building. Most of the signage and memorabilia are from famous places and people here in Springfield.There is a museum along with the bar and grill and I hope they will post the hours for the the museum soon. It is a cool walk back through time. There are old gasoline signs from Texaco and other stations mounted in such a way it will remind you of the old garages you saw when you were a child if youre over 50 that is.Dont forget to click Like if you enjoyed the review...it will help others as well! It

Be
Review №50

Fun time, good food and good tunes.

Ma
Review №51

Went with coworker for lunch..we loved it

Ri
Review №52

Awesome food, killer atmosphere !!You gotta try it !

Sh
Review №53

Covid update: open for outside patios and they have a ton.So far so good. Tons of beers on tap. Food and happy hour specials. Adult crowd nice to hang with grown ups.Crazy busy first day open for phase 3. Ron has done an amazing job of accommodating his customers.

Ke
Review №54

Lunch buffet needs some TLC. Good idea but lacks excitement, flavor, and a little bit of quality. Feels forced. Decor is really neat, and waitress staff is very attentive.

Am
Review №55

Fun atmosphere and great food. Pretzel was huge and tasted fantastic. Cant wait to go back.

La
Review №56

Real good food. The chili burger with the tater tots was a great meal. Super nice and friendly waitresses.

Al
Review №57

What an exciting atmosphere. Great beer and food selections. They have a game room with slots and wall to wall tvs.

St
Review №58

Cars food and live music with the museum to love it

Re
Review №59

Great stop on Route 66. Fun bar food. The decor is based on cars. Lots of old cars and parts fill the interior. Neon signs everywhere plus old signs from long gone Springfield stops on Route 66 make it a trip down memory lane.It was a nice evening so we ate out on the patio enjoying some summer weather.A second build is filled in and out with old gas station memorabilia. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this stop.

Ma
Review №60

Excellent establishment!!! Highly recommended for all travelers!!!

Br
Review №61

Waitress was very nice. Food was really good. Would like to see more options of spirits but long beer list. A lot of TVs w/variety.

an
Review №62

I gave it a 5-Sar rating, because if you love car memorabilia, this is the place to visit! They have a good selection of micro brews. Large screen TVs for watching your favorite games. Food is good for a reasonable price. Food prices are a bit lower than the typical comparable chain restaurants. Locally owned. If you like old cars, or want to see something different, you should try this place at least one time. But it can get busy during prime time.

Ja
Review №63

Very nice experience, the food was great and our service was excellent.

An
Review №64

Cool place, food was good..

Do
Review №65

Awesome place, love the decor.. Cannot wait to go back.

Pa
Review №66

Ate here a few times while we were in town. Awesome little gem! The local memorabilia and decor is hands down some of the best I’ve seen. Not only that, the food was great and staff were super friendly. If you haven’t been here, stop in and check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

De
Review №67

Great food great service

To
Review №68

Very good lunch! The best breaded pork tenderloin I have had in a long time. Fun Route 66 memorabilia and atmosphere. Directly off I-55 at Toronto Rd interchange. You must make this a part of your trip by or to Springfield!

Bi
Review №69

Liked our first visit. Food was good. We ate what our server suggested. It was very good

ro
Review №70

The food is awesome.

Xe
Review №71

Very cool place. I ordered the pulled pork with potato salad and it was good, but very small. My spouse ordered a pizza and I needed to eat a few pieces. The pizza was DELICIOUS! I just wish I had more meat to my pulled pork.

Ma
Review №72

Awesome place. The best western omelette Ive had. I had no idea they open at 7am. Great service, great atmosphere and reasonable prices. You cant go wrong here.Truck parking across the road.

Za
Review №73

Blown away by the cheap drink prices! Casey Cantrall band was amazing. Great atmosphere

Mi
Review №74

Pretty good beer selection. Lots of local breweries represented. Just a little tourist-y. Food was pretty good. You can get tater tots, which is always great.

Ro
Review №75

Wow. Im local and had no idea...so much nostalgia. Great food and service too! Will be going back.

La
Review №76

Only drawback was a smaller menu than expected. Tenderloin was very good with a sweet batter. Will definitely be back

Le
Review №77

I really want to like this place. The nostalgia and location are fantastic. The food seems like it could be good but 4 out 5 times that I have been there my food has come out cold. Once they even microwaved my onion rings after asking for fresh ones because they were cold the first time. The last time I was there my sweet potato fries were cold. Our server never came by to see how we were doing or get us refills so I sat with cold food and nothing to drink. Appears that they may need to work on getting better staff who actually care about their job and their customers.

Ed
Review №78

Waitress did not wear mask as well as other waiters.Food was ok but over priced

De
Review №79

VERY cool place! The decor is amazing and our bartender was awesome! Fair priced and cool menu! DEFINITELY return!

er
Review №80

Great food, great Service!

lr
Review №81

Great collections. Food good. As a grandma and grandson, we were forgotten about. At the time of day we were there, it was mostly bar business. So, maybe thats the reason we became invisible. Or maybe some other reason... ???

Vi
Review №82

AMAZING!!!! Service was awesome, food was great..

Da
Review №83

They are still open! Yippee!

We
Review №84

Car themed decor and menu. Fried halibut is excellent and generous portions.

Ma
Review №85

The staff was friendly the food was delicious and it was a nice environment I love the vibe as soon as I walked in the door if you have an area you must stop by and check it out for yourself

Ji
Review №86

Excellent pony shoe

He
Review №87

Good food and great customer service. Good entertainment with one man bands...joel honey!!

Th
Review №88

Nice peoplegood food

Ja
Review №89

Its not really in the city; you have to go on the highway to get to it. Its just a bar. The waitresses are great. Ive only been there twice to eat and it was good but I dont think I would want to go all that way to eat.

Ge
Review №90

Great place to visit. Especially if your a car guy. Good food and service.

Ry
Review №91

Great drink specials and excellent servers. It was my first time there and definitely be back

St
Review №92

Staff was very friendly and the service was good

Ca
Review №93

Had a burger and fried chips. Both were excellent. Service was great. Decor is cool too. Will definitely eat here again.

Ty
Review №94

I have been here before and did not receive awesome service. Food has always been good. Went last night, it was busy, and had good service and great food. Definitely will go back soon.

Ja
Review №95

I thought was a restaurant, hear the food was good... It was ok, nothing special, and wasbar food... eh

St
Review №96

Great food and service

To
Review №97

Really neat place! Cars on top of the building and up in the ceiling inside is insane... Cool interior. We ordered a pizza because the waitress told us that the wait for food was going to be about an hour (busy, backed up Saturday night) but she said pizzas seemed to be coming out faster which I greatly appreciated! We ordered 2 buckets of beers for $20 (5 in each which is the best part) while waiting and the pizza came in less than 20 minutes despite the backup. Apparently this place is busy all the time now and I see why! Ill be going back.

No
Review №98

Weve given the place many tries hoping to find something good. We havent. The pizza sauce is too sweet. The nachos are a pile of chips with the topping on top, no layering of cheese sauce or other ingredients to make sure all chips have toppings. The seafood appetizer is just a bunch of fried stuff in a basket, not worth $12.99.

Li
Review №99

I ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich and it had fish taste. Gross. When we ordered our drinks the waitress told us the bucket was 11.00 dollars because Corona was on sale for Cinco de mayo. When we got the bill our bucket was 15.00 dollars. When we asked our server about the difference she had to ask the owner. She came back saying the owner said no it was 15.00 dollars. Pretty sad they lost a customer. We had a table of 8 customers. Lost over 3 dollars, really bad decision if you ask me

Br
Review №100

Tasty food, much of it handmade. Fried chicken, breaded pork tenderloin... delicious.

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  • Address:600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL 62711, United States
  • Site:http://66motorheads.com/
  • Phone:+1 217-679-7323
Categories
  • Museum
  • Bar & grill
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–10pm
  • Tuesday:11am–11pm
  • Wednesday:11am–11pm
  • Thursday:11am–11pm
  • Friday:9am–9pm
  • Saturday:11am–10pm
  • Sunday:11am–10pm
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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