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Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex is a bar & grill in Springfield, IL.

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Nicole B.
Nicole B. -Local Guide
a year ago
This is a really neat place to visit. The food is great. I loved the Horseshoe. The cheese on it was amazing!!The service was not great. The waitress was slow and messed up our order in a few ways.. We were nice about it, but...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Roderick Sherrill
Roderick Sherrill -Local Guide
a year ago
Very cool spot! Definitely recommend if you're in the area. They have a free museum and it's very interesting and nostalgic.It's in an old Stuckey's.The horseshoe was good. I would have given it 5 stars, but my fries were Luke warm and not hot....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nam H. Nguyen
Nam H. Nguyen -Local Guide
7 months ago
Wish I have more time to stay and listen to the band, check out the foods and drink a few!!!!The band sound great and everyone seems to be having a good time!But gotta move on down the road!I am sure I will be back!
Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Maureen VanBrooker
Maureen VanBrooker -Local Guide
2 years ago
Enjoying our Route 66 Adventure and this was our last stop for the day. Super packed holy cow. There's a gift shop, dining room, bar, patio, and museum. The decor was simply awesome. Our waitress was amazing. Drinks never went dry. Food came out quick,...Read More
JAY MASTERSON
JAY MASTERSON -Local Guide
3 years ago
1st time visiting from Texas & enjoyed the atmosphere , food & our waitress Ashley was all smiles, helpful & kind, pretty groovy place inside & all around outside. Lots of cool stuff to see. Also have a outside venue & a stage & live...Read More
Sheila Mills
Sheila Mills -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is amazing!!!!! They have a ton of memorabilia for Route 66 lots of signs, gas station displays and old cars!! And the food was delicious 😋 our waitress was super nice!! The gift shop was closed but the assistant manager opened it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rodney LeMond Sr
Rodney LeMond Sr -Local Guide
2 years ago
This was a great piece of history along Route 66. It was originally a Stuckeys, and the original Stuckeys sign is on the wall inside. There is quite a bit to see inside, and outside the establishment. The outside Route 66 sign is the largest...Read More
Torqueflite Tornado II, III, & V Ferris Motors
Torqueflite Tornado II, III, & V Ferris Motors -Local Guide
a month ago
Finally got to have a bite to eat here. Started out with cups of chili for both of us. Now please stop reading here or read it all to be fair. The bartender sat the cups down and I tried a spoon of it to...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael Davis
Michael Davis -Local Guide
5 months ago
Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill is a must-stop if you’re driving by. I had the ‘Messy Impala’—what a fantastic burger! The service was top-notch; they had plenty of staff, and everyone was smiling. But the real standout is the atmosphere—it’s all ‘Motorhead’ themed, and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Adriana Franco
Adriana Franco -Local Guide
4 months ago
Bar food is good.The old-fashioned were really good.Service was fantastic, Gina is funny, friendly, welcoming, and professional.I like anything Route 66, have done the trip from Jackson & Michigan Ave to Ocean Drive in Santa Monica in 2003 (no highways) and back the same way...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Karin Zink
Karin Zink -Local Guide
2 months ago
Cool place to stop if you're traveling or if you're in the area. They have good food, it's always fun on a car show day and don't forget to check out the museum. Bands on the weekend and always something to look at.Parking: Plenty...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ashley B
Ashley B -Local Guide
a year ago
This is a really fun place to eat. Lots of really cool, nostalgic car and motorcycle memorabilia. The food was all very tasty. The Lamborghini (Italian beef) was probably my favorite thing that I sampled from our group; a bit spicy but very flavorful. The...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
jackey richards
jackey richards -Local Guide
2 years ago
Really cool place !! Didn’t get to see the museum they had due to wasn’t sure how to get there and then there was so many people as it was packed! Other then waiting 10 min to be seated and some other people just cut...Read More
John Watkins
John Watkins -Local Guide
a year ago
We had pulled pork sandwiches and haddock fish was amazing. I have eaten here several times and it is always good. Every time I stop by I find something new lots of really cool things to see. The two times I have been here...Read More
Catherine Lewis
Catherine Lewis -Local Guide
a month ago
It was my first time visiting, and it was fun. The decor contained a lot of historical information about the area. The museum was closed when I was there. They had a few casino games if you’re interested. There is a full bar and tables.The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gary Adams
Gary Adams -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is the bomb!!!!! We stopped in for lunch and wow...great stuff friendly folks with great food. I was undecided what to have for an appetizer and our waitress brought out some fries with both types of cheese. Who does this? We loved both...Read More
Michael “Newmie” Newman
Michael “Newmie” Newman -Local Guide
a year ago
Cooool bar & grill that is freaky-fun for young-kids and old-kids and those of us timeless-kids! ☝️💥🎶Great meal of blackened haddock, usually the Friday special. With a large side of fries & fresh steamed broccoli. Absolutely the bestest delish haddock meal for me in quite...Read More
robin travis
robin travis -Local Guide
2 years ago
Route 66 Motorhead bar and grill is a fun and bustling restaurant and bar that is completely car themed. There is a car on the roof outside, a car on the ceiling inside, motorcycles parked here and there and even the food is named for...Read More
Henry Liaw
Henry Liaw -Local Guide
a year ago
Motorheads Bar and Grill is a fun and unique dining experience that captures the spirit of Route 66 and the classic American road trip. Motorheads Bar and Grill is a great place to go if you like old cars, good food, or a fun night...Read More
Cindy Pealstrom
Cindy Pealstrom -Local Guide
2 months ago
Loved our experience at Motorheads as we're traveling Route 66 specifically for the Route 66 experience! They have truly embraced the texture and vibe of the route, both inside and out! We were greeted with such a genuine welcome by Monica when we entered the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Roxana Velasco
Roxana Velasco -Local Guide
3 years ago
Service was really good, nice and friendly waitress and staff who brought out the food to assist waitress. Pretzel with beer cheese stole the show, hands down delicious. Pizza (forgot the picture) was on the burnt side for me... I love crunchy, but this felt...Read More
Ashley M Conger
Ashley M Conger -Local Guide
2 years ago
06.27.22super fun touristy eatery.not usually our first choice but honestly there wasn’t a lot open this day to do eat for dinner so we went. very fun to look around. food … ordinary.Tail Pipe basket (pretzel bites) were over cooked. a let down when you...Read More
John Smith
John Smith -Local Guide
a year ago
We were recommended this place by a local. We were told the local speciality is a meal called the horseshoe. It is a sandwich with various choices of meat, covered with fries and melted cheese. I has double meat...Read More
mike bodnar
mike bodnar -Local Guide
a year ago
Great food and service. Cool meuseum to walk through with lots of old antiques. The only complaint, not a big one, but on the combo appetizer you have to get spicy and non spicy cheese curds, you can't substitute one for the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Amanda Garrison
Amanda Garrison -Local Guide
2 years ago
Honestly I probably wouldn't eat here again. I expected a fun atmosphere with friendly outgoing staff when I saw how cool the outside of the restaurant looked. I thought it'd be an upbeat fun place but it really wasn't. Our server was not talkative or...Read More
Rich Holm
Rich Holm -Local Guide
a month ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lukasz Marchewka
Lukasz Marchewka -Local Guide
a year ago
Definitely worth a visit. A place with a great atmosphere, very American for us Europeans, with lots of memorabilia and references to the legendary Route 66. A visit after the Mother Road Festival was almost obligatory. Great steak, not bad burgers, tasty salads and interesting...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ashley Vanderpoel
Ashley Vanderpoel -Local Guide
2 months ago
Was definitely worth the stop. Food was pretty good. Fries and tots a bit salty. Waitress was super nice. All the things to see are super cool, but feels slightly chaotic when sitting down to eat. Museum portion is cute. Bathrooms were clean and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Lindsay Niemerg
Lindsay Niemerg -Local Guide
4 months ago
We went to a soccer tournament in the area and another parent suggested this place and we were so impressed. They had several food options for kids and a good size menu for a bar and grill. We ordered the fried pickles to start off...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sarah Timer
Sarah Timer
3 weeks ago
One of the best restaurants in town. We originally planned to go to Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving, but once we saw how busy their parking lot was, we looked over to our right, and we saw this gem. Once we got in, it was a...Read More
Mike Smith
Mike Smith
a month ago
Not downing this place but came out on a Saturday night and felt like I was in a nursing home! The most boring atmosphere I have ever been to. It was 7 pm and the place was not even half full! That’s just horrible! Stopped...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
vonbeezy1
vonbeezy1
a week ago
I don’t often review places but when the food is bad (especially when it’s expensive) I will.Family of 4 went out to dinner and it was about $90 (not including the tip) with an appetizer, 1 soda, and 2 alcohol beverages. The fried pickles appetizer...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Pat Clifford
Pat Clifford -Local Guide
3 months ago
When we were here in August 2023, the food & and service were excellent. We returned in August 2024 and the service was dead on arrival.We were told it would be at least, 45 minutes to be seated. 45 minutes later, we were told it...Read More
Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Syd
Syd
4 months ago
We dined in as a party of two girls on a Wednesday afternoon; I had not been to this place since I was 13, roughly 6 years ago, so I was excited to dine here again. We saw the “see hostess” sign and stood at...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Carl Mikyska
Carl Mikyska -Local Guide
3 months ago
If you have not visited here, you must! Car shows 2 Sundays and 2 Wednesdays per month during the summer months, awesome RT 66/car themed place with excellent food and exceptional service. Apparently it is also a great place to watch sports, TVs...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ron Keller
Ron Keller
5 months ago
Stopped in for a beer after seeing the great reviews, sat at the bar, waited for at least 10 minutes for a bartender to show up, took our order and then disappeared for another 5 minutes before bringing our order. The bar was dirty and...Read More
Service: 1/5
Karen Noble
Karen Noble
3 months ago
We were on a motorcoach bank trip through Hannibal and Springfield. We had 44 travelers and made advanced plans for a group meal at Motorheads with Monica. The place was fantastic! What a neat way to end our 3-day trip. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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