Location: 4105 E. National Road, Springfield
Telephone: (937) 323-4646
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/meadowsrestaurant/
Background/overview
Terri Katawick and her husband, Jim, were raised in Springfield. Terri was working at The Meadows when the previous owner suddenly closed the well-liked restaurant in early 2008. Within the first month after it closed, Jim repeatedly told his wife that she needed to reopen the place. Terri repeatedly and emphatically told him, “No!”
Jim didn’t relent in trying to change her mind. Three months later in June 2008 he convinced Terri to become the sole proprietor of Meadows Restaurant.
Along with the assistance of her loving family, the commitment from her loyal staff has allowed Terri to offer The Meadows customers traditional American cuisine from a large menu and full bar service from open to close. Also called “The Farmer’s Country Club,” Meadows Restaurant is known for its “good food, cold drinks, and crazy … customers!”
The menu
Beverages: Coffee, Fresh-brewed Iced Tea, or Pepsi products (fountain)-$1.95.
“Spirits” are served from the full bar if you’re Twenty-one years or older.
Kid’s Menu: Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, or Grilled Cheese-$4.25. These meals are served with French Fries and Applesauce; substitutions are $ .99 each.
“Daily Specials” (After 4 P.M., and all day on Sundays): Mon., Ham & Beans w/Fried Potatoes & Cornbread-$8.50, or
Meatloaf w/two sides-$8.95; Tues., Chicken & Noodles over Mashed Potatoes w/one side-$8.95, or Swiss Steak w/two sides-$8.95; Wed., Beef Tips over Noodles w/one side-$9.95; Thurs., Roast Beef, or Turkey Hotshot w/one side-$8.95;
Fri., Salmon Patties w/Mac & Cheese and one side-$10.95; Sat., Prime Rib w/two sides (10 oz.)-$17.95, or (14 oz.)-$21.95; Sun., Country Fried Steak w/two sides-$8.95.
Appetizers: Cauliflower-$5.95; Quesadilla-$6.75; Wings (10)-$8.75.
Soups: Chili-$3/$3.95; Vegetable Beef Soup-$3.50; French Onion Soup-$4.95.
Salads: Chef Salad-$8.75; Spinach Salad w/Grilled Chicken-$9.25; Grilled Salmon Salad-$11.25. The “house” dressings are Honey Mustard, or Raspberry Poppyseed.
“Extras”: Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, or Twice Baked Sweet Potato-$2.75.
Sandwiches (Served w/Chips): Veggie Wrap-$6.75; Fish (Cod) Sandwich-$6.95; Mushroom Swiss Burger-$7.95; Buffalo Burger-$9.25.
Baskets (w/one side): Clam Basket, or Popcorn Shrimp-$7.50; BBQ Ribs (1/2 Slab)-$15.50.
Entrees (w/two sides): Liver & Onions-$9.95; Fettuccini Alfredo-$11.95; Charbroiled Chicken Breast (two)-$12.95; Pork Chops (two, thick cut)-$15.95; Walleye-$17.95; New York Strip Steak (12 oz.)-$21.95.
Desserts (Scratch-made daily on premises): Bread Pudding-$3.29; Chocolate Heath Cake-$3.49; Butterscotch Pie-$3.49; Peanut Butter Pie-$3.59; Coconut Cream Pie-$3.79.
Hours
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
More information
The Meadows has seating for 120 guests in three dining rooms. Reservations are most appreciated for groups of eight or more visitors. Senior customers are permitted to order off the kid’s menu.
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