Location: 4230 East National Road (U.S. 40), Springfield
Contact: www.eastwoodgrill.com or (937) 323 - 8000
Background/Overview: The Grill and Tavern structure originated as the Heart of Home Furniture Store in the late 1990s. Ross Buchner is a member of the Bruce family that owned the business. He's a Northeastern High School graduate who initiated the family's next formations for the wide - ranging property, The Springfield House Event Facility — plus Eastwood American Grill and Tavern.
Eastwood was so named due to its location in the eastern corridor of Springfield near wooded areas. It opened in November 2013 as a restaurant presenting classic American comfort food for lunch and dinner with a full - scale bar that has three large - screen televisions. Eastwood American Grill and Tavern lives by a motto that reads, “Locally Owned, Locally Grown!”
“We are great people providing exceptional service and fresh food,” Buchner said.
The Menu:
Beverages: Mosaic International Coffee and Coca-Cola products w/free refills - $2; Draft Beer (16 oz.) - $2.50 to $5; Bottle Beer - $3 to $4.50. Also, a vast assortment of local and regional craft beers are popular. And, Chocolate Martini, Hard Cider, Whiskeys, and Wines are on hand. "Happy Hour" is Tuesday - Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m.
“Daily Specials”
Lunch: Tues., One-half sandwich & soup - $6.99; Wed., Meatloaf Sandwich & Fries - $6.99; Thurs., Five-Cheese Macaroni Bake - $6.99; Fri., One - half Pound Red Pepper Burger - $7.99.
Dinner: Tues., Chicken & Dumplings - $8.99; Wed., Brined & Hand - Breaded Fried Chicken - $9.49; Thurs., Homemade Beef & Noodles - $8.99; Fri., Battered Cod Fish & Chips - $9.49.
Starters: Fried Pickles - $5; Red Pepper Pistachio Hummus - $6; Devils on Horseback - $7.
Sides: Corn Casserole - $2; Baked Potato - $2.50; Tavern Chips - $2; Beer Cheese Dip - $3.
Soups: French Onion Soup, Papas Loco Crazy Potato Soup, or Tomato Soup - $5.
Salads: "House" Salad - $3.50; Curried Chicken Salad - $10; Eastwood Signature Salad - $10. One of the "House" dressings is Lavender Honey Vinaigrette.
Sandwiches: Tavern Burger - $9; Italian Torpedo - $9; Spicy Portuguese Chicken - $9; Bacon Jam Burger - $10; Pan Fried Catfish - $11; Veggie Heaven - $11.
Entrees: Tavern Meatloaf - $11; Baby Back Ribs - $14; Pork Chop (twelve oz.) - $15; Fresh Sriracha & Lime Salmon - $18; Hand Cut Ribeye (twelve oz.) - $21.
Desserts: Crème Brule - $6; Tower Chocolate Cake - $6 (feeds two!); Special seasonal desserts - prices vary.
Hours: Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Open on Mother's Day Sunday only. A limited menu will be presented and seating is by reservation only.
More Information: A large, private upstairs Party Room seats 50. For really big parties, The Springfield House Event Facility sits directly behind the restaurant and seats 400. Tours can be scheduled as well.
Average tab per person: Lunch - $10; Dinner - $20 or less. Except for checks, all standard forms of payment are accepted. And, "Golden Buckeye Card" is now honored. "Walk-in's" are welcomed, yet, reservations are appreciated.
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