Maldaner's Restaurant & Catering

06/02/2026

Soft shell crab is here 🦀

Served over mashed potatoes and finished with creole butter sauce. A seasonal favorite that never stays long.

05/31/2026

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Cheers to Michael Higgins, one of our Lifetime Award Nominees for The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Chef Michael Higgins owns an upscale, farm-to-table dining experience called Maldaners Restaurant in downtown Springfield. Fun fact, Maldaner's Restaurant & Catering is the oldest, continuously running restaurant in Illinois on Route 66 with its beginnings in 1884. Their focus in on supporting farmers by purchasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Michael and his wife, Nancy, came to Springfield in 1984 and were hired as chefs, then managers, and now the owner of the longstanding restaurant. Michaels is passionate about advocating for downtown and would love to see a population increase. He has actively been involved in the community through organizations such as the Chamber, , Buy Fresh Buy Local, Slow Food, MacArthur Blvd. Association, and Inner-City Old Neighborhoods. He and his wife were able to create real change by helping pass the ordinance for outdoor dining and street patios. They were one of the first businesses to add solar to their rooftop garden and introduced urban beekeeping. And something as simple as adding hopscotch to the sidewalks outside of the restaurant brings him joy.

We just stopped in for a wonderful night of rest before the big opening of the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair, and the beef wellington was the best I have ever had. If you haven't been in to this historic and cozy restaurant to try their menu, do yourself a favor and take a night out downtown to Maldaner's. Congratulations Michael!

05/29/2026

This weekend’s off-menu fish feature has arrived.

Beautiful halibut served over garlic French bread and fresh arugula, finished with a bold spiced vodka tomato sauce. Available Friday & Saturday while it lasts.

05/28/2026

Dessert plans? We’ve got you covered. 🤎

Coffee goat milk gelato–filled profiteroles topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce… because sometimes dinner deserves a grand finale.

05/27/2026

Save the date! Join us May 30 at Union Square Park , a FREE Cultural Arts
Festival, 11AM–5PM. Live Salsa Lessons, SYPG 🩰 Ballerinas, Mariachi, artisans, kids’ crafts, food trucks: The Lumpia House + Truck & more.

Thanks to our sponsors for making this possible!

11am Springfield Youth Performance Group
11:30am Asian Indian Women's Organization
12:00pm Mariachi Gabriel s Singer Ayelen
12:45 pm Salsa with Julio Barrenzuela
1:00 pm Springfield Folk Dancers
2:00 pm Springfield Drum Circle
3:00 pm Salsa with Jeff and Jacqueline Martin
3:15 pm Salsa with Julio Barrenzuela
4:00 pm Express your Seoul KPOP Dancers
4:30 pm Springfield Choral Society

Sponsors + InKind
Solution Printing, Inc.
Fae Folk Art Collective Cee Jones
Wild Rose Monica Zanetti Designs
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Fluid Lounge
Hoogland Center for the Arts Angie Shook Satchivi Tim Crawford
Doris Turner for State Senate
Executive Director - Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center
Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase
Lisita Jiménez Bandy Jeremy Reed Nancy Nance Angela Griffin

05/27/2026

One of the dishes we’re known for, our signature Beef Wellington.

If it’s been a while since you’ve joined us, consider this your sign. We’re open Tuesday–Saturday from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM for dinner.

05/20/2026

Last chance for Morel Mushroom Pie this week!

Stop in and enjoy one of our seasonal favorites before they’re gone. Available until sold out.

04/30/2026

Morel Mushroom Pie is still here 🍄
If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to come in and enjoy it

04/22/2026

We’ve got an update!

Starting Tuesday, April 28th, we’ll be switching from Resy to OpenTable for reservations.

This means booking with us will be easier and accessible to everyone, no matter what device you’re using 🙌

We can’t wait to see you soon!

04/14/2026

Midwest gold. 🍄

A fresh batch of morels just hit the Maldaner’s kitchen

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