The state capital, Springfield, Illinois, is in Sangamon County, approximately 85 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, and 175 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois. During or after a day of visiting Springfield's sites like the Capitol Building and the Lincoln Home, Springfield tourists in the mood for seafood have a variety of dining options in the city. The capital's seafood restaurants range from casual, family-friendly establishments to upscale eating places.
Sebastian's Hideout is located on South Fifth Street between East Monroe and East Adams Streets, just three blocks from the Illinois State Capitol. In addition to its selection of steaks, the menu features seafood dishes drawn from a variety of culinary traditions such as the Asian-style seared tuna with wasabi aioli and the Mediterranean-inspired lobster with leek and corn risotto. The wine list features more than 100 selections from around the world.
Sebastian's Hideout serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and dinner Mondays through Saturdays. The restaurant closes every Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended. Business casual attire is appropriate.
Sebastian's Hideout
221 S. 5th St.
Springfield, IL 62701
217-789-8988
sebastianshideout.com
Indigo Restaurant is on Lindbergh Boulevard off of Route 4, near Vredenburg Park in southeastern Springfield. The menu begins with a daily sushi roll feature, raw or tempura oysters and seven other seafood appetizers. A signature seafood entree is the paella, made with diver scallops, crawfish, Nova Scotia mussels and rice in a broth made from lobster and tomatoes. The restaurant has a full bar and a wine list that varies regularly, incorporation both domestic and imported reds and whites.
Indigo Restaurant serves dinner nightly, and the kitchen stays open past midnight everyday. Reservations are highly recommended. Business casual attire is the norm. The restaurant features live music or a DJ every evening with a dance floor available.
Indigo Restaurant
3013 Lindbergh Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
217-726-3487
indigocuisine.com
The Chesapeake Seafood House is located across from Bergen Park on East Clear Lake Avenue in northeastern Springfield. The decor features a nautical theme with paintings of ships adorning the walls and salvaged ships' steering wheels and anchors. A signature entree is the millionaire's platter, which consists of a 5-oz. cold water lobster, shrimp scampi, broiled sea scallops and orange roughy. A full bar is available, and the restaurant offers more than 15 wines.
Chesapeake Seafood House is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid the long wait common during peak dining hours, such as at dinnertime on weekends. Casual attire is acceptable. A children's menu is available for young diners, and the restaurant has booster seats and high chairs.
Chesapeake Seafood House
3045 East Clear Lake Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-522-5220
chesapeakeseafoodhouse.com
