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RagingWine has reviewed 12 restaurant wine lists in Springfield, MO. RagingWine’s standouts include Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar – Downtown Springfield, The Rail Pizza Company and Houlihan's – Springfield Glenstone.
By the numbers, RagingWine has reviewed 12 restaurant wine lists in Springfield, MO across 6 neighborhoods. RagingWine gave 2 of them a top-two Vibe-Check rating — 2 earned The Wild Card. RagingWine also found 5 Springfield restaurants that run a half-price wine night.
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Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar – Downtown Springfield
Downtown · Springfield · American Bar and Grill
Big Whiskey's is a genuinely fun spot for a beer, a whiskey flight, or a bucket of wings with a crowd. But the wine program doesn't appear to be a program at all — it's a placeholder. If someone at your table insists on wine, catch happy hour and keep expectations low. Otherwise, lean into what this place actually does well.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
The Rail Pizza Company
· Springfield · Pizza / Bar
The Rail Pizza Company isn't here to impress you with wine — it's here to sell you pizza and pour you something cold while you eat it. If your expectations are calibrated accordingly, Bota Box gets the job done; just don't come expecting anything beyond that.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Houlihan's – Springfield Glenstone
Glenstone · Springfield · American Grill
This is a hotel-adjacent chain bar doing the bare minimum on wine, and it shows. If you're staying at the DoubleTree and don't want to drive anywhere, grab the J Lohr Cab and call it a night — but don't come here for the list.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Piccolo Restaurant
· Springfield · Italian / New American
Piccolo punches above its weight for a Springfield Italian spot — the Brunello by the glass alone earns it a second look. It's not destination wine dining, but it's a genuinely solid list that won't embarrass you on a date night.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Dugout Bar & Grill
Downtown · Springfield · Sports Bar & Grill
The Dugout is a perfectly fine sports bar where wings get eaten, games get watched, and wine gets ignored — and that's the right call. Come for the BBQ Bacon Burger, leave the wine glass at home.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Farmers Gastropub
South Springfield · Springfield · Farm-to-table gastropub
Farmers Gastropub is a reliable neighborhood stop where the food gets more attention than the wine list — and that's okay. Order the Tempranillo, enjoy the locally sourced kitchen, and don't come here expecting to geek out on wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
FD's Grillhouse
East Springfield · Springfield · American Grill
FD's Grillhouse isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it knows it — the list is safe, the markups lean steep, and the by-the-glass selection does most of the heavy lifting. If you're here for burgers and a decent pour, you'll leave fine; just skip The Prisoner and let Catena or Chapoutier do the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Avanzare Italian Dining
South Fremont · Springfield · Upscale Italian
Avanzare isn't reinventing the wine list, but it's doing the right things in a market where that's not guaranteed — real Italian producers, a few adventurous picks, and a happy hour wine deal that's genuinely one of the better values in Springfield. Take someone you want to impress, order the Barbaresco, and get there before 6 PM.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Downtown · Springfield · Upscale Steakhouse
Flame is doing what a downtown Springfield steakhouse should do — keeping the room happy with a recognizable, well-stocked list and an unusually strong by-the-glass program. It's not breaking new ground, but if you know what you want and pick carefully, there's a solid night of wine to be had here.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cellar + Plate
South Springfield · Springfield · Wine Bar / Tapas & Small Plates
Cellar + Plate earns its Wild Card badge by doing things a mid-Missouri wine bar has no obligation to do — stocking real producers, offering genuine specials, and building a list with an actual perspective. It's not a destination in the national sense, but for Springfield? Send your friends on a Wednesday.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Ocean Zen
Springfield · Springfield · American
Ocean Zen has held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2019, and the list earns it by being consistently fair and food-friendly, even if it never surprises you. Come on a Wednesday, order the J. Lohr, and enjoy the sea bass — you'll leave happy.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Metropolitan Grill
Springfield · Springfield · American
Metropolitan Grill is doing something real in Springfield — a Wine Spectator-recognized program with a sommelier on the floor and Wednesday half-price wine nights is not a small thing in this market. The list won't surprise you, but Dan Cobb will make sure you drink well.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
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