Casual, Upscale Dining in Downtown Springfield, Il

Locally Owned, Surprisingly Affordable

American Cuisine with a Twist

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Relax with drinks and small plates

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Locally Owned, Surprisingly Affordable

Visit our downtown Springfield restaurant for an upscale dining experience

Visit our restaurant in Downtown Springfield, IL for a dining experience that’s sure to impress. Our Chef, Keith Loukinen, creates menu options that are designed to delight your eyes and stimulate your palate. From classic favorites to contemporary American fare, there’s something here that everyone can enjoy.

Our Menus

Lunch

Our selections nourish your mind and body. Whether you need a break from the office or a new spot for your weekly lunch dates, Loukinens’ on 4th is a great choice. Enjoy our casual, upscale surroundings while dining on selections that will stimulate your senses.

Dinner

Experience casual, upscale accommodations in our dining room. Dinner options are specially crafted to stimulate your taste buds. Chef Loukinen has a reputation for putting a surprise twist that takes that dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

Childrens Menu

Out to eat with the kiddos? Loukinens’ on 4th in Springfield, IL offers a children’s menu containing everything from juicy chicken tenders to smaller portions of our classic entrees. We guarantee to have something your child will love!

Daily Off-Menu Items

These off-menu items change daily – what you see here are only examples of the delectable creations that we cook up in our kitchen. Please check our Facebook page to see the unique, delicious recipes the Chef Loukinen is featuring for lunch and dinner!

Baked crab encrusted grouper accompanied with corn grits, grilled cauliflower, an arugula sauté and finished with a tangy lemon glaze.

Soft shell crab BLT with a cilantro lime spiced aioli! Our soup is New England clam chowder.

Seafood linguine with scallops, shrimp, calamari, and clams.

Corn meal dusted soft shell crabs accompanied by Cajun andouille sausage jasmine rice pilaf, jicama salsa and finished with pesto and harissa sauces.

Delicious Raspberry Bourbon BBQ pulled pork served atop creamy coleslaw topped with fried onions and jalapeños, finish with a house-made cheese sauce on a warm ciabatta hoagie.

Pan seared duck breast with chive roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sautéed arugula and finished with an orange honey glaze.

Three jumbo crab stuffed shrimp atop a creamy Chesapeake jalapeño polenta arugula and red pepper sauté finished with a white wine lemon sauce.

Baked crab encrusted grouper accompanied with corn grits, grilled cauliflower, an arugula sauté and finished with a tangy lemon glaze.

Soft shell crab BLT with a cilantro lime spiced aioli! Our soup is New England clam chowder.

Seafood linguine with scallops, shrimp, calamari, and clams.

Corn meal dusted soft shell crabs accompanied by Cajun andouille sausage jasmine rice pilaf, jicama salsa and finished with pesto and harissa sauces.

Delicious Raspberry Bourbon BBQ pulled pork served atop creamy coleslaw topped with fried onions and jalapeños, finish with a house-made cheese sauce on a warm ciabatta hoagie.

Pan seared duck breast with chive roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sautéed arugula and finished with an orange honey glaze.

Three jumbo crab stuffed shrimp atop a creamy Chesapeake jalapeño polenta arugula and red pepper sauté finished with a white wine lemon sauce.

Give your loved ones the experience of casual, upscale dining.

In The News

Best Chef 2020

It takes some guts to brand a restaurant with your own name, but Loukinens’ has the moxie to back it up. In case you don’t know the back story, it’s co-owned by Keith and Laurie Loukinen. Keith was formerly the food and beverage director at the Wyndham hotel downtown and was behind its signature restaurant, Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse. On our last few visits to Loukinens’, Keith came out from the kitchen and made the rounds, visiting every table to make sure everyone was enjoying their dining experience. Judging from your votes this year, Springfield is definitely high on Loukinens’. It describes itself as “casual upscale dining” and “American cuisine with a twist.” With dishes like spiced duck won tons and spiced tuna poke crisps, Loukinens’ has certainly delivered on its promise.

Patio Seating

If al fresco is your pleasure, reserve a seat on our spacious outdoor patio that’s great for enjoying the weather, as well as our delicious food.

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Relaxed Dining

When the day is done, and it’s time to relax, make Loukinen’s on 4th your choice for enjoying company while you enjoy made-to-order, American fare that’s specially crafted to provide the nourishment your body and mind need.

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Lounge

Relax with drinks and small plates. Our lounge offers a cozy atmosphere to meet new friends and enjoy old ones. Our meeting table has room for a group of your closest friends to enjoy each other and our lounge menu.

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Meeting & Banquets

Loukinens’ on 4th is your new meeting destination. Our private dining room has comfortable accommodations for up to 100 people, and we invite you to browse our various menus. Remember – we’re more than happy to tailor our menus for your event.

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Client Testimonials

My family and I went here for my birthday a few nights ago. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion. The food and presentation was simply outstanding. We tried the chili lime calamari. The best calamari I have ever tasted, and I have it everywhere that has it!! Also, my husband had the filet and it was cooked to perfection. A few of us had the roasted chicken over gnocchi. The chicken was SO flavorful! And the gnocchi... I am Italian and gnocchi is my absolute favorite, but most places don't have it on the menu. If they do, it's never done right. This gnocchi was absolutely perfect!! Perfect consistency and absolutely delicious! Now that I think about it, why wait for a special occasion?? Treat yourself and try Loukinens on 4th!

This place was literally next to my hotel, best potato soup I have ever had! I ordered the half sandwich with a cup of soup for $11. The Italian sandwich on chibatta bread was great too. Everything tasted fresh. The servers were friendly and attentive. The food came quickly. The atmosphere was relaxing with soft background music playing. I will definitely be returning during my future trips to Springfield.

It is refreshing how chef manages to make the environment both open and bright and intimate and exclusive. The hosts are well versed on the menu and welcoming. Quality and presentation is better than I expected.

Very friendly and attentive staff! Very upscale and fancy without making you feel like you need a jacket and tie. Great place for gatherings and receptions. I ordered the cheeseburger for lunch and was very much impressed with the quality and taste! A *cheeseburger*! Will definitely be returning sometime not only for lunch but to also see what the steak and seafood offered for the evening meal is like!

Delicious food, great service, tasty cocktails. Laurie Loukinen-owner, consummate professional and hostess. Wonderful dining experience.

Excellent service with knowledgeable staff. Unusual delightful flavors. Executive chef and owner came out to speak to everyone. Would recommend highly for lunch. Suspect dinner is also wonderful.