The Wheelhouse

1845 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, United States

The Wheelhouse
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Springfield local favorite The Wheelhouse. Mexican-Asian fusion and beyond, made with love for the preferences of everyone.

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Diner Review №1

I hate to say I was disappointed because I had high hopes after looking at reviews for this place. It started when we arrived to pick up our takeout order. We waited for five minutes at the empty counter before we were seen. This was not the best start but I understand maybe they were in a rush with other work. I ordered the Drunken Noodle with grilled tofu at a 3/5 spice level. My food had virtually no taste and spice, in another word: bland. A Drunken Noodle sauce is famous for bold flavor whether one got tofu, chicken, or any protein, so you can imagine my surprise. The good part was that the portions were great, but that doesn't matter much when the food tastes like that. My partner ordered a bowl with peanut sauce and shrimp. She was disappointed because it was disproportionately lettuce, basically a salad, and overall the vibe left a lot to be desired. The total of our order was $35, normally justified for what I expected but I regret spending so much for a lackluster experience. Unfortunately we will not be going back until the food improves, and I do not recommend.

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Diner Review №4

Stopped in for a quick bite and was NOT disappointed! The food was delicious, the portions were huge, and the atmosphere was inviting and so clean! We have our normal stopping spots in Springfield however this one just made the top of the list! Great job! We WILL be back!

Diner Review №5

Delicious food. Fantastic Service. 10/10. Highly recommend beef tacos.

Diner Review №6

Don't skip this place! We drive over an hour for this food. It's so delicious!!! The hotel is swanky and makes for a great date atmosphere. I love the thai burritos and they roast every veggie right there for the handmade in-house salsa!!!!

Diner Review №7

Incredible food. I have several allergy restrictions, and they are always more than accommodating. Couldn’t recommend them more.

The mojo sauce is absolutely elite.

Owner clearly cares about the quality of the food and service.

Diner Review №8

The Pad Thai wasn’t disappointing. Polite service. Very convenient when staying at the hotel.

Diner Review №9

Way overpriced for tv dinner quality. Go to an actual Thai place instead of this hotel restaurant

Diner Review №10

I would give them 10 stars if I could. My husband and I have traveled around the US a lot and eaten at many places. Wheelhouse is now at the very top of our list! It is the absolute best food we've ever had on our travels. The cauliflower wings are a must!! We went twice while we were in town - ate the burrito, pad Thai, drunken noodles and cauliflower and have zero complaints. It was all so good, the portions are huge and the price is right. It's a must try if you are in Springfield.

Diner Review №11

Place *used* to be really good. Revolving specials, specialized drink menu, and well-stocked desserts. Not the same anymore and I’m not quite sure what happened. Service and food are both subpar now. Makes me miss the old food truck from back in the day before they moved to the Vib lobby.

Diner Review №12

After reading up on reviews I have learned that this establishment has new ownership. I never had poor experiences prior to the last two times I visited. The food quality changed and a 45+ minute wait for your food is pretty excessive.

Diner Review №13

Best place to eat

Diner Review №14

Food was great, I recommend kimchi fries and Thai basil. The falafel with the aioli side was phenomenal. Huge portions for the price. Will be back again.

Diner Review №15

The food was ok but the sauce tasted terribly bad. I’ve tried 3 other different sauces and they all tasted like toxic chemicals. It feels like an airport terminal bar when you walk in.

Diner Review №16

I love all the vegan options at Wheelehouse (pretty much everything unless you add meat)! I got Pad Thai with extra veggies and grilled tofu this time. Everything they make is so good!

Diner Review №17

The food wasn't bad! That's the only good thing I have to say. This was likely our first and last time there. The hotel staff and the bartender who took our order seemed like they'd rather be anywhere else. It feels like an airport terminal bar when you walk in. Honestly, I've had better service at airport bars. We were expecting more from a boutique hotel. You order and pay (we included a 20% tip) at the bar. The person running the bar was not welcoming. She didn't respond when we thanked her for bringing our drinks and just kinda dropped our bowls on the table when she brought out food. She didn't bring utensils or tell us where to get them. I'd rather patronize places where we don't feel like an inconvenience. It was not the vibe.

Diner Review №18

They charge extra to get both dips that they don’t even have. They don’t tell you that they don’t have it till you come back in asking where your dip is. Whatever dip they gave us looks & taste like barbecue ranch doesn’t look like an aïoli. My cauliflower wings have condensation in the box. All the Thai basil flavor is in one place so they didn’t mix it up. I have no dip. The coating is half soggy. Says it’s curbside pick up but no way to tell them you’re there.

Diner Review №19

What a wonderful gem of a find!! In the Vib motel. Nice, comfortable seating, friendly staff, and very reasonable prices. The portions are large and they are DIVINE. Perfect, lightly breaded chicken and tofu in delicious sauces. The kimchi fries were excellent as well. I would definitely go back!!

Diner Review №20

Stopped in to enjoy lunch. Nice local family owned restaurant. Unassuming restaurant in the Vib Hotel Lobby. Surprisingly fresh and fast service. You won’t be disappointed!

Diner Review №21

Delicious pineapple fried rice! Great gluten free and vegan options. We will definitely be back!

Diner Review №22

Good food 4 time eating there

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The Wheelhouse catered my rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. They did an AMAZING job. The food was delicious, service was great, and entire process was exceptional.

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The food is great! Came here for my daughters 21st birthday and staff was wonderful!!

Diner Review №27

The Wheelhouse delivered an excellent dining experience! The staff member who served me was an absolute delight, attentive and friendly. My meal was a flavorful blend of Thai and Mexican fusion that hit all the right notes—bold, spicy, and comforting all at once. To top it all off, I finished with an absolutely delicious vegan oatmeal cream pie! The dessert really sealed the deal on my unforgettable dining experience. I’ll definitely be back for more!

Diner Review №28

Nestled in the heart of the city, this restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience that tantalizes the palate. The sleek, modern decor creates an elegant backdrop for the exquisite dishes that grace the menu. Each dish is a work of art, with vibrant colors, fresh ingredients, and creative presentations that immediately catch the eye. The flavors are equally impressive, balancing bold and delicate tastes in perfect harmony. Whether you choose the melt-in-your-mouth seafood or the hearty, flavorful pasta, every bite feels like a revelation. The attentive staff ensure that your experience is seamless, adding to the warmth and sophistication of the meal. It's the kind of place where one visit isn’t enough—you’ll find yourself craving a return trip after the very first taste.

Diner Review №29

I highly recommend this establishment, particularly due to its unique location at the lower level of a hotel. The chocolate cake was exceptional and has quickly become a new favorite in the area. This venue is truly a hidden gem.

Diner Review №30

The restaurant was pleasantly quiet when I visited, which made for a relaxing experience. I approached the counter, selected a menu, and went with the Thai basil meal paired with hot water. After placing my order and paying, I found a comfortable seat and waited. My food arrived promptly, and the presentation was beautifully done. The dish looked appetizing, and the first bite confirmed it tasted just as good. The restaurant has a charming, aesthetically pleasing design, and it was easy to find despite being inside a hotel. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. I felt well taken care of by the friendly staff, and the whole experience was very satisfying. I had a great time and look forward to returning to try more items on the menu.

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Delicious fusion food. Get the kimchi fries. Chicken nachos with the #5 spice. The only thing I dislike is the location in the hotel lobby. Food is worth the awkward location, not ideal for a private or romantic dining experience.

Diner Review №33

Worst food ever. This restaurant needs to shut down. Worst food quality.

Diner Review №34

Real food that is very delicious. My daughter and I ate here a few months ago while in town for groceries; I enjoyed it so much that I had my friend take me here today ... while in town for groceries. Both times I had the drunken noodles (I think that's what they are called?) with tofu (which, as far as I understand, makes it vegan and gluten-free). The first time it was grilled tofu, and the second was crispy tofu. The crispy was my favorite. The photo doesn't do justice to all the veg that was in the dish ... and the large portion makes at least 2 meals for me. My friend had the steak tacos and really liked them. He said everything was seasoned nicely.

Great staff, too. Friendly and patient.

On a side note, I rarely eat IN a restaurant because of major sensory issues due to autism (I'll have my friend get to-go and I'll eat in the vehicle). My daughter assured me I'd be ok here, and she was right. This place does not have music, the tvs are all on silent, the crowd is minimal, and there are hardly any of the "cafe sounds" you'd expect to hear. There are lots of more private spaces, too. One of the few restaurants I can handle without shutting down.

It's 5 stars for me. Thanks.

Diner Review №35

Not a large menu, and they had been busy the previous day, so several ingredients were unavailable. A bit pricey with good portion sizes.

Diner Review №36

Great place must try great entertainment

Diner Review №37

Went here twice and the food is awesome!

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Diner Review №39

I really wanted to like this place. The ladies at the front who took my order were the absolute sweetest. There were so many great reviews that I was shocked to find that the Pad Thai I ordered was completely awful. Not only were the noodles inedible due to being severely undercooked (no, they were not al dente, it was more like cardboard), the flavors of the sauces they used had a strange, almost chemical taste. Their prices were not cheap, but I ended up throwing it out after a few bites. Their cauliflower wings were ok, only because I think being deep-fried in the greasy wing sauce helped. But I don't think I would order them again.

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This place has Incredible food with good prices and Lydia and Victor are nothing short of Amazing with their kind, incredible service ⚡
This is a staple in our diet. Lol HIGHLY recommend🙌☺️💥

Diner Review №42

Out of this world good! I've never had anything like the cauliflower and it was fantastic, the falafel was the best I've had. Kimchi was great and all of the flavors just go so well together. Great vegetarian options. The hotel has a cool vibe, parking is easy. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №43

Surprised that the reviews were so good. The pad thai tasted like dirty water. Nothing close to real pad thai took a few bites and it went in the trash. The portion was huge but the food was horrible.

Diner Review №44

Delicious vegan food and amazing service along with great TV shows playing in the lobby.

Diner Review №45

The cilantro on the pad-Thai really added a nice fresh flavor I wasn't expecting.

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Diner Review №47

Great food! We ordered the kimchi fries, pineapple fried rice, and the pad thai. Everything was amazing! I will say, the pad thai had a bit too much peanut sauce even for my liking, but it was still very good. Great portion size for the price too!

Diner Review №48

Stopped in for a quick lunch, food was incredible, and portions were very large. Service was pretty slow for how few people were waiting for food.

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I have never been here before, and a friend of mine recommended that I give it a try, and especially try the desserts. Welp, to say I was not disappointed is an understatement. I walk up and ask where they are from, and they said they were from a local baker. But then what I found out was that they were gluten free, AND vegan. Like what?! When I tell you that these deserts were some of the best I’ve ever had, I wouldn’t be lying. Seriously so so so good. If their dessert menu is this good, I will definitely be back to try their food!

Diner Review №51

The Pad Thai was awful! They were a lot better when they were in the food truck. The food doesn't taste like it use to.

Diner Review №52

My pineapple fried rice was amazing - must go - delicious

Diner Review №53

It was fresh & yummy

Diner Review №54

Everything is excellent! I don't know why we don't go here more often. I got cauliflower and falafel. Both were great.

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Very nice location. Friendly service, quiet atmosphere and good food.

Diner Review №57

They had absolutely delicious food! The Thai Basil chicken was amazing.

Diner Review №58

We stayed at the Best Western Vīb which is a very nice European modern hotel and were SO happy there was a food truck turned brick and mortar here!!! Great food, great service, super nice folks!!! We even were able to get a Whiskey sour and a shot of whiskey after a long day of driving. Lots of locals come in because the food is so good!!!
Breakfast was also so delicious!!
Just know that this wonderful local made place is still food truck staffed so everything is fresh, and have patience if it is busy. Well worth it! Relax and enjoy!!

Diner Review №59

We're super happy we found this restaurant, while travelling through the town! It was so delicious, with lots of options for us, as our family includes vegans!
We ordered kimchi fries, pineapple fried rice with crispy tofu, drunken noodles with crispy tofu, pad thai with crispy tofu, fish tacos and kids quesedia.
Everything was so tasty, filling and resonably priced.
Service was friendly and there was lots of space to sit in their beautiful area!
Of we drive through again, we'll be back!
Thank you!

Diner Review №60

Best Pad Thai - loved it !!!
My favs to date : Pineapple Fried Rice with shrimp and Cauliflower Wings and Pad Thai.
I'm working my way through the menu !!!!
Good value 😄

Diner Review №61

I got the shrimp nachos and the kimchi fries, they were both phenomenal! Highly recommend.

Diner Review №62

Wow! Ordered Pad Thai for delivery and it was great! Ordered the large size and I'll definitely have enough food for 2-3 meals. If you're not able to handle spice well, be sure to order "Thai on the side" so you've got more control over your spice level

Diner Review №63

Absolutely love this place.
It’s wonderful that everything is vegan until you add your protein/meat.
The young lady was knowledgeable and understanding of my allergies.

Diner Review №64

The Wheelhouse is literally my GO-TO lunch and dinner spot when I am in town.
The food is amazing!
The staff is amazing!
The atmosphere is amazing!
Side Note: EVERYTHING CAN BE MADE VEGAN!!!!!

Diner Review №65

Sat at the bar waiting 15 minutes while the bartender/waitress talked to a customer about their “creative skills” and gossiping. Didn’t take my drink order or say anything to me whatsoever walked by me multiple times. Used to be a favorite spot, now with the inconsistent and poor service I will likely not return. Very disappointed in the new ownership’s management.

Diner Review №66

The 4.6 on google reviews must be from the previous owners because this place had problems. The photo attached shows you what the $15 dollar burrito looks like after I cut it at home. 15% meat and rice/beans for the rest. The drunken noodle was very average as well. They ran out of knives and forks so we had to use a plastic fork. They didn’t have sour cream so they didn’t even bother bringing it out. Seems like they have major management problems. Sad

Diner Review №67

The food here is wonderful!! And the people make it even better. Highly recommend if you’re looking for the perfect date night spot!

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Always great service and excellent food

Diner Review №70

Very good food. Interesting combination of items with good beer on tap

Diner Review №71

Our first time here and we love the place already. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We tried the kimchi falafel and the pineapple fried rice, both were delicious with very generous servings for the price. The kimchi had a pleasant amount of heat 🔥😁

Diner Review №72

I'm in town for work and found this place on Google.

What a gem! Fresh, bursting with flavor food that was amazing start to finish.

The perfect amount of spice to compliment the flavors.

I added chicken to my dish, and wow, it was so juicy and flavorful!

My next trip down I will definitely be returning.

Diner Review №73

This is a Thai restaurant with vegetarian selections as well. If you don't like hot food, don't go here. I ordered the orange chicken with tofu. It burned my stomach so much that I was sick for three days. There was no indication on the menu that this dish would be hot. A unfortunate situation. I didn't like the decor. It was very modern and cold, clinical. I would not recommend this restaurant. Even my husband said it was terribly hot food and he likes hot food. The food was cold also, and we waited a very long time for our food. All and all, not a good experience.

Diner Review №74

Pineapple rice with shrimp was not like others have described. I was very leary that the shrimp was under cooked. The rice is very , almost to pineapple flavor. The teriyaki sauce is weak. I noticed that othernpatrons didn't finish their meals either and I don't think it's the portion size either otherwise we'd take the rest home. Atmosphere is nice, location sketchy.

Diner Review №75

Delicious vegan options. The Cauliflower Wings are good, depending on the cook- can be overcooked, and old oil-tasting, at times. Orange sauce is very tasty. Vegan aioli (sic) dipping sauce is really good, too. Another temporary dish for Vegan Chef Challenge is the falafel kimchee wrap- is so ooo good! Get it until January 31st! Put it on the permanent menu! The falafel is really good!

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We came here this evening for the first time! The service was excellent Rosa was so passionate and caring! The food was amazing!!! We have just gone Vegan and to have food that taste so good was awesome!! Thank you! We will be back!! The prices were very reasonable as well.

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Waited 45 minutes just to be told the kitchen lost my ticket lol, changing to 4 stars since I got a refund without asking for it, food within 5 minutes after kitchen was made aware of issue, and the food was good

Diner Review №80

Drove across town so we could try this place, but they have the wrong times listed online. "Kitchen just closed, sorry" they said. I'm sorry too!

Diner Review №81

Such a unique and pleasurable experience! Awesome food. Exceptional service. And beautiful and peaceful restaurant space! Loved 100%!!

Diner Review №82

Y’all don’t see all the roaches crawling in n food don’t eat here

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We stopped in Saturday to have a meal and I was very disappointed. I had the Pad Thai wich tasted like it was just melted peanut butter on noodles and my wife had the Orange Chicken. Hers had good flavor but was cold. It took 30 minutes to get our food and it was still cold. Very disappointed.

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The Best Drunken Noodles ever

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Pad thai taste like sour
cardboard...kimchi fries were disgusting
And the cauliflower wings were super soggy. Do not recommend this place at all

Diner Review №90

We've been customers of The Wheelhouse since their food truck days and since their truck was on the way home from work, it was a great place to stop. Haven't been to the restaurant in a minute, but ordered dinner to go last night and it was so flavorful and delicious! I've missed the great food and owners! The Mango Fried rice is A-MAZ-ING!! The food is always so flavorful with great quality ingredients.

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Food has generous portions and flavor was on point! Service was great, drinks were good and then we walked to our room! Would stay here again!!!

Diner Review №94

A fun and unique fusion joint that has graduated from a food truck to a hotel lobby. It was weird going to a hotel for food, but it totally worked. This is one of few places in Springfield that actively courts vegetations and we’re here for it.

I had the tofu orange chicken and my meat eater friend had something the enjoyed too. The service was quick and friendly.

My only complaint is that my orange tofu needed a lot more sauce. Knowing this, I will be sure to ask for more should I find myself in the area again.

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Gross. People just have bad taste here. Soggy tacos and chips, nasty sugary peanut sauce on top of bland chicken with nothing but way too much red pepper flake in it. Weird tasting slimy beans and green goop. The same bland weird stringy over-cooked chicken also came in a burrito. This place was nasty and I tossed my order. Absolutely not doing that again. Typical Midwestern bad food inexplicably calling itself "Mexican" and thinking putting peanut sauce on an already bad taco is somehow fusion cuisine. It's not and it's nasty. Putting weird tasting mess in a tortilla is somehow ok here and people who like it will tell you to eat at taco bell or buffets if you ask for a local restaurant because they seriously think that's real food. Yuck.

Diner Review №97

Great food

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Diner Review №99

Food was good. A little pricey. Service was always great.

Diner Review №100

Quality delicious!!

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It was okay. They were very short staffed.

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Fusion food that burst with flavors that tickle every part of your taste buds. A must try if you enjoy trying food created with passion...the passion shines through.
The red velvet cheesecake was okay, perfectly moist & good flavor but got it because they had limited options on this day... Will see about chocolate cake options next time.
Got an email for $2 off & heading back with family Saturday 🤘

Update: Don't forget the desert! Chocolate cake was Devine, great balance of sweet & savory. My God daughter devoured the cupcake.

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Good place to go for true vegan options. They still have regular food for the muggles. The cauliflower bites are pretty good but are a little spicy. I eat here regularly.

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I left a review here back in early 2020 saying the place was incredible. I’m not sure what happened, but I probably won’t be going back nor recommending to anyone. The past five times - yes five times, because we keep hoping it will be good - my husband and I have gone, it’s just been awful. The tofu is greasy, the chicken is dry, the pad Thai noodles aren’t cooked properly. It’s just sad and I can no longer justify going back. It’s actually quite disheartening because this was my favorite place for a while, my guilty pleasure. I do hope that if I do ever go back it will be back to the Wheelhouse I remember fondly.

Diner Review №109

Delicious vegan options and MORE!!

Diner Review №110

A friend took me to the location in the VIB hotel, and I was hooked from then on. It's a tad on the pricey side, but not unrealistic if you only go every now and then. I love the Thai Basil chicken!

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The menu has options for all dietary needs, and the for is great. It never disappoints. Staff is great and is one of my go-to places.

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The food is cooked as you wait, so it's hot and fresh off the grill! The employee here are utterly amazing I'm telling you! The food taste it of this world! You leave there always satisfied no matter what! Located inside the Vib behind lamplighter inn over off Sunshine & Glenstone! You don't have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy this superb dining experience!!!; Go check these folks out!!!

Diner Review №116

Fresh and flavorful , my fav in Springfield

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The food is great, friendly service! Highly recommend!

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Got vegan drunken noodles
Best crispy tofu in town!

Diner Review №121

I had Pad Thai and it was delicious!!!!

Diner Review №122

It was okay.

Diner Review №123

Amazing fish tacos!!! Delicious!!!

Diner Review №124

The Wheelhouse used to be a food truck, now they're an upscale hotel restaurant. They serve primarily fusion cusine, with a heavy emphasis on vegan and vegetarian options.

I've had their Pad Thai and now their Peanut Satay (both with tofu), and they're both excellent. Atmosphere is great, the food is plated artistically, flavor is beyond amazing, and the prices are pretty reasonable for what you're getting, which is upscale trendy dining. Most of the entrees are $7-$15.

Diner Review №125

Interesting setting. Food was good. Interesting selection of food and beverages.

Diner Review №126

I always love the food here, it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Springfield! Today I went here to pick up a to go on my break, and asked if the seasonal spritzers were sugar free. The lady at the register said no, but she could do a sugar free vanilla coffee. I declined, but she then surprised me with a virgin mojito with Splenda! It was so delicious! Unfortunately I didn’t get her name, but she made my day! Great service & food :-)

Diner Review №127

This place was absolutely disgusting will never go back only thing I liked was a jarrito everything else tasted like peanut butter would not recommend unless you are in the mood for a jarrito

Diner Review №128

Love the food!!

Diner Review №129

Interesting combination of good types of food, great clean tables

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Breakfast was good and fairly priced. Close proximity to our hotel made it a winner 🏆

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Awesome good
Updating my review. All I can say is that it is better than ever. My falafel were hot and crispy, the burrito was delicious.

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I loved this place when it was a food truck but I feel like their quality has diminished a lot since they have been inside the VIB.
The pineapple chicken fried rice used to be so incredible but now it has tiny pineapple tidbits that are hard to taste or see, the chicken is dry, it is heavily salted and even though they offer different levels of heat they rarely remember to add it when I request it. Also, the price doesn't match up with their menu.
I don't know. I miss the old crew, the old truck and the consistency they used to have.

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Very nice restaurant inside of the hotel. Food and service was great. Interesting mix of Mexican and Asian dishes. We had the Drunken noodles and Garlic noodles (a special) and were both very happy with the food. We had the large portion, but I think the single portion will be enough for next time. We got to sit outside in the sunshine and enjoy our meal. The do have seating inside the hotel also.

Diner Review №143

I like the food, but charging several dollars more than the menu (both online and behind the counter) says is NOT an ethical business practice. If you can figure out how to update your cash register with your new prices, you can figure out how to update the price board.

This is basic business law. You offered food a certain price, and in ordering the customer accepted your offer. Then, you changed the terms of the offer by adjusting the base price upward (by over 20%). The menu makes it clear that the the BASE price charged did not match the offer made by the menu.

The cashier was unable to explain the difference, but this is a management problem, not a cashier problem.

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Yummmm! Kimchi fries and kombucha on tap?! Yes please!

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Diner Review №149

Amazing food! The kimchi fries were phenomenal

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The food was phenomenal and they had a lot of vegan and vegetarian options which were great (I have a dairy allergen)

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Diner Review №153

We love the Peanut Chicken Tacos they make. They aren't on the menu. But will make upon request. Highly recommended!

Diner Review №154

This place has some great flavors. My personal favorite is the orange chicken half tofu half chicken. My only frustration is sometimes they switch the style of chicken they put in their dish. I personally prefer the breaded chicken breast in strips as seen in the photos. Can’t go wrong with this place though.

Diner Review №155

Good service and quality food. We ordered Pineapple fried rice with pork, jerky friend noodle with steak, and kimchi fried rice with chicken, very delicious. Cappuccino taste good too. I will come back.

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I got the pineapple fried rice added chicken to it. I was pretty disappointed at the fact that it was too greasy, not the medium level of spice I was expecting, lacking flavor and I think I had maybe 3 pieces of chopped pineapple tidbits in my rice. I was really looking forward to this meal and I hope other people have better experience than me. Years ago I got drunken noodles and like them. Maybe I just made a bad food choice.

Diner Review №158

Love this place for some healthy options!!

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Fantastic food! Lots of options for vegetarian/vegan diets. Staff is always friendly and willing to customize. The cauliflower bites are a must have!

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One of our favorite places to bring our family or visit on the weekends for a date night. Best cocktails in Springfield. 🍹 🍸

Diner Review №163

Very good customer service. A large is LARGE and worth every penny. Very flavorful spices.
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Food still good. Last time I leave a tip though.
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Took my vegan entree home to eat. Opened it and it smelled like fried chicken.

Diner Review №164

Diner Review №165

Okay so the place itself is really cute but the food was awful. The guy working recommended the Thai basil chicken and so my husband got it. We also ordered the falafel appetizer and it was just the worst thing I’ve ever tried. I’m not sure if they’re meant to be hard as rocks?? You can break your teeth off those! They tasted like burnt croutons.. Also, I don’t think they’re very good at cooking chicken because both on my chicken pad Thai AND on my husband’s Thai chicken basil, it was super dry and flavorless and no amount of sauce could have fixed that. I just put it off to the side of my plate cause I just couldn’t eat it. If you’re gonna make people pay extra for protein at least make it taste good.. I’m attaching a picture of the falafel appetizer.

Diner Review №166

Great food, great service

Diner Review №167

The service was wonderful and food was good. I had shrimp tacos and my husband had pineapple shrimp fried rice. The sauces and dips are amazing. All of their options can be made vegan. This restaurant is located in a local hotel and has a bar. They also offer vegan ice cream from Sweet Emotion. We will likely return.

Diner Review №168

This place is great! I love their cauliflower wings and the guacamole is 🔥

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Diner Review №170

I've been eating at the Wheelhouse since they started as just a food truck. Amazing vegetarian options and non-vegetarian options as well. They have the best falafel in town and their kimchi is also top notch. I always get the kimchi falafel tacos and they are full of flavor!

Diner Review №171

We were looking for a relatively inexpensive place to eat for our family of 4 and this place totally delivered.

I got the kimchi fried rice and a quesadilla kids meal and also a delicious kombucha and it was $21! The kids meal was big enough for my 3 and 9 year old to split.

The kimchi fried rice was SO GOOD!! Has a little spice but not super spicy. Plenty of food for one but could definitely be shared.

The kids meal came with a side, a drink, and a little dessert. A really good deal!

This place IS in the VIB hotel lobby but it’s so chill in there and perfect for families. A must visit!

Diner Review №172

Only good tasting part of the meal was the soda, ordered orange chicken and was very disappointed, bland and side options weren’t very good either that it was optioned with. Given this restaurant two attempts, 1st ordered chicken nachos that came out with too much beans and cold chicken, great drinks not so great food.

Diner Review №173

Sesame ginger salad was the perfect size. Flavor was on a step above others in town.

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Diner Review №175

This place is so amazing! They have really great food! I’m a vegetarian and they have tons of options. Also want to give a shout-out to the crew working tonight, I had a really awful day and they made it 1000% better. You should eat here.

Diner Review №176

Excellent Thai food (also nontraditional/fusion Mexican). Great for vegetarians and vegans. Fresh, delicious, generous portions, reasonable prices. Have had take-out and dine-in many times.

Diner Review №177

This is my favorite place to eat in Springfield..I love the Mexican-Asian fusion in their burritos getting the peanut sauce in a Mexican burrito will blow your mind. Also the bean dip is a must have. Excellent selection of vegetarian options. Check it out!

Diner Review №178

Food looked delicious

Diner Review №179

Diner Review №180

Awesome food.

Diner Review №181

Good flavors! Lots of vegetarian and GF options, it looks like.
We tried the drunken noodles, pad thai, and falafel. All yummy and fresh. Pad Thai could have used a bit more sauce but otherwise excellent!
A bit slow on service, but they were fairly busy and we were chatting so it didn't matter.
Kinda odd location in the hotel lobby where all the people checking in have to walk past you, but plenty of seating.
Surprised by live music, very good.

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Diner Review №184

Had the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and it was delicious. Portion size is generous for the price. The teriyaki sauce is addictive. If you are near by do yourself a favor and give them a try.

Diner Review №185

Diner Review №186

The menu here is awesome. Everything is vegan unless it has meat added to it. So, instead of having to worry what is in everything, you know that it starts vegan and you add meat if you want. The location is a little weird being in the lobby of a hotel but that didn't deter us! The woman working there was so incredibly nice. The food is good. The tofu was actually crispy unlike a lot of places that serve soggy "crispy" tofu. Parking is easy since it is at the VIB hotel. The cauliflower appetizer and guac are yummy. The rice kind of tasted like it had been put into a plastic container while hot because it had a slight plastic taste. It is great to see a restaurant in Springfield with so many vegan options. She even made me a soda just like I wanted it with a splash of sprite. One of the dishes pictured is the chicken my friend got. They have food for everyone in your family not just vegans!

Diner Review №187

Husband got the burrito bowl and I got the kimchi fries with pulled pork and we shared the falafel appetizer. It was all delicious! I recommend the level 5 spice! It was just right!

Diner Review №188

Our new go-to in Springfield! The food and people are amazing. The owner personally told us about the menu due to one of our family members having an allergy and even cooked herself! If you love good food this is your place!

Diner Review №189

Nice and clean . Service was excellent. I took my 19-year-old grandson here for his birthday he is vegan and they specialize in that. He loved it

Diner Review №190

This is my favorite place to eat dinner while I am visiting Springfield. The food is great!

Diner Review №191

It's been years and somehow they've gotten better. Their kimchi fries put a certain other Asian fusion spot to shame (though that spot is also great).

Diner Review №192

Had a fabulous meal here for Valentine’s Day. They even had a harp player for our entertainment. Really good vegan menu selection. Very friendly service too.

Diner Review №193

Had a wonderful meal here today! Wheelhouse has always been incredible but we found recently that it's just continued to grow! We especially appreciated the kindness and helpfulness of our server Dayne as he gave us great recommendations and it was a very smiling friendly face! Great service!

Diner Review №194

The burritos and salads are amazing here! Full of flavor and local ingredients. The staff is even more awesome than the food. Check them out at the VIB Hotel!

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Diner Review №196

Love this place. Tons of vegan or nonvegan options. All the food is so good and the people are really nice.

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Diner Review №200

Delicious food and very friendly staff. New favorite place to eat

Details
  • 14 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.5 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 417-430-0400
  • Website: http://wheelhousefood.com/
  • Location: 1845 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804, United States
  • Map: 37.182135099999996, -93.2602465
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian fusion restaurant
  • Mexican restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Live music: Available
  • Sport: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Breakfast: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Counter service: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • Has changing table(s): Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available