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THEODORES' BOOZE BLUES & BBQ

(5.0 Score)
201 Worthington Street,
Springfield, MA 01103 Directions

Since 1979

Specialities:

✓Gumbo ✓Blues Burger ✓Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓Cajun Poutine ✓Beef Brisket ✓Fried Pickles ✓Blackened Chicken Penne ✓Street Corn ✓BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich ✓10 Wings ✓Chopped Salad ✓Burnt Ends Meal ✓Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓Beef Rib - Side ✓Creole Jambalaya ✓Black Bean Burger ✓Nachos ✓Smoked Meatloaf Dinner ✓Pulled Pork ✓Caesar Salad ✓Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ✓Hush Puppies ✓Brisket Sandwich ✓25 Wings ✓BBQ Burger ✓Hearty Meat Chili ✓Brisket - Side ✓Burger ✓Boneless Wings (5) ✓Burnt Ends ✓5 Wings

" Theodores' Booze Blues & BBQ is a fun and funky spot that features live blues music from national and local blues on Friday & Saturday. This is located in Smith's Billiards. The restaurant has been a part of Springfield’s Entertainment District for over 30 years and is owned by Keith Weppler. The restaurant specializes in fresh BBQ, with meats smoked daily. Theodores' is known for serving the Valley’s best BBQ at fair prices. In 2004, The Blues Foundation named it the “Best Blues Club in the Country.” They are open every day and proud to serve tasty food with friendly service in a relaxed, welcoming place. Theodores' Booze Blues & BBQ also serves great cocktails. The Mac & Cheese Bowl features elbow pasta tossed in a rich homemade four-cheese sauce and topped with melted cheddar for the ultimate comfort food experience.

2026 Highlights: Theodores' Booze Blues & BBQ slow-smokes all of its meats with local maple, oak, or hickory wood. The smokers get loaded up the night before and every morning to provide the freshest barbecue possible."

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Menu:

HOUSE SPECIALITIES:
Blackened Chicken Penne $18.99
Creole Jambalaya $21.99
Smoked Meatloaf Dinner $18.99
SANDWICHES:
Brisket Sandwich $16.99
Pulled Pork Sandwich $14.99
BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich $14.99
Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich $14.99
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $14.99
Black Bean Burger $13.99
BURGERS:
Burger $14.99
Blues Burger $18.99
BBQ Burger $18.99
SALADS:
Caesar Salad $9.99
Chopped Salad $9.99
Starters
5 Wings $8.25
10 Wings $16.49
25 Wings $41.25
Burnt Ends $16.99
Fried Pickles $11.99
Hush Puppies $10.99
Cajun Poutine $13.99
Street Corn $8.99
Gumbo $9.99
Hearty Meat Chili $9.99
Boneless Wings (5) $13.99
Nachos $13.99
BBQ:
Beef Brisket $24.99
Pulled Pork $17.99
Burnt Ends Meal $24.99
MEAT SIDES:
Beef Rib - Side $22.00
Brisket - Side $17.00

Contact:

(413) 736-6000

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 11pm
Sat: 4pm - 11pm
Sun: Closed

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THE CREST ROOM

(4.9 Score)
706 Westfield Street,
Springfield, MA 01089 Directions

Since 1987

Specialities:

✓Crest Classic Salad ✓Mac and Cheese Bites ✓Potato Skins ✓Loaded Tots ✓Onion Rings ✓Bavarian Pretzel ✓Crest Room Nachos ✓Bacon Cheeseburger Flatbread ✓Caesar and Southwest Salad ✓Shrimp and Grit Bites ✓Buffalo Chicken Flatbread ✓Buffalo Chicken Salad ✓Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread ✓Veggie Flatbread ✓Chicken Tenders ✓Wings ✓Chicken Flatbread ✓Soup of The Day

" The Crest Room serves tasty food, cold beer, and great drinks. The manager Phil R has over 12 years of experience in the food industry doing everything from washing dishes to working with celebrities and running big restaurants. The staff is professional, and they use high-quality ingredients in all their meals. All meats are smoked on-site using a house-made dry rub, cooked low and slow for the best flavor. They offer a variety of barbecue dishes at fair prices, plus fun live music for guests to enjoy. The restaurant also has kid-friendly menu options. They accept cash, credit cards, Apple and Android Pay for payments. Private dining rooms and outdoor seating are also available. They also serve great cocktails.

2026 Highlights: The Crest Room brings signature slow-smoked brisket, juicy burgers, crispy sides, and other comforting favorites straight to your door."

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License #042515594

Menu:

Sandwiches & Wraps
Chicken Caesar Wrap $14.40
Chicken Wrap $15.60
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $8.70
Reuben Sandwich $16.80
BLT Sandwich $15.60
Veggie Wrap $15.00
Buffalo Chicken Wrap $15.60
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich $19.20
Chicken Sandwich $15.60
Nashville Sandwich $15.60
Cheeseburger Wrap $15.60
Smokehouse
Layered Mac & Cheese $14.40
Smokehouse Potato Skins $14.40
Smokehouse Tacos $12.00
Smokehouse Sliders $13.20
Smokehouse Sampler $30.00
St. Louis Ribs $24.00
Prime Rib Sandwich $16.80
Burnt Ends $21.60
Pulled Pork Platter $25.20
Smokehouse Fries $14.40
Burgers & Dogs:
Hot Dog $13.20
Hamburger $14.40
Backyard Burger $15.00
Patty Melt Burger $16.80
Rodeo Burger $16.80
Crest Classic Burger $16.80
Dirty Bird Burger $17.40
Double Dog $24.00

Contact:

(413) 739-7700

Mon-Wed: 11:30am - 9pm
Thu & Fri: 11:30am - 10pm
Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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SMOKED-IT'S A BBQ JOINT

(4.8 Score)
21 Edwards Street,
Springfield, MA 01103 Directions

Since 2020

Specialities:

✓The Bernard ✓The Brazil ✓The Suzy Que ✓Ms. Shirley ✓The Lil Sis ✓Bernard's Bowl ✓Collard Greens ✓Cole Slaw ✓Yellow Rice ✓Fresh Cut Veggies ✓Bag of Chips

“ 2026 Highlights: Smoked-It's a BBQ Joint is co-owned by Chef Bruce B. Williams Jr. and his wife, Kimothy, bringing an authentic smokehouse experience to the “413.” The menu features creative takes on traditional BBQ, including ribs, burnt ends, “S’mac’ n Cheese,” wings, and more. Made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, the food delivers a delicious spin on classic smokehouse favorites. Smoked-It's a BBQ Joint offers hearty portions and flavorful dishes crafted to satisfy BBQ lovers. Every bite brings a fresh take on familiar favorites with plenty of smoky goodness.”

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License #001845329

Menu:

Sandwiches
The Bernard $14.95
The Brazil $14.95
The Suzy Que $12.95
Ms. Shirley $12.95
The Lil Sis $10.95
Lunch Bowls
Bernard'S Bowl
Sides
Collard Greens $4.00
Cole Slaw $3.00
Yellow Rice $3.00
Fresh Cut Veggies $3.00
Bag Of Chips $2.00

Contact:

(413) 386-2589

Tue-Sun: 11am - 3pm
Mon: Closed

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THEODORES' BOOZE BLUES & BBQ REVIEWS

Fun, Blues, BBQ! Can't wait to go back. Unplanned visit, and stumbled upon Theodores, we are huge BBQ fans and so much so, we smoke brisket at home. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! In fact you won't want to leave. The wait staff are so friendly, willing to offer recommendations, check on your meal and experience the perfect amount of time. We had burnt ends and they are melt in our mouth, bold flavor and the best we have ever had. The Mac and cheese bowls were so good and seemed never ending! We had one with brisket and one with pulled pork. The portions were ample and we'll balanced. We sampled all the BBQ sauce with the mac n cheese and brisket bowl and loved them all. The decor was fun and colorful. There is something to see every time you turn around. Can't wait to go back. If you haven't been, you definitely need to go. Feels like a blues place you'd find down south - friendly, great food and cool memorabilia.

My husband and I had been wanting to try Theodore's for a long time. We finally went for lunch. We were greeted right away. Staff was very friendly. It had a classic BBQ vibe. Lots of great choices on the menu. We loved the Nachos and burnt ends. The burnt ends were cooked to perfection and cut like butter. I will definitely be back.

The food is really good. We ordered the burnt ends as an appetizer and s'mbitch they were soooo tender and delicious. Great place. We'll come back for dinner and a show.

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THE CREST ROOM REVIEWS

I ordered a few lbs of pulled pork for sandwiches for my son's birthday party on whim and it was fantastic! Really great ordering system and it was hot and ready. Thanks y'all.

Large menu with a variety of delicious options including burgers flatbreads and a variety of sandwiches and barbecue.

Absolutely delicious! Our server was super helpful and nice.

SMOKED-IT'S A BBQ JOINT REVIEWS

Food was incredible, tha staff are extremely friendly and personable. The kids loved it, and I'm going to be craving the Brazil sandwich for weeks to come. Highly recommend.

Food was outstanding! My kid took my smoked beef sausage bowl from me to eat. His fried chicken sandwich was outstanding. It was so fresh and juicy with a great crunch. My daughter had the grilled cheese which was delectable! My mouth is watering just writing this review about their food.

Absolutely delicious! Thrilled they are inside the museum’s cafe. My kids loved that they got to choose chips too. The BBQ is fantastic (and I lived in STL for 4 years).

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THEODORES' BOOZE BLUES & BBQ Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CREST ROOM Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMOKED-IT'S A BBQ JOINT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10