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Dated: February 21 2015
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Even on the coldest of winter days, there are a handful of 417-land restaurants that are ready and waiting to keep you warm. Next time you’re heading out for a meal, check out these spots, where the fires are hot, ready and waiting.
By Savannah Waszczuk | Photos by Kevin O'Riley
1.The McKibben Great Room at The Keeter Center
Find It At: College of the Ozarks, 1 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout, 417-239-1900, keetercenter.edu
Why It’s Great:Appropriately named the Grand Fireplace, this stacked-stone beauty is located in the McKibben Great Room at College of the Ozarks. While it’s not located in the dining room, this massive fireplace is surrounded by couches and can be enjoyed by all visitors.
Fireside Treat: Buy a cinnamon roll at the bakery, and plop down on the sofa while chowing down.
2. The Sofas at Parlor 88
Find Them At: 1111 E. Republic Rd., Suite 180, Springfield, 417-882-8882, parlor88.com
Why It’s Great: When it’s time to enjoy an after-dinner drink, Parlor 88 is the ultimate hangout thanks to a blazing fireplace surrounded by three plush red sofas. The fire is sure to keep you extra-warm on a chilly night out.
Fireside Treat: Warm up from the inside out with the Irish Fusion drink: coffee, Jameson Irish whiskey, whipped cream and crème de menthe.
3. The Round Room at Osage Restaurant
Find It At: Top of the Rock, 150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale; 417-339-5320, topoftherock.com
Why It’s Great: Located in the eatery’s Round Room, a handcrafted fireplace is the star of the show, and the surrounding stone completes the rustic ambiance. The perimeter of the room is lined with windows that showcase an incredible view of Table Rock Lake.
Fireside Treat: Complete your warm and cozy experience with a meal of braised short ribs.
4. The Dining Room at Red Oak Steakhouse
Find It At: Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw, Oklahoma, 918-919-6141,
downstreamcasino.com
Why It’s Great: A large stone fireplace reaches all the way to the ceiling in the main dining room at Red Oak Steakhouse. The fire is always burning during the cold winter months, so you’re sure to enjoy the fiery flames along with your meal.
Fireside Treat: Order one of the restaurant’s dry-aged prime steaks for the ultimate indulgence.
5. Any hibachi grill table at Nakato Japanese Restaurant
Find It At: 2615 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield,
417-881-7171, nakato.com
Why It’s Great: While a hibachi grill is not a true fireplace, the interactive dining experience at Nakato Japanese Restaurant gets you up close and personal with some red-hot flames. The kiddos will absolutely love the onion tower fire trick that shoots flames several feet in the air.
Fireside Treat: Hibachi-grilled steak, chicken or shrimp. The choice is yours!
Source: "5 Best Cozy Warm-Up Spots." http://www.417mag.com/417-Magazine/January-2015/5-Best-Cozy-Warm-Up-Spots/. (21 February 2015).
Michelle is a native of Southwest Missouri and has twenty-five years of experience in selling real estate in the greater Springfield area! Michelle specializes in all price points, including new const....
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