My mom lives out here and this is quite literally the only "nice" restaurant in town. I really…read morewasn't expecting much out of Watseka but the service and food ended up being incredible! I ordered the filet mignon with asparagus. The steak was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The asparagus was fresh and had great flavor. My mom was craving the fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, and mac. She loved it all and I was even stealing her mashed potatoes it was so good! Service and food was 5 stars. Giving 4 stars because the inside could use a little more ambience or aesthetic.

My first time at Trios Steakhouse and it wasn't bad but it wasn't outstanding. I would definitely…read moretravel to The Lighthouse in Cedar Lake for the ambiance and delicious food. The restaurant lacks a distinct ambiance. It needs to work on the interior design. Ambiance plays a significant role in making an amazing dining experience. The service was great. The bartender was quick and efficient. He was very friendly and recommended several different entrees and appetizers. I would come back to have a drink at the bar without a problem! He brought water and a bread basket. I wish he was more educated on what type of bread was being served. Overall he was attentive and ensured that my to-go order was packed correctly. My mom had the bbq baby back ribs. She said the baked potato tasted better than the ribs and that she prefers the ribs at TGIFridays over Trios. Which was kinda disappointing because we live relatively close to Trios and it's the only nicer restaurant in Watseka. Her onion rings were lightly breaded and tasted great! I had the salmon with asparagus and Mac n cheese. It was cooked perfectly. However, it lacked flavor. The asparagus had more seasoning and taste than the salmon. They should try some different seasonings. Too bland for me. The asparagus was surprisingly delicious and I would come back just for it. The Mac n cheese was disappointing. I advise to get the onion rings. It's a large portion of onion rings that are prepared fresh to order in a light batter. I doubt I would return for the main dishes. I hope they change things up.

The Tomahawk Porkchop was excellent. Very juicy and perfectly cooked…read more Service was excellent and the entire staff were very friendly. Nice and quiet dining establishment and loved the rustic old time look inside and out. If you are in the Champaign area this is a great place to go and eat. Located only 20-25 minutes from the hotel in Gifford, Il. Definitely recommend this place.

Been going here for a long time- small town friendly. Great steaks occasionally too much sodium but…read moredepending on who ya are that's not a game end. May have to wait, small establishment low key nothing fancy but we love that. Occasionally service can be a little of feel less friendly depend who's there. Reasonably priced for local, small town.

The Old Colonial does not disappoint. The owners and staff are always friendly when we see them…read more The food is fantastic. Whenever we are in the area, we always look forward to coming here with friends.

The Old Colonial Inn is a charming restaurant perfect for a date night, special occasion, or just…read morebecause! The restaurant is located in the town's restored old hotel right near the town square. Upon entering, there's delightfully cozy seating and a candlelit interior--we were seated in the library room that contained a few intimate tables. The service was amazing. Jill is attentive yet gave us space for conversation. She recommended the tenderloin special, which paired with the blueberry gastrique and parsnip purée was a nice mashup of flavors. The soup of the day was a rich, creamy lobster bisque. My husband ordered the salmon grilled and said it was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. We ordered a dessert to share (turtle cheesecake), and they thoughtfully plated it with a starburst of whipped cream for each of us! The owners came around and checked on everyone briefly. They were very kind and hospitable. Overall, the Old Colonial Inn was a delightful experience and a hidden gem.

The poor boy steaks and butter are tops. The polish sausage was quite plain. Little flavor and I…read morefound it cooked up dry. The brats we also enjoyed.

Great poor boys and garlic butter. They're a great resource for meat here in town. Good service.read more

I've had better steaks at waffle house. No flavor, no seasoning! Don't know how they are cooking…read moretheir steaks but it is SO bland! Salad bar is like Golden Coral only worse and the only vegetable they offer is broccoli. The cocktails were like Applebee's but not as good! If you're going to call your restaurant a steakhouse then please provide an experience for the prices you are charging.

Not bad for a college town. Came in on a Friday at 5:30 with a party of one. Was told the wait…read morewould be 30 minutes. Took under 10. Started with an Old Fashioned. The taste was fine, but rather than an orange peel, there was an orange slice. Rather than a a deep purple cherry, there was a bright red maraschino. Salad bar is a blast from the past. Can't remember the last time I saw one at a restaurant. Good mix of fixings in it, no complaints. They also bring a fresh backed mini loaf of bread which is decadent. They steak was perfectly cooked. Got the 8oz ribeye with Cajun seasoning done medium. Spot on, and fairly tasty, though I had to salt it a bit towards the end. The mushrooms were good, the broccoli was mushy. The ambiance gives me mixed emotions. The lighting was as bright as a Denny's. Totally uncharacteristic of a steak house. Though, there were a lot of children dining and everyone was dressed casually. Yet from the outside, the place looks classic steakhouse and elegant. They also have Illini sports paraphernalia hanging in the walls which was pretty cool. Service was fast and friendly. I was in and out in an hour, including my 10 minute wait. Plenty of hired help waiting and bussing tables. Line out the door. I read some recent reviews of people bashing this place because of food quality and service. That was not my experience, and I look forward to coming back again. Just no broccoli!

Waitress did an amazing job. Very friendly, fast, great service…read more Lasagna Soup was Mid at best. Lots of grease in the soup and the wrong noodles. Do not recommend. Ultimate Grilled Cheese was good. Bacon was piled high on the grilled cheese. Almost too much. But it was tasty. Wife thought the chicken was too lemony. I thought it tasted very good. But I like a little tang on the chicken tongue. The seats are comfortable as hell. Looking for some for my house. Always sit at the tables if you want one of those comfy seats.

Too bad I can't give them zero stars. We liked this restaurant the first two times we tried it. The…read morethird time, they completely got my order wrong not once, not twice, but three times. Server didn't apologize and when the manager stopped by to see how everything was, we complained to him. He didn't apologize or offer to make things right. We left and will never go back again.

Rigo's has an incredible ambience when you walk in, you're immediately met with a level of…read moresophistication, highlighted by beautiful woodwork that sets the tone for a great dining experience. Hannah, our waitress, was absolutely amazing and made the evening even better. My husband ordered the Rigo Special and it was delicious. I had the tilapia and crab cake special, which was just as wonderful. Both dishes were finished with the same champagne cream sauce, and it complemented each one perfectly rich, flavorful, and well balanced. To top it all off, I enjoyed a few lemon drop martinis, and they were quite yummy. Overall, a fantastic meal with great service in an elegant, welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

First of all, the service was impeccable. I was seated immediately, and offered a choice of seats!…read moreSecond, the atmosphere of this restaurant is so comfortable, but yet it gives the customer the elegant vibes if a big city restaurant. As far as the food, I had the Rigo's Special, and would recommend it again, and again! Even some of the most elite seafood establishments are unable to stand up against the crab cakes. All in all, I will be going again...and I will have more French Martinis!

Food was exceptional quality, with portion size to match. Atmosphere is a vaulted high ceiling…read morespace with the bustle of a hard working kitchen and an attentive waitstaff. The menu is limited to signature offering of various dishes eliminating the tough choices between offerings. The daily special was a nice addition to the menu. All food was plated on various china which added to the fun of it all. My wife and I shared 2 separate meals and both were 10/10 in our opinion. This place will be on our very short list of great food, great folks, and great experience.

We saw good reviews, so we hopped off the interstate and checked this place out for dinner. They…read morewere moderately busy, about 1/3 capacity. That was not the problem. The food took over 30 minutes, which wouldn't be a deal breaker, if it was hot. The fries were cold. That's a death sentence in my opinion. The burger was fine, though not hot, at least warm enough. Sorry, maybe impressive for some, but not for this guy. I would have been happier at the BBQ joint across the street.

Love the panini sandwich, carmel macchito and any of their pastries. Great place to have lunch!read more

Coffee & Friends has a wide variety of hot and cold beverages, plus freshly made sweet treats. It…read moreis also THE place to go for custom celebration cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cake pops and more. Coffee & Friends also has delicious, made-to-order Mexican and American food. I love the breakfast and lunch paninis, and the English muffin breakfast sandwich. One of my top favorites are the steak tacos (best in town), quesadillas and angus burgers. About every day I get a red-eye coffee (or 2). The ambiance is casual, with covered outdoor sidewalk seating in good weather months.

Wonderful restaurant tucked away in a serene wooded area, right alongside the Wabash river. I…read moreenjoyed my drink, soup, and steak here very much! Such a pleasant supper club feel.

Selected this restaurant based on Yelp ratings. This…read morerestaurant is located off the beaten path and almost seems out of the way of your not a local. Upon entering the hostess asked if we had a reservation, we did not as this was last minute find. The hostess advised there was a table available in the bar area or a large 6 top table behind the hostess stand. We selected the 6 top, while not in the main dining area it was still a good table and our server Karis was great. Complimentary Bread is served. The bread was served warm and soft. Ordered the Scallops and asked for them to be prepared in a lemon butter sauce which the kitchen was able to do a lemon beurre blanc sauce. Served with a side and soup or salad or a 2nd side if no soup or salad is selected. Requested some tartar sauce however it had a very overpowering Dill flavor. French Onion soup had the right amount of bread and more broth than cheese and onion. Had the Ribeye Cap special which needed a touch of salt and it was cooked a little more than the medium rare plus ordered. Served with a side of Burgundy Mushrooms heavy on the Burgundy flavor and Shoestring Onion Rings however not really on the true sense of Shoestring Onion ring size of things unless your into fat shoelaces but they did taste good. Overall great service and good food