Nice spot in Urbana! Food came out quickly and the server was great. We really enjoyed the calamari…read moreand I had a great filet that was cooked perfectly. Old timey rustic decor inside but a great spot for a date night nonetheless

Things have certainly changed and l won't be back and won't be recommending it to anyone else. Sad…read morebecause it used to be a nice place to eat. They added a $36 charge for our party of 6 for my birthday since it was on one bill. I wonder what they do if everyone had paid their own bill? The real killer was that we were charged for a Tiramisu dessert ($12) that was NOT ordered, but was brought to the table and refused by all of us and returned to the kitchen. Like the way the world is going, they charge you 3.00% credit card surcharge. ($5.76). It's time to start carrying cash again.

They outdid themselves once again The corned beef and…read morecabbage special was more than I could eat Cold beer and a friendly staff, what more could you ask for?

Checked out this classic Urbana bar and grill. It has been around for a long time and still going…read morestrong. Bunny's is certainly not a fancy place but it's more modern than expected. Has a bar area and plenty of tables inside. There's also a patio great for watching live music. Best things about it are the drinks and food. It's fairly cheap as far as how popular it is. This is one of the main hangouts east of the campus area along with the Rose Bowl which is next to here and always has music on weekends. Come chill. It's about $5 to get basic mixers like Jameson and whatever. Food is better than expected. It's about $11 for an entree like a burger. These come with a side. I got a Veggie Burger. The coolest thing is they have a toppings bar where you can top it with onions, pickles, or whatever. Loaded it up and it was a glorious mess. The rest of the menu has other sandwiches including grilled cheese, Reubens, and others. For sure it's a classic and there's plenty more things coming. It's located on Water among some back alleys and other unassuming places. The best times are weekends when there's music and stuff.

They accommodated our group of 15! The server did an amazing job. I don't know her name, but she…read morewas fantastic. Food is outstanding. Hubby had shrimp tacos, son had sliders, i had one of their amazing salads (BLT). Sangria was also great. Definitely would come back again! Such a cute restaurant in prime location.

Their sweet potato fries are FUCKING spectacular. Their sandwhich / sliders assortment is also…read moresomething that is super cool - they have, like, 14 different sandwhiches / burgers on their menu, all with different items? I don't even LIKE sliders, but this put me on! You can have many different smaller burgers for the same stomach space as a regular burger... its genius The ambiance of the bar is something that I love as well - whether you go here for a date or just to chit chat with your homies, the dim lighting makes this feel like a speakeasy, but the server's (who clearly work very hard, so props!) move around with such delicate urgency it makes you feel as though this place is the spot everyone wants to be at. Loved the food and the environment.

This feels like a weird review, but GO FOR THE BEANS!! I got the Chios platter which is a sample of…read morevegetarian dishes. The beans are some of the best I've ever had. The sauce for the stewed sweet potatoes was unreal. And I could eat those caramelized plantains probably every day.

I love this place! Their food is excellent and I have a penchant for their chicken samosas! The…read morespices are intoxicating and I even dream of eating them. So good! The staff is always welcoming and the owner is an absolute delight to talk to! Do yourself a favor and go. You won't be disappointed!

Impromptu lunch date here today. We saw the shaded patio and thought let's give it a try. The…read morehostess quickly seated us outside upon request. Our server was friendly and our food was out shortly after we placed our orders. Everything tasted delicious!!! Well seasoned, meat tender and cooked to perfection!

Very spacious typical American tavern!…read more We tried more of the not typical American items and it was slightly a miss. I think if I came back I would definitely lean into the typical American stuff because that's probably what they do best (the fries looked really yummy on other people's plates) Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche - this was an appetizer specials that I really enjoyed and highly recommend. Every bite was refreshing! Korean Salmon - Salmon was cooked well and the crust was nice and crispy. Something was just off about the flavor -- the sauce was too salty. Surf and Turf Tacos - decent tacos, would consider getting again Overall in the pricer side but it is a nicer sit down restaurant in Champaign. Comes with free popcorn sampler at the beginning of the meal! The servers were every kind. They unfortunately cannot accept visa gift cards too

Alright, this one is for my late, older brother, Matt, who rolled his bones in NYC for the…read morelongest and was a restauranteur out there. This place is a gastropub that exceeds the expectations of any other restaurant concept of 217. Been here countless times and you walk in to this old diner energy and then your senses go on tilt from the smells and the look and if you aren't pulled in by that, something is seriously wrong with you cuz this place screams Manhattan 2000's when the culinary scene and celebrity chefs were on ! So super chill vibe with old 50's neon and the menu tonight and specials are beyond amazing! So let us begin... Give me a Chicago handshake to start.... Malort on tap and tall boys of Old Style that tells you the owner is Chicago all the way! This place was nothing like what was popping up in Chicago of the super late 90's and early 2000's with Trotters and Tramoto, been to both, battling the culinary scene and this newer guy, Grant Achatz, of Trio, comes onto the playground and changes everything... This place is special because it's what Keith McNally was successful with on restaurant concepts of this time in NYC and soon to follow nationwide. Menu specials shown and the Chef in command, Conner, definitely showcased his abilities o the end. Start with the morels and they were little bites of spring with the spritz of lemon balancing the bitterness of the garlic that makes you wanting to grab another! The salad and duck fat fries are next... Salad has a great vinaigrette that will cleanse your palate with the pickled red onions and some fresh greens. Duck fat fries: if you never experienced these, highly recommend. They will be the best French fries you ever tasted.... Anyone knows will tell you that Duck fat is a game changer. Then Conner brings out the main course- this 25oz strip steak aged for 45 days and at this point I'm transported back to David Burke and Jose Garcias restaurants that featured dry aged steaks: my kyptonite. Service by Aliyah was superb and this place never misses! Thank you for transporting me back to a memory of my late brother who completely opened my eyes to much more in the culinary world! Great meals=lasting memories

First we came it and only 2 tables had customers. After 20 minutes only us. Ok next we waited…read morequite a bit for our server to give us warm not even cold without ice. Not off to a good start here. Appetizers came timely and were very good. It ends there. Took a very long time getting our entrées . Order the "pawn" paste dish. What a joke it was. Only 2 small pieces of shrimp in a bed of pasta that did not taste good and most of the pasta pieces stuck together and tuff for the nice price of $30!! Also 18% is automatically added to your bill for a tip even if the service was not good. With all the good restaurants around just do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

Open late night amazing grills. Hamburger with high quality meat, premium choice over McDonald's …read more Friendly staff.

Totally a man's meal. You got all the food you could have in one burger. Great price too. Total was…read more$20 for everything including the fries and the drink. If I could say one word to describe it, it's "satisfying" totally a good hearty meal. The ambience is perfect, the names of the items are unique, and the person behind the counter also makes the food. Great place!

Came in after the Illini beat Maryland on a Saturday evening. No issue with getting a seat right at…read morethe bar. Bar tender seemed a bit overworked, vary harried and not super friendly, but reasonably fast. Ordered the gnocchi and filet tips. Started with the Baxter's salad. That was excellent! The gnocchi was promoted as 'crisp' which I found intriguing. Not crisp at all. Standard fair. Filet was okay, but not great. Mushroom sauce was great! Ambiance is that of a classic steak house. Nice place, will come back again to try the steak.

I had a great experience at Baxter's American Grille in Champaign. I ordered the Ribeye cooked…read moremedium, along with the Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms, and everything came out perfectly prepared and full of flavor. All of the steak options here are delicious, there's usually little to no wait time, and the food comes out fast. The service was just as impressive as the food, making the whole meal enjoyable from start to finish. The ambiance was phenomenal and great for small or large dinners!

Hands down my favorite bar in town!! Great cocktails, good selection of wine and warm, friendly…read moreservice always. Top notch bar food too, every food item in the menu and they were all delicious!!

Punch might be the best bar in all of Champaign. Im a little surprised that this is the first time…read moreI'm reviewing it as it's a "go to" for every visit. To describe the drinks would be impossible, but they constantly rotate craft cocktails that are still hand mixed and bartender inspired. The joy of this place are the bartenders which are outstanding. Some of the best in Champaign. They've recently expanded their snack menu and that makes it even better! They have a pretty extensive beer and wine menu, but cocktails are where they're at. Stop on by!

I can't believe I've been in CU so long that I haven't been Merry Ann's! This place is worth the…read morehype. The food hits different at late night and the prices are amazing. I loved the turkey burrito! The diner stack is also a classic. Very limited seated in this cute old timey diner so don't try to come on game days.

We were excited to try. But it's basic diner food and nothing special. I am glad they didn't have…read moremuch options on their menu like some diners, but once was enough for us. Waitress never asked if we wanted any drinks, besides the waters. The sausage gravy and fries had no seasoning whatsoever and the food was just bland. This place is run down and even though on a busy street, not enough parking in the plaza they're in. Might be good after a long night drinking to get some food, but definitely wouldn't recommend.