This place is delicious!! I absolutely loved the Cajun Shrimp Pasta, the sauce was soooo creamy and…read morethe flavors were perfect -- my favorite pasta dish in all of CU. The truffle fries were so addicting, almost filled up just eating fries!

Upscale American restaurant with a homey feel…read more The food was delicious and competently prepared. I ordered the grilled trout, which came with sautéed green beans and roasted potatoes. The potatoes were impressively tender and just-browned on the edges, although under-seasoned. The trout was flaky in most of the cut but dried out at the edges. The pineapple salsa served with the fish helped, although there was some freshness to be desired. The items were indeed tasty -- the smoky char on the fish carried the other elements -- if not memorable. The atmosphere is perhaps the most notable feature of the place. The wood bannisters and tables around the space have the air of an old steakhouse that cleaned up its act. As I was seated, an anonymous piano arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon was piped into the room. The restaurant goes out of its way to cultivate a dual sense of class and nostalgia. When you're feeling like a romantic, treat yourself to a dinner here.

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?

Really good veggie burgers and fries. Love the chipotle mayo! Excellent location, eat there or pick…read moreup to take to the Rose Bowl and enjoy some live music.

So I'm that most annoying of things: a vegan. On top of that, I'm a teetotaler. So when I announced…read morethese things to my waitress - Jessica - I was expecting to be told it would be very difficult to serve me. What happened next was astounding. She consulted her supervisor, and the two were able to lay out for me what items were suitable with a complete list of ingredients and allergens! The sliders themselves use a vegan-friendly bun, and the patty can be exchanged for a plant-based one. The tofu tacos simply need to have the sour cream held. The sweet potato fries (and I presume the normal ones) are fried using the same oil as other foods, so people should take that into consideration should they wish, but they're otherwise okay. I ordered the tofu tacos and the sweet potato fries. Excellent meal! The music being played was Nintendo-themed covers and remixes, which I was definitely able to appreciate!

So my fiancé and I moved around the area recently and we are looking to try new places for dining…read moreexperiences. This is the first in Champagne and we actually liked it. We had a few cocktails which were good. And the chicken fuatas as an appetizer. Which was REALLY GOOD!! Michele said they were the best she has ever had. I had a club sandwich and she had the gourmet grilled cheese with their mushroom soup. The atmosphere was quaint. And the service was good as well. We will be most likely come back to try other dishes.

We tried this place on a whim. My son had heard about the place and said, let's give it a try…read more Great food and it was matched by the friendly lady that runs the place. We will definitely visit again!!

I don't know Zambian cuisine, but it's claim to be the only one in the country??? Well, that's…read moreworth a try. It's been a few months since I've been there, but it looked like it was transitioning from a different restaurant (BBQ joint?) so maybe the decor was in flux. Very food court look. We tried the Emma's Platter and the goat meat. The flavors were all fine, but I don't know if anything stood out or was strongly seasoned. The ginger drink, on the other hand, was very punchy and well-appreciated. They said it's made on-site. So... not knowing Zambian cuisine, I don't have anything to compare it to. The seasoning and the tastes did not spring forward. The ginger drink was the most memorable of it all.

Great location, nice service and good food. The ambience was wonderful. The patio was even nicer.read more

Very good service, solid menu, good drink choices and a great Sunday brunch. Typically crowded, but…read moretables typically move pretty quickly.

Amazing food, service and live shows. I had the Oklahoma smash burger with truffle fries and my…read morefriends had the crispy chicken wings. So good! Cant wait to try their tasting menu. Also, make sure to sign up for their email list so you keep track of the live shows and events they have.

Gastropub with a punk rock ethos: the menu draws freely from fine cuisine and street foods, and it…read moreupsets the rules about how those categories are supposed to work. We went in on the street food parts of the menu tonight, with the burger (Smashy McSmashface), Tandoori Lamb Kofta, and Sumac Slaw Sando with the falafel patty. Charring is the technique that elevates their street offerings. The smashburger was circled with a lace of crisped beef. The lamb kofta was fully blackened around its surface. (The kitchen perhaps overdid it here and with the grilled pita. The bitter carbonization distracted from other flavors and textures in the ground lamb.) The falafel's fry was perfection, both delicate on the tongue and essential to the thick patty's structure. Conversely, the potent blends of herbs from various cuisines signals the sophistication of their menu. The parsley and other green herbs (did I detect mint?) in the tabbouleh got a bite from the pickled garlic. But even better was setting it atop the sourness of the peppers in the lutenitsa. My choices tonight leaned middle eastern, but the menu effortlessly spans French, East Asian, and American southern. The most provocative aspects of the menu though are the ones that mix high and low cuisine, or that mix elaborate and commercial preparations. I had to laugh that the curried labneh (on the falafel sando) had been thoughtfully spiced with grains of mustard and it also was spread across a generic potato bun. As if to say, "Yeah we made an elevated version of French's mustard but don't take your veggie burger so seriously." There are other routes through the menu that produce the same effect. You want Oysters? Sure, they can be your appetizer before the meatloaf. This place is playful and not afraid to break the rules. Come here for something you didn't expect!

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!

The brontosaurus burger is top tier. You would think the ham would make the burger salty but the…read morecrispy egg balances it out. The sauce is similar to hollandaise which makes it creamy. The patties are nice and thick well seasoned.

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!

We visited Baxter expecting to have a finer dining experience in the Champaign area. When we…read morearrived, we were greeted and seated promptly. We ordered two of their specialty cocktails, which took a little long to be delivered but subsequently were very good. Next we ordered the stuffed mushrooms, Halibut and filet medallions. Service was a little slow so we decided to just enjoy the time together. Our appetizer arrived and was outstanding. It was a bit of a wait for our entrees to appear and when they did we were disappointed with the wait. The filet was ordered medium well and arrived seared to almost well done other than the very center was cold and red. The halibut was overcooked as well but regardless I decided to enjoy the halibut because it was still palatable. The filet, on the other hand was not. It was tough and just not very good. I fully expected to spend the money on a fine dining experience but didn't feel that experience was met. We will try Baxter again in the future with hopes of a better experience but our history there has been hit and miss!

A very fantastic evening at Punch. Love their cocktails. Every option that I tried was legend…read more Their recommendations really hit. Nice service. Good vibe. I love this cocktail bar! Might be the one and the only one in town for good drinks.

Googled "bars with a good vibe" when we were in the Champaign area and found this little gem!! Such…read morea cute street with a number of options for food & drink, but Punch was perfect for a cocktail and something light to eat at the end of a full day. We ordered the "salad and skewers" and tried 3 different kinds of meat! So yummy. It was a quiet night for the place when we visited so we had over the top service and attention.

Great diner to stop in for food! Service is quick, direct, and friendly. Booths are a little small,…read moreso bigger parties may need to split up. Great, diverse menu. Waffles, breakfast burritos, and omelets are all great, and the hash browns are perfectly browned! Definitely recommend to stop in and have a meal at this Champaign staple!

A diner that will be there for you when you need it…read more The food is simply prepared and comes out fast. We ordered a spread of eggs, hash browns, French toast, waffles, oatmeal, and biscuits with gravy. The oats were instant, the hashbrowns were a little soggy, and the waffle didn't taste like much. But it didn't matter because we needed to hit the road and the price was right. Even better, the egg yolk was a rich orange, the French toast was moist, and the gravy was peppery. When the dishes land, they are delicious.