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    Hamilton Walker's

    3.6 (283 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HAMILTON WALKER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Alanie N.

    I just tried Hamilton walkers for the first time during restaurant week and omg, not only is the general ambiance so fun, but the list of reasons I would definitely be back is long! Starting off strong, our waitress (Dani I believe) was AMAZING she was so funny and personable and was so helpful when deciding what to eat! She was attentive to our table even though it was definitely busy! We got an appetizer that was a chef special and it was to die for! We then chose our tasting menu options and it was so good! I got a ceaser salad, which was good for a ceaser but not mind blowing. The salmon was cooked PERFECTLY, and the cocktails were also amazing! I will definitely be back soon! This is a Champaign MUST visit!

    This spot is the perfect blend of approachable neighborhood charm and elevated dining. As someone who spends a lot of time in Chicago steakhouses, I was thrilled to find exactly what I'd been looking for here. We brought my mother-in-law for Mother's Day weekend and loved it so much, we came back the following weekend for my father-in-law's birthday. The food is fantastic. I love splitting entrees at steakhouses--especially since the sides are served family-style--and this setup made it easy. We shared a large filet and ribeye, and the kitchen even sliced everything for us, which made sharing effortless. The green beans were a standout, and the smashed potatoes were... well, potatoes. Cocktails were excellent. The classic Cosmo and Aviation were spot on. The Army Navy had a fun, popsicle-like sweetness--delicious, though a bit too sweet for a second round. They also have a solid wine list. One thoughtful touch: they brought warm bread to the table and freshly toasted gluten-free bread for the allergy at our table--it felt incredibly considerate. Most entrees include a soup or salad. I went with the salad and was completely obsessed with the homemade ranch dressing. It was the lightest, most flavorful ranch I've ever had. Dessert exceeded our expectations. The key lime pie and flourless chocolate cake were both rich and decadent, and the accompanying sauces were a 10/10. Like most steakhouses, it's on the pricier side--but if you're used to dining in Chicago, this place is a steal. One last note--Kyle is an absolute gem. He took the time to chat with us and somehow figured out it was my father-in-law's birthday, even though we forgot to mention it. Truly thoughtful service.

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    Alli B.

    Wonderful restaurant with quality service! Coming from downtown Chicago to Champaign for fine dining this is the place to go! Food is delicious, ambiance is Gatsby & Nathan knows how to run this restaurant! Great experience and I will be dreaming about the bread pudding until next time!

    Gin fizz and an old fashioned
    Kristin P.

    Firstly the price tag is nothing to sneer at, and I would have given one star less if this meal wasn't utter perfection. That being said I was wowed from the very beginning. What is a Bruschetta? Well certainly I have not had any bruschetta with steak on it before today, and I am surprised to say that I love the twist. It has all the freshness of classic bruschetta housed in a carnivore's dream. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and although I usually look for a larger serving it seems standard in this area to see 4 scallops as a normal serving. The asparagus was excellent as well, perfectly charred with a kick. We also purchased a massive serving of green beans coated healthily in garlic and olive oil. The drinks were decorated neatly and tasted perfect. The server was hilarious, and numerous people on the wait staff checked in on us. The place was packed and I can see why. I chose this restaurant due to its decoration, an art deco themed restaurant! I will say down to the intricate touches in the food and the wait staff's uniforms, this place captured fine dining.

    Special Menu (05/02/2023)
    Leyang Z.

    Had dinner after the Illinois Race Weekend as they provided a $20 off per $40 order discount! Food was not bad at all but it could be better. I ordered bacon dates for app and chef's catch (ruby snapper on that day) for entree. There was also some bread before the app. The bread could be warmer -- I mean among the 5 pieces, 3 pieces were warm while the other two were cold. Kinda strange. The dates and the sweet balsamic sauce were very delicious, plus, it was a huge serving; but some pieces of bacon were burnt. The entree was a real hit. The fish was cooked to perfection; the meat was tender and fresh. My waitress told me that it was caught less than 2 days before. I tried to smash the sauce on bread and top with some fish and it was awesome! The fish was served with corn and farro, as well as some pulled crab meat. At first I thought this combination was weird, but surprisingly they went very well. An impressive mixture of the nutty flavor from farro, sweetness from the corns, and savour from crab meat! Service was very good. My waitress was welcoming and knowledgabe about the food. described the special menu for me in detail, asked my experience for each dish, and explains how they prepare the dishes to me. So in general this was a good experience, though not perfect. Will take my fiends there next time. If the food is all pleasant I will change it to 5 stars.

    Seafood Chef Special Soup
    Otto C.

    My friends recommended me this place and I went in with no expectations. For the appetizer, we ordered the shrimp cocktail and it was not mind blowing per se but reasonable for the price. The main entrees and sides took around 1 hour to arrive and I was told that the limited prime rib was only available to be cooked "medium" which could mean it was already precooked. Apparently reviewing afterwards they cook it one stage further meaning medium is actually medium well, medium rare is medium, etc. The veggies in the $31 salmon dish tasted frozen as well. I felt the only redeeming dishes were the chef special seafood soup which tasted creamy and the green beans because you can't really mess up cooking that. Apparently this place (the kitchen) closes at 8 pm but our reservation was at 8 pm. So the ordering process felt rushed but the cook time did not. Let's just say for one of the places to be super hyped up, the price was not on par with the service level required.

    Menu
    Melissa P.

    The waiter checked on us way to often and he also seemed really stressed out. But otherwise, the food was very good. Very very expensive! comfortable seating. We were able to find street parking right across the street. My husband and I split the "Twin Petites," which was two 3-oz filets. We asked for it medium rare, which ended up being literally perfect. We also split a salad, which was pretty big, and we also split some red potatoes, which were very good.

    Twin Petites
    Alina S.

    Came on from out of town to meet family for dinner. I searched around for any halal spots and Hamilton Walker's surprisingly serve halal steak! As you can see from our dinner only I got the steak. All the meals were delectable and I thoroughly enjoyed the food, service and company! We got the twin petites, grilled salmon and the seafood penne. Very delish and will definitely be coming back especially for that bread and butter they serve for an appetizer!!!

    Scallops and a well old fashioned
    Raquel R.

    Super classic bar, amazing food, and friendly company! Classy atmosphere with great prices on appetizers and an awesome well old fashioned for $9. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Great place talk to locals or chill and do work w free wifi.

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    This is the best steakhouse in Central Illinois! Shrimp cocktail is a must! Aged steaks are as good as any place in Midwest!

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    Ask the Community - Hamilton Walker's

    Do they offer happy hours and discounts?

    It's always a Happy Hour at Hamilton Walker's. This being said, there is no time of the day that prices are different than what's listed on our menus on our website. Looking forward to serving you.

    Will I be able to watch the men's NCAA basketball championship game there?

    Yes! We'll have it on in our lounge/bar area! When you make a reservation, request that area. Looking forward to serving you.

    Is it true that you have an additional fee for using your outside enclosure dining?

    Hi! Due to the high demand when we launched them, we had a fee. We discontinued this after the holidays. Unfortunately, due to staffing levels, we had to discontinue them as we can only staff inside right now. Please reach out with any additional… Read more

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