I've come here two nights in a row and my friend and I got the different wine from the selection they have and we loved everything we had. Breaded Green Beans and Black Jack Sliders are the best! read more

The ambiance probably beats the food. The steak salad. Warning, it might not be edible. Last time I tried it, it tasted like the sea. Salt city. Same could be said for the salmon sliders. Aside from this unpleasant surprise, everything else on the menu tasted pretty good. The alcohol selection, service, and vibe of the place were perfectly lovely, however. Food, less so... read more

Place was slammed when I first came by so I went to a couple other places first. Then found my way back to Seven Saints. The beer was cold and the sliders awesome. I had the brautwerst slider and it was way different than I expected. It was great. The bartender 055 (they only have a number. No name on their tag) was great and easy to engage conversation with. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town read more

This is my favorite spot in CU for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is comfortable and the food is always delicious. Try the soup, even if it sounds like a weird flavor. It is sure to exceed most expectations. read more

I've been to Seven Saints a couple times and thought I'd go for my birthday on a Friday night on unofficial weekend. Out waitress was patient and recommend us a few drinks to start. We ordered the 7 Sinners Platter as an appetizer to share. I got a California turkey slider and half of the summer salmon salad. The half salad was larger than I expected and has a decent amount of salmon and avocado. The food and drinks were delicious and filling. I highly recommend the summer salmon salad along with any of the combos. We couldn't leave without dessert, so in the end we ordered the special creme brulee cheesecake (!!) and pecan pie. Everything was great! No complaints and I'd definitely come here again. read more

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Great food and service. It's always busy so call before you go. Parking was a iffy. But fresh hot food and the menu had food I never tried. Great place read more

One of our favorite spots when in Champaign. The outdoor patio area is spacious & the menu is huge! The sliders are seriously amazing, especially the buffalo chicken slider. Highly recommend! read more

Hit or miss. First time, food was great. Second time, food was terrible. Sliders tasted a week old, fried cheese curds were doughy, server was mostly absent... Not busy either. read more

This place is way overrated and overpriced. The service sucked and food was subpar at best. I only gave it three stars because the drinks were decent although the bartender must have been a shut in. read more

Went in tonight for a bite and drinks with two of my friends and were seated right away. After 15 minutes went by and we hadn't been greeted or acknowledged by serve staff yet the table behind us had been visited twice for drink refills, we decided to take off for another restaurant that would actually appreciate our business. On our way out, two servers setting in the front wrapping silverware made it obvious that side work and getting out at the end of their shift was their priority. Don't think I'll ever come back to give another shot, menu and beer selection were small and unimpressive anyway. read more

Summer in Champaign is ALL about outdoor seating. This great new restaurant has got it right. With plenty of space out and inside, and self-seating, the atmosphere is always semi-casual and always welcoming. After looking at the menu, we expected an average dining experience, based on the fact that the menu accentuates burgers (they call their mini-burgers SLIDERS) and salads...not our usual dining-out fare. However...the wings are the BEST WINGS we have ever had in our lives. They are not your usual buffalo-drowned bits of suspiciously massive chook, these are fine specimens of realistically-sized, expertly-cooked bird, served crispy with your choice of two sauces, (there are lots to choose...from BBQ to Thai Peanut and beyond). In ordering, we found that each ordering the Slider/Salad combo worked really well, although sharing sliders and tasting different flavors also works well. There is an extensive beer/wine selection, including some fashionable Spanish options, however we seriously question a wine list without a single New Zealand option, especially in the Sauvignon Blanc section. Our favorite sliders so far have included the Buffalo Chicken, the BlackJack, the California Turkey and the Salmon, although we highly recommend asking for NO BUTTER on the buns if you are interested in 'eating lightly'. Our two salads (Goat Cheese and Spinach/Fried Chicken Salad) were both surprisingly delicious, after so many below-average iceberg salads in the mid-west. All in all, we think they have found a niche targeting people who appreciate casual dining prepared exceptionally well. This is the PERFECT OPTION for those diners who want a home-town up-scale alternative to Ruby Tuesday, Steak n Shake, Fridays, or perhaps even Guido's at the same price and not at the mall! Expect to spend $30 on food for 2 courses for 2 people. read more

While traveling on business to the area, my boss and I went to Seven Saints on the recommendation of some of the local employees. It was billed as a good place to get decent food and a good beer. Being a fan of any and all microbrews I can get my hands on back home on the east coast I was hopeful that they would have at least some local flavor from which I could sample and some food that was palatable after a long day on a plane and in airports. We got there around 9pm and the place was very quiet (not a bad thing in my mind). We grabbed a seat at the bar and I was immediately pleased to see Southern Tier on tap. As a large fan of this line of beer back east but only seeing it in bottle my hope grew. Along with that some other wonderful names graced the bar taps; Dead guy (again only bottle option for me most times), Fat Tire (a beer that was raved about by my friends after a trip west but I am unable to acquire in my local establishments), and the usual Guiness etc. Add to my excitement was the very well stocked liquor rail with such rarities as Hanger One Vodka (one of the best flavored vodka line) and Lafroaig 30yr (one of my all time favorite scotch brands). The bartender was friendly and polite and took our initial beer order. After scanning the menu i decided on what was recommended to me, the sliders. Since I could not decide and was famished anyways i ordered 6 of the approximately 12 different varieties they offered. While waiting for our food I struck up a conversation with our bartender asking for suggestions for good local beers. He recommended a wonderful beer made by a small time brewery run by two brothers (the name eludes me at this point) and his recommendation was spot on. By this time our food arrived and i dug into the various sliders. They were a bit larger then I anticipated but not overly so. Most came as described and tasted good. No disappointment on the food front. After downing my meal and finishing my second beer I asked for one more suggestion. At this point the GM of the establishment joined us in the discussion over local breweries and suggested we try Foundry. I choose a bourbon barrel aged brew called Backwoods Bastard. Alliteration aside it was a wonderful way to end the meal. We continued to talk and I was very impressed at the effort both the bartender and the GM himself put in for two random customers on a Monday night when they could have very easily just gone about closing up shop and leaving us to our devices. I have no bad things to say about this place and being a former server/bartender/cook I am not shy about voicing my expectations concerning a locale. I would definitely recommend to anyone either passing through the area or local to the area to stop by sometime and try for yourself. If the beer list and quality food is not enough of a draw they do offer specials on liquors and beer knocking the price down significantly for that day. To fully appreciate this locale I highly recommend going on an off day as I am unsure how a busy saturday night would translate into appreciation for a simple yet enjoyable experience. read more

Mediocre at best. Food is not that good. When is Champaign going to get a good restaurant?

This is a nice little place with bartenders who can actually hold a conversation! They know their beer and are happy to introduce some local favorites as well. The menu isn't diverse but the quality is good and portions are not over sized. Recommend the sausage -kale soup to start and a nice selection of sliders to round out the meal read more

We had dinner here during my sons college trip. The food was excellent and a great value. Coming from Boston, we were blown away by the reasonable prices. Loved the selection of craft beers. Ambiance and decor was also beautiful. read more

Half price whiskey Wednesday. Need I say more? Ok a strong bench of whiskeys from around the world with sections of the menu on sale weekly on Wednesday evenings. Keeps uber drivers busy. read more

Love it. The food is good, the service is GREAT. I just love this place!!!! SLIDERS ALL THE WAY!!

This place has so much potential, so it's kind of sad that they don't have better service.... My fiance and I waited at the bar for a drink for about 15 minutes before anyone asked us what we wanted. That may not sound too long, but the place wasn't even busy. And what's funny is the bartender was like purposely ignoring us. There's no way she didn't see us politely flagging her down. She had a soft drink that she was drinking, and she stopped right in front of us, took a nice looooong drink... kind of relaxing, then she looked past us out the window, and proceeded to ignore us a bit longer. And its not like we were just standing there, you can try and flag them down, but they just ignore you like alien possessed humans staring into space or something. The bartender finally asked what we wanted, but by then we were being seated so we said nevermind. Then we proceeded to have terrible service at our table, to the point that it was just kind of amusing. Oh and my cobb salad had these huge mushroom tentacle things that made me gag and we just sorta wiggled them at our friends like "look at this huge sick thing that's in my salad!" And the sliders are way over priced. The cheese curds were good, but a little heavy. I say the place has potential because it's a really nice location and the inside has a nice ambiance. There is also an extensive beer list, but none of that really matters if your service is that bad... read more

Went there last Wednesday. Service was friendly and prompt even though they were very busy. My boyfriend is really into Whiskey and had heard that they had a great selection. According to him they have one of the best Whiskey selection he has ever seen. The staff also seemed to be very informed about the liquor they were serving. I order an assortment of sliders and my BF had the crab cakes and the chicken floutas. All the food was very good but the crab cakes were the star of the evening. Great date night, very reasonably priced, very warm atmosphere. read more

I came here a few weeks back with some co-workers for a going away lunch. I decided to order a few sliders. I wish they had a "slider flight" option where you get a deal for 3 sliders or something. The service was prompt and friendly even with our large group. The sliders were.....okay......the bread was kind of mushy and not impressive. The garnishes were more like the quality you'd see at Subway and the beef reminded me of Wendy's or White Castle. Is it the shape, dense texture, or just general tastelessness? I can't quite put my finger on it but it's just not impressive considering its their "specialty". The prices are okay but considering that you could probably get better burgers at a fast food restaurant, I feel like they could be cheaper but I guess you're paying for the ambiance and service. Personally, I don't need ambiance, I go out to enjoy unique, high quality food. Ideally, rather than cheaper prices, I think just higher quality food would make more sense. On the plus side, I could see this place being good for picky eaters who are repelled by too many flavors in their food. read more

I absolutely love Seven Saints! Andy is fantastic and always around to give advice on drinks and ensure the experience is as great as possible. The waitstaff is EXTREMELY knowledgable on different liquors and beer. They are particularly helpful on whiskey and beer, but more than adequate on just about anything else as well. The only negative thing I can say is they have changed my thoughts on what to expect out of waitstaff, and I have found many other bars/restaurants lacking. The drink list is huge, and new things are constantly being added. Its very common for there to be a few "off the list" specials, particularly on Wednesday nights. Wednesdays are a great night to go since 1/4 of the whiskey is half off that night in rotation. I have tasted a ton of different whiskeys I never would have tried if it wasn't for this night. The waitstaff is always glad to recommend something new based off your criteria, and I have ended up purchasing several bottles from my home bar after trying them at Seven Saints. The food is good, and always comes out quick. I am particularly fond of the cheese curds, waffle fries, and sweet potato fries. Most sandwiches are sliders, so don't expect a large sandwich. They have a deal where you can split soup, salad, and a slider for a good price, that's normally what I choose. Their caesar salad is great! read more

Great little place in Champaign. I've eaten here twice when driving through the area. Love the cheese curds, they are so huge. I normally get the mix n match with a slider/salad and side. More than enough food and good quality. Nice atmosphere inside as well. read more

This place is the greatest. Just had my mother's 90th birthday party here. Above and beyond what we could ask for. The manager Anne Clark pulled everything together. Server Jenny and bartender Figgy went above and beyond. Love them. Perfect place. Our party ranged from 5 years old to 91 years old and everyone had a great time. Oh. By the way, the food was GREAT. Hot and delicious. read more

This place is just wonderful. Even though the bar is usually packed, the service and the wait staff are always friendly. Andy, the GM, is always around and making sure everyone is happy and enjoying themselves. If there ever was a problem, he'd do whatever it takes to make it right. The food is excellent and the bartenders really know their stuff about drinks and they make wonderful recommendations. I highly suggest visiting on Wednesday nights for their Whiskey Wednesdays. I really recommended this bar because of its atmosphere, service, and quality drinks/food. read more

Been here once - its located in Downtown Champaign. The burgers are really good and my friend recommended me the tomato soup, which was good too! read more

I went here for my birthday dinner upon recommendation from a friend. I agree with a previous reviewer, the ambiance of this place has a restaurant chain feel. The crowd was what looked like a mix of graduate students and older couples. Seven Saints is known for their sliders, these mini burgers, kinda like what White Castle serves. The sliders are about $3 to $4 bucks each so it's perfect for ordering a slew of them. I ordered fried cheese curds for appetizers which were delicious though a little soggy (then again, anything fried pretty much tastes good). There are plenty of vegetarian options. Any slider can be replaced with a boca burger (50 cents extra), but in my opinion a boca burger patty overwhelms any other taste. So what you end up with is pretty same tasting burgers - my boca blackjack cheese slider tasted like my Asian one. The waffle fries were especially good though (better than The Office's ones in Urbana IMO). The beer selection is limited so this place is decent to take group for dinner - there are better bar options for drinks elsewhere. The service was adequate and attentive, but not overly so. What's with the Third Eye Blind love? There were like 3 TEB songs that played that night :S There's also some outdoor seating. I could definitely image coming back here for lunch. I also like the fact that Seven Saints is directly across from the bus/train station (who needs to spend 10 bucks on a cab when there's convenient public transportation nearby? My friends rode their bikes here and took a bus back home (they have racks on the front of the bus to load bikes). All in all, Seven Saints is a decent option for lunch and dinner, but you can find better spirits elsewhere (i.e. Blind Pig, others) read more

Seven Saints has vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. Love their hummus plate and cheese curds. The place fills up fast on a Friday night so make sure you get there and save some seats. read more

the service has always been good when i've been there. i even once walked there with my husband and our young son in a stroller. they were awesome enough to accommodate our larger than life stroller in another room while we dined with our progeny. no dirty looks about the baby stroller. just awesomeness as they stowed it away in another room. that gets a star all by itself. the beer selection is top notch, so if you're into that.... you're covered. if you like cheese products deep fried and dipped in crazy fattening ranch dressing... you're also in luck. apparently it's great. i've never eaten it, but i've heard tell. the sliders are okay. not great. not bad. just okay. i get the vegetarian burger. it's... meh. i can heat up a griller patty in the microwave at home and put it on a tiny bun for all of about $1.25. i understand that businesses have to make money, but at least make me feel like i'm getting something new and exciting for the price. this place would get a solid two stars from me if not for the amazing.... decadent... brown sugar oatmeal cake. i don't eat sugar often... but when i do... it's this place for THAT cake. holy hell. it's terrible for you, and it's worth every penny. read more

I recently visited Seven Saints in downtown champaign on a Monday. Monday?!?!? Exactly, what I was thinking it's not Tuesday Brewsday or their famous Whiskey Wednesday's but a Monday! I had no idea that they have Ribeye dinners on Mondays and 1/2 Price Wine by the bottle. If you are looking for a dinner cure to your manic Monday I would totally suggest Seven Saints! The steak was cooked a perfect medium per my request and was served with broccoli and mashed potatoes. I think the 1/2 off wine bottle speaks for itself. Iggy was my server for the evening and he gave us the best service even though we arrived 30 minutes before the kitchen closed which was 11pm. Thanks Iggy!! Hope you find this review useful!! read more

Seven Saints is, hands down, my favorite place to go in Champaign. It has the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a night, with great food (esp. the buffalo chicken sliders and cheese curds!), an amazing spirits list with tons of awesome and very very affordably priced, whiskies, and a relaxed, comfortable feel. Andy is an exceptional general manager who takes clear interest in creating a positive personal experience for the customers, and the service is exceptional. That's not even to mention the AMAZING 50% off whiskeys every Wednesday night :) I can't say enough about how great this place is! read more

The interior is nice looking and dimly lit, and Whiskey Wednesday is a fun gimmick but the food...is meh. If you order sliders they just come out on a giant white plate and it sort of detracts from the food. I'm serious--it's a big plate without even so much as a green piece of garnish and the sliders are just okay anyway. The service is average though servers can seem scarce because it's always so dang busy. read more

Good food. Good service. Good location. Friendly atmosphere. Sliders to die for. Great drink selection. Drunk pecan pie with ice cream to die for again. read more

I honestly got all my friends to go here. I went here for a friends birthday and FELL IN LOVE with their food. I ALWAYS get the grilled chicken slider with their honey mustard for dipping and their asian salad, it is seriously to die for yummy! We always get a plate of cheese curds for the table since we can't resist. For the many times I've made a decision to go back to Champaign for a visit, I'll admit, dining at Seven Saints has always heavily swayed my decision towards making the trip! read more

Seven Saints has plenty of options of all kinds if you're looking for a place to get a drink, but you prefer something outside the normal bar fare. I also had the 7 Sinners apperizer plate, which contained fried mushroom, onion rings, and cheese curds. All of it was very good and fairly priced. I would recommend. read more

Nice selection of Bourbon. Need more of a draft selection. Tasty sliders, great atmosphere and solid service...makes for a great visit.

My first visit to Seven Saints got off to a slow start. We asked to be seated outdoors,the weather was nice and their curbside tables are nice. Well we sat for 20 min and no waitress. There were three outside but no one stopped at our table. I finally stopped the young man at the front door and he quickly found us someone to take our order. Hey everybody has an off night! My husband and I enjoy not the run of the mill beers and we were surprised to find extensive selection at seven saints. Goose island 312 for me and fat tire for my spouse. We started our dinner off with fried cheese curds. The cheese curds were golden brown and not greasy,they come highly recommended! We each ordered 2 sliders and a side of waffle fries. I had Asian and smoked BBQ slider and Doug ordered BBQ and California turkey slider. All were cooked to perfection and delicious . They have several options when it comes to the menu so I feel there is something for everyone. All in all we had a wonderful dining experience and our waitress( once we got one) was on the ball and friendly. We will be returning and I would recommend Seven Saints to our friends. read more

When at U of I, we invariably end up at Seven Saints. We might have wanted to go somewhere else, but some weekends are so hard to get a table at the local restaurants. Seven Saints always seems to be able to accommodate, and although I never think the service is spectacular, I can overlook that for the great burgers, pub atmosphere and drink selection. I'll be back...... read more

Seven Saints is one of those restaurants you desperately want to be good. And I suspect it will be eventually. It's high on concept and decor, but sort of mediocre when it comes to delivering the goods. The menu is focused on their "slider" burgers-- about 10 different varieties-- that can be ordered individually, or with salads or soups or sides in multiple configurations. They also feature a large range of salads that can be sampled in the "Triple S" combo. Choose any three of half a salad, a slider, a side or a soup for $9. Seemed a great way to sample the menu... and pretty affordable for the amount of food offered. On this visit I had the Hawaiian slider with grilled pineapple and peanut sauce that Melissa mentioned in her review. Mine was pretty awful, I must admit. The meat was dry and terribly over-seasoned. I'm not sure if this was an anomaly; the salad-- the Country Fried Chicken Salad-- was delicious, as were the fries-- waffle and sweet potato. The service was on the amateurish side. We were annoyed by our waitress repeatedly trying to get us to reorder an appetizer that we cancelled because they were out of the sauce... and then had made more. But by the time our third refusal was issued, our food came, thereby proving our point about getting appetizers after entrees. I know. It was as confusing as it sounds. Final complaint: fountain iced tea. I can't abide by it. Since Seven Saints is trying to go all high-concept with their food, I find it abhorrent that they can't go the distance and brew their tea. It's the summer! No one likes tea from concentrate... especially not people who will pay $3 for a teeny-tiny burger. We definitely want to try this place again and hope it's a bit better next time. It has a lot of promise. For lunch including two drinks and two meals, tax and tip, about $25-30. Very reasonably priced, I'd say. read more

My favorite place for: Whiskey Wednesday, giant cheese curds, and tomato bisque soup.

Very nice option for nicer 'bar food' in the C-U area. Great place to go for lunch or a casual dinner. The food is solid and the service was great. read more