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

Silvercreek - Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

What an extraordinary disappointment! I remember when Sunday brunch at Silvercreek was a robust and filling dining experience. Apparently, those days are long gone, and nobody bothered to leave a forwarding address. I flew in from Los Angeles for a birthday celebration, and what we experienced was arguably one of the worst brunches I have ever attended. The pancakes and waffles were soggy, the chicken was tough, and the popcorn shrimp seemed determined to compete with the chicken for first place in the Who Forgot the Seasoning? Several dishes were served at temperatures well below what one should reasonably expect, while others had clearly been sitting far too long and should have been replaced. The menu lacked any sense of cohesion. It was a hodgepodge of poorly executed dishes that seemed to have been assembled under the philosophy of "If we have it, put it out." What makes this especially disappointing is that I remember when Silvercreek offered a brunch worth looking forward to. This was not a matter of one unfortunate dish or a difference in personal taste. The problems were widespread, suggesting a troubling lack of attention to food quality and buffet maintenance. The food was so disappointing that it actually sullied what should have been a wonderful birthday celebration, and given the cost per person it is insulting. To add insult to indigestion, we ended up purchasing food elsewhere later in the day because brunch had failed to accomplish its most fundamental purpose: feeding people something they actually wanted to eat. Imagine paying for brunch and then having to purchase a recovery meal! I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously. Nostalgia may bring former customers back through the doors, but it certainly will not keep them coming. If this is the current standard, Silvercreek has far more pressing concerns than its menu. At this rate, the restaurant may as well shutter its doors, because what was served today was an embarrassment. A birthday celebration deserved better, and frankly, so did everyone who paid to eat there. The only thing thoroughly cooked at this brunch was my patience. read more

Things have certainly changed and l won't be back and won't be recommending it to anyone else. Sad because 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. read more

Silvercreek - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

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

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I visited Silvercreek for the first time today, having lunch. At noon, on a Tuesday, the restaurant was already half full. My server was pleasant and friendly. The hostess was nice as well. The building is amazing. It gets 5 stars. The wood interior is beautiful, built from White Mountain Ash. I kept seeing great holiday parties in my mind with lit Christmas trees. Beautiful items like an antique clock adorn the walls. The outside patio looks inviting too, although it is not in use right now. The restaurant sits next to the creek with migrating geese stopping by for a drink. The location is enchanting. I started with a cup of tomato basil soup. The basil flavoring was nice and the soup good. The cup serving was a little small. I'd get a bowl next time. Next I ordered the Power Bowl which came with red quinoa and farro, roasted and steamed vegetables like squash, spinach, zucchini, broccoli etc in a pesto sauce. The recipe concept is excellent, however my grains were cold and the veggies bordered on mushy. The pesto sauce was flavorful. Overall, I'd give the food 3 stars. I think they can do better. I'd rate this place 4 stars overall and try again, maybe a meat dish. Love the building! read more

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Upscale American restaurant with a homey feel. 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. read more

Such a beautiful area to have a more upscale meal at! The creek is right there, they have a gorgeous greenhouse and gazebo, and parking was easy peasy. Reservations are available, and service is wonderful. Menu has vegetarian, seafood, and red meat options, so everyone can enjoy. Kids menu is also available! Drink options are cocktails, wine, bottled beer, and even mocktails. So, again, something for everyone. Highly recommend! read more

Very cozy and homey feel. the carpaccio was good but the crostini's that it came with tasted stale.

Im updating my review from a 5 star to a 3 because with the new ownership, they decided to charge the 4% credit card fee to your bill. I've never seen this before in any establishment and honestly, it doesnt make you feel good as a customer when a business is not willing to take on the credit card fees and instead, make their patrons pay the amount - especially in this day and age. We have drastically reduced the amount of times we dine here because of this reason. read more

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I do not recommend this restaurants Sunday buffet. All the food I tried on the buffet, the fried shrimp was cold and soggy, waffles were cold and soggy. Diced potatoes were cold and hard. Pancakes were tough. Hard to cut with a fork. about all the food was cold. we will not be back. read more

Went for brunch after church.After we were seated we found out, they only do brunch now on Sunday. 49$ for adults, 21$ 4 to 12 for children, I believe. We looked at food choices and decided to stay. Unfortunately that was mistake! The food was not good! The prime rib was, slices of prime rib, that were maybe 1/4 of an inch and very well done. Turkey, had a thick cream sauce and fried chicken dry and over done. The food was not prepared well or tasty. For 150 dollars, would have expected more! Service was ok and ambiance lovely but food was disappointing and prices too high! read more

Great road trip lunch at Silvercreek. Quick and friendly service. I had the sandwich and salad combo. The trainwreck sandwich was wonderful and the salads were very fresh. I'm taking my huge chocolate chip cookie to go - but can't wait to eat it. read more

Silvercreek - Half house salad for lunch combo. - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

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I paid $80 deposit when reserving for 8 but needed to change to 4 reserved...manager refused to accept full $80 discount when finalizing bill, only taking $40 off tab. I have text message confirming that deposit changed to $20 per reserved, but manager argued with me at end of night, leaving us very disappointed after celebrating our son's graduation from University of Illinois. read more

Silvercreek - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

My Sister and I visited Silver Creek to celebrate my birthday. We met here before checking into our Airbnb. We were greeted warmly by Izzy who went above and beyond in making our celebration special. read more

Easter buffet was terrible and overpriced. And on top of all that despite a reservation it took us 45 minutes to get seated. Food was cold and they had the gall to serve processed ham and no mashed potatoes. This all is a shame as they once served the best holiday buffet in the area. read more

I used to rate this restaurant a 5 under old ownership. The new ownership is horrible. The brunch was nasty & cold. I have nothing positive to say about this place anymore except we won't be returning after years of dining here. Service was fine...she was almost apologetic. Sad. The end of a very fine dining experience. Do not eat here. You will be very disappointed. (Easter Brunch 2026) read more

We went here to celebrate my daughter's white coat with some of her friends. The food at dinner was quite pricey. For the price one would think you'd get a decent serving of food but not really the case. Then they actually ran out of burgers. I guess there was a run on them because it was the most reasonably priced option on the menu. I got the salmon and it was cooked ok but the potatoes au gratin were undercooked. $42 filet was about a 5 oz steak. I would have done better at a steak house. We got charged an auto gratuity of 20% for our party size and the service was sub par because they had her waiting on 3 large tables. The kicker was the extra 4% to use my credit card to pay. Really. Who carried around that much cash anymore. Never again. read more

My friends and I came for a leisurely lunch. The atmosphere was calm, restful and we were not rushed. The server was pleasant and attentive. I chose the Healthy Bowl, which was delicious, but I wondered if they had forgotten to give me any goat cheese. I was able to find about a teaspoon of goat cheese hidden under the vegetables which surprised me since goat cheese is listed third in the list of ingredients. read more

Our waitress was great. But after that...mid. The problem is the ribeye was $43. It was under seasoned and came with green beans and potatoes that were even more under seasoned. Disappointing to spend that amount when you could make the same meal at home, and make it better, for a fraction of the cost. The other meals at our table were mostly 3/5 as well. read more

We went here for Valentine's Day looking for a nice evening. Everything was a disappointment. We were sat at a table on the side under one bright fluorescent lamp which flickered throughout the meal. The waitress came by every 2 minutes asking if we were ready to order. Clearly hoping to move tables as quickly as possible. My husbands $42 ribeye was 1/2 burned 1/2 medium. I ordered a starter salad which came at the same time as my meal and my fish was drowned in a thick sauce. The food arrived about 15 minutes after we ordered it. The server never told us about the dessert buffet we saw in the way out. Our entire dining experience was over in 40 minutes and $150 later. What a lackluster place all around. read more

The food is amazing! Everything we ordered was perfect. The service was fast and our waitress was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. read more

Silvercreek - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

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I'm a first time diner my brother recently ate at your establishment for a school outing. He gave rave review on your Duck Entree and Crème Brûlée. So i made a reservation for Saturday night and im so happy I did. There was no wait upon arrival I was whisked away to my table. Drink of choice at the table was Raspberry Margaritas. I personally ordered the Shrimp Cesar Salad with truffle oil my partner had the Filet Mignon which was overcooked unfortunately. She wanted medium well not well done. My brother ordered the whitefish he enjoyed it so much he stoped talking. To us once his food arrived. The crème Brûlée is the best dessert you can taste the fresh vanilla bean. The ambiance reminds of an older wood cabin feel with high ceiling and exposed brick very homely. read more

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Service was very good. Food was overpriced for what we had. Entrees included Cajun shrimp, salmon and scallops. Will not be returning

Have been there for quite a few times. Tried different stuff each time and I would like to say without hesitation that it offers the best deal of (casual) fine dining in C-U area, considering food, price, opening time and service. It is a huge restaurant with wooden decor, having a bar, regular table, booths, outside seating, and a green house for gatherings and parties. But due to its popularity, I would suggest you to make reservations. The restaurant serves mainly new American dishes, featuring a lunch menu, dinner menu and daily specials. Below are reviews of some dishes: 1. Lobster Mac & Cheese. Medium serving size. The lobster meat was pulled and blended with the noodles. There were also lots of mushrooms. Both the meat and mushrooms are very delicious. The sauce was not super thick and works well with their free cheese bread. 2. Salmon Wellington. A pretty cool dish! A huge piece salmon with crispy crust outside. According to my server the salmon was first grilled then fried with the crust. Surprisingly it still tasted tender and fresh. Also served with perfectly grilled asparagus and mashed potato. 3. Burrata Crostini. Had lots of veggie and cheese. The burrata was rich in flavor. I also liked the green sauce at the bottom of the bread which had a good comb of saltiness and sweetness. However the bread was somehow too chewy. 4. Coconut Shrimp. Kinda disappointed with this one. I thought it was something like grilled shrimp topped with warm coconut sauce but it turned out to be fried shrimp with cold coconut sauce on the side for dipping. The fried shrimps already had a strong flavor which, combined with the thick and sweet sauce, was contradictory. 5. Grilled protabella stack. This is a 2023 Vegan Challenge dish. Basically a stack of (top to bottom) a huge mushroom cap, onion, tomato, eggplant, onion, tomato, eggplant, topped with some broccoli and tomato sauce. It was very creative and delicious! The whole dish looked like a burger but tasted more flavor than a burger! Sauce was rich and went well with the veggie. Also it was quite filling. 6. Poblano Chicken. A standard dish. Medium size. The chicken was tender. The mashed potato was rich and creamy. It had some broccoli mushroom and green beans but I hope it could have more veggie. 7. Crème brûlée. Tried it during Champaign Restaurant Week. Not crazily sweet for me, which is great to me but if you like very sweet food it may be a bit bland. I like its inside very much. The outside was transparent and hard. It tasted somehow like glass lol. 8. Tomato bisque soup. Very good! Very thick and rich. There was some blue cheese inside which added more interesting flavor to it. 9. Flank steak salad (written by my friend), Steak was perfect with medium rare but serving size could be larger. Veggies were fresh and juicy. Acocado, lettuce and crispy chips combined very well. Though the dish did not have much protein, it definitely fills your stomach and was indeed a healthy meal. 10. New Zealand Lamb (written by my friend). The lamb tasted fresh and tender, so good that I finished it in a few bites. The Tzatziki sauce on the top added more flavor. It would be my most recommended dish if there could be more lamb in the dish. 11. Turkey Brie lunch combo. Lots of food with only $17. I got a huge sandwich, some sweet potato fries, choice of side salad, a spear of pickle and a cookie whose diameter was about 20cm! The turkey brie sandwich was interesting in that it had some onion and apple blend which created a smokey-sweet flavor, and surprisingly it went well with the turkey and arugula! The sweet potato fries were standard but the salad was fresh. read more

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We were brought cupcake for a birthday celebration from an outside baker. We asked the host when we made the reservation if this was OK & this was 1 week in advance. They said yes. It wasn't until we were seated that they informed us that it is a two dollar charge per person for outside desserts. Not a huge deal, but it would've been nice to know in advance. Oh and our reservation was for 10 people, but on person couldn't attend. They still charged us $2 per person for 10 people! read more

Had high hopes for this place ngl. Show up and hostess was great. Environment was cozy and cute. Sat down at table, not greeted for a while and waitress did not bring us the complementary bread, service hella buns. Ordered drinks, and instead of asking for our IDs, server starred at us like we had 2 heads expecting us to lead the conversation. Alcoholic drinks were good but way over priced. Order 2 apps. Goat cheese and cheese curds. Tell me why they were 16$ and we got 3 PIECES of goat cheese and maybe 8 cheese curds. I about had a heart attack. Entrees came, a bit overpriced as well as small servings. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT eat the pesto pasta. It lowkey gave me the bubble guts not fun. Service was mid, waitress had no people skills. Will not be coming back to this joint. Has so much potential, guess not. Big John will not be coming here again, big John out. read more

Went here for our wedding anniversary dinner and was extremely disappointed. The service was decent and the cocktails were tasty, but the food is awful. Order the burger (which is over $20), asked for medium-well and received a dry, well done burger that tasted no different than a cheap frozen patty. I took 3 bites and threw in the towel. The truffle fries were over seasoned, so the whole meal was a bust. It felt as though they were trying to cover up poor quality ingredients with tons of sugar and seasoning. My husband got the steak, which was ok but not worth the price. His sides were decent albeit greasy. For the price point I expected a lot more. With so many better restaurants in CU, we definitely won't be returning. read more

Food and service are fantastic. New ownership hasn't hurt a thing, but is promising some outside seating improvements!

A nice restaurant located at an inconspicuous in town! I ordered a BBQ burger. The flavor was not so strong, so I added a little salt in the middle because of my heavy taste. For the dessert, I ordered the first on the menu called chocolate solution cake, and it was delicious! I really like the layers above the mousse which tasted thick and can melt in my mouth, and it was not too sweet. For the service, I did wait for some time to be seated though there were just a few groups of people inside during my visit. There seemed to be no servers at the front desk, which was a little embarrassing for me to ask for help. However, the waitress was very friendly and gentle, which made my lunch experience beautiful and relaxing. Anw, I love the poetic environment of this restaurant, especially the seat near the windows! read more

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Something for everyone. Everything was tasty. We even came with a big group and they remained very attentive. Recommend for any occasion

Overall, it was very good. We were a group of six who went for brunch on a Saturday. It wasn't busy at that time, but not dead. Our service was pleasant and timely. Nice rustic ambiance, but with enough modern touches that it doesn't feel out of date. Prices were reasonable and portions generous. I think the only person who didn't love their meal was my mom, who go the banana bread French Toast, but I feel that item would be hit and miss with everyone. Nothing blew me away, but I'd definitely go back. read more

Love this place and enjoy getting to go when I come back to visit! Had a wonderful date night with my Mom tonight. Highly recommend the mushrooms and shrimp appetizers and coconut shrimp salad. Enjoyed the flourless Chocolate cake and peppermint tea for dessert. Our server Moira was great! read more

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Shrimp and grits- 2 shrimp for $20. They should call it cheese grits. It tasted good, but 2 shrimp - really? The shrimp weren't even good. They tasted like iodine. They tried to cover it up with bbq sauce. I don't recommend. read more

Superb restaurant for special occasions. The staff, ambiance, and food all around was spectacular. There wasn't a qualm about anything from making the reservation until the evening ended. I called ahead and notified the staff of the special occasion and received a complementary tablecloth and candle on the table by the fireplace, as well as a scrumptious dessert. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to celebrate here with a delicious meal. read more

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I came for brunch. At first glance, the menu looks pricey. But, the food is delicious, and well worth it. I ordered the beet salad. It was tasty, fresh, flavorful, and pretty awesome. The pesto linguini looked and tasted like it was made by a chef with a lot of love for what he does. The shrimp was spiced well. The pasta was fantastically freshly made and packed with flavor, and not greasy at all. It's actually inexpensive considering the overall quality and creativity. I can't wait to try the dinner menu. read more

I don't know where to start. I had high expectations coming here because I had heard good things and it was considered one of the more higher end restaurants in town. My friends and I came on a Saturday evening, and it was quite busy. Food did not exactly meet up to my expectations. Everything was kinda bland overall, especially the sauces. Their cheese curds were the best, but aside from that, everything just didn't seem to match the prices of the food. My least favorite was the ravioli. The gnocchi was okay, but it didn't leave me wanting more. Meh.. maybe it was just my own experience, but for the price, I won't be back. read more

Silvercreek - Gnocchi, Ravioli Al Forno, Coconut Shrimp - New American Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

It was my friend's birthday, so we decided to have a birthday dinner at Silvercreek. We made a reservation and we were shortly seated as soon as we checked in with the staff. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by friendly staff and the cozy ambiance of the place. For appetizers, we got the stuffed mushrooms and the beef tenderloin carpaccio. The stuffed mushrooms also come with a layer of well-fried onion rings. While the stuffed mushrooms were absolutely delicious, I felt the portion size was small (comes with 4 mushrooms). I thought the beef tenderloin carpaccio was 10/10, it was light, and the amalgamation of the ingredients in this dish complimented each other very well. For entrees, we got duck confit pasta, lobster mac&cheese, and the lamb dish. First, I was very disappointed with the duck confit pasta. The presentation of the dish was not appetizing and I felt that the pasta was tasteless. Also, I felt the grapes in the pasta were not harmonious with the overall dish. The lobster mac&cheese was my favorite dish for sure. The flavors were not so overpowering, but just the right amount of cheesiness and butteriness. There were also a very generous amount of lobster bits. We also got the lamb dish cooked in medium-rare. The dish was cooked well, but it was just okay. My friend also got the birthday complimentary brownie, which looked very presentable and delicious! I recommended the chocolate cake for sure because the whipped cream that comes with the chocolate cake is heavenly. Overall, it was a good dining experience for me. The staffs were friendly and the food was (mostly) good, but I wish the food would have come out quicker (we waited a very long time for our entree). read more

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Nice menu variety. Building is very well maintained and attractive. Though it is brick and wood, there is carpet to help absorb sound. They have a friendly staff. read more

Wonderful atmosphere: quiet and cozy. Service was courteous but extremely slow -- had to wait 40 minutes for our drinks, on an evening when we counted just half a dozen other people in the restaurant (early evening, that is -- it gets busier later). Drinks -- a martini and a margarita -- were however good. Excellent house salad. Duck was juicy but a bit bland, salmon average. read more

The Sunday Brunch is the best! Special occasions a reservation well in advance or you wont get in!