This place has the best chicken strips ever! Friendly staff, easy access for disabled, atmosphere comfortable definitely recommend trying.

In for homecoming at EIU and had dinner after the game. This place has good food, good choices and cold beer... 3 for 3. If I go back when I'm FAMISHED I'm getting the chicken. Saw it at another table... Wow did it look good and huge portion! Try the pepper jack cheese balls for an appetizer... My daughter said they were the best she's had and I agree. read more

If your in the Mattoon area this is definitely a great place to grab some good food!! I have ate here in several occasions now and will return next time I'm in town. read more

The food is ok but the policies for employees are ripping them off. They should by law be required to post a sign to there patrons that the waitress/waiters do not get any of the tips left by credit or debit cards. The restaurant keeps it all read more

I'm always surprised at how good Stadium Grill is. At first glance, it reminds me of an older restaurant that is holding on for dear life. However, it are a one off bar/grill that really has its own thing going on well. Buffalo wrap ftw! read more

If you enjoy large quantities of mediocre food this is your place! I have eaten here several times and it is always just OK. The bar area is nice and the appetizers are good. read more

Large restaurant with a sports motif including live games on multiple TV's. Choice of a booth or a table. Service was attentive and efficient. Fairly extensive menu with relatively standard fare. Not great, not bad. read more

Went there Friday, July 19th for my birthday with my parents. We had to take a number as all the tables were full but we were first on the list. We were a party of 3. They seated at least three parties of 5 before us. And then took 2 parties of 3 before us. When we went up to say something, they said they were just about ready to seat us. Needless to say, we said no thank you, we would take our business elsewhere but here are my observations as we waited. ( I am a former restaurant and bar manager). The hostess were standing eating crackers while talking to the bus people who were holding the bus tubs. In the lobby???? Very unprofessional. The manager was doing the majority of the seating and he should not have been in the front of the house. He looked filthy and running around like he didn't have a clue. This had been one of our favorite places to go recently but not anymore. Not a good experience and surely not a good birthday present. read more

This place always smells so good outside. There were 7 women in our party and we were all happy. The plates were cleaned and we really enjoyed the food we ordered as well as what the others in our group ordered. We went on Monday night to try the AYCE fish, was told it was catfish and it didn't appeal to us, but 3 tried it and it was some of the best fish we have ever had! The breading on the fish was so good, the fish was large about the length of the plate, white and flaky. The wait staff was really on the ball and friendly. Can't wait to go back. Plenty of food for the value and the quality is super. Everything was good. read more

Huge portions. The food was above average. I'd go back here if I'm in the area.

The ribeye steak was very flavorful and served quickly. I wasn't impressed with my waitress however. I would have liked another beer, and was planning on dessert, but she didn't check on us until the last few bites, never asked if we wanted another drink, and just brought the check without checking if we were interested in anything else. Good food, poor dining experience. read more

The only reason I am even giving this place one star is because we had a wonderful server. The food on the other hand was NOT good. I had the hamburger horse shoe and the burger was dry and tasteless, just a few pieces of shredded cheese on the top. The cheese quality was so poor it didn't even melt. The fries were super greasy and soggy. My boyfriend had the same issues with his food. We will not be going back here. read more

We are not very picky eaters, got takeout Ribs from stadium. They we literally the worst ribs that we have ever had. The ribs were rock hard, they seemed old, like they were leftover from yesterday. I am leaving 1 star because the food was made on time. Yuck. Do not order ribs from here. read more

Been here a couple times and it is really good. Obviously one of the "it" places in town. Portions are huge so make sure you come hungry. My3 year old ate off my plate and I still have enough food for lunch tomorrow. read more

In town for a business trip and decided to try out this non-chain restaurant. It left much to be desired. I had the buffalo chicken wrap, was definetly very frozen and then deep fried chicken. Very blah. Unfortunate because the staff was very friendly. I wouldn't recommend nor go back... read more

This is a fantastic bar and grill. The portions are huge. You get two full wraps and they're cheaper than single wraps elsewhere. It's definitely a must visit if in the area. I've only had their chicken caesar wraps so I can't comment on anything else but I can say that the wrap I had was stupendous on both occasions I had it. There's no way you'll leave here hungry if you opt for the double wrap options but there are single size options available if you are looking for a lighter dish. Both times I've been here the staff was fast and friendly. This is the pinnacle of what other sports bars should aspire to be like. read more

We were in town for a couple of days to see a show in Sullivan. It just so happened to be 4th of July weekend. After calling around to a few places found that The Stadium Grill was one of a few that would be open for dinner. After comparing menus and reviews, I thought the this would be the safest bet. I went in with low expectations as the menu seems to be typical sports bar food. Wow, was I surprised! We first ordered a couple of beers and the pepper jack cheese balls. Definitely do this and ask for marinara sauce with them. While we were waiting for our daughter to arrive, the server accidentally dribbled a few drops of beer onto the cheese balls and immediately offered to give us another order, even though we had already eaten 2/3 of them. We declined the offer. Daughter arrived and she ordered a wrap, which she had to get a box to take 1/2 home because of the portion size. Husband had Chicken Monterey and he said he would definitely order it again. I ordered the sirloin and was very impressed. Perfectly cooked to medium and perfectly seasoned. Lovely seared and juicy. Highly recommend this place, even if it isn' the only place open. read more

Stadium Grill - Perfectly cooked sirloin. Yumm! - American Near Me - Mattoon, Illinois

I stopped in long ago when they first opened. Well I dropped in for lunch today and after reading another's review about their chicken strips, that's what I ordered. Man that was a lot of chicken! I had to get a go box! Looked at my bill $10! Unbelievable! read more

Greatest fried chicken of all time. Sweet & heat sauce with cole slaw and a cold beer - 5 stars

My husband and I have had HORRIBLE service when we used to go here. Once, when my husband and his (male) friend had lunch there, the server presumed they were "together", they were both very offended! Then a few weeks later we went in on a Friday night and had our name put on the list. We waited, and they later started calling people's names that had come in after us. We asked what was going on and the girl said she had forgotten about us, and really didn't seem too apologetic. I saw our name written right on the list! So we left. Called management to complain and they could have cared less. The staff are rude and flighty. I'll give them this - we liked the buffalo chicken wraps and the jalapeño poppers, if you want to know what's good to order. But service stinks, so beware. read more

Same menu as cheddars pretty much so if you like cheddars then you'll love stadium. Best hand breaded chicken strips around. And Buffalo chicken wrap is fantastic, drinks are a little high. Service is usually good but enjoyed it more when they wore football jerseys. Kinda wish the menu would change every now and then but food is pretty decent,steak isn't the greatest or the wings.being a sports themed place you would think the wings would be a bigger selling point but everything else pretty great. I enjoy it as a lunch destination more than dinner read more

Much like an Applebee's, but with a better bar area. Great for families or to meet up with friends. From steaks to sandwiches to big salads and wraps, I've never found a bad item. I love the Buffalo Chicken wrap that uses chicken strips with Buffalo sauce and veggies. Also try the NY steak and blue cheese salad with the house curry dressing. Great stuff! read more

Buffalo chicken wraps are the best around. Jenny is the nicest most accommodating manager I have ever seen . Great gal and great food.

Personally I would never go in this place again. The food was good but the service was anything but professional. I don't expect a lot because mostly college kids work here, however the service was absolutely terrible. At one time our server started yelling at a girl who was training and was trying to help us! Half the staff needs to be replaced!! I suggest carryout if you like the food to avoid any of the staff! read more

Fairly expansive menu. Greatest chicken strips ever had couple bad trips in past so 3 Instead of a 4

Someone recommended the Stadium and they were mistaken on their quality. The Stadium should not have a horseshoe on their menu if they can't make one well. The fries were soggy and the cheese was shredded and very sparse. It should've been a creamy sauce. I had the buffalo chicken which was pretty good. It was a shame the fries and cheese ruined it. I doubt I'll go back. Not worth the price. read more

Love the atmosphere and the food. Prices are a little high but it's a good place to go when I can afford it. Love the huge potion of their famous chicken strips and the blackened chicken alfredo is awesome too. read more

We love Stadium!!!! Keep up the great work! Fast and friendly service and excellent food!

Great service. Good food. Enough said. Except must say they have the best Buffalo Chicken Wrap this multi-decade chowhound has ever had. Back five months later. Still amazing. Apple pie, standard with caramel and ice cream, is equally awesome! read more

Pretty good food with ok service. Sometimes they are a bit heavy on the salt. The Mango Tilapia was awesome one time and just fair the next so consistency can be an issue. The Philly Cheesesteak is good but it isn't the real thing but that is no surprise. Overall a good place to grab a bite to eat and better than some chains. read more

Food was horrible. Alfredo was watery and chicken is very dry. Service however made my night a little better.

I'd rather give Zero stars. But that's not an option. My husband and I went because we heard rave reviews about the chicken strips. They were over cooked, and dry. We told our waitress ( who was wearing shorts made for a toddler) who was obviously unimpressed we complained. We then asked to speak to the manager. A man came out and introduced himself and offered to get us a fresh plate. Perfect! He then proceeded to go back in the kitchen (we were sitting close enough to hear the chatter) and say some colorful words about us, and say we just came in to get free food because we looked like we couldn't pay our bill and he wasn't about to offer that. He wasn't quiet about it at all. Seemed he wanted us to hear him Needless to say we declined the fresh chicken, asked for our bill and left. Beware of this place! I have never in my life been treated so poorly! read more

Super bummed. Came to Mattoon to eat at the stadium grill and we were pretty disappointed. Been there numerous times over the years. The food was just ok and the atmosphere was less than ok. I'm not sure what's going on but it will probably be a while before we return read more

I was quite disappoint last evening when several 2 - 3 person groups were left sitting in the waiting area for the hostess to seat not one but two late arrivals of 6 and 7 people... when i question her she said that we were all waiting for booths and there wasn't any. i had told her along with the others that we had no preferences... never the less we left after sitting for 20 minutes and i called back and talked to manager... she said she would take care of it... they have great food and really am happy with everything ive ever ordered there but was real disappoint in the non-seating of the first customers. even if we had been seated at this point there would have been 13 or more guest served before our order... not good policy to take bigger groups ahead of other couples...we order take out from now on... read more

Being someone who does not eat beef or pork, it is often hard for me to find a restaurant that has enough alternative and, most importantly, great tasting foods to make me return again. Stadium Grill has both. In fact, it has become one of my lunchtime favorites with my clients and suppliers. I also have an elderly couple that I sometimes lunch with after church who has very specific dietary requirements and demanding tastes because of them. Again Stadium Grill fits the need. The catfish and the variety of salads have become their favorites. read more

Ordered the salmon caesar salad and while the salad itself was nice, the sand that was in it was not. When I would chew, it was gritty. I asked the waiter about it, and he tried to pass it off as either spices or crumbs from the bottom of the bag of croutons. Anybody who's ever bitten down on a piece of sand knows exactly what it feels like. Waiter asked if I would like for them to remake it, I said yes, and the second one was worse. It had an actual pebble in it! Also, my husband and I ordered chicken wings for an appetizer, and while asking the waiter about the heat of the sauces, he told us that one was so hot it gave his friend "the sh*ts." Not exactly appetizing. The wings themselves were very good though, very big and cooked well. My husband ordered a steak which was also very good. He graciously gave me bites of it after I gave up ordering. read more

Got there at 830pm waited an hour for food with no one else in the resturant. Employees had shut off all tvs and started sweeping ... they close at 10. The food was good if chicken tenders are worth the wait. read more

One of the only restaurants in coles county that is at least somewhat consistent, although their Country fried pork chops sometimes come out with one thoroughly cooked and the other showing a little too much pink. This only happens once in a while but over all JJ'S is pretty decent. read more

One of the first dates me and my fiancé went to was this she recommended it and the food was great although the bartender was extremely ditzy and had no idea what was going on or how to make a decent cocktail read more

Terrible experience. Will not eat there again. Manager was very rude to me and my party. Avoid if at all possible.