Big Grove Tavern

Offering the very best in fresh Farm-to-Table New American Cuisine with a wide selection of house cocktails, Midwestern craft beers and hand selected wines.

8 / 10
125
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  • Phone

    (217) 239-3505

  • Website

    biggrovetavern.com

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    231807346879402

  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1 E Main St (at N Neil St) Champaign , IL 61820 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 33


Keywords:

outdoor seating trendy good for dates great value popcorn crab cakes pretzels grilled cheese sandwiches brunch food mac & cheese beer authentic pork belly bistros chicken eggs casual desserts homemade food dinner
dan rubel

Occupying the former Jim Gould, Big Grove Tavern focuses on locally-sourced food and drinks. Terrific house-seasoned popcorn , extensive beer menu , and attentive staff makes Big Grove a necessary stop!

Chris Nixon

Tavern burger with Red Onion Marmalade and greens (salad ) is good. Friendly service and a good selection of beers .

Erica Crosswhite

The tater tots are AMAZING. Probably some of the best food I've ever ate. I can see what the hype was about on South Park regarding the creme fraiche .

David Hamilton

Great menu and beer on tap . Fantastic heated outdoor seating just in time for a pandemic.

Jon Davis

Great egg sandwich at brunch on weekends, but be careful! The yolk will jump out and you'll end up wearing it. Take the toast off and break the yolk before you bite.

Lisa Hinchliffe

Lots of favorites. Chicken liver pate appetizer . Any of salads . Chicken and waffles . Fantastic burger . Etc etc etc.

Polly

They have it all.. Drinks, delicious food and ambience. Order up a deviled egg and soak it in.

Carl Catedral

The burger w/ a fried egg was pretty good, and the bread pudding was decadent and delicious

Ivan Luzardo

Loved the crab cakes , definitely a success. Try the chicken with dumplings !

Claire

The staff is very nice and accommodating to large groups. Good food besides the stack burger .

Mary Ellen Fricke

Pork tenderloin was incredible... and this is coming from a girl who grew up on a pork farm .

Irene Tjahjadi

The chicken wings with korean sauce was super 👍🏼

Sam Logan

Beakie is their party planner. Yes they can host your party! Try it out. Big room .

Rob Leigh

The chef has an aversion to sauces. There was no gravy on the poutine , no blue cheese on the black & bleu burger and no dressing on the salad .

Rylie Knox

Great patio , friendly staff and tasty food!

Chambanamoms

YUM! Will make a kids grilled cheese as well as naked chicken tenders with fries .

Meghen McKinley

Very cool vibe...and the pork belly is always awesome!

Reza Moradi

Get the Mac and Cheese as an appetizer to share!

Lisa Hinchliffe

Don't miss a look at the beautiful driftwood hanging over the bar .

Samantha Lee

Try the Bloody Mary

Lisa Hinchliffe

Best outdoor seating in Champaign-Urbana.

Corinne Kohler

Variety, farm fresh foods

Carol Pearson

Seasonal menu and outdoor seating .

Marsha Reardon

The bartender Steve is hot. And amazing at making drinks.

Lauren McCurdy

The tomato sauce with the Bistro Filet is amazing!

Scott

Ask for Sam, she will take great care of you!

Colleen B

Minimal and sleek atmosphere. Not too stuffy not too casual .

Amy

Get the homemade pretzels . No, seriously, GET THEM.

Jennifer Dixson

The changing popcorn flavors are phenomenal!

Charley Kline

Don't be fooled by the "tavern" in the name... this is fine dining food worth the price.

Jonathan Greenberg

SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT .

Maria Laura Malvino

If you want to pay for expensive tiny meals, then this is your place

Christian Sandvig

Avoid the green beans . Undercooked, too much lemon , and the beans themselves are old and wrinkled!

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