Location: Champaign-Urbana
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The Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, also known as Champaign-Urbana and Urbana-Champaign, is a metropolitan area in east-central Illinois. It is the 191st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is composed of three counties, Champaign, Ford, and Piatt. The Office of Management and Budget has designated the three-county Champaign-Urbana area as one of its metropolitan statistical areas (the Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA), which are used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau and other agencies.
Things to do in Champaign-Urbana
1. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By FeatFan_77 - Monticello, IL
You'll almost never be able to walk in and be seated immediately due to the venue's small size. But the menu is worth the wait. While the smoked meats deservedly get top billing, the sides are equally fantastic. The cornbread with meat morsels is outstanding! Also love the excellent rotating craft beer selection. Something for every beer snob.
2. Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 662 reviews
DESTIHL(R) Restaurant - Champaign is two amazing worlds merged into one: the fusion of craft beer and artisan foods. We are a growing gastrobrewpubTM concept which creatively combines and reinvents craft beer and full-flavored dishes from America's melting pot using many local ingredients and both modern and traditional techniques. Our mission is to fill our gastrobrewpubs with fun, energy and passion for great artisan food and beers while providing a 'down to earth', high level of service.
Reviewed By FlyByRV - Springfield, Missouri
Was greeted warmly by first person behind the reception desk, but when the fellow wearing the tie heard me say, "Seven people please," that fellow asked if I had a reservation. Telling him no, he retorted, "it will be at least 1.5 hours wait for...MoreFlyByRV, Our sincerest apologies about the interaction you had with our team member. We'd appreciate being about to speak with you about this further. Please contact our GM, Justin Kelley, at [email protected] or 217.356.0301 at your earliest convenience. Kind Regards.
3. Seven Saints
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By petlovr67 - ILLINOIS
Stopped here for the first time for dinner. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, helpful with offering selections and in a very humorous mood. We liked the atmosphere of this place, reminded me of some of the old time restaurants that were classy with a bar. The food here was very good, thought the prices were reasonable and about the same as other places. Would certainly come here again when in the area.
4. Farren's Pub & Eatery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By Traveling_M0M_of_3 - Dallas, Texas
We don't get back to Illinois very often but one of our must stops is Farren's. The burgers and fries are always top notch and our kids fully enjoyed the Farren's experience on this visit. The portions were large and priced very reasonably. The staff was very efficient and polite. We will be back every time we are in town. Love it!
5. The Courier Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By mkj50 - Macungie
The building is beautiful and we were looking forward to a delicious lunch after reading positive reviews. We all ordered different entrees and we were all disappointed. The sandwiches here honestly looked and tasted like they came from an elementary school cafeteria. They claim that the bread is freshly made but that was not our experience. We did order the skinny dippers which came out covered in dried chives. Nothing fresh at this place.
6. The Original Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Florida-Traveler-US - Tallahassee, Florida
A family of six had breakfast the day after Christmas. Our food was just ‘ok’ and nothing special. Some of the food came out cold. The Thomas Benedict was made with CANNED mushrooms—yuck. The potato pancakes were sort of tasteless. There were also no vegan options. I won’t go back.
7. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Vlovetotravel - Savoy, Illinois
I was trying to avoid bread and ordered their barbecue chicken sandwich minus the bread. I got about 4 ounces of chicken with my meal. It was succulent and so good, I ended up ordering just the chicken after my first round. I eat gluten free and watch for protein in my diet and hoped to get 6-80z portion of meat for dinner I felt the portion was wee bit smaller but was fixed easily by placing another side order of the chicken.
8. Sakanaya
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Sakanaya highly values our customers’ memories made around our dining tables. Sakanaya has been the first restaurant to go to for authentic Japanese food on Green St, Champaign since it's grand opening in November 2013. The name “Sakanaya” translates to “fish market” in Japanese. Like what the name represents, Sakanaya is known to order more fish than practically any other restaurant in Champaign. Starting from the eye-catching tablewares to the restaurant’s modern interior design, every detail of Sakanaya was carefully decided by the owner of the restaurant.
Reviewed By Catalina S
So far one of the best restaurants in Urbana-Champaign... the soups and rolls are delicious... It's a small place and you must to wait but it's worth it...
9. Biaggi's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Biaggi’s is a casual, Italian restaurant offering large portions of affordably-priced pastas, soups & salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts in a comfortable, relaxing environment. <br><br>Interested in placing an order for carry-out? Ask about our curbside service.
Reviewed By Ricochet2272 - Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
The food here is AWESOME!!! You will not be able to put your eating utensils down until you finish all of the food that was placed in front of you.You may feel a little sorry for Rufus at home because he was expecting a special treat. NOT Sorry!!! He will just have to make do with a dog biscuit, because the meal you just ate almost made you lick the plate.
The service was excellent. Prompt seating, attentive waitress, and a nice environment to meet with family and friends.
10. The Ribeye
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Beachman2142 - Decatur, Illinois
When you go to the RIBEYE, order the ribeye.. Simple, not fancy steak place with fancy prices, but delicious food. Great for family dinners, business meetings, or even first dates. I love their breaded shrimp too. Big Prawns and tasty breading. Worth a try if you are in champaign..
