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1. Hamilton Walker's
4.7
Exceptional(1588)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Champaign
Booked 10 times today
Hamilton Walker's is the community's gathering place. Founded by three long-time residents of Champaign, this modern steakhouse with a chic 1940's Hollywood vibe is an inviting backdrop for meeting, dining, and socializing; for friends, family, and business; for toasting special events and celebrating life. Our mission is to offer memorable food and flawless service in an extraordinary setting. Stewarded by widely-respected culinarian, Chef Zachary Schweig, Hamilton Walker's never disappoints. The menu-created from the finest premium aged meats, freshest seafood, and hand-selected produce-offers a superior dining experience, presented with Hamilton Walker's signature flair.
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2. Ko Fusion - Downtown
4.4
Awesome(124)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Champaign
Booked 7 times today
Description coming soon! New location- 30 E Main St.
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3. The Axe Bar
4.7
Exceptional(182)
Price: Moderate
• American • Champaign
Booked 1 time today
Winner of Champaign’s Best Unique Experience in 2022.Champaign’s first ever axe throwing venue with a sports bar atmosphere! We offer great food, custom signature drinks and a variety of fun events every week. If you’re looking for a fun night out, a place to host a work event, or a great date spot, this is the place to be! A reservation with The Axe Bar, is a reservation for axe throwing. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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4. Houlihan's - Champaign
4.3
Awesome(307)
Price: Moderate
• American • Champaign
Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar features a vibrant atmosphere and irresistible American cuisine. Located directly south of the State Farm Center and on the main floor of the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, this contemporary restaurant in Champaign includes an energetic dining room, bustling bar, and cozy outdoor patio to dine al fresco during warmer weather.Offering delicious appetizers, exceptional entrées, and decadent desserts, our diverse selections are exclusively prepared from scratch using the highest quality ingredients to satisfy your cravings.
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5. Red Lobster - Champaign
4.2
Awesome(10)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Champaign
Booked 1 time today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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6. Cheddar's Casual Cafe - Champaign
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Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Champaign
At Cheddar's Casual CafŽ in Champaign, every meal is made from scratch and uses only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. The kitchen serves up a variety of American restaurant favorites with a twist of Texas cuisine thrown in. Options include appetizers, soups and salads and a host of entrŽes. Start your meal at Cheddar's Casual Cafe with one of its signature appetizers, such as Santa Fe spinach dip or some chips and homemade queso or maybe some onion rings. Salads and soups range from tortilla soup and baked potato soup to crispy chicken salad. Some of the favorite dinners at Cheddar's Casual Cafe include chicken fried steak, Key West chicken and shrimp and New Orleans pasta.

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  • Ed
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The staff work hard to assure everyone has a good time. During the most recent visit they were working with minimal staff as many were already tracking for the Christmas holiday. These guys busted their tails to make sure everyone in the house were waited in and set up. We wanted for nothing at any moment.
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    The Axe BarPrice: Moderate• American• Champaign
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    4.7
  • Shermain
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I thoroughly enjoyed my evening here. The food was tasty and the ambience was great. Also the best aperol spritz I've had yet! More than anything though was the superior service from the staff. They were very attentive and professional. They were excellent and made the experience even more enjoyable. Hospitality is everything!
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    Hamilton Walker'sPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Champaign
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    4.7
  • JayneVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 7, 2024
    Wonderful birthday celebration for my husband! Food was great! And Katie took good care of us!
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    Houlihan's - ChampaignPrice: Moderate• American• Champaign
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    4.3
  • Shari
    Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    The food is always delicious. This is the second or third visit, though, with slow service from the bar. For such a large seating area, they may need to invest in more bar staff.
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    Ko Fusion - DowntownPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Champaign
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    4.4
  • ScottVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 13, 2023
    Requested an additional place-setting as we were short one. Never got it. Ordered a salad as a side -- never got it. Why doesn't the product come out of the kitchen looking like the photos on the menu?
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    Red Lobster - ChampaignPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Champaign
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    4.2

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