BIG GROVE TAVERN 

IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN SINCE 2012

A festive Thanksgiving event advertisement with pumpkins, corn, and gourds in the background, decorated with string lights. The text promotes the seventh annual Big Grove Style Thanksgiving carryout feast, with an invitation to click for more information.
A promotional graphic for weekend specials with a yellow background and a central cream circle. The text says "click here for Our Weekend Specials" with a bee illustration below. The graphic includes icons of a wine glass, fireworks, a cocktail, and a fork and knife.
A historic theater building with a marquee sign promoting an event, illuminated with purple and blue lights, and an advertisement for Big Grove Tavern on a brown background.
Advertisement for Big Grove's Weller Antique 107 Barrel bourbon, showing a whiskey bottle in front of a barrel storage background, detailing sale prices for one or two bottles, with contact email at the bottom.

2025 FIGHTING ILLINI FOOTBALL…
VISIT US IN TWO LOCATIONS!

Layout of concert or event seating sections and logos for The Colonnades and The Horseshoe at Memorial Stadium, with Big Grove Tavern branding and announcement of their location in two places in 2025.
Menu board at Big Grove Tavern offering local favorites and beverages, including chicken tacos, chicken wings, fried cheese curds, jumbo pretzel, various drinks, and prices.

We’ll have ICE COLD beverages

in the HORSESHOES

Just outside Gate 115

FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE IN
THE COLONNADES!! 

A promotional poster for Tuesdays at Big Grove Tavern featuring cartoon children enjoying drinks and snacks inside a warmly lit restaurant with string lights and wooden beams.

KIDS EAT FREE *

ELIGIBLE ENTREES:

TACO PLATTERS
HAND-CUT STEAKS
SPECIALTIES
FULL SALADS W/ADDED PROTEIN

ONE ADULT ENTREE = ONE FREE
KIDS’ MEAL

(CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR
ALL DAY MENU)

Text overlay on blurred city lights background reads: "Chambana Moms says Big Grove is one of their fave 'Great Date Night Restaurants in Champaign-Urbana'."

WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING

  • "Our server went above and beyond to accommodate our youngest son's food allergies. I felt comfortable and relaxed knowing that everything he was eating had been thoroughly vetted and was safe."

  • "Food was amazing! Burrata app with a bottle of white...chef's kiss."

  • "...has the look and feel of a big-city restaurant with food that could compete with high-end, citified places...makes this a night-out-on-the-town kind of joint. " - Greater Than a Tourist- Champaign-Urbana : 50 Travel Tips from a Local by Sal Nudo

  • "This is the best restaurant ever. 10/10. Drinks are really cool and the food is always interesting. Plus you get popcorn."

  • "The food was excellent. Emma was a GREAT waitress. The Carrot Cake was just a tad small. LOL !! Sarcasm !! I had the rest of it for breakfast the next morning. Veggies are good for breakfast."

  • "Love this place...were pleasantly surprised with the spacious patio & menu selections. Madi was so thoughtful and kind after I shared my allergies with her. She was attentive and so sweet throughout the whole evening to ensure we were having a good time. "

Announcement poster for Big Grove Tavern effective November 18, 2024, with a bright orange background. It states that Big Grove Tavern will apply a 3% fee on all credit card transactions, which appears as an impact fee on guest checks. The poster includes an image of a hand holding a credit card, and notes that the charge will be waived when paying in cash. The website www.biggrovetavern.com is also listed.

sorry…Big Grove does NOT accept Apple Pay

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BIG GROVE TAVERN
1 East Main St., Champaign IL 61820
(217) 239-3505

Dogs on leashes are always welcome on our patio!!