BIG GROVE TAVERN 

IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN SINCE 2012

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AVAILABLE THURS.
JAN 29TH - 5PM!

A promotional poster for 'Women in Wine,' an event at Big Grove Tavern featuring a five-course dinner on February 13th at 6:30 PM. The poster shows an illustrated woman with long flowing red hair holding a glass of red wine, set against a pink background with heart shapes. The event is for everyone to enjoy exceptional wines from around the world produced by women wineries owned by women.
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Buy tickets for Buffalo Trace NIGHT TWO!!

Coming SOON…Grad Weekend 2026!

Hoping to reserve a table for the celebration?

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.

KIDS EAT FREE

ON TUESDAYS!! * 

12 and under only please

ONE ADULT ENTREE= ONE FREE KIDS MEAL

ELIGIBLE ENTREES:

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

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ALL DAY MENU

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."

  • "Excellent choice! We had tweens, adults, drinkers, and vegetarians. Everyone went away happy. Eat here!"

  • "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! the Carrot Cake was just a tad small. LOL!! Sarcasm!! I had the rest of it for breakfast the next morning."

  • "Love this place...were pleasantly surprised with the spacious patio & menu selections. The server was was attentive and so sweet throughout the whole evening to ensure we were having a good time."

  • "Nice location, comfortable patio seating, friendly and thoughtful staff and delicious food. We had a puppy w/us, they brought out a water bowl and extra glass of ice w/o asking"

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!!