Very good. Bonelss ribs are really good. Sweet potato tastes awesome.
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Jenna M.
This is exactly like a Lone Star - blaring country music, peanut shells all over the floor, odd mix of middle age folks. Moderate prices - I got 1/2 lb of chicken and 2 sides for $10 while my partner got grilled salmon and 2 sides for about the same. Maybe the service was bad because we happened to get in right before hundreds of people poured in to eat after grad ceremonies, but our waitress gave us our bill before we had even bitten into our food, never asked about dessert, and pushed a To-Go cup when my partner asked for a refill. We had only been there 20 minutes when the To-Go thing was pushed, and the waitress came back to our table and the one next to us every - and I mean every - 3 minutes of the entire fiasco. Plus they have this chanting-shouting thing there... Perhaps a coordinated dance? All we knew was that 4 times in the first 15 minutes we were there, the staff began pounding, clapping and chanting (really, shouting). The food was not bad, but it certainly was not good enough to overcome the noise and stalkerish, rushed service. I'm more inclined to say that this was not just a one time bad-service day because the place was full of teeny bopper waitresses with braces who never took away a dirty plate. More like never-had-waitressing-101. BUT it was far enough from campus that I felt like I was really out with the community instead of UIUC students.
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N A.
Your typical casual dining chain, but with a country theme. The food is just OK, nothing more. The service isn't anything to write home about and usually involves at least one screw-up per visit. Last time I went here my waitress was about as intelligent as a head of cabbage, which seems to be par for the course at this establishment. The prices are fairly low in keeping with the quality of the food and service. I give three stars instead of two because of the warm rolls and cinnamon butter they give you as soon as you sit down. So bad for you yet so, so good. Really, the rolls and butter are the only reason to go here.
(3)
Justine F.
You don't go to Texas Roadhouse if you have a peanut allergy. The shells are everywhere in the air and on the floor. Isn't that a health code violation? This place is a legit steakhouse --but, I can't vouch for much else on the menu.
(3)
Priya G.
This is, hands-down, my favorite steakhouse and one of my favorite restaurants overall. I am usually not a big meat eater, but this place prepares chicken and steak like no other, making you fall in love with every dish. The buttered rolls are to die for and the atmosphere is always fun and lively. They have excellent service with waiters that are always attentive and helpful. This location also seems to be more homey and friendly then the Naperville location. Be sure to do call ahead seating, especially on the weekend, or you will be waiting for hours. That being said, if you do not like country music or a southern atmosphere, then do not come here. Expect everything that comes along with a restaurant named "Texas" Roadhouse.
(5)
Mr S.
I have never (knock on wood) had a bad experience here. The food is great, the menu selection is awesome, prices are reasonable, plenty of sides to choose from and my wife, daughter and I always get a friendly waitress. They line dance upon request and Tuesdays are kids days where they can get a free animal balloon, free ice cream and 2 free toys. Highly recommended.
(5)
Cameron R.
Always have had a consistently good service here. It's a go to place for good food and beers. I haven't had a very bad waiter yet. The one problem I had was we were seated before our waiter clocked in for the day, which left us sitting for a while, but the manager apologized and gave us a free appetizer for our wait, which we were happy with. Overall, the food is always consistently good, and the rolls are awesome. The wait on Fri/Sat night is pretty bad though, and the call ahead seating can be a little confusing since I've done it and then seemed to still wait a long time.
(5)
Grace T.
I came here for the first time with a friend who is an absolute fan of this place! Texas Roadhouse is a fun eatery to go to with your friends if you're looking for a nice, casual dining experience. They offer a variety of very hearty, American-style foods. They are known for their steaks and their baby back ribs. I had the ribs and they were delicious! When I came here, we had a super friendly male server. He was very attentive and made our dining experience a great one!
(4)
Ruthie H.
Yes it's loud, because people are enjoying them selves, you know like having fun while enjoying a delicious meal after a stressful day at work.. Yep, if one have a peanut allergy they shouldn't patronize it... DU!! The Texas Roadhouse not only don't take reservations on New Years Eve, they don't take them the other 364/365 days per year either.. Only call ahead. I have a problem with any one that would sit around for 55 minutes, checking out how dirty a establishment is, than turning around and eating there, now I have a problem with that... and that over priced wine, wait a minute.. it took 2 glasses before one decides they cold get a bottle at the store cheaper..... TEXAS ROADHOUSE, have some of the most friendliest greeters and servers as any restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.. I've eaten there since the first week they opened their door, and their staff has always been very courteous and efficient (here just a couple days ago)... I also call in pick up orders, and I received the same great and efficient service as I do when I dine in... There is no restaurant in the area that beat their price for the quality and quantity of their food... And I love the line dancing...
(5)
tee s.
I will never go here again. I've never had a problem until tonight. First off our server was jeanie or some shit. My aunt celebrated her birthday here (I told them when I arrived to surprise her). If i wanted my aunt to be around whores I would've taken her to a strip club but I came here instead. Not only was our service bad but our waitress was a bitch & had attitude for no reason. She rather get groped by an drunk old white man than to serve her table. & I think that old drunk guy pissed her off by feeling on this other blonde chick so she took out on us. I told the manager (some black guy) her bad behavior & he did nothing. My other aunts & i had to tell the manager it was my aunt birthday about three times before they came over. The waitress didn't ask if we wanted desserts or anything. She just gave us our check (of course with an attitude). Then she told all the servers in the back something b/c all the girls came out looking at me with their weird ass stuck up bitch face. I seen one of the cooks i knew,he asked me if i was giving her shit & i told him no but shes being a bitch, then some goofy ass blonde chick said she wouldnt be a bitch if you weren't. This restaurant needs to hire better servers & managers. If these trashy girls want to be whores for some tips they need to work at a strip club not a restaurant.
(1)
Sil N.
Loved this place im goingnback in 2 weeks
(5)
Fran A.
We visit this place the first time on new years eve with our kids they love that place . We called earlier that day to make reservation but they said they will not take any reservations for that day and we should call a hour a head of us coming so we would not have to wait that long,and we did that but still waited 55 min with lots of other people. First the Place is not very clean ,they give out free peanuts ,the floor is full of peanut shells(great place for elephant) and waiting as long as we did we had a lot of time to checking the place out ,look up or up and around you,not a very clean place. The place is extremely loud and if you have people with you who have a soft voice you have a hard time hearing others on your table. I think our waitress was fake can't stand fake people at all. We waited about 30 min for our drinks ,our waitress had enough time to do some country line dancing and then came up to take our order but we told her we would like our drinks first and we got them right away. Don't like the cinnamon in the butter at all ,love the rolls. I had BBQ ribs that were good,but I can get them also that way someplace I enjoy more then that place that is for sure. The rest of the table had steak and they loved it ,good for them. I also had 2 glasses of wine $5.99 a glass wow I can almost get a bottle in the store for that price . I guess that place is for younger generation . Oh and they play country music that I can't stand either,lol. The prices are some what ok .
(3)
Joshua Z.
Great oven roasted chicken! I couldn't believe how good it was for a corporate chain. I'm sure it wasn't health food, but, how bad can oven roasted chicken and broccoli with no butter be? I'd go back to this location if I'm back in town.
(4)
Roxanne R.
Today was our first visit to Texas Roadhouse and needless to say anytime we are craving steak & excellent service again we will be going back. When we arrived it was very busy (graduation weekend in Champaign/Urbana) and were told that it would be a 10-20 minute wait, less than 5 minutes later we were seated. Our waitress was Sara and she went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was top notch. Never once did we have to ask for refills on our liquids, our order came out to us perfect, Sara checked-in to make sure everything was what we had wanted...overall one of the best waitresses we have ever had. We were also pleasantly surprised when one of the managers came up to chat with us and welcome us...great customer service! We started our meal by enjoying wonderful fresh rolls. We then had a baby bloom as our appitizer...the cajun horseradish dip was excellent. My husband enjoyed a side salad and I had a Ceasar salad...both were excellent and the croutons were perfect (usually don't even eat them, but gobbled them up this time). My husband had the ribeye and his exact statement was "This is the best ribeye that I have had since I lived in Pine Island"....THAT was 31 years ago!! He enjoyed sauteed mushrooms (butter sauteed) on top of his ribeye (oh, yes, and he said that his ribeye "just melts in my mouth"). I had the prime rib which was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, creamy horseradish & au jus helped make this one very tasty prime rib. We both enjoyed baked potatoes with our meals and the salt to the outside of the potatoes added a wonderful touch of flavor. Portion sizes were excellent and we left with to-go containers...so we get to enjoy our wonderful lunch for supper too :) We highly recommend Texas Roadhouse. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Another great thing about the Texas Roadhouse is that they actually cut all of their steaks on-site.
(5)
Liana K.
warm sweet rolls and a bucket of peanuts before you even sit down at the table. long island ice teas in mugs, although not strong but yummy. My Medium Rare Dallas fillet was savory and tender. The chili side was ordinary. Overall, I was content with my food and had half of it left for the next day. The theme is kinda cheesey and they make the waitresses do some silly dance every hour, but hey all in good fun. Beats having to go to the gym afterwards, since it looks like a good 10 minutes workout for them.
(4)
Ellen C.
I lived in Champaign over 10 years before I finally tried this place last month for the first time. I had this "Ponderosa Steakhouse" impression of it for some reason and imagined it filled to the brim with rude, tobacco juice-spewing cowboys. However, the group I went out with wanted to go, so I thought I would try it. I was pleasantly surprised. First, the place was packed and very, very loud. The floor was covered in peanut shells--perfect for my 6-year old who found it thrilling to be able to purposely throw food on the floor. Score one for appealing to kids. Then, the rolls came. Mmmmmmm. They were heavenly: warm, buttered, with a side of cinnamon butter to go with it. So delicious on a cold day. The kid's menu was awesome. My daughter got the ribs, which were the same size as the half-rack I ordered. Can you say "delicious"? There are very few times in my life that I've had ribs that fall off the bone and taste the way these did (and I'm a midwest native.) We ate every bite and were stuffed! My husband got the full rack and it was a challenge, but he loved it. Our friends ordered the sweet potato with the marshmallow topping for their side. It was huge! That is too sweet for me, but if you like that kind of thing they said it was wonderful. I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 for the noise level. People (even some servers) were singing very loudly to the country music playing over the speakers. The birthday we witnessed was obnoxious. We could hardly hear to have a conversation at our table. However, the food was so good that we were occupied stuffing our faces anyway--so I can forgive the noise. Maybe I'll order take-out next time....since there WILL be a next time.
(4)
Josh W.
Good food and service.....just another chain restaurant....
(4)
Edward M.
It's a bit noisy here and if you have any peanut allergy, stay clear of the place (peanuts and their shells and dust all over the place), Otherwise, the food and the value are pretty good. I've been having the sirloin steak here for years and have never gotten a bad piece of meat and it's always done to my specifications. The loaded baked potato or sweet potato is excellent as are most of the sides. I recently tried some chicken planks and they were quite good. Nothing fancy here. Pretty much meat and potato fare, but a good meal. Rolls are good, too.
(4)
Lisa B.
I went last night with my 6 year old daughter who is a very picky eater. I did not order her anything because it's a waste of money and food. she simply won't eat it. I ordered off the early bird menu which has maybe 10 choices for 7.99. I picked the pork chop with green beans and loaded mashed potatoes. The potatoes came VERY overloaded with cheese. I took a hand full off and so did my Mom. We put the cheese on a side plate at which time my daughter quickly ate it all. Wow. Then she decided to try the bread with the cinnamon sugar butter. She loved it. Can't blame her though, they are delicious. The pork chop comes with a pepper corn sauce on the side which I loved. The pork chop itself was really, really good. Cooked perfect. The green beans were also fresh and flavored just right. I have to say fresh for the green beans because a lot of places reheat the green beans throughout the week and you can really tell. They are just gross. Not the case here. All in all I was impressed because my daughter asked to try the pork chop and she actually said the sauce was quite tasty. She tried the green beans and mashed potatoes and said they were good too. She proceeded to share my meal (and eat almost all the mashed potatoes) with me and that in itself thrilled me. The very loud music however did not thrill me and thus the 4 stars.
(4)
Brian R.
My parents had just finished helping my girlfriend and I move into our new apartment and I wanted them to eat at a place we'd been to before instead of trying a "hole in the wall" place that might suck We'd been to the location in Wisconsin and thought it was a lot of food and would be fun and different....it is. 1) The bread you get when you sit down is the best tasting bread ever 2) The country fried chicken/steak is a honkin' large slab of meat you won't finish (prolly cuz you just ate a bunch of rolls) 3) It comes with amazing chili and great cheesy fries 4) The beer on tap tasted good Peanuts on the floor everywhere, great/fun waitresses, fun atmosphere, a ton of food for the price, etc...what's not to like here? Bottom line....go there...it may not be the mom and pop tiny location where you feel like you're park of a small town hidden gem...but with this type of variety and environment who cares? 4 people, 2 bbq pulled pork sandwiches, 2 country fried steaks, 2 salads, 2 bowls of chili, 2 tall glasses of beer, 1 big frozen Margarita, $63
(4)
John B.
Unfortunately, this place is always too loud. Went there with my Dad (93) for a Christmas treat and was hard to talk, and it was a week day evening. Food was good as was the service.
(4)
joel w.
after reading the other reviews, i can't add much. good yet not outstanding food, pricey beers, dancing servers, peanuts on the floor... woo hoo, we're having fun now! on the bright side, portions were large, we took home leftovers, and probably will return due to a lack choices. i think i'll try the Great Impasta again to get that local owner greeting their guests feel. i hope i find it when i visit.
(3)
Kyle E.
Quality: I had the Chicken Tender meal with the corn dish and the steak fries. The quality is delicious and it doesn't taste like it came from a frozen bag. Everything is really fresh, especially the complimentary rolls and sweet butter they offer. It makes me come back again and again. Service: The service here has always been exceptional. The servers seem genuinely interested in assisting you and go above and beyond to make sure you are consistency refilled with drinks and rolls Speed: If you get here early enough, you won't have a wait. On the other hand, going at 7 p.m. on a Friday night can be up to two hours. Make sure to plan ahead if you want to eat here. It takes about 15 minutes to receive your food from when you order, but you'll receive unlimited rolls and cinnamon butter in the meantime. As a tip, utilize their "Call-ahead" seating. While they don't accept reservations, you'll receive a table faster if you call anytime before you arrive. I often call as soon as I get in the car! Price: The prices are very modest. I tend to leave with a $16 bill including tip and always leave more than full. If you come before 6 p.m. on most weekdays, you can receive an "Early bird" meal discount on many food items. Atmosphere: The restaurant is covered in country and "America" decor, and they play music to fit. It feels like a very casual and great place if you aren't looking for something fancy. It's very loud and has a "roudy" feel to it, so if you aren't looking for this type of atmosphere, this won't be the place. For those looking for a fun, laid back time, you'll fit in just fine. Location: The parking lot can often be very full, so get here early. The location itself is located not terribly far from campus or the main part of Champaign. It's not difficult to get to if you have a car, but a bus can be more difficult to time correctly. Variety: While they don't offer many healthy options to my girlfriend's dismay, they have your typical american fare. Not a place to take someone on a diet or who is a vegetarian, but you'll find your favorite meat item here (Chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.) Consistency: I have constantly received excellent service, and while the food is better some days than others, I constantly want to go back. Final thoughts; I love Texas Roadhouse. It's been one of my favorite places to go and has consistently delivered on both quality and service. Make sure to come early to avoid the long waits, but it's definitely worth any wait!
(5)
Andrea C.
Been a couple of times last year . First time wasn't bad. But it got worse. We had a waiter that weve seen a few times,and once he sat with a fat bitch and skinny one that I assumed were employees,and they kept going back to get drinks. And took him forever to bring our check. These people are downright lazy asses. And another time, we barely saw our waiter. Hire better waiters and waitresses. Oh and managers don't care. They walk around and talk to other people.
(1)
Patrice N.
This place has wonderful food and friendly service. The food is consistently good too. Be sure to call ahead during busy times and they'll hold a table for you. The only downfall at this place is that they play the music very loudly so it's sometimes difficult to hold a decent conversation.
(5)
Chris H.
I don't get here often, but when I do it's always good. Waits are long on the weekend but if you do the call ahead seating it helps a lot.
(5)
Jane X.
Best stake house in Champaign. I also like the free peanuts they serve before you order your meal. Atmosphere is very warm.
(5)
Jen T.
FRIED PICKLES. 'NUFF SAID! ;D No, when it comes to a fried pickle, tho, and my sister and I have sampled a lot, nothing beats a Texas Roadhouse fried pickle. -heart- Creamy ranch, golden batter, and the pickle isn't lost in the whole thing! Much like most of their fare, food is simple, unassuming, love of the land kind of grub. Sure, there's peanut shells under foot, and people yelling 'Yeehaw!', but that doesn't detract from a diverse menu just filled with amazing options! It's really the ambiance, and the warmth of this place that lends to its charm. Priced right around the $10-$15 a plate, you'll take home leftovers (a promise!), and you'll leave stuffed. You can even drink, here, without breaking the bank! Like I said, while this food is pretty stellar all the way around, the place only loses a star for its... well, ambiance and charm. LOL. Those things are so perfectly fine and if you're comfortable with a boot scoot going on about ten fingers' width from your table, this experience is for you! However, if you're looking for elegance and up-scale fine-dinery... pass on by! If I didn't say it before, GET A FRIED PICKLE (basket)! ;D
(4)
Brandi P.
Ive never left a review especially a bad review... I understand things happen but I am not happy with my visit at all tonight. Starts with the restrooms where disgusting and I find it horrible service when you walk into the restrooms before even being seated and you have multiple employees standing in the restrooms up against the sinks on the cell phones texting/fb whatever it may be. Then you walk into a stall and there is nothing but urine all over the top of the toilet seat and the ground is all weat around it. But let's get to the rest of my horrible visit. My husband, myself, one of our friends, my younger brother-in-law, and his friend went into eat tonight around 8:20ish at the champaign location. We walked in with there not being very many people in the dinning area. We were seated at our table and told that they would bring us some rolls. My husband, our friend, and myself ordered drinks that our waiter NEVER I.D. FOR....... Needless to say 5-10 minutes or so went by, we still didn't have any rolls or any plates to put any rolls on. My brother-in-law finally went up to the front and asked them for some rolls with the waiter finally coming to our table and saying that he is very sorry everybody in the building has worked a double today. (Again we understood) As they only gave us small basket with less rolls then people we had in our group....whatever we let it go. Our waiter comes and takes our order finally.... again another 40-45 min wait....when it's Sunday night and they close at 9:00.... (REALLY BUSY) we finally got our food. About this time until the time we got done eating there was two bus boys in the area that had swept the same part of the floor for 20 minutes, like it was a reason to stay in our area and check stuff out. After getting our food, I had to ask for ranch again with my cheddar/bacon fries with a side of RANCH that I had ordered to begin with from some other waitress standing in the area. My little brother-in-law had ordered the pulled pork dinner, with sides of a baked potato with cheese and bacon, and WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FRIES..... loaded with cheese and bacon.... his plate had the pulled pork, a baked potato with cheese and bacon, and a CUP WITH CHEESE AND BACON.... never any fries. Instead of complaining because it was after closing and we were half way done with our food we continued to eat and go on with our dinner. Our waiter brings us our ticket for $91.27... my husband and I paid for the ticket for all of us.... get our to go boxes, and leave at this time being about 9:30ish. We left get over to thortans gas station on Mattis when our friend of ours that was with us realized that he didn't have his wallet and he left it sitting on the table where we ate our dinner. We then left thortans and went straight back to Texas roadhouse only being gone for a matter or 3-5 minutes. As we approach the door and not being able to get in because it was after 9:30 when we left the first time obviously... the one last set of customers was walking out the building that let us in. We went in and approached the waiter that we had and asked him if anyone had seen the wallet we had just left on the table.. he said no he hasn't seen anything as they went over and looked the table was already cleared off, wiped down, and set with new dishes. He went straight under the table where the wallet was at and hands it to him. As our buddy walk out comes out to the car with his wallet he opens it and all the $$$ he had in there was gone.. we went back up to the door AGAIN knocking and knocking and knocking finally a hostess answered the door and went and got the manager. As the manager comes out and we explain to her what happens she takes me in there and I show her which ones where hanging around our table for ever "Cleaning." She supposedly took them to the back and searched them coming out saying she found nothing ... yeah because they DONE TOOK THE MONEY AND HID IT IN THE BUILDING SOMEWHERE, she then throws a business card at my husband and tells him to call the distract manager and slams the front door in our faces. After the cops show up and tell us that basically we are shit out of luck and they won't pin point who it is because someone hid the money they stole, and the hostess and waiters/waitresses lied and said we found the wallet and pulled it from under the table when it wasn't us it was our waiter that "found it" and pulled it from under the table. The manager saying she won't even refund the $91.27 +tip I spent on food. It was the WORST EXPERIENCE I've EVER had in my lifetime at a restaurant from the employees, to the managers, go the cops sticking up for them... I WILL NEVER EVER BE BACK. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE $180 + MEAL TONIGHT!!!!!! One of them employees is responsible for taking the $90 out of a wallet that they SHOULD OF NEVER OPENED. I know I am forgetting stuff to add in there.. But NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN.....
(1)
Tsubaki S.
My friend and I were craving steak, so we thought we could come here for dinner.....bad mistake. We came in around 9:30 pm and was sitted right away. We were served with a lightly buttered roll with cinnamon butter, and peanuts (both free). The steak was good and cheap! Everything was good except our waitress. She was friendly, but really inattentive! She came to our table only two times! First time to take our order and second time to give us our bill. She didn't even serve us the food, a bus boy did. I don't mind whoever serves us our food, but I do mind that our server was chatting away with other servers across the restaurant. She thought we didn't see her, but we did. For the whole duration of our meal our server did not even pass by once! My water glass was EMPTY and my chilli did not come out until I pointed it out when she came by to give us our bill. HORRIBLE SERVICE! Overall, Food: 4 stars Service: 0 star
(2)
James C.
I love this place. Usually very dependable. Certainly friendly. The problem is the like.to .socialize amongst themselves. I came in to.redeem a free meal from a previous problem and was able to.get served drinks and despite reading a menu, having a napkin on my.lap I cant seem to get.my .dinner ordered. I could ask to.order but.it seems to.me that they.should serve me. 2 bad experiences in a row. Another bad one and Im out of here
(1)
Crystal O.
Ordered a sirloin medium with mushrooms. When I received it the steak was cold and we'll as the rubbery mushrooms. I sent it back. Waited 15 mins for another steak. By the time I got my meal my family was finished eating. My second was in a plate of blood and at its best medium rare. I wasn't welling to wait another 15 mins so I ate the outside edges and not the center. I was offered any discount and the manager never addressed the issue. This is the 3rd time in the last 6 months I have sent something back there. I will not return. I can go to The Ribeye and get an all around better meal for about the same price.
(1)
Jennifer V.
This place is ok but the last time I came here they overcooked my steak and cleared my table while I was in the restroom. I hadn't even paid yet. I was told that some people walk out without paying. If you're eating alone don't go to the bathroom until you're done eating I guess, unless you'd like to come back to your table with your food gone and have other customers stare at you like you're a criminal when the waitress explains to you very loudly why your table is empty.
(2)
Tyler N.
This is a restaraunt that I'll frequent about once every 4-6-8 weeks or so depending on the occasion. The meal starts out with super yummy dinner rolls with the extra yummy cinnamony buttery spread (whatever it is). I normally don't go for sweet things. But I do have a soft spot for things with cinnamon in them. And these rolls with this spread was marvelous as usual. I've taken a picture of the items and have uploaded it to the photo section of this restaraunt. Next up is a 10 oz Ribeye. The cut of beef with the best marbeling for grilling. As anyone knows, it's the fat (or oil) that transmits flavor in food. The steak arrived and looks absolutely marvelous (also took a picture and uploaded it). A perfect medium that I will dig into very shortly. Very, very tastey steak. The server was exceptional. When my coke got to about half full, she brought another. Very nice attitude. Good visit. 5 stars.!
(5)
Jay B.
Yes a chain but so good. Sometimes feel like put people by the bathroom for no reason but that is maybe 1/5 times there. Best deal for steak in town, crowded with people from surrounding tiny towns.
(4)
Isaac D.
I have been here twice. One time I ordered the filet mignon , and the second time I had a ribeye , both medium rare. The filet was cooked perfectly, but the ribeye was well done. Since it was busy and the source was slow, it wasn't worth the time to send it back. The sides were good, but without the steaks being cooked to order every time, the sides just aren't that important to me .
(3)
Mike B.
I rate this place so high because of the food. I would challenge anyone to find a better Ribeye for the price in the Champaign-Urbana area. I would give it a 2-3 star in every other facet: Atmosphere, Service, and management. The atmosphere is a little stiff and the service is decent, but in my opinion, the food makes up for it all. Great job to the cooks back there.
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Lawrence D.
If you want of the best steaks you have ever had in Illinois. Be sure and ask for the Dallas filet with mushrooms. It will melt in your mouth if you have your steaks medium. And it will actually be cooked medium ! Many other places that I have gotten a steak from can never get it cooked right, and is tasteless. Be sure and try some of their house steak sauce also. It has a slightly sweet taste to it ! Usually I don't use any at all. But theirs taste really good. Remember a dab will do. Don't drown the natural taste of their steaks.
(5)
Nelson M.
Restaurant review: Inexpensive steak, free peanuts, and all you can eat dinner rolls with cinnamon butter. I use to really like texas roadhouse, but I don't know if my taste buds have changed or if the steak they made for me was really salty. We were lucky enough to get here early because there is a crazy long line for this place always. In addition the parking lot is crazy, too many pickup trucks and tight parking. You constantly are concern that your car is going to get hit or side swiped while eating. Servers are quick and efficient to keep the tide of customers through. I had the fort worth ribeye, cooked medium rare perfectly. The meat of course is not like you top notch steak house, but I don't remember it being so salty. You get two sides which is nice. I went with the baked potato with sour cream and chili. You get a nice unlimited serving of the yeast rolls which are delicious. Overall good, but not spectacular which is why it is a 3 star and not a 4 star.. Pro: inexpensive steak house, unlimited yeast rolls with cinnamon butter, free peanuts Cons: super long line, if you come late please do the call ahead seating. Very salty steak, average quality meat. Very cramped parking lot, you might be better off parking at Schnucks and walking over Hidden gem: Sign up for the online email club to get a free appetizer the first time. Free appetizer during your birthday month. Tuesday is kids day so come for food and activities.
(3)
Valerie T.
This is by far my favorite chain restaurant. I love this place. Wonderful service. I have been here at least 15 times, only once did my steak not get cooked right and they fixed immediately and discounted my meal. Their manager is awesome. I see her every time I go. She goes around to tables and is very personable. I even saw her working on crutches which shows some dedication. Go when they open or before 6pm and order off their early dinner menus which are so cheap! Their margaritas are amazing!!!
(5)
Brendan H.
Really enjoy my visits here. The steaks are delicious and priced well. The staff is friendly and on-point. They accidentally overcooked my steak once and brought me a new one free of charge, no questions asked. Overall, well-priced, cool environment, and a great place for a steak dinner! I have no complaints aside from myself not making a reservation and having to wait... but they have call ahead seating, so don't forget to call ahead!
(5)
Karen D.
Incorrect online info!! The website indicated this restaurant's hours were 11am-11pm daily, yet when we arrived at 9:30pm on Sunday, they were closed.
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Betty H.
On the way home from Metropolis IL, we stopped here to eat lunch cause we still has a long way to go to Chicago. Food and service was great. The floor was full of peanuts.
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Marianna G.
This location was so much fun and food was good! Hostess was on point. I went in with a team of 10 hungry guys ... Food arrived hot and accurate! The T-bone steak was cooked to perfection at medium rare! Location is loud but if your looking for a fun night this is your spot!
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Dee R.
This place is awesome. The steaks are flavorful, service is great, staff seems like they really do like their jobs, and everything is consistently on point. For a restaurant that has a naturally 'dirty' feel with peanut shells everywhere and whatnot, the place is kept pretty clean. We eat in and order takeout regularly. For the amount of food you get the prices are cheap too IMHO. I'm a big guy and I usually get two meals out of it.
(5)
Stan O.
Every time I have been here it has been a wonderful experience. The steaks (even the sirloin) are the best I've ever had. It's the only place that you don't need steak sauce to give it flavor. My favorite is the Dallas Filet. I've also had the pulled pork here and it's better than some of the BBQ places in town. The rolls with cinnamon butter are super yummy. Service has always been great and never been pushed out the door. The prices aren't too shabby either for the quality of food that you get. They could probably use a bigger parking lot, but folks don't mind parking in the grass to get this great food.
(5)
Lorenz V.
Management talked to me once after this and I waited several months to see if they would help me resolve this bit I guess stealing from their customers is ok with this restaurant, so hold on to your wallets here
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Austin Z.
In my opinion the best Texas Roadhouse around. The staff is very friendly and the food is great. All the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are very good sized. I plan on to make a return to this restaurant soon.
(5)
Joseph P.
A good choice for loud groups and it serves decent food at reasonable prices. Seems a big hit for Birthday party groups. Serves a decent Prime Rib.
(4)
Janine L.
Food is always always spot on! But the music was so loud, couldn't carry on a conversation with my husband across the table!!! Waitress said they always forget to turn it down after they do their periodic line dance.
(5)
Eric B.
I go here frequently, and i can honestly say i've never been disappointed. On my most recent visit, i got the Bone in Ribeye and it was exceptional. Again, the crowd pretty much tells you all you need to know.
(5)
Pat E.
I usually start out restaurants with a two star rating and go from there. Texas Roadhouse is one of the MANY chain restaurants in Champaign that I have noticed and tonight after a PBL Basketball game, I decided to head on over! The best thing about this place is the cinnamon sugar butter. Three words obese people love. In my fat days, I focused on the sugar. In my not fat days, I focus on the cinnamon and butter. Butter isn't bad. Neither is cinnamon, and sugar...not too much. Again, eating too much fat doesn't make you fat...eating too much of ANYTHING DOES! This is why I started the meal with my cup of chili and waited to have the aforementioned bread and butter for dessert and not to load up before! Kudos to me right!? I ordered the HAND CUT (as opposed to robotic arm cut) sirloin steak (8 oz) with a cup of chili (very good...beans...I mean, come on, it is TEXAS ((roadhouse)), sauteed mushrooms, and some extra vegetables. I ordered it medium and it came out medium! You can't overcook a chain steak...and they didn't! I am not a HUGE steak guy, mostly because it is so expensive but I would put this on par with Chili's and Outback Steakhouse. Again, if you want a real steak meal, you will have to go to Ruth Chris', Morton's, Gibson's, Sullivan's, or Joe's Prime Seafood and Steak. Again, service was good. It was a Friday night so it was pretty busy. Total bill wasn't too much...I ended up paying $25, so not bad!!! It's probably with all my add ons that the total piled up! The last and only other time I was here was after my brother graduated from NIU. I was at the Naperville location! I'd take this one over that one just due to Naperville being too snooty for me...hahah! I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but I wouldn't avoid it.
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Paige M.
I've been here a few times now, and maybe I just come at odd hours, but I've never witnessed these dancing servers that everyone else mentions. Also, it's never been all that loud. It's definitely not a quiet restaurant, but I could make conversation with my table without even having to raise my voice. Loud to me is having to yell at the person next to you, who still doesn't have a clue what you're saying. For food, I've stuck mainly with the sirloin steak and the pulled pork. Both are excellent, and I would definitely recommend them. I end up taking at least half of the pork home, and it makes very good leftovers. I prefer my pulled pork a little saucier, but it was no trouble to get some extra bbq sauce. There's a lot more on the menu I'd like to try as well. I'm not personally a fan of the peanut shells all over the floor, but the peanuts were nice the one time I had to wait for a table.
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Nick B.
The decoration is great! But above all, the ribs are exceptional. I frequently eat them here (one full slab is more than enough to share between 2). They are fantastic! Only once they were too burned (probably once out of more than 30 times). I didn't complain about it, they probably would have replaced it.
(5)
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Address :204 N. Country Fair Dr
Champaign, IL, 61821
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Chenghao L.
Very good. Bonelss ribs are really good. Sweet potato tastes awesome.
(5)Jenna M.
This is exactly like a Lone Star - blaring country music, peanut shells all over the floor, odd mix of middle age folks. Moderate prices - I got 1/2 lb of chicken and 2 sides for $10 while my partner got grilled salmon and 2 sides for about the same. Maybe the service was bad because we happened to get in right before hundreds of people poured in to eat after grad ceremonies, but our waitress gave us our bill before we had even bitten into our food, never asked about dessert, and pushed a To-Go cup when my partner asked for a refill. We had only been there 20 minutes when the To-Go thing was pushed, and the waitress came back to our table and the one next to us every - and I mean every - 3 minutes of the entire fiasco. Plus they have this chanting-shouting thing there... Perhaps a coordinated dance? All we knew was that 4 times in the first 15 minutes we were there, the staff began pounding, clapping and chanting (really, shouting). The food was not bad, but it certainly was not good enough to overcome the noise and stalkerish, rushed service. I'm more inclined to say that this was not just a one time bad-service day because the place was full of teeny bopper waitresses with braces who never took away a dirty plate. More like never-had-waitressing-101. BUT it was far enough from campus that I felt like I was really out with the community instead of UIUC students.
(3)N A.
Your typical casual dining chain, but with a country theme. The food is just OK, nothing more. The service isn't anything to write home about and usually involves at least one screw-up per visit. Last time I went here my waitress was about as intelligent as a head of cabbage, which seems to be par for the course at this establishment. The prices are fairly low in keeping with the quality of the food and service. I give three stars instead of two because of the warm rolls and cinnamon butter they give you as soon as you sit down. So bad for you yet so, so good. Really, the rolls and butter are the only reason to go here.
(3)Justine F.
You don't go to Texas Roadhouse if you have a peanut allergy. The shells are everywhere in the air and on the floor. Isn't that a health code violation? This place is a legit steakhouse --but, I can't vouch for much else on the menu.
(3)Priya G.
This is, hands-down, my favorite steakhouse and one of my favorite restaurants overall. I am usually not a big meat eater, but this place prepares chicken and steak like no other, making you fall in love with every dish. The buttered rolls are to die for and the atmosphere is always fun and lively. They have excellent service with waiters that are always attentive and helpful. This location also seems to be more homey and friendly then the Naperville location. Be sure to do call ahead seating, especially on the weekend, or you will be waiting for hours. That being said, if you do not like country music or a southern atmosphere, then do not come here. Expect everything that comes along with a restaurant named "Texas" Roadhouse.
(5)Mr S.
I have never (knock on wood) had a bad experience here. The food is great, the menu selection is awesome, prices are reasonable, plenty of sides to choose from and my wife, daughter and I always get a friendly waitress. They line dance upon request and Tuesdays are kids days where they can get a free animal balloon, free ice cream and 2 free toys. Highly recommended.
(5)Cameron R.
Always have had a consistently good service here. It's a go to place for good food and beers. I haven't had a very bad waiter yet. The one problem I had was we were seated before our waiter clocked in for the day, which left us sitting for a while, but the manager apologized and gave us a free appetizer for our wait, which we were happy with. Overall, the food is always consistently good, and the rolls are awesome. The wait on Fri/Sat night is pretty bad though, and the call ahead seating can be a little confusing since I've done it and then seemed to still wait a long time.
(5)Grace T.
I came here for the first time with a friend who is an absolute fan of this place! Texas Roadhouse is a fun eatery to go to with your friends if you're looking for a nice, casual dining experience. They offer a variety of very hearty, American-style foods. They are known for their steaks and their baby back ribs. I had the ribs and they were delicious! When I came here, we had a super friendly male server. He was very attentive and made our dining experience a great one!
(4)Ruthie H.
Yes it's loud, because people are enjoying them selves, you know like having fun while enjoying a delicious meal after a stressful day at work.. Yep, if one have a peanut allergy they shouldn't patronize it... DU!! The Texas Roadhouse not only don't take reservations on New Years Eve, they don't take them the other 364/365 days per year either.. Only call ahead. I have a problem with any one that would sit around for 55 minutes, checking out how dirty a establishment is, than turning around and eating there, now I have a problem with that... and that over priced wine, wait a minute.. it took 2 glasses before one decides they cold get a bottle at the store cheaper..... TEXAS ROADHOUSE, have some of the most friendliest greeters and servers as any restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.. I've eaten there since the first week they opened their door, and their staff has always been very courteous and efficient (here just a couple days ago)... I also call in pick up orders, and I received the same great and efficient service as I do when I dine in... There is no restaurant in the area that beat their price for the quality and quantity of their food... And I love the line dancing...
(5)tee s.
I will never go here again. I've never had a problem until tonight. First off our server was jeanie or some shit. My aunt celebrated her birthday here (I told them when I arrived to surprise her). If i wanted my aunt to be around whores I would've taken her to a strip club but I came here instead. Not only was our service bad but our waitress was a bitch & had attitude for no reason. She rather get groped by an drunk old white man than to serve her table. & I think that old drunk guy pissed her off by feeling on this other blonde chick so she took out on us. I told the manager (some black guy) her bad behavior & he did nothing. My other aunts & i had to tell the manager it was my aunt birthday about three times before they came over. The waitress didn't ask if we wanted desserts or anything. She just gave us our check (of course with an attitude). Then she told all the servers in the back something b/c all the girls came out looking at me with their weird ass stuck up bitch face. I seen one of the cooks i knew,he asked me if i was giving her shit & i told him no but shes being a bitch, then some goofy ass blonde chick said she wouldnt be a bitch if you weren't. This restaurant needs to hire better servers & managers. If these trashy girls want to be whores for some tips they need to work at a strip club not a restaurant.
(1)Sil N.
Loved this place im goingnback in 2 weeks
(5)Fran A.
We visit this place the first time on new years eve with our kids they love that place . We called earlier that day to make reservation but they said they will not take any reservations for that day and we should call a hour a head of us coming so we would not have to wait that long,and we did that but still waited 55 min with lots of other people. First the Place is not very clean ,they give out free peanuts ,the floor is full of peanut shells(great place for elephant) and waiting as long as we did we had a lot of time to checking the place out ,look up or up and around you,not a very clean place. The place is extremely loud and if you have people with you who have a soft voice you have a hard time hearing others on your table. I think our waitress was fake can't stand fake people at all. We waited about 30 min for our drinks ,our waitress had enough time to do some country line dancing and then came up to take our order but we told her we would like our drinks first and we got them right away. Don't like the cinnamon in the butter at all ,love the rolls. I had BBQ ribs that were good,but I can get them also that way someplace I enjoy more then that place that is for sure. The rest of the table had steak and they loved it ,good for them. I also had 2 glasses of wine $5.99 a glass wow I can almost get a bottle in the store for that price . I guess that place is for younger generation . Oh and they play country music that I can't stand either,lol. The prices are some what ok .
(3)Joshua Z.
Great oven roasted chicken! I couldn't believe how good it was for a corporate chain. I'm sure it wasn't health food, but, how bad can oven roasted chicken and broccoli with no butter be? I'd go back to this location if I'm back in town.
(4)Roxanne R.
Today was our first visit to Texas Roadhouse and needless to say anytime we are craving steak & excellent service again we will be going back. When we arrived it was very busy (graduation weekend in Champaign/Urbana) and were told that it would be a 10-20 minute wait, less than 5 minutes later we were seated. Our waitress was Sara and she went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was top notch. Never once did we have to ask for refills on our liquids, our order came out to us perfect, Sara checked-in to make sure everything was what we had wanted...overall one of the best waitresses we have ever had. We were also pleasantly surprised when one of the managers came up to chat with us and welcome us...great customer service! We started our meal by enjoying wonderful fresh rolls. We then had a baby bloom as our appitizer...the cajun horseradish dip was excellent. My husband enjoyed a side salad and I had a Ceasar salad...both were excellent and the croutons were perfect (usually don't even eat them, but gobbled them up this time). My husband had the ribeye and his exact statement was "This is the best ribeye that I have had since I lived in Pine Island"....THAT was 31 years ago!! He enjoyed sauteed mushrooms (butter sauteed) on top of his ribeye (oh, yes, and he said that his ribeye "just melts in my mouth"). I had the prime rib which was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, creamy horseradish & au jus helped make this one very tasty prime rib. We both enjoyed baked potatoes with our meals and the salt to the outside of the potatoes added a wonderful touch of flavor. Portion sizes were excellent and we left with to-go containers...so we get to enjoy our wonderful lunch for supper too :) We highly recommend Texas Roadhouse. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Another great thing about the Texas Roadhouse is that they actually cut all of their steaks on-site.
(5)Liana K.
warm sweet rolls and a bucket of peanuts before you even sit down at the table. long island ice teas in mugs, although not strong but yummy. My Medium Rare Dallas fillet was savory and tender. The chili side was ordinary. Overall, I was content with my food and had half of it left for the next day. The theme is kinda cheesey and they make the waitresses do some silly dance every hour, but hey all in good fun. Beats having to go to the gym afterwards, since it looks like a good 10 minutes workout for them.
(4)Ellen C.
I lived in Champaign over 10 years before I finally tried this place last month for the first time. I had this "Ponderosa Steakhouse" impression of it for some reason and imagined it filled to the brim with rude, tobacco juice-spewing cowboys. However, the group I went out with wanted to go, so I thought I would try it. I was pleasantly surprised. First, the place was packed and very, very loud. The floor was covered in peanut shells--perfect for my 6-year old who found it thrilling to be able to purposely throw food on the floor. Score one for appealing to kids. Then, the rolls came. Mmmmmmm. They were heavenly: warm, buttered, with a side of cinnamon butter to go with it. So delicious on a cold day. The kid's menu was awesome. My daughter got the ribs, which were the same size as the half-rack I ordered. Can you say "delicious"? There are very few times in my life that I've had ribs that fall off the bone and taste the way these did (and I'm a midwest native.) We ate every bite and were stuffed! My husband got the full rack and it was a challenge, but he loved it. Our friends ordered the sweet potato with the marshmallow topping for their side. It was huge! That is too sweet for me, but if you like that kind of thing they said it was wonderful. I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 for the noise level. People (even some servers) were singing very loudly to the country music playing over the speakers. The birthday we witnessed was obnoxious. We could hardly hear to have a conversation at our table. However, the food was so good that we were occupied stuffing our faces anyway--so I can forgive the noise. Maybe I'll order take-out next time....since there WILL be a next time.
(4)Josh W.
Good food and service.....just another chain restaurant....
(4)Edward M.
It's a bit noisy here and if you have any peanut allergy, stay clear of the place (peanuts and their shells and dust all over the place), Otherwise, the food and the value are pretty good. I've been having the sirloin steak here for years and have never gotten a bad piece of meat and it's always done to my specifications. The loaded baked potato or sweet potato is excellent as are most of the sides. I recently tried some chicken planks and they were quite good. Nothing fancy here. Pretty much meat and potato fare, but a good meal. Rolls are good, too.
(4)Lisa B.
I went last night with my 6 year old daughter who is a very picky eater. I did not order her anything because it's a waste of money and food. she simply won't eat it. I ordered off the early bird menu which has maybe 10 choices for 7.99. I picked the pork chop with green beans and loaded mashed potatoes. The potatoes came VERY overloaded with cheese. I took a hand full off and so did my Mom. We put the cheese on a side plate at which time my daughter quickly ate it all. Wow. Then she decided to try the bread with the cinnamon sugar butter. She loved it. Can't blame her though, they are delicious. The pork chop comes with a pepper corn sauce on the side which I loved. The pork chop itself was really, really good. Cooked perfect. The green beans were also fresh and flavored just right. I have to say fresh for the green beans because a lot of places reheat the green beans throughout the week and you can really tell. They are just gross. Not the case here. All in all I was impressed because my daughter asked to try the pork chop and she actually said the sauce was quite tasty. She tried the green beans and mashed potatoes and said they were good too. She proceeded to share my meal (and eat almost all the mashed potatoes) with me and that in itself thrilled me. The very loud music however did not thrill me and thus the 4 stars.
(4)Brian R.
My parents had just finished helping my girlfriend and I move into our new apartment and I wanted them to eat at a place we'd been to before instead of trying a "hole in the wall" place that might suck We'd been to the location in Wisconsin and thought it was a lot of food and would be fun and different....it is. 1) The bread you get when you sit down is the best tasting bread ever 2) The country fried chicken/steak is a honkin' large slab of meat you won't finish (prolly cuz you just ate a bunch of rolls) 3) It comes with amazing chili and great cheesy fries 4) The beer on tap tasted good Peanuts on the floor everywhere, great/fun waitresses, fun atmosphere, a ton of food for the price, etc...what's not to like here? Bottom line....go there...it may not be the mom and pop tiny location where you feel like you're park of a small town hidden gem...but with this type of variety and environment who cares? 4 people, 2 bbq pulled pork sandwiches, 2 country fried steaks, 2 salads, 2 bowls of chili, 2 tall glasses of beer, 1 big frozen Margarita, $63
(4)John B.
Unfortunately, this place is always too loud. Went there with my Dad (93) for a Christmas treat and was hard to talk, and it was a week day evening. Food was good as was the service.
(4)joel w.
after reading the other reviews, i can't add much. good yet not outstanding food, pricey beers, dancing servers, peanuts on the floor... woo hoo, we're having fun now! on the bright side, portions were large, we took home leftovers, and probably will return due to a lack choices. i think i'll try the Great Impasta again to get that local owner greeting their guests feel. i hope i find it when i visit.
(3)Kyle E.
Quality: I had the Chicken Tender meal with the corn dish and the steak fries. The quality is delicious and it doesn't taste like it came from a frozen bag. Everything is really fresh, especially the complimentary rolls and sweet butter they offer. It makes me come back again and again. Service: The service here has always been exceptional. The servers seem genuinely interested in assisting you and go above and beyond to make sure you are consistency refilled with drinks and rolls Speed: If you get here early enough, you won't have a wait. On the other hand, going at 7 p.m. on a Friday night can be up to two hours. Make sure to plan ahead if you want to eat here. It takes about 15 minutes to receive your food from when you order, but you'll receive unlimited rolls and cinnamon butter in the meantime. As a tip, utilize their "Call-ahead" seating. While they don't accept reservations, you'll receive a table faster if you call anytime before you arrive. I often call as soon as I get in the car! Price: The prices are very modest. I tend to leave with a $16 bill including tip and always leave more than full. If you come before 6 p.m. on most weekdays, you can receive an "Early bird" meal discount on many food items. Atmosphere: The restaurant is covered in country and "America" decor, and they play music to fit. It feels like a very casual and great place if you aren't looking for something fancy. It's very loud and has a "roudy" feel to it, so if you aren't looking for this type of atmosphere, this won't be the place. For those looking for a fun, laid back time, you'll fit in just fine. Location: The parking lot can often be very full, so get here early. The location itself is located not terribly far from campus or the main part of Champaign. It's not difficult to get to if you have a car, but a bus can be more difficult to time correctly. Variety: While they don't offer many healthy options to my girlfriend's dismay, they have your typical american fare. Not a place to take someone on a diet or who is a vegetarian, but you'll find your favorite meat item here (Chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.) Consistency: I have constantly received excellent service, and while the food is better some days than others, I constantly want to go back. Final thoughts; I love Texas Roadhouse. It's been one of my favorite places to go and has consistently delivered on both quality and service. Make sure to come early to avoid the long waits, but it's definitely worth any wait!
(5)Andrea C.
Been a couple of times last year . First time wasn't bad. But it got worse. We had a waiter that weve seen a few times,and once he sat with a fat bitch and skinny one that I assumed were employees,and they kept going back to get drinks. And took him forever to bring our check. These people are downright lazy asses. And another time, we barely saw our waiter. Hire better waiters and waitresses. Oh and managers don't care. They walk around and talk to other people.
(1)Patrice N.
This place has wonderful food and friendly service. The food is consistently good too. Be sure to call ahead during busy times and they'll hold a table for you. The only downfall at this place is that they play the music very loudly so it's sometimes difficult to hold a decent conversation.
(5)Chris H.
I don't get here often, but when I do it's always good. Waits are long on the weekend but if you do the call ahead seating it helps a lot.
(5)Jane X.
Best stake house in Champaign. I also like the free peanuts they serve before you order your meal. Atmosphere is very warm.
(5)Jen T.
FRIED PICKLES. 'NUFF SAID! ;D No, when it comes to a fried pickle, tho, and my sister and I have sampled a lot, nothing beats a Texas Roadhouse fried pickle. -heart- Creamy ranch, golden batter, and the pickle isn't lost in the whole thing! Much like most of their fare, food is simple, unassuming, love of the land kind of grub. Sure, there's peanut shells under foot, and people yelling 'Yeehaw!', but that doesn't detract from a diverse menu just filled with amazing options! It's really the ambiance, and the warmth of this place that lends to its charm. Priced right around the $10-$15 a plate, you'll take home leftovers (a promise!), and you'll leave stuffed. You can even drink, here, without breaking the bank! Like I said, while this food is pretty stellar all the way around, the place only loses a star for its... well, ambiance and charm. LOL. Those things are so perfectly fine and if you're comfortable with a boot scoot going on about ten fingers' width from your table, this experience is for you! However, if you're looking for elegance and up-scale fine-dinery... pass on by! If I didn't say it before, GET A FRIED PICKLE (basket)! ;D
(4)Brandi P.
Ive never left a review especially a bad review... I understand things happen but I am not happy with my visit at all tonight. Starts with the restrooms where disgusting and I find it horrible service when you walk into the restrooms before even being seated and you have multiple employees standing in the restrooms up against the sinks on the cell phones texting/fb whatever it may be. Then you walk into a stall and there is nothing but urine all over the top of the toilet seat and the ground is all weat around it. But let's get to the rest of my horrible visit. My husband, myself, one of our friends, my younger brother-in-law, and his friend went into eat tonight around 8:20ish at the champaign location. We walked in with there not being very many people in the dinning area. We were seated at our table and told that they would bring us some rolls. My husband, our friend, and myself ordered drinks that our waiter NEVER I.D. FOR....... Needless to say 5-10 minutes or so went by, we still didn't have any rolls or any plates to put any rolls on. My brother-in-law finally went up to the front and asked them for some rolls with the waiter finally coming to our table and saying that he is very sorry everybody in the building has worked a double today. (Again we understood) As they only gave us small basket with less rolls then people we had in our group....whatever we let it go. Our waiter comes and takes our order finally.... again another 40-45 min wait....when it's Sunday night and they close at 9:00.... (REALLY BUSY) we finally got our food. About this time until the time we got done eating there was two bus boys in the area that had swept the same part of the floor for 20 minutes, like it was a reason to stay in our area and check stuff out. After getting our food, I had to ask for ranch again with my cheddar/bacon fries with a side of RANCH that I had ordered to begin with from some other waitress standing in the area. My little brother-in-law had ordered the pulled pork dinner, with sides of a baked potato with cheese and bacon, and WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FRIES..... loaded with cheese and bacon.... his plate had the pulled pork, a baked potato with cheese and bacon, and a CUP WITH CHEESE AND BACON.... never any fries. Instead of complaining because it was after closing and we were half way done with our food we continued to eat and go on with our dinner. Our waiter brings us our ticket for $91.27... my husband and I paid for the ticket for all of us.... get our to go boxes, and leave at this time being about 9:30ish. We left get over to thortans gas station on Mattis when our friend of ours that was with us realized that he didn't have his wallet and he left it sitting on the table where we ate our dinner. We then left thortans and went straight back to Texas roadhouse only being gone for a matter or 3-5 minutes. As we approach the door and not being able to get in because it was after 9:30 when we left the first time obviously... the one last set of customers was walking out the building that let us in. We went in and approached the waiter that we had and asked him if anyone had seen the wallet we had just left on the table.. he said no he hasn't seen anything as they went over and looked the table was already cleared off, wiped down, and set with new dishes. He went straight under the table where the wallet was at and hands it to him. As our buddy walk out comes out to the car with his wallet he opens it and all the $$$ he had in there was gone.. we went back up to the door AGAIN knocking and knocking and knocking finally a hostess answered the door and went and got the manager. As the manager comes out and we explain to her what happens she takes me in there and I show her which ones where hanging around our table for ever "Cleaning." She supposedly took them to the back and searched them coming out saying she found nothing ... yeah because they DONE TOOK THE MONEY AND HID IT IN THE BUILDING SOMEWHERE, she then throws a business card at my husband and tells him to call the distract manager and slams the front door in our faces. After the cops show up and tell us that basically we are shit out of luck and they won't pin point who it is because someone hid the money they stole, and the hostess and waiters/waitresses lied and said we found the wallet and pulled it from under the table when it wasn't us it was our waiter that "found it" and pulled it from under the table. The manager saying she won't even refund the $91.27 +tip I spent on food. It was the WORST EXPERIENCE I've EVER had in my lifetime at a restaurant from the employees, to the managers, go the cops sticking up for them... I WILL NEVER EVER BE BACK. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE $180 + MEAL TONIGHT!!!!!! One of them employees is responsible for taking the $90 out of a wallet that they SHOULD OF NEVER OPENED. I know I am forgetting stuff to add in there.. But NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN.....
(1)Tsubaki S.
My friend and I were craving steak, so we thought we could come here for dinner.....bad mistake. We came in around 9:30 pm and was sitted right away. We were served with a lightly buttered roll with cinnamon butter, and peanuts (both free). The steak was good and cheap! Everything was good except our waitress. She was friendly, but really inattentive! She came to our table only two times! First time to take our order and second time to give us our bill. She didn't even serve us the food, a bus boy did. I don't mind whoever serves us our food, but I do mind that our server was chatting away with other servers across the restaurant. She thought we didn't see her, but we did. For the whole duration of our meal our server did not even pass by once! My water glass was EMPTY and my chilli did not come out until I pointed it out when she came by to give us our bill. HORRIBLE SERVICE! Overall, Food: 4 stars Service: 0 star
(2)James C.
I love this place. Usually very dependable. Certainly friendly. The problem is the like.to .socialize amongst themselves. I came in to.redeem a free meal from a previous problem and was able to.get served drinks and despite reading a menu, having a napkin on my.lap I cant seem to get.my .dinner ordered. I could ask to.order but.it seems to.me that they.should serve me. 2 bad experiences in a row. Another bad one and Im out of here
(1)Crystal O.
Ordered a sirloin medium with mushrooms. When I received it the steak was cold and we'll as the rubbery mushrooms. I sent it back. Waited 15 mins for another steak. By the time I got my meal my family was finished eating. My second was in a plate of blood and at its best medium rare. I wasn't welling to wait another 15 mins so I ate the outside edges and not the center. I was offered any discount and the manager never addressed the issue. This is the 3rd time in the last 6 months I have sent something back there. I will not return. I can go to The Ribeye and get an all around better meal for about the same price.
(1)Jennifer V.
This place is ok but the last time I came here they overcooked my steak and cleared my table while I was in the restroom. I hadn't even paid yet. I was told that some people walk out without paying. If you're eating alone don't go to the bathroom until you're done eating I guess, unless you'd like to come back to your table with your food gone and have other customers stare at you like you're a criminal when the waitress explains to you very loudly why your table is empty.
(2)Tyler N.
This is a restaraunt that I'll frequent about once every 4-6-8 weeks or so depending on the occasion. The meal starts out with super yummy dinner rolls with the extra yummy cinnamony buttery spread (whatever it is). I normally don't go for sweet things. But I do have a soft spot for things with cinnamon in them. And these rolls with this spread was marvelous as usual. I've taken a picture of the items and have uploaded it to the photo section of this restaraunt. Next up is a 10 oz Ribeye. The cut of beef with the best marbeling for grilling. As anyone knows, it's the fat (or oil) that transmits flavor in food. The steak arrived and looks absolutely marvelous (also took a picture and uploaded it). A perfect medium that I will dig into very shortly. Very, very tastey steak. The server was exceptional. When my coke got to about half full, she brought another. Very nice attitude. Good visit. 5 stars.!
(5)Jay B.
Yes a chain but so good. Sometimes feel like put people by the bathroom for no reason but that is maybe 1/5 times there. Best deal for steak in town, crowded with people from surrounding tiny towns.
(4)Isaac D.
I have been here twice. One time I ordered the filet mignon , and the second time I had a ribeye , both medium rare. The filet was cooked perfectly, but the ribeye was well done. Since it was busy and the source was slow, it wasn't worth the time to send it back. The sides were good, but without the steaks being cooked to order every time, the sides just aren't that important to me .
(3)Mike B.
I rate this place so high because of the food. I would challenge anyone to find a better Ribeye for the price in the Champaign-Urbana area. I would give it a 2-3 star in every other facet: Atmosphere, Service, and management. The atmosphere is a little stiff and the service is decent, but in my opinion, the food makes up for it all. Great job to the cooks back there.
(4)Lawrence D.
If you want of the best steaks you have ever had in Illinois. Be sure and ask for the Dallas filet with mushrooms. It will melt in your mouth if you have your steaks medium. And it will actually be cooked medium ! Many other places that I have gotten a steak from can never get it cooked right, and is tasteless. Be sure and try some of their house steak sauce also. It has a slightly sweet taste to it ! Usually I don't use any at all. But theirs taste really good. Remember a dab will do. Don't drown the natural taste of their steaks.
(5)Nelson M.
Restaurant review: Inexpensive steak, free peanuts, and all you can eat dinner rolls with cinnamon butter. I use to really like texas roadhouse, but I don't know if my taste buds have changed or if the steak they made for me was really salty. We were lucky enough to get here early because there is a crazy long line for this place always. In addition the parking lot is crazy, too many pickup trucks and tight parking. You constantly are concern that your car is going to get hit or side swiped while eating. Servers are quick and efficient to keep the tide of customers through. I had the fort worth ribeye, cooked medium rare perfectly. The meat of course is not like you top notch steak house, but I don't remember it being so salty. You get two sides which is nice. I went with the baked potato with sour cream and chili. You get a nice unlimited serving of the yeast rolls which are delicious. Overall good, but not spectacular which is why it is a 3 star and not a 4 star.. Pro: inexpensive steak house, unlimited yeast rolls with cinnamon butter, free peanuts Cons: super long line, if you come late please do the call ahead seating. Very salty steak, average quality meat. Very cramped parking lot, you might be better off parking at Schnucks and walking over Hidden gem: Sign up for the online email club to get a free appetizer the first time. Free appetizer during your birthday month. Tuesday is kids day so come for food and activities.
(3)Valerie T.
This is by far my favorite chain restaurant. I love this place. Wonderful service. I have been here at least 15 times, only once did my steak not get cooked right and they fixed immediately and discounted my meal. Their manager is awesome. I see her every time I go. She goes around to tables and is very personable. I even saw her working on crutches which shows some dedication. Go when they open or before 6pm and order off their early dinner menus which are so cheap! Their margaritas are amazing!!!
(5)Brendan H.
Really enjoy my visits here. The steaks are delicious and priced well. The staff is friendly and on-point. They accidentally overcooked my steak once and brought me a new one free of charge, no questions asked. Overall, well-priced, cool environment, and a great place for a steak dinner! I have no complaints aside from myself not making a reservation and having to wait... but they have call ahead seating, so don't forget to call ahead!
(5)Karen D.
Incorrect online info!! The website indicated this restaurant's hours were 11am-11pm daily, yet when we arrived at 9:30pm on Sunday, they were closed.
(2)Betty H.
On the way home from Metropolis IL, we stopped here to eat lunch cause we still has a long way to go to Chicago. Food and service was great. The floor was full of peanuts.
(4)Marianna G.
This location was so much fun and food was good! Hostess was on point. I went in with a team of 10 hungry guys ... Food arrived hot and accurate! The T-bone steak was cooked to perfection at medium rare! Location is loud but if your looking for a fun night this is your spot!
(4)Dee R.
This place is awesome. The steaks are flavorful, service is great, staff seems like they really do like their jobs, and everything is consistently on point. For a restaurant that has a naturally 'dirty' feel with peanut shells everywhere and whatnot, the place is kept pretty clean. We eat in and order takeout regularly. For the amount of food you get the prices are cheap too IMHO. I'm a big guy and I usually get two meals out of it.
(5)Stan O.
Every time I have been here it has been a wonderful experience. The steaks (even the sirloin) are the best I've ever had. It's the only place that you don't need steak sauce to give it flavor. My favorite is the Dallas Filet. I've also had the pulled pork here and it's better than some of the BBQ places in town. The rolls with cinnamon butter are super yummy. Service has always been great and never been pushed out the door. The prices aren't too shabby either for the quality of food that you get. They could probably use a bigger parking lot, but folks don't mind parking in the grass to get this great food.
(5)Lorenz V.
Management talked to me once after this and I waited several months to see if they would help me resolve this bit I guess stealing from their customers is ok with this restaurant, so hold on to your wallets here
(1)Austin Z.
In my opinion the best Texas Roadhouse around. The staff is very friendly and the food is great. All the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are very good sized. I plan on to make a return to this restaurant soon.
(5)Joseph P.
A good choice for loud groups and it serves decent food at reasonable prices. Seems a big hit for Birthday party groups. Serves a decent Prime Rib.
(4)Janine L.
Food is always always spot on! But the music was so loud, couldn't carry on a conversation with my husband across the table!!! Waitress said they always forget to turn it down after they do their periodic line dance.
(5)Eric B.
I go here frequently, and i can honestly say i've never been disappointed. On my most recent visit, i got the Bone in Ribeye and it was exceptional. Again, the crowd pretty much tells you all you need to know.
(5)Pat E.
I usually start out restaurants with a two star rating and go from there. Texas Roadhouse is one of the MANY chain restaurants in Champaign that I have noticed and tonight after a PBL Basketball game, I decided to head on over! The best thing about this place is the cinnamon sugar butter. Three words obese people love. In my fat days, I focused on the sugar. In my not fat days, I focus on the cinnamon and butter. Butter isn't bad. Neither is cinnamon, and sugar...not too much. Again, eating too much fat doesn't make you fat...eating too much of ANYTHING DOES! This is why I started the meal with my cup of chili and waited to have the aforementioned bread and butter for dessert and not to load up before! Kudos to me right!? I ordered the HAND CUT (as opposed to robotic arm cut) sirloin steak (8 oz) with a cup of chili (very good...beans...I mean, come on, it is TEXAS ((roadhouse)), sauteed mushrooms, and some extra vegetables. I ordered it medium and it came out medium! You can't overcook a chain steak...and they didn't! I am not a HUGE steak guy, mostly because it is so expensive but I would put this on par with Chili's and Outback Steakhouse. Again, if you want a real steak meal, you will have to go to Ruth Chris', Morton's, Gibson's, Sullivan's, or Joe's Prime Seafood and Steak. Again, service was good. It was a Friday night so it was pretty busy. Total bill wasn't too much...I ended up paying $25, so not bad!!! It's probably with all my add ons that the total piled up! The last and only other time I was here was after my brother graduated from NIU. I was at the Naperville location! I'd take this one over that one just due to Naperville being too snooty for me...hahah! I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but I wouldn't avoid it.
(3)Paige M.
I've been here a few times now, and maybe I just come at odd hours, but I've never witnessed these dancing servers that everyone else mentions. Also, it's never been all that loud. It's definitely not a quiet restaurant, but I could make conversation with my table without even having to raise my voice. Loud to me is having to yell at the person next to you, who still doesn't have a clue what you're saying. For food, I've stuck mainly with the sirloin steak and the pulled pork. Both are excellent, and I would definitely recommend them. I end up taking at least half of the pork home, and it makes very good leftovers. I prefer my pulled pork a little saucier, but it was no trouble to get some extra bbq sauce. There's a lot more on the menu I'd like to try as well. I'm not personally a fan of the peanut shells all over the floor, but the peanuts were nice the one time I had to wait for a table.
(4)Nick B.
The decoration is great! But above all, the ribs are exceptional. I frequently eat them here (one full slab is more than enough to share between 2). They are fantastic! Only once they were too burned (probably once out of more than 30 times). I didn't complain about it, they probably would have replaced it.
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