Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Champaign: 1:34 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 239-3505 to confirm.
About Big Grove Tavern
Big Grove Tavern is an American restaurant you'll find at 1 E Main St in Champaign, Illinois. Our Champaign guide covers 332 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Big Grove Tavern is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Big Grove Tavern's menu features 149 dishes and drinks across 27 sections, including House Cocktails, Wine and Beer, Adult Slushies ($7 all day Sunday-Thursday, $10 Fri & Sat), Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Hard Lemonade, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $47.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Dishes worth a look include Big Grove Old Fashioned, Red Wine Sangria, and Ace Perry.
Available service options are outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: paid parking garage, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (217) 239-3505 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Regional
- Address
- 1 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820
- Phone
- (217) 239-3505
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 149 items · $2.00–$47.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Big Grove Tavern’s weekday schedule with 5 other American restaurants in Champaign. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 74.5 hours a week, 12 hours more than the local median of 63. 60% of American restaurants in Champaign open on Sundays, and Big Grove Tavern is one of them.
Compared with 5 other American restaurants in Champaign that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Illinois
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
At Big Grove Tavern the median listed price is $12.00, higher than the typical $10.25 for American restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 35% | $4.95 |
| Onion Rings | 30% | $6.40 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.62 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $8.20 |
| Patty Melt | 23% | $10.87 |
| Cheeseburger | 20% | $11.07 |
| French Toast | 16% | $10.45 |
| Chicken Strips | 16% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 86 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Big Grove Tavern there are 59 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 157 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (24), Bars & Pubs (24), Chinese (19), and Bakeries & Desserts (10).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile and 12 within three miles. The closest is Farren's at the Inman, 0.1 mi away.
78 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SteakhousesChophouse on Main< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Blind Pig Brewpub< 0.1 mi
- ItalianNando Milano< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsWatson's Shack and Rail< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificKo-Fusion< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Big Grove Tavern's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is Big Grove Tavern open on Sunday?
Yes, Big Grove Tavern is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is Big Grove Tavern located?
Big Grove Tavern is located at 1 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820.
What is the phone number of Big Grove Tavern?
You can call Big Grove Tavern at (217) 239-3505.
Does Big Grove Tavern offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Big Grove Tavern offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Big Grove Tavern?
The typical price range at Big Grove Tavern is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $47.00.
Does Big Grove Tavern take reservations?
Yes, Big Grove Tavern accepts reservations.
Is Big Grove Tavern wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Big Grove Tavern open late?
Yes – Big Grove Tavern is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Big Grove Tavern?
There are 157 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Big Grove Tavern. Nearby options include Chophouse on Main (< 0.1 mi), The Blind Pig Brewpub (< 0.1 mi), and Nando Milano (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Big Grove Tavern?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Farren's at the Inman, 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
