Big Grove Tavern Menu
149 items in 27 sections · $2.00 – $47.00 · American Restaurant in Champaign, IL
Big Grove Tavern’s menu lists 149 dishes and drinks, grouped into House Cocktails, Wine and Beer, Adult Slushies ($7 all day Sunday-Thursday, $10 Fri & Sat), Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Hard Lemonade, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Saturday and Sunday Brunch Cocktails and more. Prices range from $2.00 to $47.00, and a typical item costs about $12.00. Popular choices include Big Grove Old Fashioned, Red Wine Sangria, Ace Perry, Berry Bandito, and Please visit www.biggrovetavern.com for our most recent list.
House Cocktails 11
- Big Grove Old Fashioned$13.00
Buffalo Trace bourbon, orange simple syrup, Angostura-Peychaud's-Orange bitters, orange zest, and a Luxardo cherry
- Big Grove Manhattan$12.00
James Pepper rye, Casals vermouth, Luxardo cherry
- Sazerac$13.00
Old Forester rye, simple syrup, Peychauds bitters, absinthe rinse, lemon twist
- Sidecar$13.00
Bhakta 1928 rye, Royal Combier orange liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, Peychauds bitters, orange twist
- Blueberry Lemon Drop$14.00
Ketel One vodka, Royal Combier orange liqueur, limoncello, blueberry simple syrup
- Espresso Martini$13.00
Wheatley vodka, Mr. Black's coffee liqueur, Buffalo Trace bourbon creme liqueur, cold brew coffee
- Italian Job$12.00
Gin, Aperol, lemon juice, orange simple syrup, orange zest, rhubarb bitters, topped with sparkling wine
- Pineapple Under the Sea$12.00
Gin and sloe gin, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and tiki bitters, topped with sliced pineapple
- Liquid Sunshine$13.00
Tito's vodka, Giffard framboise raspberry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, rhubarb bitters
- Passionfruit Guava Paloma$12.00
Union Uno mezcal, Passoa passionfruit liqueur, guava syrup, fresh grapefruit and lime juices
- Big Grove Mules$12.00
Vodka or Bourbon - topped with ginger lime syrup and ginger beer
Wine and Beer 1
- Please visit www.biggrovetavern.com for our most recent list
Adult Slushies ($7 all day Sunday-Thursday, $10 Fri & Sat) 2
- Red Wine Sangria$10.00
Red wine, Bols amaretto, Brovo orange curacao, lemon juice
- Berry Margarita$10.00
Blanco tequila, Brovo orange curacao, Apologue aronia berry liqueur, strawberry and blackberry purees, lime juice
Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Hard Lemonade 4
- Ace Perry$5.00
Pear-apple cider with madagascar vanilla 5.0% (12 oz can)
- Original Sin Black Widow$5.00
Apple-blackberry cider 6.0% (12 oz can)
- Lucky One Vodka Raspberry Lemonade$6.00
4.5% (12 oz can)
- 3 Floyds Pineapple Mango Vodka Soda$6.00
5.0% (12 oz can)
Non-Alcoholic Beverages 4
- Berry Bandito$6.00
Seedlip Agave N/A spirit, ginger lime syrup, blackberry puree, thyme garnish
- Peppered Pig$6.00
Seedlip Garden 108 Herbal N/A spirit, Jack Rudy's tonic syrup, grapefruit juice, club soda, and a sprinkle of black pepper
- Zero Grove$6.00
Seedlip Grove 42 Citrus N/A spirit, lemon juice, prickly pear syrup, club soda, lemon twist
- Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects Hoppy Amber$6.00
Non-alcoholic amber ale (12 oz can)
Saturday and Sunday Brunch Cocktails 11
- Bloody Mary$12.00
Wheatley vodka and house-made bloody mary mix
- Bourbon Bacon Bloody Mary$14.00
bourbon, house-made bloody mary mix, bleu cheese olives, smoked bacon
- Espresso Martini$13.00
Wheatley vodka, Mr. Black's coffee liqueur, Buffalo Trace boubon creme liqueur, cold brew coffee
- Coffee Old Fashioned$14.00
Buffalo Trace bourbon, Mr. Black’s coffee liqueur, orange simple syrup, orange peel
- Mimosa$7.00
Sparkling wine with choice of available flavors
- Mimosa Pitcher$22.00
Choose your flavor!
- Margarita pitcher$32.00
Classic or watermelon - on the rocks!
- Radler Greyhound$11.00
Stiegl grapefruit radler, Wheatley vodka
- Beermosa$8.00
Miller Lite and orange juice
- Michelada$11.00
Mexican beer, fresh lime, spices, tomato juice, with a chili lime salt rim
- Cloud Mountain Kombucha (12 oz)$6.50
Please ask your server for our most current flavor
All Day Starters 8
- Cheese Curds$10.00
hand-breaded with panko breadcrumbs, fried and served with a side of marinara
- Burrata Caprese$17.00
fresh Buffalo mozzarella and roasted cherry tomatoes over homemade basil pesto with pretzel braid crostinis
- Street Corn$11.00
seasoned Mexican style sweet corn with aioli, fresh lime and cotija cheese, served with hand fried tortilla chips
- Soft Pretzel Braid$9.00
house made pretzel, stone-ground mustard, pilsner-cheese fondue
- Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00
pan-fried and served with lemon truffle aioli
- Dozen Wings$22.00
buttermilk-braised wings, tossed in buffalo or Korean BBQ sauce, served with bleu cheese or ranch. Half Order | 12.50
- Sausage & Pepperoni Caprese Pizza$16.00
homemade pizza crust with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian fennel sausage, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning
- Chilled Roasted Beets$6.00
red & golden beets, apple cider vinaigrette, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
Salad & Soup 7
- Southwest$13.00
crisp romaine, black bean and corn salsa, tomatoes, crispy tortilla, avocado, red onion, asiago cheese, chipotle ranch dressing
- Caesar$11.00
crisp romaine, croutons, asiago cheese, house caesar dressing
- Quinoa$12.00
quinoa with fresh kale, goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, herb vinaigrette and balsamic reduction
- Strawberry Spinach$12.00
fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette
- Wedge$11.00
baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese, fried shallots, creamy herb vinaigrette
- Basil Tomato Bisque$4.00
cup with roasted tomatoes, basil, oregano, Kilgus cream, asiago cheese, croutons (bowl 7)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup$4.00
cup with black beans, shredded chicken, bell peppers and corn in a spicy tomato broth garnished with cilantro, tortilla strips, and sour cream (bowl 7)
Hand-cut Steaks 4
- Tavern Ribeye Asada$47.00
16 oz sliced ribeye steak topped with melted herb butter and served over a house made pesto, with roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes, and basil
- 12 oz Grilled Ribeye$37.00
ribeye served with mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans with bacon, and herb butter
- Tampiquena$38.00
grilled 12 oz ribeye with rice, black beans, guacamole, cheese enchiladas and your choice of corn or flour tortillas
- Steak Frites$31.00
medallions of marinated, grass-fed, beef tenderloin, red wine sauce, herb butter, with truffle fries
Specialties 9
- Weekday Fried Fish Platter Special (Mon-Thurs)$32.00
Cod, shrimp, oysters, calamari and beer battered french fries served over mixed greens with house made tartar sauce, ranch dressing and ketchup
- Marry Me Chicken$26.00
grilled chicken breast in a sun-dried tomato and cherry tomato cream sauce. Served over mashed potatoes with a side of grilled asparagus.
- Mushroom Ravioli$26.00
Mushroom-stuffed ravioli in a brandy mushroom alfredo sauce, topped with parsley
- Pesto Pasta$25.00
Cavatappi pasta with blackened chicken in a pesto cream sauce - with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and basil. Garnished with asiago cheese and a crostini.
- Grilled Shrimp-n-Grits$31.00
grilled shrimp, chorizo, bacon, mixed peppers, white cheddar grits
- Osso Bucco$36.00
Braised pork shank over mashed potatoes, sauteed carrots, and green beans, with a chipotle gravy
- Fried Chicken Leg and Thigh Dinner$25.00
Two pieces of house-battered fried chicken served with mashed potatoes and gravy, bacon-infused green beans, and a honey-soaked biscuit
- Korean BBQ Salmon$32.00
pan-seared salmon filet in spicy soy-chili sauce with asparagus, red bell peppers, and a side of loaded mashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and green onions
- MIso Shrimp & Scallop Pasta$33.00
Shrimp and scallops, linguine, snow peas, crimini mushrooms, red pepper flakes, green onions, and fresno chili peppers in a miso sauce
Vegan 1
- Green Curry Pot$26.00
Vegan curry pot with onion, brussels sprouts, yellow squash, mushrooms and roasted potatoes in a light and SPICY thai coconut curry sauce - topped with fresno chiles and served over rice and corn
Angus Beef Burgers (served with choice of side) 4
- Hickory$17.00
Black Angus beef, Nueske bacon, muenster cheese, coffee BBQ, arugula, fried shallots on brioche
- Old Fashioned$17.00
Black Angus beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, aioli on brioche
- Hawaiian Burger$18.00
Black Angus beef with grilled pineapple, jalapeno, onion, ham, lettuce, tomato, spicy mayo, and muenster cheese on a brioche bun
- Black Bean Burger$16.00
hand made black bean patty, poblano sauce, lettuce, tomato, tortilla chips, guacamole on brioche
Sandwiches (served with choice of side) 2
- Buffalo Chicken$16.00
panko-crusted chicken breast, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, aioli on brioche
- Southwest Chicken$16.00
grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, muenster, jalapeno aioli, guacamole on whole grain wheat bread
Sides 6
- Hand-Cut Fries$5.00
served with ketchup and malt vinegar aioli
- Chilled Roasted Beets$6.00
red & golden beets, apple cider vinaigrette, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
- Cheddar Grits$5.00
creamy white cheddar grits - gluten free
- Mashed Potatoes$5.00
house-made with chipotle gravy
- Cup Soup upgrade$3.00
Upgrade your side item to choice of soup (cup)
- Half salad upgrade$4.00
Upgrade your side to any half salad
Taco Platters 3
- Steak Taco Platter$20.00
3 tacos on flour tortillas with seasoned steak, salsa verde, red onion, cilantro, muenster cheese, chipotle sour cream, with sides of rice, black bean puree, and guacamole
- Chicken Taco Platter$18.00
3 tacos on flour tortillas with chipotle-pulled chicken, salsa verde, red onion, cilantro, muenster cheese, chipotle sour cream, with sides of rice, black bean puree, and guacamole
- Surf-n-Turf Taco Platter$23.00
3 tacos on flour tortillas with seared salmon, Nueske bacon, fennel slaw, fresno chilis, dill crème fraiche, arugula, with sides of rice, black bean puree, and guacamole
Desserts 6
- Lava Cake$12.00
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, with a strawberry & mint garnish
- Jumbo Carrot Cake$15.00
cream cheese frosting, mint
- Homemade Cheesecake Slice$12.00
Ask your server for today's flavor
- Lemon Tart$8.00
served with strawberry sauce
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
garnished with extra virgin olive oil & sea salt
- Sorbet or Gelato (3 scoops)$8.00
ask your server for today’s flavors
Kids' Menu (under 12 please) 9
- Kids' Sides (with entree)
All kids' meals (except mac-n-cheese) come with choice of fries, fresh fruit cup, or fresh veggie cup (add $4)
- Grilled Cheese$10.00
Sourdough and muenster cheese served with choice of kids' side
- Crispy Chicken$10.00
chicken tenders with choice of kids' side
- Little Grove Sliders$10.00
Two all-beef patties on toasted buns, served with choice of kids' side
- Cheese Quesadilla$10.00
Flour tortilla with muenster cheese, served with choice of kids' side
- Mac and Cheese$8.00
Penne pasta with cheddar and muenster cheeses and Kilgus cream
- Additional side of hand-cut fries$5.00
- Additional fresh fruit bowl$4.00
- Additional fresh veggie cup$4.00
Weekday Lunch Features (11am-4pm) 8
- Steak Tacos (3)$14.50
seasoned steak, salsa verde, red onion, cilantro, muenster cheese, chipotle sour cream, side of red cabbage slaw
- Chicken Tacos (3)$12.50
chipotle pulled chicken, salsa verde, red onion, cilantro, muenster cheese, chipotle sour cream, side of red cabbage slaw
- Surf-n-Turf Tacos (3)$15.00
seared salmon, Nueske bacon, fennel slaw, fresno chilis, dill creme fraiche, arugula
- Soup & Salad$10.00
cup of tomato basil bisque or chicken tortilla soup, with any half salad
- Stack Burger$10.00
quarter pound Black Angus beef patty, pickle, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo on brioche with choice of side
- Specialty Burger
Changes weekly - ask your server for details!
- Local Small Batch Kombucha from Cloud Mountain$6.50
12 oz, served over ice (ask server for today's flavors)
- Homemade Lemonade$4.00
served over ice in a pint glass
Happy Hour Specials (M-F from 3p-6p) - 50% off draft beer, 2 3
- Big Grove Nachos$11.00
homemade tortilla chips with muenster cheese, pico de gallo, black beans, pilsner cheese fondue, guacamole and fresno chilis
- Poutine$11.00
french fries with gravy, muenster cheese, fresno chilis and green onion
- Protein add-on$5.00
Add chicken, steak, or chorizo to either dish
Saturday Brunch Card (served til 1pm Sat) 7
- Churros$8.00
fried bread dough topped with cinnamon sugar, coffee-tequila cream sauce and caramel sauce
- Avocado Burratta Toast$16.00
whole-grain bread, guacamole, pico de gallo, fried egg*, mixed greens
- Hangover Burger$18.00
Black Angus beef patty*, fried egg*, smoked bacon, muenster cheese, hash browns, house steak sauce, mayo, brioche bun, side of fries
- Big Grove Breakfast$14.00
two fried eggs*, smoked bacon, hash browns and multigrain wheat toast with butter
- Hotcakes Breakfast$14.00
two pancakes, scrambled eggs* & smoked bacon with maple syrup and butter
- Tavern Waffle Sandwich$17.00
ham and bacon with scrambled eggs and muenster cheese, served between two house-made waffles. With a side of hash browns
- Huevos Rancheros$20.00
grilled steak*, two fried eggs*, crispy corn tortillas, black beans, rice, corn, muenster cheese, salsa verde, salsa roja and queso fresco
Sunday Brunch Appetizers 10a-2p 3
- Churros$8.00
Fried bread dough topped with cinnamon sugar & coffee-tequila cream and caramel sauces
- Dozen Wings$22.00
Buttermilk braised chicken wings, tossed in buffalo or Korean BBQ sauce. Served with bleu cheese or ranch (half order 12.50)
- Salmon Croquettes$17.00
Two salmon cakes topped with lemon aioli and pineapple salsa, served with a side of mixed greens tossed in a cider vinaigrette
Sunday Brunch Classics (10a - 2p) 8
- Big Grove Breakfast$14.00
Two fried eggs, smoked bacon, hash browns and multigrain wheat toast with butter
- Biscuits and Gravy$15.00
Jumbo hand-made biscuit, fennel sausage gravy, green onion
- Hot Cakes Breakfast$14.00
Two pancakes, scrambled eggs, and smoked bacon with maple syrup and butter
- Chilaquiles$16.00
Corn tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, salsa verde, red onions, cilantro and queso fresco
- Bagel and Lox$18.00
Citrus-cured salmon, Alpha Bakery bagel, avocado cream cheese, chery tomato, capers, and pickled red onions - with mixed greens
- South of the Border Hash$16.00
Black beans, hash browns, scrambled eggs, muenster cheese, guacamole, green onions, and sour cream
- Avocado Burrata Toast$16.00
Sourdough toast topped with fresh burrata mozzarella, avocado, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and scrambled eggs - served with mixed greens
- Eggs Benedict$16.00
With smoked ham - served on an English muffin with poached eggs and house-made lemon hollandaise - choice of hash browns or mixed greens
Sunday Brunch From the Grill 5
- Shrimp-n-Grits$31.00
grilled shrimp, chorizo, bacon, mixed peppers, white cheddar grits
- Huevos Rancheros$20.00
Grilled steak, two fried eggs, crispy corn tortillas, black beans, rice, corn, muenster cheese, salsa verde, salsa roja, and queso fresco
- Steak Frites and Eggs$25.00
Medallions of marinated, grass-fed tenderloin, red wine sauce, herb butter, truffle fries, and two fried eggs
- BBQ Beef Brisket Hash$17.00
beef brisket, hash browns, bbq sauce, diced green onions and sour cream - topped with two sunny-side eggs
- Steak & Egg Tacos$16.00
wet-aged sirloin steak, scrambled eggs, muenster cheese, guacamole, salsas verde and roja - on flour tortillas
Sunday Brunch sandwiches 4
- Hangover Burger$18.00
Black Angus beef patty, fried egg, smoked bacon, muenster cheese, hash browns, house steak sauce, and mayo all on brioche - with a side of fries
- Old Fashioned Burger$17.00
black angus beef, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo on brioche bun. With choice of side.
- Southwest Chicken Sandwich$16.00
grilled chicken, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, muenster cheese, jalapeno mayo and guacamole on whole grain bread. With choice of side.
- Tavern Waffle Sandwich$17.00
ham and bacon with scrambled eggs and muenster cheese, served between two house-made waffles. Served with side of hash browns.
Sunday Brunch Raw Bar 3
- Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche$16.00
Topped with fresh avocado and served with house fried tortilla chips (half order 9)
- Old School Oysters$20.00
Six oysters served with lemon wedge, crackers, and hot sauce
- Big Grove Oysters$20.00
Six oysters served with champagne-mignonette, bourbon granita, fresh mint
Sunday Brunch Salads 7
- Southwest$13.00
Crisp romaine, black bean and corn salsa, tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, asiago cheese, red onion, and chipotle ranch dressing
- Caesar Salad$10.00
Crispy romaine, croutons, asiago cheese, house caesar dressing
- Wedge Salad$11.00
Baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, fried shallots, creamy herb vinaigrette
- Quinoa Salad$12.00
Fresh kale, quinoa, goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, herb vinaigrette, and balsamic reduction
- Strawberry Spinach Salad$12.00
Fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette
- Add Grilled Chicken or Fried Tofu$7.00
Complete your dish
- Add Grilled Steak, Salmon, Shrimp, or Seared Scallops$13.00
Steak, salmon, and scallops are cooked to order
Saturday and Sunday Brunch Sides 9
- Buttermilk Pancakes (2)$6.00
- Smoked Bacon (3 slices)$5.00
- Jumbo Baked Biscuit$4.00
With butter
- Hash Browns$4.00
Diner style
- Multigrain Wheat Toast$2.00
2 slices with butter
- Farm-fresh egg (1) or slice cheese,$2.00
Complete your dish
- Fruit Bowl$3.00
Mixed seasonal fruit
- Hand Cut Fries$5.00
Served with ketchup and malt vinegar aioli
- Chilled Roasted Beets$6.00
Red and gold beets with in apple cider vinaigrette with pickled red onion and dill creme fraiche
How these prices compare
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 | Here | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | $10.00 | $8.20 |
| Caesar Salad | $10.00 | $10.62 |
Typical prices are calculated from 86 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.