Big Grove Tavern

Big Grove Tavern Big Grove Tavern is ready to be your host, with four private event spaces perfect for everything from business lunches to bridal showers to wedding receptions!
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We've been in the heart of downtown Champaign since 2012, with great food & drinks, a terrific vibe, fantastic options for your private event, and the best patio in C/U! We are able to accommodate up to 100 guests. Email [email protected] with inquiries.

Lunch at Big Grove - perfect for a business meeting, hello or goodbye to your UI student, casual first date, or solo nos...
08/31/2026

Lunch at Big Grove - perfect for a business meeting, hello or goodbye to your UI student, casual first date, or solo nosh at the bar or on the patio. Doors open for you at 11am.

NEW THIS WEEK: Tikka Masala wings! Buttermilk-braised fried wings are tossed in a mildly spicy curry and served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing. 🔥🔥🔥 Go to www.biggrovetavern.com to see our menus.

See our menus at www.biggrovetavern.com and save your table there as well!! We'll be ready to pour!
08/30/2026

See our menus at www.biggrovetavern.com and save your table there as well!! We'll be ready to pour!

Just a reminder - we'll be open for Saturday breakfast/lunch (all day menu available)! Doors open on Sunday at 10am!!
08/29/2026

Just a reminder - we'll be open for Saturday breakfast/lunch (all day menu available)! Doors open on Sunday at 10am!!

Can you believe it?? The FINAL Friday Night Live Champaign is tonight!!! Where did the summer go??Stop in for a wristban...
08/28/2026

Can you believe it?? The FINAL Friday Night Live Champaign is tonight!!! Where did the summer go??

Stop in for a wristband and beverage-to-go...or better yet, dine with us on the patio and enjoy a wonderful night of live music and people watching!!! Go to www.biggrovetavern.com to make your patio reservation and see our weekend menus.

It's almost the WEEKEND at Big Grove - our features start Thursdays at 5pm.This weekend's highlights include:- our summe...
08/26/2026

It's almost the WEEKEND at Big Grove - our features start Thursdays at 5pm.

This weekend's highlights include:
- our summer classic STUFFED PINEAPPLE BOAT (we take the stuffed part very seriously)
- creamy and decadent SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP. It's the perfect way to start your experience.
- week two (after a HUGE premiere last weekend) of the new Teriyaki Seafood Pasta

The Big Grove bar is busy shaking up fantastic stuff, too - we'll check in with them very soon, too!

Go to www.biggrovetavern.com for menus and to save your table.

We're open at 10am for Saturday breakfast and lunch, with our all day menu and weekend specials available til 3pm!!! Go ...
08/26/2026

We're open at 10am for Saturday breakfast and lunch, with our all day menu and weekend specials available til 3pm!!! Go to www.biggrovetavern.com to see our menus.

Craving chicken? Big Grove has LOTS of choices for lunch, when doors open at 11am!- Chicken tacos - now with adobo marin...
08/24/2026

Craving chicken? Big Grove has LOTS of choices for lunch, when doors open at 11am!

- Chicken tacos - now with adobo marinated diced grilled chicken!
- Chimichurri Chicken, with asparagus, carrots, and house made chimichurri sauce 😍
- Hawaiian Chicken sandwich, with blackened chicken breast, ham, grilled pineapple, tomato, lettucew, mayo and muenster cheese.
- Posole Verde soup, with shredded chicken, white hominy, poblano peppers, salsa verde and herbs - garnished with shredded green cabbage, diced radish and tortilla strips

Of course we have our super popular Southwest Chicken and Buffalo Chicken sandwiches, too!

Go to www.biggrovetavern.com for our menus.

Our new BRUNCH PIZZA sold out FAST last Sunday - so don’t wait today!!It has Triple S Farms spicy italian sausage,bacon,...
08/23/2026

Our new BRUNCH PIZZA sold out FAST last Sunday - so don’t wait today!!

It has Triple S Farms spicy italian sausage,
bacon, scrambled eggs, mozzarella and asiago cheeses, pilsner cheese fondue, and green onions on an INCREDIBLE Central Illinois Bakehouse focaccia crust!!

Sunday brunch lasts til 2!!

WHAT A DAY!! Bask in the sunshine on the Big Grove patio - the Watermelon Caprese salad is cold and fresh, and our Weeke...
08/22/2026

WHAT A DAY!! Bask in the sunshine on the Big Grove patio - the Watermelon Caprese salad is cold and fresh, and our Weekend features are available all day long.

Go to www.biggrovetavern.com to check out our menus.

08/21/2026

TERIYAKI SEAFOOD PASTA…
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP…
STUFFED PINEAPPLE BOAT!!!

It’s just a peek at what we’ve got going on at Big Grove this weekend!! Enjoy them for your Friday lunch, or on the patio during Friday Night Live Champaign (only 2 left!!).

Go to www.biggrovetavern.com for our menus and to save a table.

Address

1 E Main Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 8:30pm

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