Big Grove Tavern – American
Big Grove Tavern invites guests into a lively, communal space where the warmth of classic comfort food meets the bright, zesty elegance of a modern raw bar. Diners can transition from the chilled brine of fresh oysters and citrus-kissed salmon carpaccio to the soul-warming richness of shepherd’s pie or a golden, crispy chicken fried steak. It is a vibrant culinary crossroads where bold global accents, like aromatic green curry wings, harmonize with rustic tavern staples to create a sophisticated yet approachable neighborhood retreat.
1 East Main Street, Champaign IL 61820 https://biggrovetavern.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, tlc, lectin-free, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, guests at Big consistently praise the outstanding burgers and high-quality ingredients. Reviewers highlight the attentive and courteous service staff who provide a seamless dining experience through regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the signature burger, which diners frequently recommend for its exceptional flavor and satisfying preparation.
Menu
- Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche - $9: Shrimp, scallop, fresh avocado, house-fried tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Old School Oysters - $20: Six Misty Point oysters, lemon wedge, crackers, hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Big Grove Style Oysters - $20: Six Misty Point oysters, champagne peppercorn mignonette, bourbon granita, fresh mint Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Green Curry Wings (6) - $12.5: Buttermilk-braised wings, green curry sauce, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Carpaccio - $18: Thinly sliced smoked salmon, red onion, capers, toasted asiago crostinis, arugula salad with dill, thyme, parsley, honey, lemon juice and zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food
- Shepherd's Pie - $23: Ground beef and lamb, sauteed carrots and onions, rosemary, thyme, sweet pea puree, puff pastry shell, mashed potatoes, falernum gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cod Risotto - $30: Pan seared cod with panko crusting, risotto, grilled green onions, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, homemade walnut pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Parmesan - $27: Fried panko crusted chicken breast, cavatappi pasta, sundried tomato and cherry tomato cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Steak - $27: Beer-battered deep fried 6oz ribeye, falernum gravy, 2 eggs, hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Latkes - $18: Homemade potato pancakes with fresno chiles and cilantro, smoked salmon, capers, onions, dill creme fraiche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Creme Brulee Cheesecake - $12: Homemade cheesecake, graham cracker crust, caramelized sugar crust, whipped cream, bourbon glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Big Grove Old Fashioned - $13: Bourbon, orange simple syrup, Angostura, Peychaud's and orange bitters, orange zest, Luxardo cherry
- Big Grove Manhattan - $12: James Pepper rye, Casals vermouth, Luxardo cherry
- Sazerac - $13: James Pepper rye, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, absinthe rinse, lemon twist
- Strawberry Boulevardier - $14: James Pepper rye, strawberry infused campari, sweet vermouth
- Raspberry Ginger Paloma - $13: Union Uno mezcal, grapefruit juice, ginger lime and raspberry syrup, club soda
- Glitter - $13: Tito's vodka, Passoa passion fruit liqueur, fresh lemon juice, orange simple, Lini lambrusco dry sparkling red wine, edible glitter
- Thyme of the Season - $14: Captain Morgan white rum, Bigallet thym liqueur, Giffard apricot liqueur, lime juice
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $12: Corazon blanco tequila, Brovo orange curacao, prickly pear puree, lime juice, orange bitters
- Italian Job - $12: Gin, aperol, fresh lemon juice, orange simple syrup, orange zest, rhubarb bitters, topped with sparkling wine
- Big Grove Mules - $12: Choice of vodka or bourbon, topped with ginger lime syrup and ginger beer
- Pineapple Under The Sea - $12: Sunset Hills gin and Four Pillars bloody shiraz sloe gin, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and tiki bitters, topped with sliced pineapple
- Espresso Martini - $14: Wheatley vodka, Mr. Black’s coffee liqueur, Buffalo Trace bourbon cream liqueur, cold brew coffee
- Berry Bandito (N/A) - $6: Seedlip agave N/A spirit, ginger lime syrup, blackberry puree, thyme garnish
- Peppered Pig (N/A) - $6: Seedlip garden 108 herbal N/A spirit, tonic syrup, grapefruit juice, club soda, and black pepper
- Zero Grove (N/A) - $6: Seedlip Grove 42 citrus n/a spirit, lemon juice, prickly pear syrup, club soda, lemon twist
- Triptych Raise A Little Hope Draft - $6: Czech-style amber lager 4.7%
- 3 Floyds Zombie Dust Draft - $7: Pale ale 6.5%
- Brouwerij Huyghe Delirium Tremens - $11: Belgian pale strong ale 16oz can 8.5%