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Neil St Blues

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Saturday Brunch Buffet
Joanne C.

$35 weekend brunch buffet includes crab legs on Saturday only! My favorites from the buffet were the crab legs, fried chicken, Étouffée, abd collared greens!

Ribs
Kandice T.

The ribs were tenderisom at its best. The ribs get the sauce mixed sweet and spicy. First time visitor and I will be back

Creole Fettuccine Pasta
Jessica B.

Missing New Orleans? This is the place for you. We visited my brother at college and took him out for brunch. He said one of his roommates recommended this place and he wanted to try it. On the weekends, they have a brunch buffet that includes unlimited crab legs. I slightly regret not springing for unlimited crab legs because it's a great deal. The food we ordered was delicious. We got hush puppies (not pictured) as an appetizer. The sauce it came with complemented it perfectly. I ordered the fettuccine. I'm usually not big on pasta but I really enjoyed the rich, flavorful sauce. My partner ordered the jambalaya. He loves jambalaya but says he likes the fettuccine just a little more. All the food we got was amazing. We've already made plans to go again the next time we visit the area.

Hurricane
Alanie N.

I am OBSESSED with this place! I just visited for the first time and I WILL be a reoccurring customer. First off we were immediately sat and our waitress was SO nice! She gave us time with the drink menu and we started with a couple of bar drinks, now I will say the drinks were STRONG, so they were a little hard to casually enjoy but some people like their drinks strong so it's just something to keep in mind! We decided to just do appetizers for our meal and got the Egg rolls, the cheese curds, the spinach and artichoke dip, and the hush puppies. When I tell you everything was amazing... it doesn't do it justice. Everything was so flavorful and came out so quick. My personal favorite was the hush puppies and egg rolls. My only note was the bread of the dip was maybe a little greasier than I would have loved but honestly such a small note that it didn't take away from the experience at all. I also felt like prices were fair! We got three alcoholic drinks and 4 appetizers for less than $90 so I was happy with that as well! I want to come back and get a proper entree but seriously my mouth is WATERING remembering this food

Wing and catfish combo with fries and collards.
G J.

The evolutionary trends of the culinary world has always taught me to have low expectations and HIGH hopes of satisfaction. Neil St. Blues delivered on the latter and then some. Yesterday I got together with a dear friend of mine from the Chicago area and we landed in them gem. Full disclosure, I was tasked with the selection of our location and their minority owned status swayed us through the front door. From the moment we entered the establishment until the time we departed our entire experience was that of a warm hug on a very cold day. A young man named Centrell competently attended to our request. Each selection was presented and prepared with high levels of praise and enthusiasm. Needless to say "I'll be Bok". There's plenty of inexpensive parking directly across the street and I'm certain a good time awaits you as well.

Wing Dinner
Cleda W.

I came to Champaign for a work trip. Our host took our group to Neil St Blues. It was very busy on a Tuesday night (other larger groups). The menu is extensive. I wanted to try everything! I ended up getting the wing platter that comes with 2 sides and added a side! Okra was perfect. Those yams. Omg. The spaghetti. Everything was so delicious. I got to try a bite of the fried green tomatoes--must get! For a packed restaurant with several large (15+) parties, the service was AMAZING! The food and drinks came out fast! Highly recommend!

Smothered Oxtails over white rice with a side of mac n cheese.
Buster P.

We found this restaurant on a impromptu day trip; we drove about 2.5 hours south. We went to a train museum in a neighboring town. Then after searching the map and reading reviews, we decided Neils St. Blues. The food was phenomenal, fresh, and flavors on point. I ordered the smothered oxtails and mac n cheese being my side. I also ordered the Georgia peach signature cocktail; DELICIOUS - not too sweet, just how I enjoy it. I can't wait to dine- in again! I already know what I'm going to order - either the catfish filet dinner or 4 piece mixed fried chicken dinner. Side bar: the Trappey's juice, with Louisiana hot sauce drizzled over my meal was flavorsome.

Took my mom to Neil St in Champaign, Ill

My first time going to Neil St. Blues The food was AMAZING OMGOSH I Had the fried green tomato's as my appetizer and oxtails and yams I also wanted to try the greens every thing was top notch ! I also got an order to go pork chops they have a great chef because I come from a family that can cook so every entree was delicious . The service was also great our waitress named Dorothy was the sweetest and she was sooooo patient taking care of the 4 of us plus 1 orders to go . I also want wonder the owner came to greet us towards the end which added a special touch Along with the desert. The Ambiance was very nice and Very clean .

Fried green tomatoes

Food was amazing... couldn't get much as I'm in a budget but the fried green tomatoes were amazing. Perfectly seasoned and crispy, it didn't even need the sauces it came with (also delicious). Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls were so good and a lot bigger than a regular egg roll (which is good since it only came with two). I could have easily had both of these as a meal just by themselves.

Catfish Fillet Dinner & chicken Wing Dinner
Harden K.

Neil St Blues deserves 5 stars!!! Their Service/ staff amazing & very polite and willing to answer any foodie question that you have !!! ambiance is very relaxed & open !!! Succulent, juicy ,Deep Golden to Perfection fried chicken!!!! Tender & tasty !!! Collard greens & Mac & cheese ,Gives that southern flavor !!!!

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This is the food I've had in central Illinois, hands down. Staff was lovely, vibes were excellent.

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2 days ago

Food is okay depending on what you order. Bartenders always make good drinks, good vibe, good music and BLACK OWNED.

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1 month ago

Great food always a hit and great staff love this place so much recommend everyone to go and eat and have a great drinks as well.

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3 months ago

Best cheese curds in town! Great service, great portion sizes, great vibes. The cuisine is hearty and comforting.

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10 months ago

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2 months ago

Food was GREAT! Jerk lamb chops! Delicious. Service was SUPER! We had a large group and everyone enjoyed themselves

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Excellent food and service. I would absolutely return. Everything was fresh, seasoned to perfection, and portions were hearty.

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7 months ago

Fabulous. The best place for in dinner CU. Get the shrimp and grits. Great vibe with good Blues.

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3 months ago

Good food and clean. Food is seasoned very well. I would recommend this place to everyone!

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8 months ago

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6 months ago

We had a really slow service even with a reservation. we waited at least 20 minutes at the front. I'm in the food took another 20 minutes .

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The buffet was good but the price was very high. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon. It's just too expensive.

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