The bread is so soft and tasty... I loved it.. Drinks are not bad.. Steak is just ok, average I suppose. I hope they could serve faster...

This is exactly like a Lone Star - blaring country music, peanut shells all over the floor, odd mix of middle age folks. Moderate prices - I got 1/2 lb of chicken and 2 sides for $10 while my partner got grilled salmon and 2 sides for about the same. Maybe the service was bad because we happened to get in right before hundreds of people poured in to eat after grad ceremonies, but our waitress gave us our bill before we had even bitten into our food, never asked about dessert, and pushed a To-Go cup when my partner asked for a refill. We had only been there 20 minutes when the To-Go thing was pushed, and the waitress came back to our table and the one next to us every - and I mean every - 3 minutes of the entire fiasco. Plus they have this chanting-shouting thing there... Perhaps a coordinated dance? All we knew was that 4 times in the first 15 minutes we were there, the staff began pounding, clapping and chanting (really, shouting). The food was not bad, but it certainly was not good enough to overcome the noise and stalkerish, rushed service. I'm more inclined to say that this was not just a one time bad-service day because the place was full of teeny bopper waitresses with braces who never took away a dirty plate. More like never-had-waitressing-101. BUT it was far enough from campus that I felt like I was really out with the community instead of UIUC students. read more

My filet mignon has always been cooked to perfection. I have never had a more tender steak anywhere. Prices are great. Love the homemade rolls & butter. read more

I love this place. Usually very dependable. Certainly friendly. The problem is the like.to.socialize amongst themselves. I came in to.redeem a free meal from a previous problem and was able to.get served drinks and despite reading a menu, having a napkin on my.lap I cant seem to get.my.dinner ordered. I could ask to.order but.it seems to.me that they.should serve me. 2 bad experiences in a row. Another bad one and Im out of here read more

Unfortunately, this place is always too loud. Went there with my Dad (93) for a Christmas treat and was hard to talk, and it was a week day evening. Food was good as was the service. read more

Been a couple of times last year . First time wasn't bad. But it got worse. We had a waiter that weve seen a few times,and once he sat with a fat bitch and skinny one that I assumed were employees,and they kept going back to get drinks. And took him forever to bring our check. These people are downright lazy asses. And another time, we barely saw our waiter. Hire better waiters and waitresses. Oh and managers don't care. They walk around and talk to other people. read more

This is by far my favorite chain restaurant. I love this place. Wonderful service. I have been here at least 15 times, only once did my steak not get cooked right and they fixed immediately and discounted my meal. Their manager is awesome. I see her every time I go. She goes around to tables and is very personable. I even saw her working on crutches which shows some dedication. Go when they open or before 6pm and order off their early dinner menus which are so cheap! Their margaritas are amazing!!! read more

Management talked to me once after this and I waited several months to see if they would help me resolve this bit I guess stealing from their customers is ok with this restaurant, so hold on to your wallets here read more

This place is amazing I really love there steak I go to medium rare it was cooked just right I really recommend you go here after you will be full and happy. read more

Matt was our server tonight and he was the best server I've ever had, my drink was never empty!! Love love love him and my food! Best service I've had in awhile and I'll most definitely be back! read more

Let me start by saying that I have eaten at a lot of Texas Roadhouses including this one in Champaign, IL several times; and usually have a pleasant meal. But this afternoon was one of the worst meals I have ever had at a Texas Roadhouse. My wife ordered the Dallas fillet and I ordered the half rack of ribs, both meals with baked potato and a salad. The salads and rolls were tremendous. When our meals were served, we both immediately recognized that the bake potatoes were cold. We called the waitress over and she took them away to bring us new ones. While we were waiting for the new potatoes, I took a few bites of my ribs. The ribs had been left on the grill too long and the top was black, tough and dry as the sauce had been totally caramelized. This time I asked for the manager. He tried to make some excuse that it was their practice to caramelize the sauce. I told him that I have had ribs at a lot of Texas Roadhouses and never had black caramelized ribs. He took the ribs away to bring me some new ones. While I am waiting for my new ribs, out comes the second round of potatoes. We take a few bites of the new potatoes. They were better than the first round; but again not steaming hot like a baked potato should be. Finally out comes my second round of ribs. The top of the ribs looked good this time; but the minute I took a bite off one end of the rack, it was ice cold!!! I took a bite off the other end of the rack and it was barely warm. From one extreme to the other. Also in the meantime, my wife's steak had gotten cold waiting for all the second rounds of food. I immediately called the waitress over and asked for carryout boxes and told her we would just take the food home where we could heat the food ourselves. I told the waitress that I understood that this was not her fault; but that this type of service was not acceptable. Just to be fair, when she brought me the check, I noticed that they had credited me for the price of the ribs. And I did leave a 20% tip for the waitress. However, I was not looking for a free meal and would much rather of had a nice HOT meal. When we got home, we microwaved the meat and potatoes and had a fairly delicious meal. However, I will have to think hard about ever returning to the Champaign restaurant again. read more

Well I took my wife here to eat dinner 1 day at about 4pm.. that must be the old folks home dropped off all the old people. .. also no peanuts on the floor like the other texas road houses I've been too. What's up with that. Food was good no complaints read more

It's hard not to like that place. True - it's packed, it's noisy, but it feels like a big Texas sized hug - and it smells delicious. You might wait to be seated for a while (yeah, it's that a popular), but they let you much on peanuts while you wait. Service is gracious, and the food is great: simple, non-pretentious steakhouse food. I have paid 2x on similar (or worse) steaks in my life, so TRH is usually a good deal - they know how to grill a steak. If you come during weekend or busy weekday night, you can make reservations in advance. read more

Yes a chain but so good. Sometimes feel like they put people by the bathroom for no reason but that is maybe 1/5 times there. Update 1/10 times. Best deal for steak in town, crowded with people from surrounding tiny towns. read more

Best stake house in Champaign. I also like the free peanuts they serve before you order your meal. Atmosphere is very warm.

Every time I have been here it has been a wonderful experience. The steaks (even the sirloin) are the best I've ever had. It's the only place that you don't need steak sauce to give it flavor. My favorite is the Dallas Filet. I've also had the pulled pork here and it's better than some of the BBQ places in town. The rolls with cinnamon butter are super yummy. Service has always been great and never been pushed out the door. The prices aren't too shabby either for the quality of food that you get. They could probably use a bigger parking lot, but folks don't mind parking in the grass to get this great food. read more

Chains have a reputation for being unreliable. This chain, I find, is the exception rather than the rule. Every one that I have been to the staff has always been great. Always leave with a smile on my face or in stitches. Comfort food at its best read more

I love the food options here. The complimentary rolls are always hot with their homemade cinnamon butter. Love the concept of having peanuts at the tables and waiting area and are able to throw the shells on the floor. The prices are pretty fair. The early dinner specials are always great. The Wednesday night special is pretty good too, but is also very popular so expect some wait time. They always have country music playing and have a friendly atmosphere. read more

It's a hit or miss here. They never can seem to cook my steak to a perfect medium they always over cook it. They offer me another steak but the problem is when you have kids and are on a time schedule. As everyone knows, the rolls are amazing here. read more

after reading the other reviews, i can't add much. good yet not outstanding food, pricey beers, dancing servers, peanuts on the floor... woo hoo, we're having fun now! on the bright side, portions were large, we took home leftovers, and probably will return due to a lack choices. i think i'll try the Great Impasta again to get that local owner greeting their guests feel. i hope i find it when i visit. read more

it's food with salt and chili from a can but hey I didn't have to cook tonight. good music but could use some better wine. keep it up come on man its just texas road house a glorified cracker barrel. staff is great and very friendly but hey the want a tip. read more

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The steak was pretty average,thank god for their cinnamon bread saving there business so people are so full they forget they ate less than half the steak because it wasn't good. longhorn makes way better steaks and I regret driving this far from the main city for this and it was more expensive than longhorn because they charged me for my sides separately but I was over this place and just left do not even try this place.even Perkins has better value for steak. read more

Steak is perfect every time, they have the cooking process down to a science. The atmosphere is exactly what you want for a big steakhouse, TV sports, big knives, everyone talking. The whipped cinnamon butter that came with the bread rolls drove me wild, had to keep asking for more. That alone is worth the trip hands down. There are a great variety of drinks from the bar, I was impressed on the cocktail selection being more than the average restaurant. Staff has always been attentive and chipper, I felt I was taken care of. Probably the best sit down restaurant in west Champaign. I have many friends who drive into town just for Texas RH, that's who gave me the recommendation read more

It's a bit noisy here and if you have any peanut allergy, stay clear of the place (peanuts and their shells and dust all over the place), Otherwise, the food and the value are pretty good. I've been having the sirloin steak here for years and have never gotten a bad piece of meat and it's always done to my specifications. The loaded baked potato or sweet potato is excellent as are most of the sides. I recently tried some chicken planks and they were quite good. Nothing fancy here. Pretty much meat and potato fare, but a good meal. Rolls are good, too. read more

Good food and service.....just another chain restaurant....

Great oven roasted chicken! I couldn't believe how good it was for a corporate chain. I'm sure it wasn't health food, but, how bad can oven roasted chicken and broccoli with no butter be? I'd go back to this location if I'm back in town. read more

Probably the best steak in Champaign. Prize is good. But noisy.

If you want of the best steaks you have ever had in Illinois. Be sure and ask for the Dallas filet with mushrooms. It will melt in your mouth if you have your steaks medium. And it will actually be cooked medium ! Many other places that I have gotten a steak from can never get it cooked right, and is tasteless. Be sure and try some of their house steak sauce also. It has a slightly sweet taste to it ! Usually I don't use any at all. But theirs taste really good. Remember a dab will do. Don't drown the natural taste of their steaks. read more

This place is ok but the last time I came here they overcooked my steak and cleared my table while I was in the restroom. I hadn't even paid yet. I was told that some people walk out without paying. If you're eating alone don't go to the bathroom until you're done eating I guess, unless you'd like to come back to your table with your food gone and have other customers stare at you like you're a criminal when the waitress explains to you very loudly why your table is empty. read more

All I have to say is my son and I absolutely LOVE the bread and BUTTER!! I was so busy enjoying my food that I didn't snap a picture. Our sirloin steaks were cooked just right. I wish I would had remembered our waitress name because she was great. She was attentive, sweet and on top of her game. I mentioned how much I loved that butter that she brought me a few more to enjoy. I never thought I would love a butter so much that I would take it home with me. Overall, I'm glad there was a Texas Roadhouse along our way home from our little trip. read more

The food was good. However, the music was so loud we couldn't hear friends across the table. It was not a pleasant dining experience and we ate and left quickly. Which could be what they were wanting, since the place was very crowded. Visited 12/27 approx 6pm. read more

The manager gave me a email address that didn't work, so this left me no choice but to leave this review. This has truly been a day at your restaurant. We called in for "ahead seating". And when we got here the manager can out and said, "sorry we gave your table away, but wait five minutes and I'll seat you". Well 15-20 minutes later we were seated. We had a party of 8, and we sat as close as we could. Next, my husband ordered the T-bone steak, after several tries at cooking a t-bone ($30.00 steak). They never got it right. They cooked him a little piece of meat and brought it out with a $50.00! I took all that meat and boxes it up to feed to the dog! After all it was not right and the potato was cold at this point. I ask for the manager because I didn't think it was fair to pay this amount. I told her, my conscience won't allow my to pay that and sleep good tonight! She in turned made a smart comment to me, "your conscience that it funny". I am so mad, but before I put a comment on help with names and dates and then have my husband put in a complaint with Champaign human relation commission at his next meeting, I felt it is only fair to allow you to respond and make this right! I had my credit card on the table to pay my bill that was and still is not he issue. The issue is the treatment we received and the voice that was not heard by the customer! Thank you in advance for hearing my voice and addressing my concerns. Let me also say Kathy walked over here and handed me a gift certificate (that was not enough to cover a steak meal) after the server went to tell her I was sending an email. And the emails address on the business card did not work. Once again this is not about money! God has made sure I can pay for meals I order, it is about respect. Zabrina read more

This was my first time in this restaurant. My mother-in-law wanted to treat us as she'd eaten there many times. My wife's steak was cooked nicely though over salted in places my mother-in-law and I ordered ribs. The ribs were overcooked, dry and very salty. The manager expressed surprise because there's "no salt in the recipe." He asked for one run to take for a "taste test" and took the ribs off the bill. Our appetite was sated by that point so we didn't want them replaced. Had he wanted our repeat business, I think he'd have done better to come the whole meal aside from our three margaritas. Oh well. There are other restaurants in the area. read more

I have been here twice. One time I ordered the filet mignon , and the second time I had a ribeye , both medium rare. The filet was cooked perfectly, but the ribeye was well done. Since it was busy and the source was slow, it wasn't worth the time to send it back. The sides were good, but without the steaks being cooked to order every time, the sides just aren't that important to me . read more

In my opinion the best Texas Roadhouse around. The staff is very friendly and the food is great. All the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are very good sized. I plan on to make a return to this restaurant soon. read more

My service was typical at this location disappointing. Once again, I tried the filet and it was doused with a lb of butter. I would rather eat at home. Also, my desert, the apple pie I think was bought at a discount from Walmart. Absolutely pathetic. Please consider other steakhouses other than this Texas Roadhouse. read more

Got thee worst disrespectful racial unprofessional experience from the manager Jill! After being told I would wait 5-10 minutes, 30 minutes later I got seated, and excited about my steak I had been wanting. To get my plate messed up and a rude manager! Not only did she argue with me about the doneness of my steak in which I sent back, and it came back again under cooked, she went as far as to have my fiance open his carryout and claim it was part of his steak... That she has no idea where I got this meat, that she brought me, Management here is a joke!!! Never will I go back to this location! read more

This location has been our choice to stop at on our way home from the Illinois State Track and Field Championship Meet held at Eastern Illinois for the past 4 years. We usually have 6 coaches with 8-15 athletes and have never had a problem being seated in the same dining room until this year! Apparently there is a new owner with new policies and a rude employee that enforces this ridiculous situation. We were willing to wait until a few tables opened up in one area but were told they no longer seat large parties. They advertise to call ahead for seating but refuse to hold tables anymore so our party of 12 would have been split up all over the place. We chose to leave after Stephanie (I believe) made it perfectly clear her boss could choose to make any rules he wants as he owns the place. To the old owner I would like to say thank you for making our dinners a celebration with a fabulous waitress that sat our State Medalist on a saddle and proceeded to yell to all around our dining area about her accomplishments! We were hoping to repeat that experience on yearly basis when possible but now have a new tradition and will never go back to Texas Roadhouse in Champaign, Illinois. read more

I do not recommend Texas Roadhouse in Champaign, IL at all: 1) Very bad sever: 2) Bad food: - Armadillo Punch which was supposed to have alcohol in it, but it didn't taste or smell any acohol at all. - Buttered Corn tasted like hot water boiled, not buttered. read more

Overall best place to eat in CU. Good food, fast service, and good prices. Yes it's packed and you might have to wait awhile to get a table. There's a reason. read more