Group Lunch in Champaign, IL?
Jan 20th, 2007, 03:35 PM
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Group Lunch in Champaign, IL?
Our family will be traveling to Champaign, IL this week for a family member's funeral. Because no one in the family still lives in Champaign, we need a gathering place for all the out of town family and close friends to gather for lunch after the service.
We need a casual restaurant with great food (not fast food), decent prices (under $10/person), and plenty of space for a group of 20-30 people to eat and then mingle.
Any recommendations?
Thank you!
Cindy
We need a casual restaurant with great food (not fast food), decent prices (under $10/person), and plenty of space for a group of 20-30 people to eat and then mingle.
Any recommendations?
Thank you!
Cindy
Jan 21st, 2007, 01:50 PM
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You could check into Pickles on Neil Street. Pickles is a locally owned restaurant that serves American food and would fit your price range, I think. Not sure about space for 20-30 people, but you could call and ask.
Jan 21st, 2007, 07:33 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations. Does anyone know anything about Jim Gould's on Neil/Main? Looks like they have a lunch buffet and great atmosphere from their website, but would love feedback from a local.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Feb 7th, 2007, 10:48 AM
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Sorry for the delay! Thanks again for all the feedback. We ended up going to Kennedy's at Stone Creek. They were able to accommodate us in a private dining room (no extra charge) and had a menu printed for guests with four options.
Room: Perfect for a family/friends gathering. There were 5 or 6 round tables, close enough together that we all were able to mingle and share stories. The room overlooked a golf course, which provided a great view!
Food: I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality. Since we ended up going with fixed menu options, I was a bit skeptical (group "luncheons" don't always taste great). The salad was very fresh, pretty much your standard mixed greens side salad. I had the Chicken Breast Sauté, which was fantastic. It was a light and flavoral lunch entree with roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and penne pasta.
Price: Very reasonable. I think it was $11-14 per person with included an entree, salad, rolls, coffee/tea, tax, & gratuity. A bit higher than my original post, but for the type of private lunch we ended up having, it was well worth it.
Service: Excellent. Surprisingly so...whenever the gratuity is pre-paid I tend to experience mediocre service. Not here. Drinks were consistently refilled and servers came by with extra rolls throughout the meal.
Overall, I'd definitely recommendation Kennedy's. They helped create a memorable lunch after a difficult event: kennedysatstonecreek.com
Thanks again for the Pickles and Biaggi's recommendations, we often drive through Champaign, so now we will have some new dining options!
Room: Perfect for a family/friends gathering. There were 5 or 6 round tables, close enough together that we all were able to mingle and share stories. The room overlooked a golf course, which provided a great view!
Food: I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality. Since we ended up going with fixed menu options, I was a bit skeptical (group "luncheons" don't always taste great). The salad was very fresh, pretty much your standard mixed greens side salad. I had the Chicken Breast Sauté, which was fantastic. It was a light and flavoral lunch entree with roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and penne pasta.
Price: Very reasonable. I think it was $11-14 per person with included an entree, salad, rolls, coffee/tea, tax, & gratuity. A bit higher than my original post, but for the type of private lunch we ended up having, it was well worth it.
Service: Excellent. Surprisingly so...whenever the gratuity is pre-paid I tend to experience mediocre service. Not here. Drinks were consistently refilled and servers came by with extra rolls throughout the meal.
Overall, I'd definitely recommendation Kennedy's. They helped create a memorable lunch after a difficult event: kennedysatstonecreek.com
Thanks again for the Pickles and Biaggi's recommendations, we often drive through Champaign, so now we will have some new dining options!
