Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Champaign by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Champaign area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Champaign were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Siam Terrace

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#30. Siam Terrace

- Rating: 3.9/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 West Main St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

El Rancho Grande II

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#29. El Rancho Grande II

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 505 Commerce Drive Savoy, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Cracked on Green

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#28. Cracked on Green

- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

The Bread Company

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#27. The Bread Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 South Goodwin Ave. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

Bunny's Tavern

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#26. Bunny's Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 West Water St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Dive Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Neil St Blues

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#25. Neil St Blues

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Neil St. Ste 106 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Cajun/Creole, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

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#24. Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 West Oregon St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

The Space

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#23. The Space

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1 East Main St. Ste 107 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Seven Saints

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#22. Seven Saints

- Rating: 4.1/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 East Chester St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pubs, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Del Mar

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#21. Casa Del Mar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2870 South Philo Road Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

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#20. Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Tin Cup Road Ste B Mahomet, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

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#19. Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1115 West Windsor Road Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Watson's Shack & Rail

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#18. Watson's Shack & Rail

- Rating: 4.1/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Baxter's American Grille

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#17. Baxter's American Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Trade Centre Drive Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

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#16. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (605 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 North Chestnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Bevier Cafe

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#15. Bevier Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South Goodwin Ave. Bevier Hall, Rm 298 Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Signature Grill

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#14. Signature Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Original Pancake House

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#13. Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1909 West Springfield Ave. Ste B Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Cheese and Crackers

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#12. Cheese and Crackers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 West Kirby Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Delis, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

Sticky Rice

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#11. Sticky Rice

- Rating: 4.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

La Bahía Grill

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#10. La Bahía Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 132 West Church St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Encanto Restaurant & Bar

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#9. Encanto Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 115 West Main St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

Huaraches Moroleon

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#8. Huaraches Moroleon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 Philo Road Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

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#7. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 East Columbia Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

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#6. Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500C North Walnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

San Maru

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#5. San Maru

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Village Green Place Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Food Delivery Services, Shaved Snow
- Read more on Yelp

The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

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#4. The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 West Oregon St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Vegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

The Poké Shack

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#3. The Poké Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Fields South Drive Ste 121 The Fields by Carle Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mo's Burritos

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#2. Mo's Burritos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 North Prospect Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Oasis

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#1. El Oasis

- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 North Cunningham Ave. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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