Highest-rated restaurants in Champaign by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Champaign, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (589 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 North Chestnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#29. Bangkok Thai and Pho 911

- Rating: 4.1/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 410 East Green St. Unit 3 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
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#28. Baxter's American Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Trade Centre Drive Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Bars
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#27. Mo's Burritos Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 705 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Thara Thai

- Rating: 4.2/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 912 1/2 West Bloomington Road Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
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#25. Mid-Summer Lounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 623 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Noodles
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#24. Dave's Hot Chicken

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2009 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Halal
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#23. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1807 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Seafood
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#22. Paris Super Crepes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 South 6th St. Ste 106 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Creperies
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#21. Lanxang Thai-Lao Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 905 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
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#20. Cheese and Crackers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 West Kirby Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Delis, Seafood Markets
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#19. Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1909 West Springfield Ave. Ste B Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Golden Harbor Authentic Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (558 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese
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#17. Signature Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican
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#16. Sticky Rice

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Noodles
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#15. La Bah铆a Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 132 West Church St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#14. Sakanaya

- Rating: 4.4/5 (664 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Vegetarian
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#13. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 East Columbia Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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#12. Shawarma Joint

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 627 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps
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#11. Krispy Krunchy Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 922 West Bradley Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#10. San Maru

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Village Green Place Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Food Delivery Services, Shaved Snow
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#9. Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500C North Walnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Grocery
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#8. The Pok茅 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
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#7. Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2018 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis
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#6. Sushi Siam

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1731 West Kirby Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#5. Fernando's Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 East Sprinfield Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Mo's Burritos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 North Prospect Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#3. Punch!

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Bars, American
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#2. 83 Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2502 Village Green Place Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#1. ISHI sushi & Kaori's Oven

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 305 Cedar St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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