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Hamilton Walker's, Champaign, IL

Hamilton Walker's

4.9
4.9
1611 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Hamilton Walker's is the community's gathering place. Founded by three long-time residents of Champaign, this modern steakhouse with a chic 1940's Hollywood vibe is an inviting backdrop for meeting, dining, and socializing; for friends, family, and business; for toasting special events and celebrating life. Our mission is to offer memorable food and flawless service in an extraordinary setting. Stewarded by widely-respected culinarian, Chef Zachary Schweig, Hamilton Walker's never disappoints. The menu-created from the finest premium aged meats, freshest seafood, and hand-selected produce-offers a superior dining experience, presented with Hamilton Walker's signature flair.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (217) 350-0363
  • Website
    https://www.hamiltonwalkers.com?y_source=1_NTM2NjMyNDEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Schweig
  • Catering
    HAMILTON WALKER'S weaves premium ingredients, time honored recipes, traditional culinary crafts, classic 1940's Hollywood ambiance, and exceptional service into a vivid dining experience for every taste.<br />HAMILTON WALKER’S brings you the flavors we know you will enjoy.<br />Fresh, natural flavors…subtle, elegant flavors...bold, contemporary flavors,<br />intermingled with the rich, traditional flavors of the American Heartland.<br />There is no substitute for experience.<br />HAMILTON WALKER’S<br />The embodiment of style — worldly, cultivated, all-American, timeless, classic.
  • Private party facilities
    Hamilton Walker's offers a private dining room for your special event for up to 50 guests. This room is available Sunday through Saturday nights. Please contact us for further details at gm@hamiltonwalkers.com!
  • Location
    201 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
  • Neighborhood
    Champaign
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking at the Hill Street Parking Deck located at 125 W Hill St, Champaign, IL 61820. 2 hour max. Receive a parking voucher after dining. Due to our generous neighbor, Busey Bank, there is free parking after 5pm behind Hamilton Walker&#39;s as well as their own parking lot.
  • Public transit
    Church & NeilUniversity & Neil
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Hamilton Walker's Wine Dinner!

    $125.00 per person

    Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025
    On 3.12 & 3.13 Hamilton Walker's will be hosting a 5 course meal curated by Chef Zach all expertly coursed with accompanying wines from Italy! A representative will be present discussing the details of each wine being offered course to course. Retail opportunity at the end of the meal will be available at outstanding prices.

Menu

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What 1,611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Steakhouse

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamilton Walker's in Champaign, IL is celebrated for its "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing food" and "perfect service." The restaurant's steaks and cocktails receive special praise, and the ambiance is both romantic and lively. With attentive staff and a varied menu, it's a "premium experience" that guests are eager to revisit.

1,612 Reviews

  1. James

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top to bottom the staff does so well every time. From the cocktails, to the appetizers, to the steaks, everything was just absolutely delicious.

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  2. Ryan

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was perfect. Day after Valentine's which happen to be a Saturday, so weekend. Requested a booth on reservation and it was honored. Drinks were on point, food was excellent and not rushed. We had a great experience and was not hurried. Little noisey, but to be expected as they were busy.

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  3. Jason

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around. Great service great food great environment.

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  4. Bradley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve frequented Hamiltons for a few years now and it never fails to disappoint. Great food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere. Also great rewards program and discounted gift cards at Costco make the cost easier to swallow. You get what you pay for here, though! Typical meal - whiskey sour/house old fashioned/glass of red/espresso martini. Caesar salad, bone in ribeye, Mac n cheese, green beans, crème brûlée

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  5. Kim

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! We loved the prime rib! Bread pudding and cheesecake for dessert!

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  6. Mark

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place. I have celiac disease and the chef came out and personally discussed by restrictions and was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and offered many options for my dining. The wait staff ate every attentive, but not so much that you feel like they’re stopping by too often. And the food is amazing! It is a little pricey so unfortunately only get here for special occasions but it is my go-to for those occasions!

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  7. Peggy

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful evening my friends and I had at Hamilton Walker's for Galentine's Day!!! Everything was perfect! The service impeccable as ALWAYS! Such a great staff. We love every wait person better than the last! I don't know how they get such wonderful employees when so many others have trouble even finding staff. Maybe it's their training process, or a keen sense of who will do a fabulous job for them. We consistently have a great time with each other and our wait staff. Nick the bartender is one of the best around. And of course Nathan always looks out for us! The food is so delicious every time! There has never been anything we didn't love to eat there. We all have our favorites but there were some great specials tonight, and I'm sure Valentine's Day evening will be a special treat. I hope you have a reservation. It was packed in the bar tonight! Don't miss going to Hamilton Walker's, every chance you get.

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  8. Valerie

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab cake and seared steak tips were delicious! Only downside was that our waitress kept trying to get us to order more food (e.g. more appetizers, additional sides, add-ons to our entrees, etc.). It felt like she kept trying to upsell us, when we had already ordered plenty of food.

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  9. John

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great steaks and sides. Servers are knowledgeable about the menu. Just another wonderful meal there last night.

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  10. Glen

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Food was excellent, service was great.

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FAQs

Hamilton Walker's offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hamilton Walker's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 350-0363.

Hamilton Walker's is rated 4.9 stars by 1611 OpenTable diners.

Hamilton Walker's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hamilton Walker's

201 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Champaign
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking at the Hill Street Parking Deck located at 125 W Hill St, Champaign, IL 61820. 2 hour max. Receive a parking voucher after dining. Due to our generous neighbor, Busey Bank, there is free parking after 5pm behind Hamilton Walker&#39;s as well as their own parking lot.
  • Public transit
    Church & NeilUniversity & Neil
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Schweig
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.hamiltonwalkers.com?y_source=1_NTM2NjMyNDEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
  • Phone number
    (217) 350-0363
  • Catering
    HAMILTON WALKER'S weaves premium ingredients, time honored recipes, traditional culinary crafts, classic 1940's Hollywood ambiance, and exceptional service into a vivid dining experience for every taste.<br />HAMILTON WALKER’S brings you the flavors we know you will enjoy.<br />Fresh, natural flavors…subtle, elegant flavors...bold, contemporary flavors,<br />intermingled with the rich, traditional flavors of the American Heartland.<br />There is no substitute for experience.<br />HAMILTON WALKER’S<br />The embodiment of style — worldly, cultivated, all-American, timeless, classic.
  • Private party facilities
    Hamilton Walker's offers a private dining room for your special event for up to 50 guests. This room is available Sunday through Saturday nights. Please contact us for further details at gm@hamiltonwalkers.com!
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