Reviews for Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana, IL
If you get here early enough they have perfectly legitimate burnt ends. The smoke is perfect with just the right amount of fat... and meat so tender you can barely pick it up with a fork because it falls apart. They will fry your fries crispy if you wantthem. The salads always look very good but since I always come in for the meat I never have an opportunity to try the salad. Acouple of good sauces. Quick Service and they keep your glass filled. I've also had the regular brisket and pulled pork butthere's nothing as good as the burnt ends. Yes I got two orders of fries. Shut up. Read more
Went here with my boys after the Illini game. Great bbq. I had the rib tips and my boys had a slab of ribs and the Texas burger.... All were real good. I was in Austin Texas last week and ate some awesome bbq, but this wasn't far behind. Also a great selectionof locally brewed beers. It isn't a big place, so may have a little wait to get seated, but worth the wait for sure. Read more
This is a great place to stop and grab probably Champaign and best BBQ. They have a great beer selection to pair with you meal.... It is very much a tavern atmosphere and if you don't mind sitting at the bar to eat, you can usually beat the wait for a table. All in all this is a great place to bring friends and family and enjoy a great meal. Read more
Loved the Beef ribs. We all know how hard it is to find a beef ribs place. Slaw was great. This location is a bit further from... campus so not that busy. Did not really like the brisket, felt it was dry but was my first time trying it. Read more
Stopped in from out of town and was pleasantly surprised. We had the brisket and ribs. Both were delicious. I had the brisket... sandwich without bread, so obviously it was a smaller portion than the entree would be. We added the flight of BBQ sauces for $2so we could try them all. The Georgia peach was clearly my favorite. The slaw is very bland, vinegar only... But meant for asandwich and the server let us know beforehand that was the case. Sweet potato was good. My husband really enjoyed the greenbeans and the house made ranch on his salad. (salad is a 2.50 upcharge as a side) The restaurant itself is very small. There are2 picnic tables out front but if you want to eat there you have to get your food in a to go box and not get service. Our serverwas good. If you enjoy BBQ try this place out. Read more
I luckily arrived right before the evening dinner rush at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, 201 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 on... Friday April 12th. The meal I had was phenomenal and the services was top notch. I ended up sitting at the bar as I was hungrywhen I arrived and it was a great decision. I loved the feeling I had eating here as the food was all authentic and home made.If you're looking for a wonderful restaurant with top notch food, service and atmosphere look no further then Black Dog Smoke &Ale House, 201 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801! I was fortunate to speak with one of the owners after I finished my dinner. Ihad a great conversation and I complimented him with the wonderful restaurant and the experience I had as a dinner at hisestablishment! I look forward to my next visit when I'm in Urbana again. Read more
Hands down the best Q joint in the area. From the moment you exit your vehicle you smell the smoky goodness of what awaits you... inside. Enjoyed smoked polish sausage, pulled pork, twice baked potato casserole, and house corn bread. Smoked salmon, smokedbake beans, sweet potato fries. Sauces tailored to the dishes were fantastic! The smoked polish sausage was paired with amustard Q sauce, the salmon with a Georgia Peach BBQ sauce. Both were perfect matches. Everything was exceptionally delicious,but the smoked salmon was the star of the show, being the perfect texture and taste. Staff was attentive and veryknowledgeable. Highly recommend visiting! Read more
OMG!!! THE FOOD IS AWSOME!! expensive but in the end great food. Ribs fall off bone.. brisket was dry, chicken wings are large... and juicy, you absolutely must get the black dog corn bread!! The potato salad .. we didnt care for it. Taste like stuff justmixed with instant mashed potatoes. Overall were happy and would go back just for the cornbread!???? Read more