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| - Why I haven't reviewed this place sooner is a mystery to me. Downtown Urbana has become a much better place since the opening of Black Dog. BD has become one of my regular dinner spots, their meals hardly ever disappoint. The only drawback is the waiting, sometimes you stroll right in and get seated, other times, it's an hour wait. The wait staff is very hit or miss, I have a few favorite waiters (yup, guys) and one waitress that I think are helpful, attentive, and funny.
What to eat:
Appetizers: smoked chicken wings, smoked artichoke dip (AMAZING!)
Meats: anything pork (seriously), smoked chicken (I MUST try their brisket)
The burgers-all
Sides: sweet potato fries, French fries, beans, slaw, twice baked potato casserole
Drinks: great selection of beers, wait staff and bartenders tend to give spot on recommendations
If liquor isn't your thing, they make their own sweet iced tea-yum
Ok: dinner salad with pulled pork, portabella sandwich
Meh: Cuban sandwich -- while it's the best one in town, I was a bit disappointed in its size and it's good, but not excellent. That said, I might give it a second try.
Misses: Chicken salad (new) and their very popular corn bread (sorry, it's all of that meat in it, for some reason I just can't like it!)
I was just there this past Tuesday and am already planning my return. 4/5 stars because of the long waiting, running out of food quickly (though who can blame the hoards of hungry customers?!), and the hit-or-miss wait staff
-I HIGHLY recommend this place the food is excellent, the drinks are good, and the prices are very fair do keep on mind that due to it's popularity lines can be a bit crazy
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