What a great little secret in Urbana. I know that it is out of the way, though really Champaign Urbana is small so NOTHING is that out of the way, but I digress.
I have been eating there for years, and I have always loved it. I love the new, not really that new but newer, location. Love that the outdoor seating is in the "back yard". It's nice to look at a lake and not a parking lot.
The food is always consistent and delicious. It changes as the seasons do to include the freshest in season ingredients. It is classic American, but it is more then that. I have had a great steak, Duck cooked to perfection, great salad, and my personal favorite which is an upside down pizza with caramelized onions and bacon. BACON BACON BACON. Whoops. Sorry. I just LOVE bacon. But I'll stop.
I also like that there is usually no wait to a shot wait at most. If there is a wait they have a bar, or there is a great wine bar next door to have a glass while you wait!
I also know they do a lot of charity locally. I like that they are involved.
Make the 7 minute drive to windsor and philo. You will be happy.