Went there on a Friday night by accident... The place next door hadn't officially opened yet.
The two hostesses were completely rude and snobby... They acted as if they were doing us a favor. About 8 empty four-tops and they told the three of us twenty minutes in a "matter of fact" way... When I asked "really?"... They looked back and said "20 minutes". Almost left.
Went to the bar to wait it out.... Two tall drafts and a short one.... Twenty bucks?! (+ tip).
Later sat down. Waitress was very good, as was the food. She told us that the apps were $5 and we ordered, ate and left feeling much better.
Had a terrible experience at their Lyndhurst location about 13 years ago that left us disgusted and never returned to any Champps. Last night started poorly and ended well.
BTW... The new restaurant next door is Oak Barrel. Looks awesome. Menu was cool. Place was spotless. Great big, heated cigar friendly patio, fire-pit, 30 drafts, 200+ bottles of beer and 150 types of whiskey! Can hardly wait!
Maybe the wait at Champps will be less when people have another option forty yards away.