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“Local favorite for sure!”

Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
Ranked #1 of 113 Restaurants in Urbana
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Lunch
Reviewed 19 October 2017 via mobile

Their brisket and burnt ends combo platter is always a winner! We arrived just before 5pm and they had told us burnt ends would be available in 15 minutes. Love the casual atmosphere! A good place to get local beer, too. Ask for the day’s specials if you want to try something different.

Date of visit: October 2017
Thank honeybee1214
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Reviewed 19 October 2017

We got take out since the restaurant was packed (it was also Illini game day) but I had the rib tips and they were great. The crust on the meat is delicious on its own, then they give you optional sauces. Some are regular, some are vinegar based, but all great. All the sides are good, even the coleslaw, even the applesauce. It was $10 for rib tips + 2 sides. Prices are not bad no. They have a bar and restaurant seating, very few tables outside if you really want. I will absolutely go back.

Date of visit: October 2017
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1  Thank tommissimo
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Reviewed 8 October 2017 via mobile

We have been going to this location of Black Dog for years. Generally the food is good but this visit was disappointing. We both ordered from the “special” menu. I had a shrimp poor boy which tasted good what there was of it. When I ordered, the waiter said there were only 2 left. I think the cook was stretching it out to make two. There were 4 medium to small shrimp on a large large hoagie bun. It was a pathetic looking sandwich. The shrimp was good just not near enough for the price. My husband ordered the gumbo. It looked like it had been cooked a couple of days ago. He said it tasted okay. Overall, not a good meal.

Date of visit: October 2017
Thank lmm54
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Reviewed 3 October 2017 via mobile

I was looking to try something new for lunch while in Urbana. This place popped up on my web search. Wow!! It was great! I got the lunch special, 3 tacos. Plus some sweet potato fries. Excellent! Good selection of local draft beers, too,

Date of visit: October 2017
Thank Cathy F
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Reviewed 3 October 2017

Fun atmosphere and great service, very tender meat, we had little kids and they were accommodating to our needs

Date of visit: June 2017
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Thank Carol Z
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