THEY DIDN'T ADD MY CHICKEN! $20 SPENT AND MY CHICKEN IS MISSING! FRIES WERE MEDIOCRE AT BEST! NOT RECOMMENDED!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Venika G.
OMG. I love this place. It's so lively and warm. Chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had. We came here for a friend's birthday and service was great and split the bill across multiple people. One of my favorite spots around UIUC!
Torie Thoman
great!!!
Bruce Bieritz
The food was awesome as well as the service. Brussel sprouts appetizer was great and the Du Velo Chicken sandwich with pork belly and fried egg, to die for.
Solid offerings every time I've been there. One of my favorite downtown
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Megan White
Insanely good. My husband really loved the plum whisky sour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Watson's Rice Bowl, Chicken Waffles, Watson's Hot Chicken
Larry X.
Great burger. Service is quick and good. Typical American food. Love its outside sitting.
Kevin Lu
Great experience here with friends.Good place for a small party (3-4 people)Juicy Fried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaden H.
Entrees Watson hot chicken 8/10 it is pretty spicy Watson rice bowl 6.5/10 Tender basket 8/10 Sauce Watson white 8.5/10 Ranch 9/10 Firecracker 8/10 Buffalo 8/10 Comeback sauce 7.7/10 Sides Potato wedges 7/10 Mashed Potatoes 6/10 Mac and cheese 7/10 Apps Firecracker shrimp 8/10 Service is good Restaurant is clean Overall good, portion are a little small
Awesome peach tea, rice bowls, and the best fried okra in Illinois!Parking: Depending on the time of day/day, parking is either paid or unpaid, but more street or the large lot across Neil or the parking garage behind that area.
Watson’s is on point and a regular date night spot and also a solid family pub. Service is always solid, food is excellent (hot fish is stellar) and they have an amazing selection of drinks. Sam makes the place worthy of a six star rating.Parking: Parking is found either behind Watson’s, across the street or a bit south via meters or a bit to the north is a parking garage.
It was a pretty good meal. The salad with pulled chicken and ranch dressing was everything. The BBQ sauce wasn't favorable. However, the food really didn't need it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lou L.
This is a cool little hole in the wall. It's hard to find. I parked right across the street and couldn't see it. But inside is a cool compact little bar with a row of tables along the wall. The bourbon selection is indeed impressive. The staff is friendly and attentive. And the food is good. It wasn't amazing, but very solid. And you should have the sweet peach tea with your hot chicken.
Johanna V.
Every thing I tried was amazing!! The server was super sweet to us and gave the best recommendations. I asked her what drink to get and she recommended the Watsons Famous Wabbit. She described as a fresh pressed juice with gin and hit the nail on the head. It was amazingly refreshing and satisfying. Both of the sandwiches were humongous and incredibly filling. I think that the first Watsons hot sandwich could be spicier but was still incredibly flavorful every bite we took. The buffalo sandwich was slightly sweet to taste and paired nicely with the house made ranch. This ranch is amongst the best I've ever had. Ranks above wingstop ranch ifykyk. the corn riblets were the highlight of the night. It was a special menu so I'm not sure if they're permanently available but omg they were amazing!!! If this was the only thing I ate tonight I would be smiling ear to ear with a full belly. FYI you must try the Carolina gold sauce with the fries. Amazing combo. Best described as McDonald's sweet and sour sauce on crack and perfected to the gods. I am obsessed. 10/10 would come back a million times. (I'm from out of town that says a lot) Thank you for the amazing meal!!!
THEY DIDN'T ADD MY CHICKEN! $20 SPENT AND MY CHICKEN IS MISSING! FRIES WERE MEDIOCRE AT BEST! NOT RECOMMENDED!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
OMG. I love this place. It's so lively and warm. Chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had. We came here for a friend's birthday and service was great and split the bill across multiple people. One of my favorite spots around UIUC!
great!!!
The food was awesome as well as the service. Brussel sprouts appetizer was great and the Du Velo Chicken sandwich with pork belly and fried egg, to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Brussels Sprouts, Potato Wedges, Fried Chicken Sandwich
Solid offerings every time I've been there. One of my favorite downtown
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Insanely good. My husband really loved the plum whisky sour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Watson's Rice Bowl, Chicken Waffles, Watson's Hot Chicken
Great burger. Service is quick and good. Typical American food. Love its outside sitting.
Great experience here with friends.Good place for a small party (3-4 people)Juicy Fried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Entrees Watson hot chicken 8/10 it is pretty spicy Watson rice bowl 6.5/10 Tender basket 8/10 Sauce Watson white 8.5/10 Ranch 9/10 Firecracker 8/10 Buffalo 8/10 Comeback sauce 7.7/10 Sides Potato wedges 7/10 Mashed Potatoes 6/10 Mac and cheese 7/10 Apps Firecracker shrimp 8/10 Service is good Restaurant is clean Overall good, portion are a little small
Excellent food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome peach tea, rice bowls, and the best fried okra in Illinois!Parking: Depending on the time of day/day, parking is either paid or unpaid, but more street or the large lot across Neil or the parking garage behind that area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Watson's Rice Bowl, Rice Bowl, Gravy Fries with Fried Chicken
Watson’s is on point and a regular date night spot and also a solid family pub. Service is always solid, food is excellent (hot fish is stellar) and they have an amazing selection of drinks. Sam makes the place worthy of a six star rating.Parking: Parking is found either behind Watson’s, across the street or a bit south via meters or a bit to the north is a parking garage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Okra, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Watson's Hot, Chicken Waffles, Potato Wedges
It was a pretty good meal. The salad with pulled chicken and ranch dressing was everything. The BBQ sauce wasn't favorable. However, the food really didn't need it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
This is a cool little hole in the wall. It's hard to find. I parked right across the street and couldn't see it. But inside is a cool compact little bar with a row of tables along the wall. The bourbon selection is indeed impressive. The staff is friendly and attentive. And the food is good. It wasn't amazing, but very solid. And you should have the sweet peach tea with your hot chicken.
Every thing I tried was amazing!! The server was super sweet to us and gave the best recommendations. I asked her what drink to get and she recommended the Watsons Famous Wabbit. She described as a fresh pressed juice with gin and hit the nail on the head. It was amazingly refreshing and satisfying. Both of the sandwiches were humongous and incredibly filling. I think that the first Watsons hot sandwich could be spicier but was still incredibly flavorful every bite we took. The buffalo sandwich was slightly sweet to taste and paired nicely with the house made ranch. This ranch is amongst the best I've ever had. Ranks above wingstop ranch ifykyk. the corn riblets were the highlight of the night. It was a special menu so I'm not sure if they're permanently available but omg they were amazing!!! If this was the only thing I ate tonight I would be smiling ear to ear with a full belly. FYI you must try the Carolina gold sauce with the fries. Amazing combo. Best described as McDonald's sweet and sour sauce on crack and perfected to the gods. I am obsessed. 10/10 would come back a million times. (I'm from out of town that says a lot) Thank you for the amazing meal!!!