I've taken friends, young family members & a daughter from out of state & all were happy with the atmosphere and food Nice people too!
Vanessa Rose
Had a great meal off the interstate. Worth taking the time to go off the exit to find this gem. The food had great flavor and value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wheelhouse Burger
Andrew Koster
Came here with my parents for brunch at the end of the weekend. Great food, kind servers and unique atmosphere. While a bit off the beaten path, I think this is worth the drive from Champaign-Urbana.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camilla Whitkanack
Fun decor and vibe without being too loud. The menu offers familiar selections with a touch of creative flare and bold flavors. Friendly service too. We loved it. Drove over an hour to try it out and will most certainly return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Kilbury
This place is a hidden gem! City style food and drinks. Risotto amazing. Outdoor seating. Great drinks and wine selection. Pricey for area but worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Palmisano
First time visit......will visit a second, third, fourth and beyond
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Brett Penick
Neat place on the bike trail. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito, and the server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Sybr Mirrorbane
I decided to haul my wife out to St. Joe for a pre-Mom's Day lunch, and after some consideration we went for this spot; we were on the patio in front for the duration, but the limited glimpses I had of the interior didn't give me any worries. The menu has some high-end fare, and I'll have to come check some of that out in the future; I tried the horseshoe this time, and it was the best one I've had in quite a while! I was educated in Tolono and was taught to detest St. Joe with every fiber of my being, but after my experience here I may have to soften my hatred a wee bit... LOLIt's worth a detour off of 74 if you have the time, and it's not cheap but it's also not unreasonably expensive; it's a high-quality spot in a small town, and I look forward to visiting again sometime!
We’ve eaten at wheelhouse many times. It is an excellent rest place for a long cycling ride!we have been for all three meals. The brunch was great. We got French toast. We also love the burger and cheese curds! They have changing seasonal plates which is great. We really appreciate the farm to table focus and the cozy dining room with bicycle themed art!
This place is so cute!!! The interior is very well decorated in a bike theme that was unexpected (I was thinking ship wheel lol) with full bicycles hung on the wall and fun posters and art. The lighting and atmosphere is laid back and kind of quiet, which I loved. My partner and I wanted to try some place new and St Jo is not too far from where we live so we decided to try a restaurant there. I looked at their online menu and wasn't sure (I was kind of feeling like bar food lol, and this place is definitely not that) but let me tell you, it was the best place I've been out to eat in a long time. The service was exceptional. When we walked in we were greeted and sat right away, our server (who was an angel, just extremely sweet!) made me a super delicious mocktail as I don't drink alcohol. The food took a little time, but you could tell it was freshly cooked and was fantastic. They have this amazing homemade tomatillo ketchup... To die for. I ended up buying a little container of it to take home. Over all, with drinks and an appetizer it was still under $50 for two, and the portions are very generous. There are some pricier menu options (we had sandwiches) but honestly we plan on going back to try some of them, the duck sounded amazing. 10/10 would absolutely reccomend. Would give give a higher rating if it let me ?. And next time I'm taking pictures.... The food looked and tasted so good I completely forgot ?
Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian options that we saw.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
Jenny Mikulich
I came here with a friend for dinner. There was only one other table seated, and they'd obviously already eaten, which made the wait time for our app very frustrating. We ordered hummus, which simply requires spooning into a serving vessel, but for some reason it took 20 minutes to get it even though our waitress said it would be "right out". That phrase is not congruent with a 20+ minute wait.The bartender is who waited on us, and while pleasant enough, was not attentive enough for a 5 star review. She really was sparse and wouldn't even look our way so we could motion to her that she was needed. She was not busy. There were 2 people at the bar. Her demeanor was wonderful, though.The hummus is described as lemon garlicky, but there was no such flavor to be found. Instead, it was heavy with cumin and tasted like refried beans. The bacon jam that accompanied it didn't taste like its listed ingredients - more like pace picante sauce. The portion was laughable. I make and sell hummus myself. I know what a can of chickpeas costs and how little effort it takes to make. If you're going to charge $12 for a quarter cup of hummus, which is roughly 20 cents worth of chickpeas and no more than $1 worth of tahini and other ingredients, it should taste like its description and be a pleasure to eat. This hummus was a rip off, plain and simple. It's not hard to make something lemon garlicky. Cumin drowns everything else out and was perplexing why it was in there. The cook was wearing a tattered old Ko Fusion tshirt, and above the door to the kitchen there was a sign that said "WARNING, THE CHEF IS ALWAYS RIGHT". That's soooo cringe. Not many egos worse than a chef's! It definitely created an environment where it didn't feel safe to express a complaint or disappointment. In the face of that hummus, the chef is MISTAKEN. Period.My entrée was the shrimp and blue corn grits and you will not catch me on here complaining about those! That dish was magnificent. Such a flavorful delight in generous portion. My friend got the salmon and the portion was HUGE and she also enjoyed her entrée. The prices were higher than Google states. $30 entrées here. Not the $10-20 that Google says.I gave 4 stars because I would knowingly endure horrible service and exorbitant wait times to get the shrimp and grits again. It's that good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
Red
Great restaurant! Drinks were great. Bartenders/servers were friendly and attentive. Cheese curds were magnificent! We ordered the roasted chicken with Diane sauce. Presentation was great. Taste was excellent! My only knock…MORE FOOD! Was only one chicken breast! Not many veggies or mashed potatoes! I left super hungry! For the price, should’ve been a little more food IMO. Will definitely go back…just not maybe when I’m super super hungry!…took home the cheesecake which was good as well! Like I said, no knock on food at all. Just portion size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Smith's
Great local spot with farm to table high quality food conveniently located off the highway. We had the wheelhouse burger and chicken entrée, both were excellent. Great flavor and with a chef feel. Loved the vibe and the waitress was really nice and accommodating. Highly recommend.
We love The Wheelhouse! They have amazing food, the service is wonderful, and we can bike there as it is right on the Kickapoo Trail. We often bike there for brunch or lunch. The food is locally sourced whenever possible, the chef is very willing to accommodate any food allergies/issues, and the wine and beer selection is excellent. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is delicious!!
I've taken friends, young family members & a daughter from out of state & all were happy with the atmosphere and food Nice people too!
Had a great meal off the interstate. Worth taking the time to go off the exit to find this gem. The food had great flavor and value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wheelhouse Burger
Came here with my parents for brunch at the end of the weekend. Great food, kind servers and unique atmosphere. While a bit off the beaten path, I think this is worth the drive from Champaign-Urbana.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun decor and vibe without being too loud. The menu offers familiar selections with a touch of creative flare and bold flavors. Friendly service too. We loved it. Drove over an hour to try it out and will most certainly return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a hidden gem! City style food and drinks. Risotto amazing. Outdoor seating. Great drinks and wine selection. Pricey for area but worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time visit......will visit a second, third, fourth and beyond
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Neat place on the bike trail. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito, and the server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
I decided to haul my wife out to St. Joe for a pre-Mom's Day lunch, and after some consideration we went for this spot; we were on the patio in front for the duration, but the limited glimpses I had of the interior didn't give me any worries. The menu has some high-end fare, and I'll have to come check some of that out in the future; I tried the horseshoe this time, and it was the best one I've had in quite a while! I was educated in Tolono and was taught to detest St. Joe with every fiber of my being, but after my experience here I may have to soften my hatred a wee bit... LOLIt's worth a detour off of 74 if you have the time, and it's not cheap but it's also not unreasonably expensive; it's a high-quality spot in a small town, and I look forward to visiting again sometime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wheelhouse Burger, Chicken Sandwich
We’ve eaten at wheelhouse many times. It is an excellent rest place for a long cycling ride!we have been for all three meals. The brunch was great. We got French toast. We also love the burger and cheese curds! They have changing seasonal plates which is great. We really appreciate the farm to table focus and the cozy dining room with bicycle themed art!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wheelhouse Burger, Cheese Curds
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is so cute!!! The interior is very well decorated in a bike theme that was unexpected (I was thinking ship wheel lol) with full bicycles hung on the wall and fun posters and art. The lighting and atmosphere is laid back and kind of quiet, which I loved. My partner and I wanted to try some place new and St Jo is not too far from where we live so we decided to try a restaurant there. I looked at their online menu and wasn't sure (I was kind of feeling like bar food lol, and this place is definitely not that) but let me tell you, it was the best place I've been out to eat in a long time. The service was exceptional. When we walked in we were greeted and sat right away, our server (who was an angel, just extremely sweet!) made me a super delicious mocktail as I don't drink alcohol. The food took a little time, but you could tell it was freshly cooked and was fantastic. They have this amazing homemade tomatillo ketchup... To die for. I ended up buying a little container of it to take home. Over all, with drinks and an appetizer it was still under $50 for two, and the portions are very generous. There are some pricier menu options (we had sandwiches) but honestly we plan on going back to try some of them, the duck sounded amazing. 10/10 would absolutely reccomend. Would give give a higher rating if it let me ?. And next time I'm taking pictures.... The food looked and tasted so good I completely forgot ?
Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian options that we saw.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
I came here with a friend for dinner. There was only one other table seated, and they'd obviously already eaten, which made the wait time for our app very frustrating. We ordered hummus, which simply requires spooning into a serving vessel, but for some reason it took 20 minutes to get it even though our waitress said it would be "right out". That phrase is not congruent with a 20+ minute wait.The bartender is who waited on us, and while pleasant enough, was not attentive enough for a 5 star review. She really was sparse and wouldn't even look our way so we could motion to her that she was needed. She was not busy. There were 2 people at the bar. Her demeanor was wonderful, though.The hummus is described as lemon garlicky, but there was no such flavor to be found. Instead, it was heavy with cumin and tasted like refried beans. The bacon jam that accompanied it didn't taste like its listed ingredients - more like pace picante sauce. The portion was laughable. I make and sell hummus myself. I know what a can of chickpeas costs and how little effort it takes to make. If you're going to charge $12 for a quarter cup of hummus, which is roughly 20 cents worth of chickpeas and no more than $1 worth of tahini and other ingredients, it should taste like its description and be a pleasure to eat. This hummus was a rip off, plain and simple. It's not hard to make something lemon garlicky. Cumin drowns everything else out and was perplexing why it was in there. The cook was wearing a tattered old Ko Fusion tshirt, and above the door to the kitchen there was a sign that said "WARNING, THE CHEF IS ALWAYS RIGHT". That's soooo cringe. Not many egos worse than a chef's! It definitely created an environment where it didn't feel safe to express a complaint or disappointment. In the face of that hummus, the chef is MISTAKEN. Period.My entrée was the shrimp and blue corn grits and you will not catch me on here complaining about those! That dish was magnificent. Such a flavorful delight in generous portion. My friend got the salmon and the portion was HUGE and she also enjoyed her entrée. The prices were higher than Google states. $30 entrées here. Not the $10-20 that Google says.I gave 4 stars because I would knowingly endure horrible service and exorbitant wait times to get the shrimp and grits again. It's that good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
Great restaurant! Drinks were great. Bartenders/servers were friendly and attentive. Cheese curds were magnificent! We ordered the roasted chicken with Diane sauce. Presentation was great. Taste was excellent! My only knock…MORE FOOD! Was only one chicken breast! Not many veggies or mashed potatoes! I left super hungry! For the price, should’ve been a little more food IMO. Will definitely go back…just not maybe when I’m super super hungry!…took home the cheesecake which was good as well! Like I said, no knock on food at all. Just portion size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local spot with farm to table high quality food conveniently located off the highway. We had the wheelhouse burger and chicken entrée, both were excellent. Great flavor and with a chef feel. Loved the vibe and the waitress was really nice and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yukon Gold Fries Tomatillo Ketchup, Wheelhouse Burger
We love The Wheelhouse! They have amazing food, the service is wonderful, and we can bike there as it is right on the Kickapoo Trail. We often bike there for brunch or lunch. The food is locally sourced whenever possible, the chef is very willing to accommodate any food allergies/issues, and the wine and beer selection is excellent. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is delicious!!
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