Watson's Shack & Rail

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211 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820

History

Watson's is a newly established business in the downtown Champaign area. Watson's is led by a team of local talent including former Cracked Truck partner Sean Baird, Roland Realty's Alec Gillespie, and chef Mark

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4.0305 reviews
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Bill F.
12/10/2025

Always great food. I only ever get the hot chicken, but others I go with like to try new things and are never disappointed. Decent beer selection, but could use a couple more taps. Servers are...

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Howard G.
10/28/2025

Ate here years ago and this time I was downtown for happy hour and thought I'd grab some togo food. Ordered Chix bacon Swiss- which we did not get, and a chix sandwich- which we got two of. My...

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Ted R.
9/19/2025

Upscale cocktail bar and restaurant for Southern comfort food. The fried chicken shines and the menu is built around it. We ordered the Watson's rice bowl, tofu po boy, Cajun green beans, and a...

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Juliana R.
11/18/2025

Watsons has never disappointed us. We have been coming here since we were students and it's always a favorite to visit when we're in town for an event. Watsons has a comfortable atmosphere, quick...

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Nandana N.
12/17/2025

Mid food, and service leaves a lot to be desired for. Got the rice bowl with fried chicken, whole dish had strong pickle taste which was very off putting. Saying this as someone who loves pickles...

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