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Walter Payton's Roundhouse


3.5 of 5 stars 19 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American

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5 of 5 stars
stevesteve8383   11 contributions
Plainfield, IL
Nov 20, 2009

In the Aurora area it would be tough to beat the "American cuisine" that the Roundhouse serves up. A great menu at a pretty good price. Every time we go though there seems to be a lack of waiters which inevitably leads to below average service. I don't think that it is enough for me to say I wouldn't go... more

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3 of 5 stars
turkeyjoe   1 contribution
Iowa
Jul 19, 2009
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Our experience was similar to another reviewer - cool restaurant, decent food, but really bad service. We ate at about 7 on a Tuesday night; not exactly busy. Our waiter never checked on us, never filled our waters, never asked how we were. On the plus side, the blueberry beer was quite good. I ordered the brisket and ribs platter.... more

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2 of 5 stars
mysecret5   1 contribution
Champaign, IL
Jul 11, 2009
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First off, the restaurant is beautiful; lots of history and great architecture. The menu was great with a lot of beer choices that they brew themselves. The service however was horrible (and mind you, all of this was on a Tuesday night at about 8:00 PM, hardly anyone there!). The hostess was rude from the beginning; when she led us... more

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3 of 5 stars
applestrudel   127 contributions
Naperville, Illinois
Jun 11, 2009
1
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I had been recommended this restaurant by a friend who has dined here on several occasions and told me that I just had to go. I enjoyed the atmosphere, lively and quite busy even though we ate early on a thursday evening. Plenty of tables and a nice outside seating area with a large fire pit. My husband enjoyed the... more

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4 of 5 stars
sdallas23   23 contributions
Dec 27, 2008

Really cool when you have friends from out of town and you're trying to entertain. Usually do a dinner and the comedy club. They have some decent beers too. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 3, 2008

Located on the Fox River in downtown Aurora. Plenty of room and nice to walk around after putting away a huge meal since the place was converted from an old train roundhouse. Check out the room with the Walter Payton football memorabilia and how they make beer. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 1, 2008

Good burgers. Food is average overall but really great atmosphere for Aurora. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 8, 2008

Wonderful night life. The food still needs some work. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 6, 2008

THE BEST FOR STEAKS GREAT ATMOSPHERE more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 19, 2007

Great decor and great service. Usually pretty good drink specials. more

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Walter Payton's Roundhouse Address

205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Tel: (630) 892-0034
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.