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Walter Payton's Roundhouse


Walter Payton's Roundhouse
205 N Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
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“Horrible service!!!”
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2 of 5 stars
mysecret5 1 contribution
Champaign, IL
Jul 11, 2009

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

“Great selection of beers”
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3 of 5 stars
applestrudel 101 contributions
Naperville, Illinois
Jun 11, 2009

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

“Really cool when you...”
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4 of 5 stars
sdallas23 24 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

“Located on the Fox River...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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

“Good burgers. Food is...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 1, 2008

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

“Wonderful night life...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 8, 2008

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

“THE BEST FOR STEAKS...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

THE BEST FOR STEAKS GREAT ATMOSPHERE more

“Great decor and great...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
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