JT Walker’s Restaurant & Brewery

Mahomet, United States

3.8

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 217-586-1100
Website:
www.jtwalkers.com
Address:
401 E Main St, Mahomet, IL, 61853
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (Mahomet) 4:38 PM Saturday, June 28, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

JT Walker’s has two different atmospheres with the same great food. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant located on our main level, while on a date, with family or with friends. If you are interested in a little more fun and lively atmosphere, head upstairs to The Dog Pound sports bar, where you can watch the sporting event of your choice and as well as live entertainment.

Our lunch menu is served from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Sunday with the brunch menu served 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Our dinner menu is available from 5 p.m. — 10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

We also offer a full bar with 18 beers on tap and more than 75 bottled beers. Our beer list is constantly changing, so stop in and see what you’ve been missing.

History

Established in 2008.

JT Walker’s Restaurant & Sports Bar was opened by Justin Taylor, a native of Mahomet, who saw a need for a gathering place in his hometown that could appeal to the various needs of the local residents. With the liquor ban being repealed in the summer of 2007, Justin began work on the creation that would become JT Walker’s. JT’s has evolved over the last couple of years in order to better serve its loyal customers. JT’s is known for it’s variety and quality of food and drink options. Justin hopes this is just the beginning, and wants to continue to serve the local community for years to come.

Meet the Business Owner

Justin T.

Business Owner

I am a fourth generation native of Mahomet. It has grown so much over the last 60 years. I moved away for a number of years following high school, but I was drawn back to the community that I love. Opening JT Walker’s was a labor of love. I saw it as an opportunity for me to help give back to my hometown. Hopefully the great people of East Central Illinois think it is a worthy addition. I appreciate all the support from our loyal customers, that we like to call our friends. Thank you, so much for making this possible!

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20 reviews of JT Walker’s Restaurant & Brewery

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Place rating: 2
Farmer City, IL
So first of all, my rating is ONLY for our waitress. The food was a Five all the way! The kitchen staff had it out quick. It wasn’t too busy, but busy enough for a sunday, probably because it was Father’s Day.
Anyway, our waitress was Debra. She didn’t seem very personable, kind of like she had a lot of other things on her mind, our table wasn’t the first. She took our order, almost like she was doing us a favor. After taking it and walking away, she came back and asked us to repeat everything we ordered because she couldn’t remember. Not a huge deal, but she seemed annoyed with US for it. Our food came out, and I realized I didn’t have the ranch I asked for with my wrap. She rolled her eyes, but brought me some. We then noticed her fingernails had dirt completely CAKED under them, and her hands didn’t really look like they’d been washed in a while either. I’m not one to judge, but if you’re a server, COME ON! Hygiene is extremely important!
All in all, it was an okay experience. We were all kind of grossed out after noticing that, after being a little frustrated with how we were being treated. We all love the food there, so we’ll probably come back. We just might have to request another waitress.
Place rating: 1
Phoenix, AZ
I have been here several times with friends. The service is always slow. Went there on a Friday night, slow service again. They were not that busy. I discovered the credit card I used was missing a day & a half later. I called the restaurant multiple times all day Sunday & no one ever answered. I had to call across the street to the Brewery to tell them that no one would answer the phone. I told them my card was missing & did I leave it there, etc. I was told by a very rude female that they were very busy & no card was there. Then I called on Monday afternoon at 2 PM & got the same female who told me they were very busy & she would take my name & number & the Mgr. would call me. No phone call. 3 days later I got a call from the Mgr. & they found my card, where I told them to look in the first place!!! and I could come & get it. I live in AZ & had returned. I cancelled the card days before. Lousy service.
Place rating: 3
Champaign, IL
This was our 3rd time there and we were not as impressed as the 1st time. When we arrived there were not many people in the restaurant except at the bar, and it took awhile to be waited on. The waitress was less than motivated and everything just took awhile. REfills were awhile coming or didn’t come. I think the consenus of the others around else felt the same bc everyone is looking around, «Where is my server?» The food is pretty good. I’d say the chicken wrap should be chunks of chicken not shredded chicken. That was kinda cheap to me. Also the kids meals are okay priced. But to add fruit is extra. We can go to Desthil and get a full size hamburger with fruit or fries and a drink for the same price.
I don’t think we will rush back.
Place rating: 5
Worden, IL
I had heard such good things about this place that I had to try it. A friend and I stopped here for dinner before a movie. Super easy to find, cool older building. We ordered the fried pickles with both regular ranch and the chipotle ranch dressings. Can I just say that I have never tasted a better pickle in my life? The breaking was not too heavy. I ordered the «grown up» mac & cheese and my friend ordered the steak Alfredo. Mine was one of the best Mac & cheese dishes I have had. It had mushrooms, green onions and bacon in it. So much that I was only able to eat about ¼ of the serving. The steak Alfredo was delicious as well — just a bit too much fresh basil, but it was easy to take it off to your liking. Neither of us are beer drinkers, however, we did stop across the street at the brewery to check it out. Overall, a great experience. Good service, good atmosphere and good food!
Place rating: 4
Champaign, IL
I’ve been to JT’s for lunch, dinner and drinks more times than I can count. I’ve never had a meal I wasn’t satisfied with. The servers and bartenders are very friendly, but the wait can sometimes be longer than desired. The cocktail list is extensive and drinks are reasonably priced.
My go-​to JT’s dish: Greek salad or Reuben
Cocktail: The Speed Walker
I love sitting upstairs on the cozy couches by the windows. They also have live bands a few times a month. It can get a little noisy and crowded on those nights, but it’s always a good time!
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
Nice place! The grilled cheese was amazing. The turkey burger was also very good as was the house burger. Nice ambiance. Service was friendly.
Free wifi, nice selection of beer on tap and plenty of seating.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
Food is ok for what it is and the beer selection is pretty good. Service is ok and the kitchen keeps up when it’s busy but if you make a reservation there is less than a 50% chance they will have it when you walk in the door. This makes this place bush league in my opinion. If you call and make a reservation and you speak to the owner and it can’t be found when you arrive?
Give me a break. This happened to me two out of three times now.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Everything I’ve tried here has been tasty, especially liked the chips and salsa and salads. My friend ordered the chimichanga and loved it! It was huge and had lots of chicken, peppers and cheese. Relaxing atmosphere, clean restaurant and the upstairs bar area has a cool vibe if you’re looking to enjoy a cocktail.
Place rating: 5
Richmond, IN
Missed our Champaign/​Urbana exit, and decided to just stop in the next town, Mahomet, where we found JT Walker’s! It was a happy accident! The atmosphere is charming and welcomimg, and the staff is so friendly. We got Dog Pound Fries as an appetizer– they were delicious and hit the spot. Our sandwiches were excellent. We’ll be back on our trips from Indiana to Minnesota.
Place rating: 5
Champaign, IL
Love the food and staff. Try the chicken quesadilla appetizer and the pulled pork sandwich w sweet potato fries!!! Soooo good! Love this place!
Place rating: 3
Bay City, WI
LOTS of beer choices including their own brew. 12 oz. House October fest beer is 4.50. We had 2 house burgers with sweet potato fries and deep fried asparagus. Tasty. Our bill was 34 so with tip you will spend about 41. Decent atmosphere and food.
Place rating: 4
Peoria, IL
Came here with my girlfriend. I got the pretzel burger, my girlfriend got a pulled pork sandwich, and we got bruschetta and chips and salsa for appetizers.
The pretzel burger was delicious, the pulled pork sandwich was delicious, the chips and salsa was some of the best I’ve ever had, and the bruschetta was also very delicious.
The beer menu was extensive and I particularly enjoyed the beer trip-​type thing (4 beers in shot glasses). The food and drink and ambiance is worth 5 stars, but the service was slow and our waitress had a potty mouth, saying such classics such as the f-​word and another word for doo-​doo, all within a 15 minute timespan.
I didn’t catch her name, but if you read this, Waitress, you really need to watch your fucking mouth.
I’ll come again.
Place rating: 3
Evanston, IL
Came here the other day with my boyfriend. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich which to my surprise was very good. My boyfriend ordered a pretzel burger which also looked mighty tasty. We also enjoyed a beer flight which is a choice of 4 different beers in shot glasses served on a platter. Their drink menu was incredibly impressive and went on for multiple pages.
The rooftop eating along with their extensive drink menu is why I am rating them so highly. I enjoyed being able to eat outside and overlook the lovely town of Mahomet. The service on the other hand was far from good in my opinion.
It took them about 7 minutes before they noticed that we hadn’t been helped. She proceeded to ask us what we wanted before either of us even got a menu. After we ordered we waited for our brushetta which came out as potato skins because our waitress put in the order wrong. Because of that we ended up with our food at the same time as appetizers. Throughout the rest of the meal our waitress managed to let the f bomb and s bomb slip out and make an appearance which was far from professional.
Luckily their food, ambiance, and drink menu is enough to get me to overlook their lack of good service and return in the near future.
Place rating: 4
Mahomet, IL
Went in for lunch, very quiet and comfortable. Got the sweet chili chicken wrap with fries and the chicken was very good, large portions of chicken within the wrap. Excellent fries, good service, friendly employees
Place rating: 4
Champaign, IL
I have a very strict diet when it comes to spices and hidden ingredients. JT’s was very accomodating to helping me find a dish that I would enjoy with no garlic or onion added. They also had good wine recommendations. Their polenta fries are amazing as well.
Place rating: 4
Camargo, IL
Was pleasantly pleased with this little gem a few years ago and it’s only gotten better!!! I had a great cheeseburger and awesome mixed drinks. Such great atmosphere. It’s so nice to be able to hear the people you are dining with!!!
I would have given it five stars but I just don’t hand those out too easily ;P That said. Definitely check this place out!
Place rating: 3
Mahomet, IL
TJWalker’s. I went with a group of friends Friday night. We got there around 9:30pm and wanted beer from the brewery. We had cream stout, which is an amazing beer. Creamy, rich, yet still bright. So good.
We decided to order food. I went over and stood at the bar with a friend. We waited and waited and waited. The bartender looked right at us, through us is a better word. We were two invisible girls to him. Was he having a bad day? His name was Kyle and he must be the only bartender that hates tips. Because he walked off without even recognizing we were there. (I think to get a glass for another lady siting at the bar) I had to walk over to a waitress that shooed us away saying «oh he’ll help you» towards the bar. I let her know no one was there, but that didn’t seem to be her problem. She was busy talking with a coworkers and folding napkins for the mostly empty bar. When he finally returned we got to place orders after he finished along sure everyone else sitting had what they needed. Our orders were taken half heartedly and begrudgingly. There was another younger guy working. He was very friendly had so helpfully. He walked out food over to the brewery once it was ready and make a few jokes with us. His help brightens the experience.
Our food: I had the TJ Horseshoe. It was about half the size I was expecting and had about half the cheese, which made it dry. As a born and bred Illinois girl, not impressed. My friend has the California burger. She really loved her food! It was fresh, flavorful and a good amount of food. My fiancé has the sausage and mushroom pasta. He loved it had still talked about how amazing it was. This we would buy again.
So to sum up. Service here need a serious improvement… But the food and beer are very good!
Only 3 stars because I would rather drink in Champaign, have the wait and crowds than pay to be ignored.
Place rating: 4
Lexington, IL
After seeing good reviews we decided to make this our pre Illini basketball stop for food and beers. Hit the upstairs sports bar which was laid out well for our group if 8. Started with the JT Walker wheat brew and chorizo stuffed mushrooms which were awesome. Service was as well as could be expected on a busy night. Service was friendly but sometimes you had to be on the offense to get their attention. I had the pretzel burger with fries. Burger seemed small on the bun but was adequate the spicy Aoli on top was nice. Not the best burger I ever had but not bad. Plenty of TVs for sports viewing and good food we will return.
Place rating: 5
Wilmington, IL
Great place, good food. polenta fries are so good, informative servers, nice beer selection. Beer is brewed right across the street. This place is a hidden gem in a nice small town.
Place rating: 4
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT
I must start by saying that the brewery across the street deserves a full 5 star rating — a surprisingly great brewery with a diverse selection! The restaurant on the other hand is just mediocre. I’m happy to see a couple of vegetarian items and that it’s not too expensive but it’s just okay. But hey, you’ve got to have something to eat with all that delicious beer so you can’t beat that!