Upper Deck Bar & Grill

05/28/2026

Tonight = Steak Night at Upperdeck 🥩🔥

We’re serving up steak specials all evening — perfectly paired with your favorite red wine or one of our handcrafted signature cocktails.

Whether it’s date night, dinner with friends, or just an excuse to treat yourself, we’ve got your table waiting.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

05/27/2026

Looking for your next spot in Downtown Effingham?

We’re excited to announce our soft opening and are now open to the public at 50% capacity.

At Upper Deck Bar & Grill, we’re proud to serve lunch, dinner, and late night drinks in a welcoming atmosphere made for every kind of night out.

From handcrafted cocktails and premium steaks to our signature burgers and guest favorite bar bites, we’ve created a menu with something everyone can enjoy.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch with friends, dinner with family, or cocktails late into the night, we’d love to welcome you in and share the food, drinks, and atmosphere that make Upper Deck special.

🍸 Craft Cocktails🥩 Steaks • Burgers • House Favorites🌆 Indoor & Outdoor Deck Experience📍 Downtown Effingham

Lunch. Dinner. Late Night Drinks.Only at Upper Deck Bar & Grill.

05/27/2026

Upper Deck Bar & Grill is giving away this premium grill just in time for Father’s Day! 🖤🔥

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🏆 Winner announced LIVE on 6/14/26 — the week before Father’s Day!

Good luck everyone! 🍔🔥

05/27/2026

✨ TOMORROW’S DESSERT SPECIAL ✨

Introducing our house-made
🍌 Bananas Foster Dessert 🍌

Warm caramelized bananas, rich buttery brown sugar glaze, and sweet crispy pastry — the perfect finish to a night at Upper Deck.

Enjoy it on the deck with sunset views while supplies last.

Available tomorrow only. Limited quantities.

📍 Upper Deck Bar & Grill
Effingham, Illinois

05/24/2026

Upper Deck Bar & Grill will continue our Soft Opening this Wednesday through Sunday as we continue training our team, fine tuning operations, and building the full Upper Deck experience the right way.

For one more week, we will continue operating at 50% capacity to help ensure every guest receives the experience we want Upper Deck to be known for.

The Upper Deck patio is now open with first come, first serve seating available, and reservations are also accepted.

We truly appreciate the patience, support, feedback, and excitement from everyone so far. Watching the community come together and enjoy this space has meant a lot to our entire team.

We’re excited to bring a fresh new experience to downtown Effingham while continuing to add to everything that already makes this community special.

Reservations:
217-708-2550

— Upper Deck Bar & Grill
Lights, Bites & City Nights.

05/22/2026

NOW HIRING — LINE COOKS & GRILL COOKS 🔥

Upper Deck Bar & Grill is looking for motivated, dependable, and hard-working Line Cooks & Grill Cooks to join our team in downtown Effingham.

We are building a high-energy kitchen focused on quality food, consistency, speed, and creating an outstanding guest experience. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

🔹 Responsibilities:• Prepare and cook menu items to Upper Deck standards• Work grill, flat top, fryers, sauté stations, and prep areas• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation• Keep stations clean, stocked, and organized• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards• Work efficiently during busy service hours• Support team members and maintain a positive kitchen culture

🔹 Qualifications:• Kitchen or grill experience preferred• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment• Strong work ethic and reliability• Team-oriented attitude• Weekend and evening availability preferred

🔹 What We Offer:• Competitive pay based on experience• Flexible scheduling• Growth opportunities within the company• High-energy kitchen and bar atmosphere• Opportunity to help build one of downtown Effingham’s premier bar & grill destinations

📍 Apply In Person:Upper Deck Bar & Grill201 South 4th Street, Suite BEffingham, IL 62401

📞 Call:217-708-2550

Join the team and help us build the Upper Deck experience.

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Upper Deck Bar & Grill will continue with our Soft Opening as we continue training our staff and fine tuning the full Upper Deck experience.

Our Grand Opening celebration is coming soon, and we look forward to introducing our team to everyone very soon.

During soft opening, reservations will remain limited daily to help provide the best possible experience for every guest.

Call to reserve:
217-708-2550

Thank you for all the continued support and excitement as we continue bringing Upper Deck Bar & Grill to downtown Effingham.

— Upper Deck Bar & Grill

05/16/2026

Week 2 of our Soft Opening Training Week is here at Upper Deck Bar & Grill!

First off — thank you to everyone who joined us during our first week. The support, patience, feedback, and excitement has meant everything to our team as we continue fine tuning operations, training staff, and building the Upper Deck experience.

We will continue with limited reservation-based seating May 20 – May 24 to help maintain service quality and provide the best experience possible while we continue training and improving every day.

Available reservation spots are listed below and are first come, first served until filled.

📞 Call to reserve: 217-708-2550

Thank you again for supporting local and growing with us. We’re just getting started.