THE FOLLOWING IS A DOWNTOWN DANVILLE, INC RELEASE
Danville, IL — March 17, 2026 — Downtown Danville Inc. (DDI) is excited to announce the opening of Bresee Bar and Grill, a new dining destination located at 8 North Street in downtown Danville. The restaurant will officially open to the public on Sunday, March 22.
Bresee Bar and Grill brings a fresh and welcoming atmosphere to the downtown district, offering residents and visitors a new place to gather, dine, and experience the continued growth of Danville’s local business community. The opening reflects ongoing momentum in downtown revitalization efforts and highlights the commitment of local entrepreneurs investing in the district.
The menu will feature a variety of customer favorites including Smash Burgers, Boneless or traditional wings,signature salads and house made appetizers. We are proud to offer a menu consisting of all house made, fresh ingredients and we use only beef tallow for frying. Ask us about our gluten free and vegetarian options. Our bar will offer signature cocktails, a fine variety of craft beer and spirits, along with all your favorite beverages.
Hours of operation: Coffee & Donuts 9-11 Am. Daily
Kitchen hours- Sun- Thurs 11am – 9pm. Fri-sat 11am – 10pm
Bar Hours -Sun-Thurs 10pm. Fri-Sat 12am
Late night limited menu available
In the days leading up to the public opening, Bresee Bar and Grill will host a series of soft openings to prepare staff and fine-tune operations. These preview events will help train kitchen and serving staff while allowing the team to address any final details ahead of opening day.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bresee Bar and Grill to downtown Danville,” said Kim Kuchenbrod, Executive Director of Downtown Danville Inc. “Each new business strengthens the vibrancy of our district and creates additional opportunities for residents and visitors to connect, dine, and enjoy all that downtown has to offer.”
Community members are encouraged to stop by on March 22 to experience the new restaurant and support local business growth in downtown Danville. A grand opening is scheduled for April 1 with an official ribbon cutting ceremony.
