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Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Peoria
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Peoria, Illinois, United States. There is nothing average about the average American town of Peoria, where the diverse population and Midwestern vibe has long had entertainment promoters asking, "Will it play in Peoria?" If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, or so the logic goes. Its scenic skyline, energetic nightlife, lively performing arts scene and miles of mountain bike trails will have you wondering why you would want to make it anywhere else. Will you play in Peoria? Yes, you will!
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10. Jim's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By foodlover53183
I took my son, wife and mother to Jim's at noon time for Mother's day. Reviews were generally very positive and I wanted a special place to take my wife and mother.First the good, the venue is quite enjoyable with many photos and pictures on the walls. The service was also very good. Waitress attentive and helper kept water glasses and dirty table ware removed very timely. Unfortunately that is where the good ended. We accepted the drink special which was a Blueberry Mojito. I know Mojitos, was on a 7 day tour in Puerto Rico in winter and trolled for the best Mojitos. I also have had many Mojitos in Cuba. Jim's was way to sweet and could not taste any rum. I ask the waitress to hold the blueberries and cut the sugar in half and double the mint on the second round. Drinks came with blueberries and only slightly less sweet than the original round. Salads were good, blue cheese dressing was creamy garlic with blue cheese crumbles and salad had a nice mix of vegetables. My whole family agreed the entrees were at the best mideocre. Flavors were very institutional. Au Gratin potatoes seemed to be prepared with Velveeta. None of the entrees had distinctive flavor and I could have improved all I tasted with minimal additions. Overall a very disappointing meal.
9. Two25
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Two25 is a polished casual restaurant located in the Mark Twain hotel of downtown Peoria. Our signature dinner entrees include a broiled New York Strip served with classic Gratin Dauphinois - a 30 layer potato gratin, a Dijon Crusted Salmon, and a rich Se
Reviewed By ordglobal
Continued to use this restaurant a lot in 2018 including lunch for the first time in awhile. I forgot how great the salad bar was ... helps so you don't eat quite so much of the delicious pizza. But dinner's are the main event. Always great food (okay the Tarragon Chicken was too heavy on the tarragon) but the salmon is always good with those mashed potatoes, the sea bass as good as I have had and perfectly cooked, and the filet with the au gratin are fantastic. Everytime we have had excellent service from all the waitstaff including the server and helper who was always there filling the water glasses, etc. Drinks always good as well. Each room has its own charm. Just a great restaurant, well managed, with long-time staff.
8. Jonah's Seafood House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen S
We took our family here for an anniversary luncheon. We expected to get some wonderful seafood...we didn't. The food was mediocre and the seafood menu was limited. We had to ask the waitress three times to bring us bread and it was not like the place was very busy. The chocolate cake they gave us was really good though. It was an expensive and disappointing meal.Kathleen -- While we're happy you enjoyed the cake, we really wish everything else had lived up to the same standard. We'll pass your comments along to our kitchen and service staff so that we can work to do better next time. Thanks for the review, we hope you'll decide to visit again in the future.
7. Rhythm Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Dwayne G
The eclectic decor is just plain fun (see the pictures). The menu is relatively small, but what we tried was done very well. The hard-working kitchen is visible fro the tables.My wife had barbecued shrimp & grits, turned out to be a tasty surprise. Evenings they have live music. And it's convenient to the riverfront action.
6. The Fish House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By dickb968
We had dinner at the fish house in Peoria, Il. The meal were outstanding my wife had prawns , potatoes au grated potatoes and fried zucchini. I had char grilled Australian king salmon, baked potato and fried zucchini. We shared a dessert of dark chocolate and raspberry cheese cake. I highly recommend this restaurant for good food and service. The waiter we had named Jeff was outstanding he answered any questions about the entrees we were going to order.
5. Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By BoonieStomper99
Hands down the best meal I have ever eaten in Peoria! We ordered the tuna poke bowl, grilled macaroni & cheese, and the house smoked brisket- all were superb. I enjoyed a flight of local beer with my meal. The service was exceptional. I canât wait to return!
4. Alexander's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Q5744YKcatherinec
We planned a couples trip to Peoria and decided to try Alexander's Steakhouse....what a mistake. Our waitress was very forgetful, we didn't get our drinks until we had been there 20+ minutes. She forgot the grilled onions, and the steak fries. The calamari was awful, rubbery, over breaded and the breading tasted like it had gone bad....such a disappointment. My main complaint though is if your restaurant's main claim is you can cook your own steaks or pay $2 to have the chef cook them yout should maybe disclose that to your customers upfront instead of hiding that in small print at the bottom of the menu. We will not be back and we will make sure to tell friends to avoid this place! Very sad we wasted our time and money going here.
3. The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 382 reviews
Family-owned restaurant serving artisanal barbecue. Large selection of craft beer and whisky. NO RESERVATIONS. NOT SUITABLE FOR LARGE GROUPS. CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
Reviewed By Gsc52
What really impresses me about this restaurant is that the food is consistently good the service is consistently good for years and they give employees off Monday and Tuesday.No it doesnât have a wide ranging menu but what it has is good and I like it because you donât have to get huge meals my wife and I are both small eaters so she gets the Asian tacos and I get the small order of chicken wings with a side of potato salad total bill $21 and change highly recommend
2. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 426 reviews
At Johnnyâs, our steaks take center stage and are complemented by a gourmet assortment of Italian cuisine and seafood, alongside an expertly curated wine list. Whether you choose our famous Steak DeBurgo or the classic Chanel No. 5, youâre sure to satisfy
Reviewed By gsds0907
Food has always been good, but the waitstaff stands out. Mr. Max makes the dining experience exactly that. An EXPERIENCE. Courteous, helpful and overall enjoyable evening.Thank you for the review. I am so happy to hear you all enjoyed your meal and the experience. I can't wait to share your kind words with Max! We hope to dine with you again soon!
1. One World Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 795 reviews
Eclectic, locally owned restaurant, featuring a unique menu with options for vegans to carnivores.
Reviewed By tblack00
Second time here. Yummy burgers. Good food. Hot spot for sure. Good menu with vegetarian and vegan items. Enjoyed the hummus platter.
