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Top 10 American food in Pekin, Illinois, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Pekin (Pee-kin) is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself. As of the 2010 census, its population is 34,094. A small portion of the city limits extend into Peoria County. Pekin is the 13th-most populous city in Illinois outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area. It is the most populous municipality in the United States with the name Pekin.
Things to do in Pekin
10. Pekin's American Grill
Reviewed By sjr1974
I ordered the hot beef sandwich which came with a bowl of soup. My mother had the 7.99 meatloaf special. The soup was watered down and was mostly cabbage. The beef tasted funny so I wouldn't eat it. The dinner rolls were stale as well.When we got the bill, they charged 8.99 for the meatloaf and charged me for a bowl of soup. I pointed out the meatloaf's special pricing and explained that I wasn't paying for soup that I didn't want. I only got it because it came with my meal which was inedible. The manager/owner (?) was very argumentative about the pricing and said the beef should have been fine since they made it yesterday.I will NOT go back to a place that serves bad food and refuses to apologize or try to make it right.
9. Ernie's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By R6762PGstevec
Hadn't been here in a couple years. Stopped in for late dinner. I had a $5 breakfast plate. Wife had pork chop sandwich, daughter had chicken strips. Cole slaw was nasty, only had 1 bite. Hashbrowns so dry, every bite crunched like potato chips. Overall bill was $26. Not worth it. Will not return.
8. Applebee's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By renPekin
What a deal the two meals for $20 is! You can choose from a selection of appetizers or 2 salads and a selection of entrees. We both selected the 2 house salads and both paid an upcharge of $2 to get the sirloin dinners. The salads are huge compared to side salads at other restaurants. Mixed greens, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons w/dressing. Delicious! Our sirloin dinners also came with two sides with choices like baked potato, fries, garlic green beans w/bacon, grilled veggies, etc. All was scrumptious! We were to full for dessert but on previous visits we have had the chocolate lava cake and it is a favorite!
7. Hardee's
Woke up hungry and craving a quick and tasty, breakfast place near you? From fluffy, hand-rolled Made From Scratch⢠Biscuits⢠to crispy bacon on our classic breakfast platter to breakfast favorites that you can't get anywhere elseâ¦Hardee's® serves food ju
Reviewed By Vacationer9898
Hardees is a little dirty, run down and the biscuits in the morning are hit or miss. They are either fluffy and fresh, or old and you can tell they have been under a heat lamp way too long.
6. Buffalo Wild Wings
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By danh007
When you have a desire for wingsâ¦..Buffalo Wild Wings is the place to go. My personal favorite sauce is MANGO HABANERO. Feel the burn, savor the sweet: two sensations, one sauce. This BWW has several craft beers on Tap. Zac (manager) even gave us some samples to figure out which craft beer we wanted to choose. Zac was very knowledgeable about all of the craft beers. We will go back again, and ask for Zac again to sample the other craft beers.
5. Cobbler Corner Pekin Illinois
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Havana1974
Group of retirees go out to eat breakfast before golfing. 12 of us drop in this morning and are pleasantly greeted and promptly waited on. Food was good and reasonably priced. Waitress was great.
4. Sangalli's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Locally owned and operated. Prime rib served Friday and Saturday. Fresh not frozen food!! We carry local Black Angus Beef.
Reviewed By Justin M
I've had some really good meals but the last time I went I left upset and disappointed. I had a Filet, it came out medium at best. I asked for medium rare. The waiter who kept calling me young man, (I'm in my 40s, it was not funny or appreciated and became trite after so many times) asked how my meal was? He's not a good listener. I explained that the last time I was there I had the ratatouille and didn't want that again. So I asked for steamed veggies. It was the exact same oily mess that they call ratatouille. Not steamed veggies. So then my steak was about 4 minutes over done. He said no problem and took it from me. A few minutes later he explained that he went ahead and had them cook the pink out of it. Obviously not listening to my order, or my complaint. I didn't eat it, and he didn't take notice or ask why. Makes it tough to want to go back when the waiter is not only condescending throughout the meal, but isn't listening or paying attention. Things you expect at this price point.Hello Justin, We are extremely sorry for the misunderstanding and your service. We take pride in what we do and when it falls short we appreciate the feed back. Could you message me please so I can review with the server. Thank you and we are very sorry
3. Kouri's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By hyperfam
I'm not a pub goer, or lover but our Red Hat group chose this as their Christmas eatery, so I went. And thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our server was an older lady who knew how to make a hot cup of tea! Imagine my surprise when she offered me a selection of tea bags and then gave me HOT water in a styrofoam cup. That stayed hot! I have had waitresses give me cold water to brew a hot cup of tea in! Our visit was most enjoyable. I had a very large tasty taco salad. The lady next to me had ribs, which she enjoyed down to the last scrap of meat, somebody had a huge plate of nachos and somebody had a reuben. I didn't hear any complaints.
2. Cranwill's Drive In
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By BHappy2
Cranwill's Drive-In in Pekin, Il. is the old A and W Root Beer Stand. This place is an iconic landmark among central IL. locals. Rather than submit to A and W franchise-forced changes in food and root beer items and menu choices, the owners have chosen to stick to their high standards and time-proven favorites. Coney dogs, root beer, hot tamales, slim jim sandwiches, etc. are exactly the same as they were 50 plus years ago...and they are AMAZINGLY GOOD ! Many people have grown up with this Root Beer Stand...and their lives and their families lives...generation after generation...are better for it. Absolutely a summer-time MUST in the tradition of old 50's type Drive-Ins where you order from your car...and the food is brought to you on a window tray. And the Root Beer is still foamy...and the mugs are still glass...the way they SHOULD be. LONG LIVE CRANWILL'S DRIVE-IN !
1. Maquet's Rail House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Casual atmosphere. Old style bar with modern ameneties. 100+ year old building that has been fully renovated, keeping much of the original decor.
Reviewed By Kely526
Great atmosphere and great food! Love this place for relaxing with friends!Friendly staff. Great patio for those nice evenings!
