Restaurants in East Peoria

“This is the best bbq I’ve ever had ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And, I’ve had bbq in Texas, Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, New Mexico, Louisiana, Kansas… Smokin’ Notes BBQ IS THE BEST”

“Just ate here for the first time and the Meat Lovers Skillet Breakfast was Awesome & so was the Service 😋 Going back next Wednesday for All You Can Eat Fried Chicken !!! Bon Appetit”

“Ordered Carry Out. Leah took our order and she was wonderful. Very helpful, sweet, and cheerful. I appreciated her for that because her as a person in general is exactally what one should strive to be. The food was amazing and the portions were huge. We will be back.”

“The food is outstanding, the double smash burger patties are much thicker than I expected. The wings came out hot and crispy. You guys deserve your 5 star google rating. Whoever is in the kitchen knows what they're doing and needs a raise, and a beer.”

“I was very impressed!!! I really enjoyed the privacy curtains. The food was very good cooked perfectly! the service was perfect as well very polite and checked in frequently to be sure everything was good and we had everything we needed. I will be back and recommend to all my friends! If I had 1 complaint I guess I'd say the prices but in reality you get what you pay for all around here. It's worth it to me! I do not recommend this as a restaurant for kids. ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Ro was awesome bartender and took my order . she was kind patient with me. had supreme pizza and mild wings which were delicious recommend them both. have not had anything bad here. a must try”

“Have you been looking for a great burger and fries? Look no further. Best I’ve ever had!”

“Food was yummy! Didn't leave a morsel! Service gal was very caring and prompt. What a pleasant experience on a chilly blustery day!”

“One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. I've been there many times.”

“A Shout-Out to Courtney at Childers Eatery My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Childers Eatery, 3312 N. University St., Peoria. We shared omelets with hashbrowns—fluffy omelets with flavorful fillings and crispy hashbrowns. Courtney’s warm, attentive service was the standout. She made excellent menu recommendations, and her Tea Steeper for my wife’s tea was both charming and functional. We loved it so much we bought two. The atmosphere felt welcoming and cozy, reflecting genuine hospitality. We left full, happy, and already eager to return. Thank you, Courtney!”

“Friendliness of staff. Also very helpful to a lady with a cane because of a hip replacement. But….your doors are very heavy and awkward for someone in my condition!!!”

“Went for the first time on Saturday night for dinner. This is one of out Favorite foods. My family’s food will always come first! Lorena’s reminded me of restaurants in Southern California 😀!”

“Was recently at the Oyster Bar to celebrate my moving OUT of Illinois to the gulf coast of Mississippi. Service was great. Food was great. It was rather warm inside the bar. We were fanning ourselves and it wasn’t hot that day. Temp was only 84 outside. Oysters and drinks were fantastic. Felt the ceviche could have used a little less jalapeño peppers. They overpowered the other ingredients and that was all we tasted. Still had a great time!! My bill was money well spent!!”

“Absolutely some of the best fried chicken in the area. Either side of the river. The wait staff is great as is the salad bar.”

“Hot food cold salad bar and great service and may seats have TVs”

“Yummy sugary cookie ! Not sure it’s worth $5 though! Ordering took some time as one of their order placement machine is broken and no one was at the counter. Well maintained interior and staff seemed professional with the way they handle orders.”

“Absolutely recommend them. Fast very friendly and always hot food! Never disappointed”

“Love the place love the people Shaun and Steph make you feel like family best bar in east Peoria”

“Not only is their food amazing and fast. The staff is amazing. We went today (me my husband and youngest son) after my son had a procedure to get tubes in. They where super genuine about how he was doing. The gentleman who works there (I didn’t catch his name) was such a sweetheart. He came up to talk to us and ask about my son. He also gave him a stuffie. Which made my son smile for the first time after his procedure. THANK YOU FOR THAT! The little gesture was greatly appreciated!”

“The best tacos in East Peoria.”

“I no longer even live in Illinois. But I always make it a point to go to a Michael's and get some subs, garlic bread, and some of their amazing cinnamon bread. You just don't find the bread density and sweetness anywhere else. That combined with pretty decent ingredients. Makes for something that I always seek every single time I make my way into Illinois again. Good deals and decent prices also definitely help. Everybody also loves their bucket of spaghetti which always comes out great and is always a good staple whenever we order the family feasts”

“Great food, delivered by great people. Always an enjoyable experience.”

“First time here, service was quick. Typical wait for Chinese 10-15 minutes but dont let that fool you, they know what they're doing here. Nailed the Hunan beef, the wonton soup is tremendous 👌. Worth the drive. Prices are a bit higher than others I've seen but well worth it.”

“Service was outstanding!! Liz was on top of taking our order and getting every detail correct. All food was super hot and fresh. I would definitely recommend to everyone and will be my first pick for taco John's.”

“My boyfriend and I went to try them out today and we loved it! he got the chicken 'dilla and I got the Thai chicken wrap and we each got a smoothie! Staff was friendly, place was clean and food was delicious! I'm definitely going back!”

“Just left their and I must say I’m a picky eating person but I most be completely honest everything I tried was a plus perfectly seasoned hospitality was everything and excellent it was a party of 7 Winnie is very nice sweet person she played with my granddaughter they gave each other high five we talked about the food ad how good everything was they were always bringing water to the table without you asking which I was pleased by the fast service and prompt they were price was nice yes I will be returning again I do recommend this place to anyone ❤️”

“Need better Management that doesn't drink or do drugs. I wouldn't recommend going in there with family or children or ordering anything off the menu.The day shift kitchen staff isn't good as they claim.The service is very slow and the food isn't all that great neither.There management isn't very friendly and unpleasant and racist as well.”

“We love coming here. Great service, really good food, and friendly staff. Their burgers and fries are way better than McDonald's and Burger King. So are the chili cheese fries.”

“Very good boba drinks and fast service”

“This is now one of our favorite places to visit. We have tried several things on the menu & everything was fresh & delicious. The staff is always friendly.”

“It’s been years since I’ve been here and it’s still a cute place to dine for lunch. I love the atmosphere! Monica gives great service and has wonderful lunch options.”

“some of the nicest ppl go here”

“friendly bar and fun people”

“Sarah was an absolute sweetheart! I'll definitely be back to see her 💚”

“My 8 year old son wanted pizza and ice-cream so we visited Hucks establishment. The service with the lady in the kitchen was one of a kind. She was patient and willing. She didn't have an attitude and she helped us get what we wanted. As the pizza was approaching to be ready, the lady in the kitchen found me over the counter to ask which pizza I wanted and how I wanted it presented. With an awesome smile, she handed us our pizza and we went on our way to get ice-cream and leave. The attendant at the counter was also helpful with checking us out. We had a great experience. Thank you.”

“This was my first time here but it will not be my last. The crab legs, shrimp are all cooked in a bag filled with herbs and spices leaving you with a delightful meal full of flavor. We had very attentive service, the restaurant was clean, observed COVID safety precautions, and the food was delicious.”

“Literally just left there & When I Tell Y’all Hailey In The Drive Through Did So Well That I’m Typing This And Haven’t Even Made It Home Yet ! I was a bit difficult I know because I do not eat here at all so I had so many questions and was changing my order etc ( not purposely being annoying ) but I just wasn’t sure , even tho they were busy not once did she get frustrated with me she was so nice and sweet about it and answered all my questions , even getting to the window she greeted me with the most beautiful smile and welcoming vibe I felt so valued as a customer because of her and my food is hot fresh and amazing for ! This was an excellent 1st experience for me and I don’t even live this way but I will drive 20 minuets just to come eat here again because of her service !! She’s so amazing I’m young myself & it’s hard finding people who genuinely care and it’s makes the company look so nice 🫶🏿”

“Good local spot- a pillar of the Peoria community. Every time I go to Avanti’s I know I can get a reliable delicious Italian meal for not too much money.

They have a pretty good selection of dinners and salads here. Also have to try the sweet Avanti’s bread while you are here- it’s a classic.”

“Other than being too warm, everything was awesome, but when it's blazing hot and humid outside, some extra fans on (which were there, not on, but there) would have kept us there a bit longer. Service was great however”

“Great service and food always friendly staff”

“I go to this Potbelly's a couple times a month. Usually take my wife and grandkids. We all love the food. You walk through to order and pick out what toppings you want on top. Try the Wreck and Italian sandwiches. My 11 year granddaughter loves the regular Italian with all the regular toppings, but no hot peppers. The big pickle is good. Give it a try.”

“My husband and I stopped in before a Richrath Project 3:13 concert in June. We knew it had been Gary Richrath's local stop. Lots of memorabilia. Enjoyed our chats with Kim and the local patrons. We will be sure to stop in again the next time we come through East Peoria. P. S. Jaymi loved the hot sauce.”

“ROC has incredible ice cream/ atmosphere. Not to mention fresh new turf on the put course - highly recommend!!!”

“no, no, no. N. O. NO no, no, please God no just look at all of the fake reviews that are all talking about whatever forex is! obviously don't eat here, if they have to pay for tons of fake reviews to flood their reviews page then they are probably trying to hide the real reviews... and I would have to say a hard no to whatever forex is that the fake reviews are plugging... the owner was a sloppy drunk at the barge and she treated her employees horribly, very unprofessional, it's been a long time since I went there but it use to flood and she would stay open, no power but the gas still worked so even with inches of water throughout the place she kept on cracking that whip at her staff to keep the burgers coming”

“I love the fresh food at Lou's, and also I love how quickly they got my meal to me. They make their own root beer, and it's delicious!”

“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!”

“No seating. Attempted to give my order to the wait staff, (who I will note wore impeccable whitetail deer outfits, had me fooled at first), but they ran off and we never saw them again.Naming is a little off, no coconuts in central IL. Like to support the local business so I’ll give them a 5 this time.”

“The service was excellent and server was great and very friendly! area for sitting was well kept up, 5 stars”

“They always have a great variety of items, plus reasonably prices. Great line of clothing also offered. Love the baked bread!! Thank you for keeping egg prices down!!”

“Best boneless wings in Central Illinois!!”

“Y'all must have known i was struggling. This sandwich y'all made got me in my feels. This sandwich was so good it made me cry, made me feel loved & cared for. Thanks, yall. Today is gonna be a great day.”

“They have an awesome staff and support local charities”

“The people here are super friendly and typically they remember who I am. The atmosphere is always pleasant and you can tell they work together well and get along with each other. The music is always fantastic 👌. Food is always delicious as well.”

“One of the best pizzas I've had. try the fresh fried mushrooms too.”

“Friendly employees, quick service, hot food, clean dining room. No complaints!”

“The food was delicious and there was nice outdoor seating. The self service order thingie didn't have a card swiper which made the gift card thing harder to do but not impossible. Something to think about.”

“Shout out to Mike for helping us find my daughters AirPods. We called to report them being left behind or possibly falling out in the parking lot. When we arrived back at the restaurant this man was walking around the parking lot with a flashlight looking under cars & advised he checked with staff & at our table. Thankfully the AirPods were found (in my purse 🤦🏼‍♀️) but this man went above & beyond to ensure they were appropriately searched for when he could have just said “we’ll let you know if they come up” and left it at that. We are so grateful for this service! Also our food was great & our waitress was awesome!”

“Was very disappointed this time we waited a half an hour to get waited on then it took over an hour for a hamburger and fries and two orders of bacon wrapped poppers and another sandwich. I ordered my second drink and an hour later I finally got it. The couple that we were with come here all the time and they were very upset said they would never come back on a weekend. We have been here before and the food was great in the service was great this time not so much. Also our food all came out cold didn't say anything to the waitress because we are afraid to be another hour before we got our lunch.”

“First time here at 11 on a sat. Food was amazing staff was great. Service even better ! Would highly recommend if your in the area and like authentic Mexican food”

“Incredible pizza. Never had anything like it. Ordered it to go.”

“The waitress seemed a little overwhelmed with the number of tables she was taking care of. She was as quick as she could be. She was extremely welcoming and nice. The food taste was 110/100!! VERY GOOD!!! This was our first time here. We went to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We will definitely be back!”

“We were at this location on Thanksgiving eventhough the location was very busy. The staff was kind and very patient.”

“So much better than Steak 'n Shake well now that Steak 'n Shake has no staff. Till Steak 'n Shake brings back a wait staff this is pretty much the same food but hot , fresh and cheaper, will just go to Freddy's!”