Restaurants in Pekin

“The food is amazing, and so is the customer service! They are always so kind & the portions are HUGE!”

“Friendly staff, delicious food, and very reasonable prices! we had a great birthday dinner for our 12 yr old, and will absolutely be back!”

“I had the Ultimate Burrito with chicken and it was fire! Can I say fire? I might be too old to say fire🤷🏻‍♂️ oh well. The Trifecta chips and salsa were also delicious, we loved all three dips😍. Danielle had the Smash burger salad and she said it was awesome! It was also HUGE. Great food and atmosphere, thanks Grudens😃”

“Last night our family went to BC Bbq for a late dinner, we got there at 8pm and thought they closed at 9 ( my husband is the one who looked it up of course and didn’t read that the bar is open till 9 not the food🙄) we sat down and found out they closed at 8 and we felt HORRIBLE we tried to get up and go somewhere else but our waitress insisted we stay. She was absolutely amazing and so was the food! Besides us coming in at 8pm and closing time I hope we weren’t too much of a pain! Thank you so much for being so generous!”

“Last Saturday we had a celebration of life for my son. Rail House was one of my son's favorite places to hang out. We had more people show up than we expected and our server Melissa was a total pro!! She was kind, thoughtful, and handled all our needs beautifully! Our guests had a great time. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this event more than we could have hoped.”

“I'm visiting from Kentucky and we stopped at Ernie's restaurant. the service is incredible! the food is amazing!”

“Had our reunion here and it was wonderful! The staff was helpful, the food was good, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend it”

“employees are always great. very kind and friendly. even if they are super busy they keep it together and are awesome. they do an amazing job making up your pizza. every time. always make sure you get what you wanted and know how to cook everything. never had a bad experience at this store”

“Had his food for lunch and it wasssssssss theeeeeeeeeeeee bestttttttt food I’ve every had!!!!! I WOULD 100% EAT HIS FOOD EVERYDAY AND I RECOMMEND HIS FOOD WHEN ITS A HOT DAY AND YOU CRAVE HOTDOGS!!!! My mom had his Nate Dog and I had a regular with some fries and they were so good THANK YOU SO GOOD FOOD NATES DAWGS BTW HE WAS LOCATED IN MANITO FOR THE POPCORN FESTIVAL!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“this is one of the places I remember going to as a kid with my Dad and it hasn't changed one bit great hospitality and wonderful comfort food”

“fantastic food, great quality, friendly staff”

“as a regular customer, I can't think of anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend. the food is always fast , hot, and delicious. the margaritas actually have tequila in them, not like so many other restaurants I've had in the past. the staff is second to none, every single one of them goes out of their way to great us when they see us.”

“Honestly hands down one of the best places to get a fresh made sub. The staff is extremely kind and love having a chat every time I go in there! I can’t recommend this place enough!”

“Great people! Best bar around! I can't say enough good things about the place. Free pool, awesome food and they care about the customers. A win win!!!”

“Always good, always hot, great and fast service. Definitely our go to for Chinese take out!”

“The Barista Mikey makes a excellent Brown Butter Toffee Latte.”

“Double D’s Ice Cream – A Sweet Spot You Can’t Miss!

Double D’s Ice Cream is everything you want in a local ice cream shop — fun, friendly, and full of flavor! From the moment you walk up, you’re hit with that nostalgic ice cream shop vibe, and the smell of fresh waffle cones seals the deal.

The flavor selection is amazing. They’ve got everything from the classic favorites to creative combos you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re into rich chocolate, fruity sorbets, or loaded sundaes, they’ve got something for every craving. And the portions? Let’s just say they don’t hold back — totally worth every penny.

The staff is always upbeat and patient, even when there’s a line out the door. They’re happy to let you sample a few flavors before you decide (which you’ll definitely need to, because it’s hard to choose just one!).

Perfect for families, date nights, or just treating yourself, Double D’s is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. If you’re in the area and love ice cream — don’t skip it!”

“Always has the BEST coffee!Great local spot. 10/10”

“As a Marine, I love this place. I got married here, have had/attended parties here and it's always a good time! On occasion though, I do still miss the ole "bunker". I had a lot of great times and memories there as well.”

“Tenderloin is my favorite! With fries and Monterey Jack cheese to dip them in! They offer a good variety of ice cream for dessert too!”

“Great food, friendly atmosphere.”

“Love this place! There is a reason that it’s been a local favorite for more than four decades. Always a great experience.”

“Was visiting for the weekend from Chicago and had to stop in and grab some sweet and sour chicken. It has been years since I’ve been to Liam Wang and it was just as delicious as it was the last time I was here!!”

“Took a friend of mine that I haven't seen in a couple years to MacDuffs, I used to frequent McCritters, and told him, same owners, people, I kinda knew that on Sundays no food is served. So I called, she said just Pizza's. Good enough. I knew I wouldn't see my regular waitress etc. Lo and behold I walk in and there's Dee, a bartender that worked at Mccritters!! My friend LOVED the pizza! What food that was at McCritters, is at MacDuffs. I knew that, but not my friend. So good seeing Dee again, atmosphere was excellent, food, clean bar, went out on the patio, so nice!!”

“Many of us locals have been supporting this business for a long time now and I believe the appreciation by the owner/s shows that with the low prices and superior food selection and quality all the way around. I especially like the vast variety of food choices and the hand dip ice cream station instead of the usual soft-serve that most places have. They were really thinking out of the box. Today I took my friend, Darryl out to eat at this Chinese buffet. He had never eaten such food and I figured it was time for him to escape from his comfort zone. He was very impressed and sure didn't step away from the table hungry. By the way the cherry on the cake was that they serve Mountain Dew. That is a must for Darryl wherever he dines. I had hot tea. Get on out and see for yourselves and spread the word.”

“meeting up with great friends”

“Excellent first time going to this place. Will be back and highly recommend it:) service and food were amazing”

“Summer G, our server, was the sunshine that brightened up our dining experience! Her thoroughness in cleaning tables and her attentive, polite nature, despite being short-staffed, left us beaming with delight. We can't wait to come back and request Summer's exceptional service again!”

“Everything is delicious & definitely the best ice cream / food parlor in Pekin. My only complaint is there is always a line & I feel that should have 1 girl/boy taking the orders & other staff preparing the orders. Service is slow cuz a person takes ur order & leaves to prepare…just holding up the line & time.some rude staff but know Mgr does her very best”

“Nice neighborhood bar. I was looking for a place to watch the Creighton and Auburn play. Birthday party going on. Had a couple of beers and they left. Nice neighborhood bar 🍻🍻”

“We have had 2 parties here this month. Both had over 20 people. Our waitress Nikki rocked it both times. Excellent service!”

“One of my favorite watering holes in town. Great atmosphere, awesome mix of people of all ages and nationalities. Great mixed drinks. Also the owners do a whole lot for the community. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a trouble/drama free evening. Google is asking about the food for some reason. This is a bar. No food. Just frozen pizza and some chips.

Wheelchair accessibility: Just roll right in!”

“Went in thinking I was gonna do to go but found out they do all you can eat bread and spaghetti on Wednesdays. Was tasty like every other LaGondola I've been to and service was very quick and polite. Made sure to get a loaf of garlic bread to go for lunch the next day. They always have the best garlic bread from any restaurant fast food to fancy.”

“gd price good crowd great bartenders just all around nice ppl that we all help eachouther if someone is in need always get paid back without asking 80% of the time but ppl forget drinking so sometimes might have to throw a hint but i usually not worried about giving a gd person ten bucks an karma pays me back.”

“mushroom Swiss is delicious”

“Very helpful and knowledgeable. Very pleasant atmosphere.”

“I have never really had bad food here. Service has been good for the most part as well. Biggest complaint would be we received boneless wings that were smaller than McDonalds chicken nuggets. Pizza Hut has better wings.”

“Enjoyed a nice supper at YBG this evening. It was my first time stopping in and I was very impressed. I was greeted as soon as I walked through the door. The waitress was very friendly and helpful navigating their menu. YBG offers a wide variety of flavors, apps, entrees, and beverages. I ordered The Club with a side of fries. I had to stop myself from eating it all in one sitting because it was THAT DELICIOUS! I also purchased a Strawberry Salad to go. The salad looks amazing! I know it’s going to taste even better. I will definitely be a returning customer and recommend YBG to all.”

“Never had any issues going here. They are quick and accurate. One time we had three orders (one ticket) through drive through. They were all roast beef + fries. By the time we got to the window it was all ready. Insane speed with the right order. No loss on food quality for that specific order as well. Eating in the lobby also has a quick turnaround.

Would recommend if you are into Arby's food.”

“Very nice video gaming locations. Clean, friendly staff, very respectful. Good clean fun!”

“I used to get fish cakes wherever I went. Now I only get them at Emma's. Entire menu is well done!”

“Always great people, found some new drinks I like, thanks to the bartenders.”

“The girls here are soo awesome kind and fast service it's refreshing to come into a fast food place with positive vibes shout out to tilly, lilly and caylee they are awesome”

“My goto watering hole.. only bar in town that caters to the midnight crews who are looking for a brew or 2 after work. "Indoor" beer garden let's ya smoke a cig in the dead of winter & still stay warm. Cold beer still has ice chunks hanging on em. Pool table in the back to help pass time... I love this place & the bartenders who work there are a blast.”

“Very friendly and great food/drinks”