50 Best American Restaurants near Peoria Heights

“Food and service are always excellent, hands down best fine dining in Peoria. Inspired menus, extensive bar, welcoming atmosphere and dim lighting make it the perfect date night landing. Get the Brussels sprouts.“

“Amazing, outstanding, creative dishes!!! I was speechless at how beautiful the flavors of my dish were! The plating was top notch and the flavors 100% perfect. Great textures and flavors, WOW! Chef Dustin also took time to accommodate our food sensitivities!!! What a treat! We will come back. ❤️“

“Definitely will have to visit again, so so good!“

“Best breakfast shoe I’ve ever had ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We had an amazing experience at Schooners ! Alyssa was our server and made sure our drinks were full. The food was delicious and amazing!“

“Just had breakfast there , it was great!“

“Our first time in and it was great!! I was in a breakfast mood so I got the lumberjack breakfast : cinnamon roll French toast, 2 eggs over medium, hash browns, sausage and bacon! we also tried the biscuits and gravy which were great and the biscuits were really fluffy! He got the bacon cheeseburger with fries and we also had a chicken quesadilla for an appetizer! Generous portions, food came out promptly and everyone was really nice! We can't wait to go back!“

“One World Café is an absolute gem! The vibe is warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The food is beyond delicious, bursting with fresh flavors and creativity in every bite. Whether you’re grabbing coffee, brunch, or dinner, it’s the perfect spot to relax, connect, and enjoy an amazing meal.“

“Visited Germantown Grille for the first time today. My husband and I like to take little road trips for lunch on Fridays. Your lunch did not disappoint, the Dixon Cod sandwich was delicious and the haystack oh my. Half is for supper tonight. We will be back, I give you a 10.“

“Are there tonight , I had the fish and chips but opted for a side salad instead. It was delicious! Plenty to take home. We also had the island shrimp for an appetizer and it was the best ! My husband had the French onion burger and said it was also amazing. Service was great. Only regret was not having room for dessert. We will be back.“

“Good food/Thanks, Chefjohn C.E.C., Hunt“

“I went for lunch today and had the catfish, dinner salad, and Cole slaw. It was an actual channel catfish, cooked with the most perfect crust that was not at all grease on it, the salad had the freshest salad greens, slices if cucumber, and tomatoes, with delicious croutons. The cole slaw is made there, is creamy, and I fell in love with all of it. The owner is a perfectionist and the food is too quality! I have not found anyone else in Peoria that serves this quality of food. I will be there at least once a week! Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!“

“Best tenderloin and fries I have ever had! Very fast and friendly service.“

“😋Delicious, fast and friendly service!“

“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!“

“We had a group of 8 of us. our food was delicious. Great price on prime rib, we all loved it. Dessert was yummy!“

“Hey y’all RANCH AND HONEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS IS SO AMAZING AND THE KOOLAID IS WONDERFUL OMG ILL DEFINITELY BE BACK“

“Rhythm Kitchen has always been a staple in downtown Peoria for a couple of reasons…excellent food and awesome atmosphere. It’s cool that they just keep getting better and better. A group of us went there last night for dinner and it was absolutely outstanding! Service is always so friendly and you simply cannot replicate the Rhythm Kitchen vibe anywhere. The gumbo ya ya is an absolute must have, jerk chicken is crazy good and the meatloaf is classically delish. Even their grilled cheese is fantastic! And if you even think about leaving before dessert, you’re out of your mind. We were trying to be polite and share among the group, but there was a “survival of the fittest” mentality bubbling up at the table and let’s just say we were lucky to leave as friends. Few places leave you with the need to go back the very next day, but I gotta say, I need to go back…like now.“

“Food is really good but they are very short staffed and the day we were there they couldn't handle the crowd without becoming rude. Waited 45 minutes for someone to take our order and when we asked if we could get someone to take it the service quality tanked even more. No one to take people's money, so people had to stand in line to get their checks. They do not combine their tips, keep that in mind.“

“I visited Culver’s and really enjoyed their signature ButterBurger and crispy cheese curds—they were hearty, juicy, and tasted fresh. The frozen custard dessert was creamy and delightful, but my fries arrived slightly soggy and felt lukewarm by the time I ate them. The atmosphere is casual and clean, the kind of friendly Midwestern fast-casual spot that feels reliable and welcoming. Overall, it was tasty and satisfying with just a few small service hiccups“

“Superb food#best atmosphere 👌“

“Fast, friendly service and the food was great!“

“Very friendly staff and the food is excellent! highly recommend!“

“outstanding food and I wish she was open more than a few days but I understand ♥️♥️♥️“

“Excellent food, very clean and offers a lot of gluten free options. We are limited to the places we can go due to my wife’s celiac disease. Glad we can come here and enjoy a wonderful breakfast without worries.“

“Kuchies was a great experience. My girlfriends and I came this past weekend for dinner before seeing the musical Wicked. We can confirm that it’s better down where it’s wetter!“

“had a birthday lunch with about 15 close friends. my sister had ordered creme brulee for everyone for a dessert. very nice“

“As always, the food here is great. But the employees make everything even better. I can’t tell you how many of them go out of their way to make going to Culver’s a good experience. I highly recommend going to this Culver’s. It’s evident the workers really care.“

“I ordered a Culver’s Custard Sundae with sliced pecans but the young man at the register did not seem to understand me, he seemed to be very out of it. He emitted a foul odor as I spoke to him as well. I remember the Peanut Parlor gave me a large sundae for some pocket change in the good old days. My pecans were also not sliced like I asked.“

“Food was very good and the server was awesome!!!! Will definitely be back!!!“

“We went for our first time on Wednesday, and had an awesome experience! I don't remember her name, but we were served by your amazing bartender. She went above and beyond, recommending food, drinks, and obviously enjoyed her job. The food was very good, but she made our date night special, and we'll be back to sit at her bar next time 💚“

“Love this Club!!! Great food & View‼️“

“Food was good, my waitress, Mindy, was super sweet, keeping my glass full“

“The food is easily a 10 out of 10. The service is exemplary, friendly and personal. I love eating there. The only con is the price of a Caesar salad, on our last visit my wife and I each got a Caesar salad to start our meal and the two salads alone was $25.00, everything else was inline with the service and atmosphere which is the best.“

“We frequent this restaurant. The food is always very good. The service is always very good. The staff seem to be very loud and conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner. Most of the time we go there we dine in. We can barely hear our conversation at our table because the staff is carrying on in a loud party like manner.“

“We stopped in on route from Derby to Chard, having found you quite by accident on Google maps. What a wonderful surprise! A gorgeous little boho paradise with great food (the vegan tagine and broccoli and Stilton soup were delicious), and a warm and friendly welcome from the owner and from Xena the dog. It’s a long way from home, but hopefully we’ll be back!“

“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.“

“Our first time! The Brats are good. Loved the haus slaw but they only filled the container half way up which was disappointing. Was hoping for German potato salad too. Overall what we got was good but not enough food for $30.“

“I would travel an hour and a half again just to eat here!! And I've only had the appetizers! I look forward to trying more from the menu on my next trip! And to be inside an old beautiful church makes the atmosphere so cool. Love it!

Parking: Besides street parking there is a very large parking lot across the street.“

“Had it for the first time this evening. the feta truly enhances the gyro and the fries were unique and I enjoyed the flavor. I highly recommend to give your business a try.“

“Good service. Friendly. Pretty good menu with possibly daily specials. Tasty food and ample portions.A little difficult to spot the entrances in the dark, but there's one in the middle of each long side. Nothing fancy inside and the floor is painted concrete, so it's a bit cool in cold weather, but it should be nice in the summer. Screened in outside dining for warmer weather, too.Worth a visit.“

“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.“

“Strong food ranging from traditional bar food to some more unique/healthier options (like the Irish Stew). The true distinictive of Kenny's though is the long list of bands they show off.“

“As always, the food here is great. But the employees make everything even better. I can’t tell you how many of them go out of their way to make going to Culver’s a good experience. I highly recommend going to this Culver’s. It’s evident the workers really care.“

“Best food, reasonable prices and great service by Judy.“

“The best in Peoria!! I’ve never had anything that I didn’t like and the atmosphere is AMAZING!“

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

“Friendly staff, delicious food, reasonable prices! Oh my, the german chocolate cake! 😋“

“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.“

“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.“