Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
(309) 676-9668

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Customers' Favorites

Salmon and Mixed Greens
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Salmon blt Sandwich
Crawfish Etouffee
Blackened Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Meatloaf Dinner
Caribbean Pizza
Salmon Salad

Menu

Appetizers
Cajun Caviar
A vinaigrette dressed black-eyed pea and corn salad with festive southern fare make up this twist on traditional salsa. Served with tortilla chips. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Portobello Pizzetta
A giant portobello mushroom, topped with a mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cheese blend and pepperoni and baked piping hot. Served with fruit and a slice of garlic bread. Vegan upon request.Gluten-Free upon request.
Vegetables en Crudite
An ample selection of fresh, crisp vegetables served with our homemade traditional hummus and cauliflower crust wedges for dipping. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Chips and Salsa
Crisp tortilla chips surrounding a heaping serving of our homemade salsa. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Fruit and Brie Platter
Mild Danish Brie, baked and topped with Jezebel sauce, served with a selection of seasonal fresh fruits and assorted crackers. Gluten-free upon request.

RK Favorites
Shrimp Creole with Sweet Biscuit
Originating out of French and Spanish heritage, our version follows closely to the tradition of incorporating tomato, onion, celery and bell pepper, and uses cayenne based seasoning. Served with rice and a sweet biscuit.
Gumbo Gumbo Ya-Ya
Everyone speaking at once to create a new sonnet that is nearly impossible to fully understand." It's a mash-up of overlapping cultures. That's our gumbo Yaya. Served with rice and a black pecan muffin (crumble it into your gumbo, trust us!).
Crawfish Etouffee
Our Etouffee may not be as original as Mrs. Heberts, but it follows the same spirit. Simmering the crawfish tails in a blonde roux and our own blend of seasonings. Served with rice and garlic toast.
BBQ Shrimp and Grits
Juicy shrimp sauteed in our homemade bbq sauce and served over creamy grits. It's a nod to the popular breakfast dish that originated in South Carolina, eaten by sailors and fishermen. Gluten-free upon request.

Pizzas
It's Gouda Pizza
Smoky Gouda cheese tops a mixture of Italian sausage and garlic with a basil pesto sauce.
California Dreamin Pizza
Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and diced red onions, with a basil, and garlic pesto sauce.
Caribbean Pizza
Grilled chicken breast, pineapple, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and a smokey BBQ sauce.
Blackened Chicken
Smoked Gouda cheese, bell pepper, onion, and Alabama white BBQ sauce.

Sandwiches
Homemade Meatloaf Sandwich
2 thick slices of meatloaf served on toasted multi-grain bread with ketchup. Gluten-free upon request.
Smoked Gouda Cheeseburger
Served on a toasted sweet bun with Chef Jason's homemade bacon jam and your choice of side.
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
All-natural tear drop chicken breast grilled to perfection. Topped with crisp bacon strips and melted Swiss-American cheese. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and a side of house-made bbq sauce.
Salmon B.L.T Sandwich
A tender salmon filet topped with crisp bacon strips, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce with a lemon dill aioli. Served on grilled multi-grain bread. Gluten-free upon request.
Grouper Sandwich
Grouper filet coated in our homemade blackening spice and seared in cast iron pan. Served on a sweet bun with red onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and white remoulade sauce. Gluten-free upon request.

Entrees
Jamaican Jerk Chicken (Dinner Only)
A tender grilled chicken breast coated with flavorful Jamaican spices. Served over a saute of white rice, onion, peas, sweet potatoes and bananas.Gluten-free upon request.
Grilled Ahi Tuna (Dinner Only)
A thick ruby red Ahi steak, brushed with pesto oil, grilled and topped with green onions and diced tomatoes. Served open-faced on garlic toast with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or red beans and rice. Gluten-free upon request.
Grilled Salmon (Dinner Only)
Grilled salmon filet, on a bed of tender sauteed vegetables, served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic toast. Gluten-free upon request.
Homemade Meatloaf (Dinner Only)
Served with a side salad and your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or red beans and rice
Skillet Scrambler
Two farm-fresh eggs scrambled in a skillet with potato, bell pepper, onion, real bacon, mushrooms, and cheese. Served with fresh fruit garnish and a slice of multi-grain toast. We'll make it "veggie" if you prefer.Gluten-free upon request.

Vegetarian
Chickpea Burger
House-made veggie patty on an everything bun with greens, cucumber, red onion, and tomato. Served with red beans and rice and a side of curried ketchup and spicy sriracha mayo. It contains peanut butter. Vegan upon request. Gluten-free upon request.
Portobello-Quinoa Burger
Roasted baby portobello mushrooms, walnuts, and garlic patties and seared in olive oil. Served on an "everything bun" with greens, cucumber, tomato and a side of roasted garlic aioli. Served with red beans and rice. Vegan upon request. Gluten-free upon request.
Tabbouleh and Hummus Wrap
Cracked bulgar, crisp cucumbers, fresh spinach, tomatoes, green onion, fresh squeezed lemon and parsley wrapped with hummus in a spinach tortilla. Served with red beans and rice and fresh fruit garnish.

Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Burger
Kids Mac and Cheese
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza

Salads
Spicy Mexican Chicken Salad
Chicken grilled in spicy seasonings, tossed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and corn on a bed of greens and served with a spicy dressing and tortilla chips. Gluten-free.
Corn, Tomato and Pasta Salad
A mix of rainbow rotini pasta, grilled chicken, fresh diced tomatoes and corn, blended with a pesto vinaigrette dressing and served on a bed of fresh mixed greens with garlic toast.
Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon set on top of greens with red onion, bell peppers, walnuts, goat cheese, and fresh berries. Served with blackberry vinaigrette and garlic toast. Gluten-free upon request.
Brazilian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, corn, diced tomato, carrots, red onion, bell pepper, and apples, served on a bed of fresh mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and garlic toast. Vegan upon request. Gluten-free upon request.
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Middle Eastern seasoned chicken breast, grilled and served on a bed of mixed greens with diced tomato, red onion, and cucumbers, served with a tzatziki dressing and garlic toast. Gluten-free upon request.
Blackened Grouper Salad
Grouper filet coated in our homemade blackening spice and seared in a cast-iron pan. Set atop fresh mixed greens, with tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado and white remoulade with garlic toast. Gluten-free upon request.

Beverages
Sodas
Bottled Water

Homemade Desserts
Fresh-Baked Bread Pudding

Sides
Creole Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Side Salad
Fresh Fruit
Creamy Grits
Mashed Potatoes (Dinner Only)
Red Beans and Rice (Dinner Only)

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Recent Reviews

My date and I had a great time here. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. I had the salmon BLT; a unique dish that was delicious and went great with the side of red beans and rice. We will be returning soon!
November 2025
I have never had a bad experience or meal here! The staff is absolutely amazing as well as the food!
Almost every dish can be made gluten free or is gluten free!! We come here often!
October 2025
Total hidden gem in downtown Peoria! We popped in on a Tuesday night (jazz night!) and the little trio playing was AMAZING!! Seriously, so much talent packed into an intimate space, it felt like a private concert.

The food did not disappoint either. I had the salmon beet salad and it was fresh and delicious. Service was super friendly, and the whole vibe of the place with live music made for such a fun night. It's rare to find a place that nails both the...
October 2025

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Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 676-9668