Restaurants near West Peoria

“Wonderful people, wonderful place”

“Went to Mike's Tavern in West Peoria IL for lunch today. This is a small hole in the wall bar and grill. You first think of a two and a half garage that someone turned into a bar. You would be close . The owner is happy to tell you the history of the place. I had their Tenderloin. Crispy crust, toasted and buttered bun. On the thin side of tenderloins but still thicker then most. Just comes with chopped onions and at least a dozen pickles. No lettuce or tomatoes. Husband had the Double Cheeseburger. Once again only chopped onions and pickles. We shared an order of Truffel Oil Fries. Hot and crispy. They were hard to stop eating! Normally these are Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries but they were out of Parmesan. Definitely worth a stop in for lunch. Kitchen isn't open on Monday or Tuesday. Small menu but food is GOOD EATS!”

“Great entertainment each night staff always go above and beyond reasonably priced comfy seating great atmosphere”

“Place is very clean and welcoming. Lots of slots, and fun people. Bartender Stephanie was friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back.”

“We came along way and buy it be a New Year’s Eve. We didn’t look forward to coming to Peoria not having anything to do when we arrived. There were only like four cars in the lot so we figured we were pretty early for the New Year’s bash security at the front door said there was a $25 cover fee. There was no food and he said that there were only three people in the bartender inside, which disappointed me to the bottom of my heart when I come back to Peoria, maybe it will be a more greater experience being that they won’t be charging people at the door who in the world would pay $25 or New Year’s Eve and you didn’t even have food we didn’t come from Chicago to visit somewhere as such so waste of money not knowing what the atmosphere would be like once the crowd picked up, and since we werethe first ones in the crowd to be there before midnight. You could have at least let us in for free because just a couple hours after New Year’s you were packed that was the most ghetto thing I had ever heard of.”

“Me and 2 of my daughters stopped in to eat. Great service, and the young ladies were friendly and helpful, food was fantastic. The 2 in the back of the pic were the staff, my daughter in front. I will be back. Thank you”

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

“food is delicious and not overpriced”

“Great atmosphere. Staff is incredible. Loose slots. Gotta check it out”

“Walked in and immediately smelled smoke, not the good kind. It smelled like an ashtray. We ordered fried green tomatoes and they were pretty decent. Then came the 3 meat platter, We had the chicken, pork and brisket. All the meats were pretty dry and had 0 smoke flavor. It reminded me of that store stuff you microwave. Pork was mid. The brisket was off tasting, more like pot roast. The chicken was the worst, no flavor at all and very dry. The baked beans and mashed potatoes were good. Don't know if it was a bad night or what but probly won't be back.”

“excellent service, flawless food, and welcoming vibe”

“I didn't plan on having to use a walker to attend Paul Cauthen. From Stephanie, David, Jasmine, Kitty and all staff. I could not of attended without all of your help!!!! And the show and vibe was so worth attending!!! The outside area is so nice as well. Thank you!!!!!”

“Delicious and perfect treat for my birthday”

“Had my first experience today with a friend for lunch. This was the best lunch I have had in the past 3 years. Wish I lived closer would be a regular at this lovely and friendly restaurant. You are going to be a great success.”

“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.”

“Just had breakfast there , it was great!”

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

“This place has really good Indian food! Maybe best in Peoria. Its a beautiful building...lacking in parking a little but its very worth it to go there.”

“Valentine Day dinner and this place was swamped. The small staff was working hard and seated us in 5 minutes with out any reservation. We started with the Vegetable Spring Rolls which were good. Then we had Takoyaki, a softcrispy fritter like ball with a little bit of soft octopus inside like a cheese ball but with savory sauce instead of cheese. These are topped with a bit of sea weed and paper thin slices of smoked fish (bonito) which appear to be alive due to the heat of the hot fritters making them wave a bit when they brought them hot out of the fryer, amazingly cool presentation! You gotta try these. I had the Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen but I asked if I could get it with Udon noodles instead, no problem. My spouse had Chicken Shoyu Ramen. Bother were outstanding in presentation and flavor. We come over from East Peoria and it is worth the trip to the Pekin Mall. My top pick in Central IL.”

“Kimmy the bartender was unbelievably awesome talk about service with a smile.. Food was exceptional and timely great addition to downtown Peoria..RECOMMEND VISITING 😀”

“Everything about this place was phenomenal. I am not from this area and came here because of the good reviews. They were not kidding!
Fresh squeezed orange juice: check. Fluffy (not gluey) biscuits and gravy: check. I'm going to run out of room here, so just believe me when I say everything was amazing. And if you are a coffee drinker, don't skip it! Thank you to Leah who was attentive and sweet! *And no, this is not a paid ad, I just really liked it here! *”

“First time visit,Over all the food was average. For the price below average. I had the Bluegill with Au gratin potatoes and green beans with Iced-tea. MY review: the Bluegill was deep-fat fried too long which made it dry and crunchy. Their tartar sauce made it edible. Now as for the Au gratin potatoes, very cheap and cheesy. Whomever, makes this need a lesson in really good Au Gratin Potatoes. Their version is frozen shredded breakfast hashbrown potatoes smothered in a velveeta cheese sauce and placed under a broiler. Mine was a little burnt. I could not eat it, I tried 2 bites but that was it. My guest also tried it and was not impressed. The green were the best part of the meal. My guest had the Walleye and it was very good, same with his rice pilaf. His meal also came with a slice of toasted marble-rye bread. His meal was better. Our ice tea's were watered down by too much ice. No one offered refill/toppers. Our split dessert was their Texas sheet cake. It was an overpriced brownie with bad frosting/glaze. Our server was sweet, so she still got her tip. We traveled approximately 30 miles to check this place out. I don't feel it is worth the drive to eat there again.”

“Their coffee offering is exquisite! I'd highly recommend this coffee shop to everyone!”

“Husband and I absolutely LOVED our experience here. The food was amazing and loved all the flavor we've experienced. The service was outstanding on EVERY level. The family warmed my heart with happiness 😊❤️. We absolutely loved the Baklava too! What a beautiful experience this was. We're surely to return! Thank you KABAB G !!!!”

“I highly recommend Hacienda in Pekin. Their food is top-notch, their service is swift and always friendly, and they have been an anchor for me on my journey to sobriety and improving my mental health. Just today, I stopped in for lunch and was about to leave, and one of the servers, Omar, remembered me and congratulated me on another month sober and for making it through another year. 🥹 Not every restaurant has people working who remember the little details like that. This place is home to me. ❤️”

“I LOVE their food. It is so delicious and fresh. The chicken shawarma is 1000/10. And their hummus is just so tasty. You won’t regret eating here.”

“Crumbl Cookie is an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, the aroma of freshly baked cookies enveloped me, making it impossible to resist trying a few. The variety of flavors is impressive, with both classic and unique options that change weekly.”

“Beautiful place, yummy food!! Great owners.”

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

“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.”