Location: East Peoria
Top Restaurants in East Peoria
Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in East Peoria
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in East Peoria. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. East Peoria is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,402 at the 2010 census. East Peoria is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, located across the Illinois River from downtown Peoria. It is home to many Caterpillar Inc. facilities.
Things to do in East Peoria
10. Jim's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By foodlover53183
I took my son, wife and mother to Jim's at noon time for Mother's day. Reviews were generally very positive and I wanted a special place to take my wife and mother.First the good, the venue is quite enjoyable with many photos and pictures on the walls. The service was also very good. Waitress attentive and helper kept water glasses and dirty table ware removed very timely. Unfortunately that is where the good ended. We accepted the drink special which was a Blueberry Mojito. I know Mojitos, was on a 7 day tour in Puerto Rico in winter and trolled for the best Mojitos. I also have had many Mojitos in Cuba. Jim's was way to sweet and could not taste any rum. I ask the waitress to hold the blueberries and cut the sugar in half and double the mint on the second round. Drinks came with blueberries and only slightly less sweet than the original round. Salads were good, blue cheese dressing was creamy garlic with blue cheese crumbles and salad had a nice mix of vegetables. My whole family agreed the entrees were at the best mideocre. Flavors were very institutional. Au Gratin potatoes seemed to be prepared with Velveeta. None of the entrees had distinctive flavor and I could have improved all I tasted with minimal additions. Overall a very disappointing meal.
9. Jasonâs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By George C
We have been here a few times. It has not been open that long since it is in the East Peoria Levi district (all new shopping). I am not sure how to describe the food - deli like I guess. It's the kind of place where stand and read the menu, then tell the cashier what you want, then follow along as it is built. If it needs more prep they bring it to you. Very nice salad bar that can be a side, or a whole meal. Lots of condiments. Oh, and free ice cream.
8. Texas Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Legendary Food, Legendary Service
Reviewed By EdMonroe
Our birthday girl chose this place as it is her favorite place. I have avoided this place for years due to the constantly crowded parking lot. Our party of 10 had a reservation for 7PM on a Saturday night. As expected, the parking lot was full but we found a place in the back. As we entered there must have been 50 or more people waiting for tables in the entrance and the bar was packed also. Found our group and waited about 30 minutes for other parties to vacate table. Once seated we were greeted by super friendly staff. Through out the night they were very attentive. Our birthday celebrant is a frequent guest and several other servers and the manager checked on us. My wife and I had studied the menu posted on line and enjoyed a perfectly prepared prime rib dinner. The green beans were a bit spicy for our taste buds. It was loud and noisy here but that is the ambiance of the place where you throw peanut shells on the floor.
7. Rhythm Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Dwayne G
The eclectic decor is just plain fun (see the pictures). The menu is relatively small, but what we tried was done very well. The hard-working kitchen is visible fro the tables.My wife had barbecued shrimp & grits, turned out to be a tasty surprise. Evenings they have live music. And it's convenient to the riverfront action.
6. Burger Barge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By Janice14
We stop here often when we stay at the Paradice Hotel and Casino. Burgers are great, cooked to perfection. Many, many choices to choose from! Plenty of appetizer choices, too. Cold beer and many other different drinks to pick from. It was perfect weather to sit on the outside area. Could sit there all day, have a few drinks, and watch the world go by. CJ was our server, and she did a very good job! The place is kind of dilapidated looking, but don't let that stop you from coming here. A very, very casual place. A fun place to hang out! We will be back.
5. One World Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 795 reviews
Eclectic, locally owned restaurant, featuring a unique menu with options for vegans to carnivores.
Reviewed By tblack00
Second time here. Yummy burgers. Good food. Hot spot for sure. Good menu with vegetarian and vegan items. Enjoyed the hummus platter.
4. Jonah's Seafood House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen S
We took our family here for an anniversary luncheon. We expected to get some wonderful seafood...we didn't. The food was mediocre and the seafood menu was limited. We had to ask the waitress three times to bring us bread and it was not like the place was very busy. The chocolate cake they gave us was really good though. It was an expensive and disappointing meal.Kathleen -- While we're happy you enjoyed the cake, we really wish everything else had lived up to the same standard. We'll pass your comments along to our kitchen and service staff so that we can work to do better next time. Thanks for the review, we hope you'll decide to visit again in the future.
3. Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By BoonieStomper99
Hands down the best meal I have ever eaten in Peoria! We ordered the tuna poke bowl, grilled macaroni & cheese, and the house smoked brisket- all were superb. I enjoyed a flight of local beer with my meal. The service was exceptional. I canât wait to return!
2. The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 382 reviews
Family-owned restaurant serving artisanal barbecue. Large selection of craft beer and whisky. NO RESERVATIONS. NOT SUITABLE FOR LARGE GROUPS. CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
Reviewed By Gsc52
What really impresses me about this restaurant is that the food is consistently good the service is consistently good for years and they give employees off Monday and Tuesday.No it doesnât have a wide ranging menu but what it has is good and I like it because you donât have to get huge meals my wife and I are both small eaters so she gets the Asian tacos and I get the small order of chicken wings with a side of potato salad total bill $21 and change highly recommend
1. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 426 reviews
At Johnnyâs, our steaks take center stage and are complemented by a gourmet assortment of Italian cuisine and seafood, alongside an expertly curated wine list. Whether you choose our famous Steak DeBurgo or the classic Chanel No. 5, youâre sure to satisfy
Reviewed By gsds0907
Food has always been good, but the waitstaff stands out. Mr. Max makes the dining experience exactly that. An EXPERIENCE. Courteous, helpful and overall enjoyable evening.Thank you for the review. I am so happy to hear you all enjoyed your meal and the experience. I can't wait to share your kind words with Max! We hope to dine with you again soon!
Where to eat Italian food in East Peoria: The Best Restaurants and Bars
