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Peoria RiverFront
You’ll find art galleries, music venues, specialty shops, and great restaurants all located along Peoria’s beautiful RiverFront. Whether it’s a quick bite at a casual café or a relaxing dinner, we have something for everyone. You can enjoy live music and entertainment every weekend, shop the largest Antique Center in Central Illinois or find the perfect gift or home accent at one of our fun and inviting RiverFront shops. Throughout the summer, we offer an endless assortment of outdoor concerts and events. And don’t miss the RiverFront Market featuring local produce, art, and musicians, Saturday mornings, June – September. Peoria’s RiverFront… Where fun, food and friends meet!
CITY: Peoria
Martini's on Water
Visit Martini's to enjoy one or more delicious concoctions from the expansive beverage menu. The selection includes key lime pie, bloody Mary, cheesecake, and cinnamon apple. Martini's offers outdoor seating on the patio, which has magnificent views of the river. Live entertainment and Monday specials are sure to make your visit memorable.
CITY: Peoria
The Palms Grill Café
The Palms Grill Cafe was a well-known restaurant during the heyday of Route 66. Recently the cafe was revitalized and reopened, and is serving up delicious nostalgia from the fabled Route 66 era. Conveniently located right across the street is the towering Bunyon’s Statue, another one of Route 66’s famous Muffler Man Statues.
CITY: Atlanta
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Experience a bit of Napa Valley in Central Illinois. Visit the winery, tasting room and gift shop. Enjoy the panoramic view available for weddings, receptions and meetings.
CITY: Mackinaw
Funks Grove Pure Maple Syrup
Guided tours offered during February and March that show syrup making by the "Boiling Down" process. Gift store stocked with syrup as well as Route 66 memorabilia.
CITY: Shirley
Oliver's
Drinks, pizza & music... Come to where "it's happening" in Peoria Heights and enjoy homemade pizza and beer in our beer garden. Dine-in or carry out! Private parties welcomed and we have a band every Friday night. We offer weekly food & drink specials.
CITY: Peoria Heights
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie ~ a vibrant, open-air lifestyle center in Peoria ~ is the premier dining and shopping destination for the region, rivaling the chic malls typically found in larger cities. The Shoppes features an exciting blend of retailers and restaurants, along with our anchor stores: Bergner's, DSW, Jillian's and Dick's Sporting Goods. The center is highlighted by an inviting, lushly landscaped outdoor environment that features animal sculptures throughout the center, the nationally acclaimed Holocaust Memorial Button exhibit filled with 11 million buttons, the Caterpillar children's play area, and weekend entertainment.
CITY: Peoria
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe'
Relaxed, casual atmosphere in warehouse setting, serving beer, wine, and champagne.
CITY: Peoria
Landmark Recreation Center
This recreation complex features 12 movie theaters, 50 bowling lanes, a racquet and health club, Peoria OTB, a sports bar, a barbershop and a bowling pro shop.
CITY: Peoria
Flat Top Grill
A create-your-own stir-fry adventure offering Asian inspired appetizers, full bar and sinful desserts.
CITY: Peoria
Jim's Downtown Steakhouse
Choose from an upscale menu and dine with us in the decor of an Old English Country Inn. Elegant pub area with piano bar nightly. Convenient to the Peoria Civic Center.
CITY: Peoria
Maid Rite - Peoria
Family-friendly environment serving breakfast all day, classic Maid Rite sandwiches and full dinners. Large 50's collectibles gift shop, as well.
CITY: Peoria
BlueLine Night Club
There's great bands and sophisticated atmosphere at the BlueLine Night Club in Downtown Bloomington!
CITY: Bloomington
Illinois Brewing Company
Great brewing company in a beautiful bar! Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Howlin on Water...Dueling Pianos at the Waterhouse
The Waterhouse is a reception, rental and performance facility located in downtown Peoria along the beautiful Illinois River. Get crazy every Friday night at this hilariously entertaining show.
CITY: Peoria
Tea Room at the Depot
The Tearoom At The Depot offers a unique dining experience for all in a historic train depot. Our specials change with the seasons, and our building is a National Historic Site. Garden Gate Floral is a part of the Depot, which affords a variety of shopping pleasure. We're open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch, and are also available for private lunch or dinner parties.
CITY: Mackinaw
The Loft - Bloomington
Enjoy this newly renovated martini bar with a wonderful atmosphere! No food served.
CITY: Bloomington
Chicago Style Pizzeria
Chicago Style Pizzeria is a locally owned and operated restaurant that offers pizza as well as appetizers, Black Angus burgers, gourmet sandwiches, salads and pasta dinners. Chicago Style Pizzeria is famous for its daily lunch and dinner buffet, and its Alfredo Pizza. The Pizzeria's pizza offerings include thin crust pizza, deep pan pizza and stuffed pizza. Traditional pizza sauces are available as well as whole peeled tomato, Alfredo, garlic butter, BBQ sauce and Buffalo sauce. Also traditional and gourmet toppings are offered. Finally, a cheeseless pizza is available in both the thin crust and deep pan pizza.
CITY: Bloomington
Laugh Comedy Club
Some of the nations best comedians grace the stage every week at Bloomington's ONLY Comedy Club! We offer low ticket prices, great food and drinks and under 21 is permitted to enter. Join us every Thursday for College Night! Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday!
CITY: Bloomington
Mulligans
Famous for Long Island Iced Teas! Always a packed crowd in Downtown Bloomington!
CITY: Bloomington
White Oak Vineyards, Inc.
In 2003 the first vines of White Oak Vineyards were planted on three acres. The vineyard currently features Seyval Blanc, Frontenac, Foch, Traminette, Cayuga White, Steuben, Chardonel, St. Croix, Marquette and Johannisberg Riesling grapes on eight acres. A log home on the property has been remodeled into the winery and tasting room with a comfortable, warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The wrap around porch offers lovely views of the vineyards, new pond and surrounding countryside. White Oak Vineyards is located 2.5 miles northeast of I-74 in Carlock, Illinois.
CITY: Carlock
Rizzi's on State
Fine dining featuring traditional Northern and Southern Italian cuisine cooked to order. Extensive wine list and full bar. Private party room available. Patio dining.
CITY: Peoria
Noir Tapas
Traditional tapas and European savoir-faire. Amazing wine, martinis & spirits. Upscale atmosphere with hints of old world Spanish charm mingled with new world mystique. Join Noir nightly for an effervescent culinary experience! Our fresh spring menu debuts May 1! Plan your next private meeting with us (Groups of 20 or more) - You can reserve "The Boardroom" for meetings up to 15, "The Loft" for up to 60, or "The Balcony" for seating from 10-20. Call for details!
CITY: Peoria
The Bistro
One of the oldest gay clubs in Central Illinois, The Bistro features friendly bartenders, dancing, drag shows and DJs in downtown Bloomington.
CITY: Bloomington
Willett's Winery and Cellar
A family-owned and operated winery nestled in a small-town atmosphere. Experience European charm with a glass of wine in our Market Street Courtyard.
CITY: Manito
Mug Shots Bar
Located across the street from the Law and Justice Center. This is a great place to visit after work or party late into the night.
CITY: Bloomington
Lancaster's Restaurant
Lancaster's Restaurant, located in historic Downtown Bloomington, serves a fusion-style cuisine in a casually sophisticated setting.
CITY: Bloomington
Didley's Place
Didley's is a '50s outdoor restaurant with carhops on rollerblades, a playground, an outdoor movie theater, a miniature golf course and a concession stand.
CITY: Metamora
Rizzi's Italian Restaurant
Fine dining featuring traditional Northern and Southern Italian cuisine cooked to order. Extensive wine list and full bar. Plenty of parking. No delivery service. Take-out available.
CITY: Peoria
Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm
Visit the farm and learn how fine quality cheeses are made. Explore the grounds and pet the purebred, prize-winning Jersey calves. Then take a look through the 600-square-foot Ropp Jersey Cheese retail store, featuring a cheese slicing room with viewing windows.
CITY: Normal
Granite City Food and Beverage
Granite City Food & Brewery is a casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. We offer a broad menu of items that are prepared and served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Our handcrafted beers are moderately priced and offer unique styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries.
CITY: East Peoria
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Menu centered on charbroiled steaks and chops, fresh seafood and Italian specialties. Lunch menu includes specialty sandwiches and salads. Call-ahead seating daily. Located in the Shoppes at Grand Prairie Mall.
CITY: Peoria
That 50's Diner & Just Too Cute Gift Shop
'50s atmosphere diner serving burgers and blue-plate specials. Retail gift shop too.
CITY: Peoria
Adams Street Cafe & Catering
Homemade soups, wonderful salads and original gourmet and deli sandwiches served on our own bread, baked fresh daily.
CITY: Peoria
Salt
The focus of Salt is to broaden our guests’ palates and bring a modern, city feel to Peoria with extraordinary entrees and superior service. Our wine list features over 40 handpicked wines and Artisan beers from around the world! We are bringing back class with hand crafted cocktails containing fresh squeezed juice and homemade mixers. We use our own grown herbs, freshly flown in seafood, bake our bread, and even serve dishes on real blocks of Himalayan Salt. Needless to say, we are willing to go the extra mile in order to guarantee our guests a satisfying unique dining experience!
CITY: Peoria Heights
Station Two Twenty
Station Two Twenty, cultivated by Epiphany Farms Enterprise Inc., believes in creating a new food system that provides exceptional cuisine with a sustainable future. Epiphany Farms combines products from its land with those of local producers to supply Station Two Twenty's ever-changing, always seasonal menu. Our mission is to blend socially conscious farming techniques with comfortable fine dining, to produce something that customers not only enjoy, but also believe in.
CITY: Bloomington
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Atlanta Fall Festival
Atlanta Fall Festival includes food, a carnival, a parade, children's activities and local royalty.
CITY: Atlanta
Burger Barge
Best Burger this side of Paradise, you can bet on it! Right next to the Par-A-Dice Casino overlooking the Illinois River. Famous award winning burgers in a laid back no frills, kick back and relax atmosphere.
CITY: East Peoria
Willett's Wine and Dine Experience
The Wine & Dine Experience is a 4-course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Kevin Roecker with each course being expertly paired with wine from Willett's Winery & Cellar. During the evening, you'll hear about each course selection from Chef Kevin and each wine selection from winemaker, Dan Willett. Jazz music will be provided by Joe Metzka throughout the evening.
CITY: Manito
One World Eats & Drinks
One World Cafe has been serving Peoria and Central Illinois since 1993. Our eclectic selection of fresh, homemade food (from scrambled egg breakfast pizza to Havana fajitas) in a comfortable artistic atmosphere has truly placed us as a Peoria original. We have a full menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Our coffee bar and full liquor menu allow us the creativity to make some of the most refreshing beverages around. We specialize in catering and meetings with groups from 10 to 35 people in our cafe. Come see us today!
CITY: Peoria
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
Peoria's most authentic Irish Pub, featuring Irish and American fare. Kelleher's has over 100 specialty and imported beers with 18 on tap. Kelleher's also features Peoria's largest selection of distilled spirits. There is something for everyone at Kelleher's, when you enter, you are Irish.
CITY: Peoria
Trefzger's Bakery
Trefzger's is a full-line bakery offering a variety of breakfast pastries and cookies and specializing in cakes for all occasions from luncheons to weddings.
CITY: Peoria
Elroy's
Cheer on your favorite team at Elroy’s! Featuring 24 TV sets, including 7 big screens! We offer a full menu and beer garden, with delicious food served by the best staff in town.
CITY: Bloomington
Baxter's American Grille
Baxter’s American Grille is the number one spot for modern atmosphere, exquisite food, fine wine, and in-house specialty drinks in the Bloomington area. Located at the Holiday Inn and Suites and across for Central Illinois Regional Airport, Baxter's American Grills brings big-city feel to the heart of the Midwest. Baxter’s American Grille now offers seasonal menus that boast a variety of signature dishes that you can't get find anywhere else. The new concept provides a delicious variety of steaks, seafood and chops accompanied with a Management & Chef team that are dedicated to a unique culinary experience. Whether you stop in for one of their new signature martinis or dine in the upscale open kitchen concept, Baxter’s American Grille is the destination for your evening out!
CITY: Bloomington
Jonah's Seafood House & Oyster Bar
Waterfront dining and oyster bar with live blues, fresh seafood and steaks. A large versatile menu with a specialty to seafood, moderately priced with daily specials and a children’s menu. The best view around. Banquet rooms available for all occasions. Area’s only authentic oyster bar.
CITY: East Peoria
Jillian's Sports Grille
Jillian's Sports Grille is an entertainment mega-plex with billiards, bowling an arcade & banquet facilities for up to 2,000. Your fun is our business.
CITY: Peoria
The Country Aire
Newly remodeled restaurant. Big servings, good service, and a special knack for cooking delicious meals.
CITY: Atlanta
The Ironstone Room
Willett's Winery & Cellar is thrilled to announce the opening of their restaurant, The Ironstone Room. Executive Chef Kevin Roecker is planning quite a culinary experience. Ironstone China is a type of stoneware introduced in England in the early 1800's by potters using the country's ironstone to develop a porcelain-like china that could be mass produced. Eventually, Ironstone China was exported primarily to the United States between about 1840 and 1890. Dan's mother, Elsie Willett, has been a collector of Ironstone China for many years. Her collection will be displayed in the Ironstone Room of Willett's Winery & Cellar. Our menu changes seasonally, and offers suggested wine pairings from our winery.
CITY: Manito
Carlos O'Kelly's
Menu features an incredible assortment of Mexican cuisine, delicious margaritas and daily food and drink specials. Carry-out and catering also available.
CITY: Peoria
Connected
A classic American restaurant with a lot of Italian flare. Offering exceptional menu choices, quality food and superior customer service. Don't miss the elegant Italian bistro style interior with a 22 foot waterfall. It's a dining experience that you will tell everyone about!
CITY: Peoria
Sully's Pub
Sully's is a full service restaurant and nightclub offering mulitple seating options and group settings from small to large groups. We were established in 1973 and have become the oldest restaurant and bar in Downtown Peoria. We have multitudes of memorabilia from all over the world including rare antiquities. Sully's has over 30 large LCD TVs to watch your favorite team. After the game stay and enjoy our live DJ's and dance floor.
CITY: Peoria
Fat Jack's
Fat Jack's is one of the premier bars in Central Illinois featuring the best selection of microbrews and imports on draught, with 26 handles and a knowledgeable staff. In the mood for cocktails? Our bar staff will be happy to mix one from our premium selection of spirits including our Fat Jack cocktail. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you can find it at Fat Jack's!
CITY: Bloomington
Par-A-Dice Options Buffet
We've tripled your selections at the Options Buffet! Feast on a savory selection of tantalizing entrées, succulent salads and sensuous desserts as our chefs cook up a sea of choices right before your eyes. Savor homemade pizza hot right out of the oven. If you like fresh fruits, breads and vegetables, plus hand-carved meats and homemade soup, you're going to love the Options Buffet.
CITY: East Peoria
Medici
Newly opened in Uptown Normal, Medici offers a wide range of unique menu selections. Lunch and dinner served. Banquet space available.
CITY: Normal
Alexander's Steakhouse
At Alexander’s Steakhouse, each guest has the opportunity to select their own Steak from the locker and cook it their own special way over a live charcoal grill. Guests can select from twelve different Steak Cuts, such as Ribeye, T-Bone, Filet or our own “Santa Maria” Top Sirloin. All steaks are hand cut daily by our in-house butchers from aged USDA choice Midwestern Beef. Perfect place for groups!
CITY: Peoria
Longhorn Smokehouse
Visit the Longhorn Smokehouse for perfect Texas barbecue! This restaurant is family and locally owned since 1998. Dine in, carry out or drive thru!
CITY: Bloomington
Cafe 401
Comfortable cafe serving hot and cold specialty sandwiches, salads and daily specials.
CITY: Peoria
The Fish House
The Fish House specializes in fresh seafood delights from around the world with a mix of steak, chicken and pasta dishes to satisfy all appetites!
CITY: Peoria
Denhart Baking Company
Full-service restaurant decorated with an 1800's bank theme.
CITY: Washington
Pub 1
Pub 1 is a full service bar located on the west side of Bloomington. Lunch served.
CITY: Bloomington
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works is a gastrobrewpub which creatively combines and reinvents craft beer and full-flavored dishes from America's melting pot using many local ingredients and both modern and traditional techniques. Our mission is to fill our gastrobrewpub with fun, energy and passion for great artisan food and beers while providing a 'down to earth', high level of service. When possible, we utilize local ingredients, material and area businesses and support local charities in our community.
CITY: Normal
Bennigan's Grill and Tavern - Peoria
Bennigan's Grill and Tavern located in Holiday Inn City Centre, in downtown Peoria featuring Irish-American cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Peoria
Fairview Farms Restaurant
Family-style (all one can eat) or individual plate dinners served. Offering homemade food. A turn of the century farmhouse converted into a restaurant over 50 years ago. A total of 7 rooms, provide a seating capacity of 300+. Family owned and operated. 15 minutes from downtown Peoria, 1 mile from the airport.
CITY: Peoria
WeaverRidge Golf Club
Casual atmosphere with a complete bar, serving burgers, pasta, seafood and steaks.
CITY: Peoria
Richard's on Main
Cheers-like bar and grille, featuring great food including handcut steaks.
CITY: Peoria
Sky Harbor Steakhouse
Comfortable, casual steakhouse with award-winning ribs, steaks and seafood. Established 1971.
CITY: West Peoria
Hot Wok Express
Lunch and dinner served. Saturday and Sunday buffet with free drink and salad. Chinese food with no MSG.
CITY: Bloomington
Killarney's Irish Pub
Good times and a great atmosphere in this cozy pub! No food served.
CITY: Bloomington
CJ's Restaurant and Catering
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alcohol served. Catering services. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Bloomington
Noodles & Company - Bloomington
Restaurant chain serving a variety of noodle dishes in a fun, fast-service environment. Beer and wine also available.
CITY: Bloomington
Peoria Hofbrau
German-American restaurant, family-owned and operated since 1984. Uniquely and consistently serving up the best in German-American food and drink. No delivery service. Take-out available.
CITY: Peoria
Avanti's Ristorante - Campustown
Casual Italian dining with carry-out and delivery. Home of the famous Gondola.
CITY: Peoria
Seven on Prospect
Seven on Prospect is a locally owned and operated restaurant that provides fine dining, wine and spirits to the Peoria, We use top quality meat and seafood in our rack of lamb, steak trio and seared tuna entrees. Our full service bar features specialty martinis such as The Highlander and Granny Smith Appletinis. We offer free wi-fi and are wheelchair accessible. When you want an upscale dining experience that features great food, great wine and a great scene visit Seven on Prospect.
CITY: Peoria Heights
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe
Carlos O’Kelly’s celebrates the culture and cuisine of the great American Southwest. It’s this unique blending of some amazing cultural traditions, Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Americana.
CITY: Bloomington
Windjammer
Full service bar located just east off Veterans Parkway. Lunch and dinner served. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Bloomington
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant offers the finest in Japanese cuisine in a casual and comfortable environment.
CITY: Bloomington
Hawks Grove
Good American food featuring chicken, steaks, fish, burgers and cookie chops. Serving breakfast Monday through Saturday.
CITY: Manito
The Caboose
American cuisine served for lunch and dinner with banquet facilities for 35.
CITY: Bloomington
Tobin's Pizza
Lunch and dinner served. Pizza and a variety of other entrees are available.
CITY: Bloomington
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
At Biaggi’s, we believe your dining experience should be just that… an experience! You’ll find our comfortable atmosphere and casual setting a relaxing place to dine for any occasion. Whether you’re with family, friends or business associates, you can count on our friendly and knowledgeable staff to deliver a memorable experience each and every time you visit. At Biaggi’s, we’re committed to offering freshly prepared Italian cuisine served by an exceptionally knowledgeable staff in a casual environment. In addition to regular menu items, each Biaggi’s location offers a daily selection of featured specials.
CITY: Bloomington
Kegler's Pub
Located in Pheasant Lanes bowling alley. A great place to go after a game or to just relax. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Chili's
Featuring fajitas, steaks, ribs and a large selection of signature salads, sandwiches and burgers, including low-fat, low-carb entrees.
CITY: East Peoria
Nelson's Deli
Featuring a variety of deli sandwiches, pizzas, hamburgers, grilled chicken and salads. At Par- A- Dice Casino.
CITY: East Peoria
Buffalo Wild Wings
Full-service, sports-themed, family grill and bar, featuring wings w/14 signature sauces, burgers, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and more. Offering interactive trivia and 42 plasma/big screen TVs.
CITY: East Peoria
Noodles & Company - Normal
A restaurant chain serving a variety of noodle dishes in a fun and fast-service environment. Beer and wine also available. See noodles.com website for other locations throughout the state.
CITY: Normal
Hometown Buffet
We take pride in providing you with the best food, value and service your money can buy. We cater to large groups and bus tour groups.
CITY: Peoria
The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
A casual gathering place with great food and spirits in a sports-themed atmosphere. Conveniently located across from Bradley University in Campustown.
CITY: Peoria
June Restaurant
We feature sustainable, artisanal ingredients and use product from as many small farms as possible. In order to maintain integrity of the ingredients and keep the natural nutrients in the food, Chef Josh Adams incorporates a number of modern cooking techniques. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with great care.
CITY: Peoria
