2013 Travel Guide
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Adams Street Cafe & Catering
Homemade soups, wonderful salads and original gourmet and deli sandwiches served on our own bread, baked fresh daily.
CITY: Peoria
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
Angela's Candies
Angela's Candies offers all types of candy from your favorites to fine chocolates, nuts and more. If you are looking for quick lunch, pick up a hotdog, polish sausage or try one of her sandwich selection of the week from hamburgers, BBQ or egg salad sandwiches just to name a few. Don't forget to add chips, popcorn and a soda ... Angela's Candies has been around for 27 years and has the best prices in town.
CITY: Peoria
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Avanti's Italian Restaurant cooks and serves home style pasta, pizza, and sandwiches that are available through dine-in, carry-out, delivery and in the banquet room. Avanti’s trademark is wonderful, fresh Italian bread which is prepared and baked in the restaurant kitchen. Avanti's Italian Restaurant has long been an institution for Illinois State University students and faculty and frequently see second generation guests and staff members. The staff and management of Avanti's Italian Restaurant are experienced professionals who understand how to prepare and serve steaming hot, delicious Italian meals and fresh bread in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. Avanti’s Italian Restaurant provides a very rare combination of homelike surroundings and high quality food.
CITY: Bloomington
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Avanti's Italian Restaurant cooks and serves home style pasta, pizza, and sandwiches that are available through dine-in, carry-out, delivery and in the banquet room. Avanti’s trademark is wonderful, fresh Italian bread which is prepared and baked in the restaurant kitchen. Avanti's Italian Restaurant has long been an institution for Illinois State University students and faculty and frequently sees second generation guests and staff members. The staff and management of Avanti's Italian Restaurant are experienced professionals who understand how to prepare and serve steaming hot, delicious Italian meals and fresh bread in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. Avanti’s Italian Restaurant provides a very rare combination of homelike surroundings and high quality food.
CITY: Normal
Avanti's Ristorante - Campustown
Casual Italian dining with carry-out and delivery. Home of the famous Gondola.
CITY: Peoria
Barrack's Cater Inn, Inc.
Conveniently located meeting and banquet facility accommodating up to 350. Central Illinois’ premier choice for off-premise catering. Over 60 years of experience in the catering industry guaranteeing Barrack’s clients top-notch food and service that is second to none.
CITY: Peoria
Basta O'Neill's
We have taken our flare for inventive Italian cuisine and combined it with the spirit of our Irish ancestry to create this casual, welcoming dining atmosphere. So kick back, relax, grab a glass of wine from Italy or a whiskey from Ireland It’s always happy hour here at O’Neill’s!
CITY: Washington
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
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
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
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of pastas, soups, & salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts. Large portions of affordably-priced menu selections are prepared with the freshest ingredients available.
CITY: Peoria
Black Rabbit
Cocktail lounge across from the Peoria Civic Center. Free happy hour appetizers weekdays from 4pm - 8pm. Open from 4pm - 1am Mon.-Fri. and 5pm - 1am on Sat.
CITY: Peoria
BlueLine Night Club
There's great bands and sophisticated atmosphere at the BlueLine Night Club in Downtown Bloomington!
CITY: Bloomington
Boyd's Steakhouse
Prime aged beef, Maryland crabcakes, gourmet salads made tableside.
CITY: East Peoria
Buddies on Adams
Stop by this laid-back bar to play pool and darts, or just have a casual drink.
CITY: 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
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
Cafe 401
Comfortable cafe serving hot and cold specialty sandwiches, salads and daily specials.
CITY: Peoria
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
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
Centerplate Catering and Concessions
Full service food & beverage provider for Central Illinois. Event planners and caterers - one of the top concession companies in the state.
CITY: Peoria
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
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
CJ's Restaurant and Catering
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alcohol served. Catering services. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Bloomington
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
Cracked Pepper Catering and Bakery
Here at Cracked Pepper Catering and Bakery, Inc. we consider ourselves the premier catering company serving the Central Illinois area. We are small enough to give personal attention to every client and customer yet large enough to handle almost any size event. We cater all types of events and venues, specializing in corporate functions and delivery services. Connected to our catering kitchen is our from-scratch bakery. Our bakers start the ovens very early in the morning to create freshly baked breakfast pastries, breads and desserts available Monday through Saturday. The bakery is open for lunch too! Depending on the season, we offer sandwiches hot off the grill or hand-crafted paninis with a hot cup of housemade soup. Together, our bakery and catering services offer a unique and fresh approach to food as you know it. Stop by or call to see why its… All it’s Cracked Up To Be!
CITY: Peoria
Denhart Baking Company
Full-service restaurant decorated with an 1800's bank theme.
CITY: Washington
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
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
Donna's Downtown Deli
Serving breakfast and noon time meals. Subs, soups and salads are our specialty. Catering, box lunches and dellivery available.
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
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream never tasted better than at Emack & Bolio's. This ice cream company uses high-quality ingredients, no added dyes, and all of its non-fat desserts and no-sugar-added products are kosher. Over 100 flavors are introduced each year, such as Grasshopper Pie (crème de menthe liqueur with Oreos and chocolate flakes), and the ice cream is made fresh each week. Come & visit us in Peoria Heights.
CITY: Peoria Heights
Eysals Coffee Roaster
Eysal's Coffee Roasters has the friendliest baristas around. You will always be warmly and sincerely greeted which will keep you coming back to this neighborhood shop. The coffee is good here and there is a vast selection of espresso, smoothies, latte's, etc. Need WiFi? Come visit our relaxed atmosphere. There are always interesting people coming in and out. No time in the morning? Stop by for an afternoon drink or shop online for a great selection of beans and teas.
CITY: East 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
Famous Dave's
Few restaurants in history have achieved as much recognition in a few short years as Famous Dave's! Dave’s road to fame began with a strong hankerin’ for fine barbeque and a stronger desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbeque folks had ever tasted. He visited rib shacks, roadside joints, every hole-in-the-wall or fancy pants supper club he could, all in search of the most BBQ succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmackin’ sauces around. After 25 years of tastin’ and cookin’, Dave’s barbeque just plain knocked the socks off his family and friends. That’s when Dave decided he had to share. He wanted to give all the folks a chance to dig into the best barbeque ever. And in a place as down-home fun and frolicsome as the BBQ shacks and clubs he went a callin’ on all those years.
CITY: Bloomington
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
Flat Top Grill
A create-your-own stir-fry adventure offering Asian inspired appetizers, full bar and sinful desserts.
CITY: Peoria
From the Field Culinary Center and Catering
From the Field Cooking School and Catering, located in Morton, Illinois. From the Field offers a variety of cooking classes and catering services. Classes are hands on; and From the Field is happy to build a class around your needs… just tell them what you’re looking for! There’s something for everyone: from couples’s classes to knife skills, kitchen rentals to corporate outings, and custom baked goods made just to your liking. We are a culinary education center designed for the everyday person. We teach you how to prepare great meals, cooking techniques, the science of cooking, kitchen safety and sanitation, some food history and other useful information presented in clear easy to understand and entertaining manner. We offer Hands-on Cooking classes, demonstration classes, couple's night, corporate team building, private group cooking classes and offer commercial kitchen rental.
CITY: Morton
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
Grady's Pizza
Our pizzas are made to order with the freshest ingredients available. Our meats and cheeses are of the finest quality we can find and never imitation. Try one of our specialty pizzas or pick your favorite toppings and build your own, either way it's sure to be the best pizza you've ever had. So spread the word and tell your friends, come to Grady's for the "World's Most Famous Pizza!"
CITY: Bloomington
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
Haddad's Downtown
Casual dining that offers a wide variety of food from Gyros to hamburgers. We also offer full service catering off-site and on-site.
CITY: Peoria
Hawks Grove
Good American food featuring chicken, steaks, fish, burgers and cookie chops. Serving breakfast Monday through Saturday.
CITY: Manito
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant offers the finest in Japanese cuisine in a casual and comfortable environment.
CITY: Bloomington
Hickory River Smokehouse
Peoria's only real taste of Texas! Providing award winning Hickory Smoked Meats, Home-Made Sides and Fresh Deserts daily. Dine-in, Drive-Thru, Carry Out Catering and delivery available.
CITY: Peoria
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
Hot Wok Express
Lunch and dinner served. Saturday and Sunday buffet with free drink and salad. Chinese food with no MSG.
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
Illinois Brewing Company
Great brewing company in a beautiful bar! Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Killarney's Irish Pub
Good times and a great atmosphere in this cozy pub! No food served.
CITY: Bloomington
Kouri's Grille and Bar
Kouri's is locally owned and operated and it is where the locals go to eat, drink and relax. With a sports-themed casual dining atmosphere, exceptional friendly staff and great food you will never be disappointed. Enjoy your favorite game on one of the many plasma TVs (every satellite sports game and much more).
CITY: Metamora
La Gondola Spaghetti House
Lunch and dinner served. We also cater. Check out our website for locations and menu offerings.
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
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
Lariat Steak House
Casual dining steakhouse featuring sizzling steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY: Peoria
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
Leaves 'N Beans Coffee
Locally owned coffee shope that roasts coffee everyday. With many roasted gourmet coffee flavors and teas to choose from you will have a hard time deciding which one you want. We also carry coffee accessories and gift items. Enjoy delicious soup and sandwiches in our cafe or purchase one of your favorite flavors from the store to brew coffee at home.
CITY: Peoria
Logan's Roadhouse
Conveniently located in the Shoppes at College Hills, Logan's provides a fun and casual atmosphere and serves both lunch and dinner.
CITY: Normal
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
Lunker's
Home of the Big Fish! Great food with a casual atmosphere! Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Normal
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
Magnolia's on Prospect
We invite you to come experience Lagniappe. It begins the moment you walk thru our door and time starts to stand still. The pampering of our guests begins as you are warmly welcomed and we offer to check your coat. You will graciously be guided to your dining table or if you prefer, to our bar for one of our deliciously fresh signature cocktails. Once seated, you will sink into comfortable seating that encourages you to linger and thoroughly enjoy one of our tempting top of the line steaks, a fresh seafood entrée or one our many tempting Modern American influenced entrees. If your appetite is slight, you may want to try a few of our signature small plate offerings and a glass of wine instead. As our gracious and knowledgeable servers attend to your wants, you will begin to realize you are experiencing Lagniappe…that little something extra.
CITY: Peoria
Maguire's Pub
Great place to watch sports! Several TVs, great food and a pool table. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
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
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
Medici
Newly opened in Uptown Normal, Medici offers a wide range of unique menu selections. Lunch and dinner served. Banquet space available.
CITY: Normal
Michael's
Lunch and dinner served. Limited delivery service. Take-out available. Live Jazz on the patio. Best desserts in town.
CITY: Bloomington
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
Mulligans
Famous for Long Island Iced Teas! Always a packed crowd in Downtown Bloomington!
CITY: Bloomington
Nelson's Deli
Featuring a variety of deli sandwiches, pizzas, hamburgers, grilled chicken and salads. At Par- A- Dice Casino.
CITY: East 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
Noodles & Company - Bloomington
Restaurant chain serving a variety of noodle dishes in a fun, fast-service environment. Beer and wine also available.
CITY: Bloomington
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
Old Chicago Restaurant
In 1976, a few buddies opened a pizza joint in Boulder, Colorado. And from the start they agreed to base OId Chicago on a few basic principles: Serve up delicious, handmade pizza, have the best lineup of cold beers in town and always treat the Guests like family. Three decades later these principles still thrive at Old Chicago. Our food is savored for its freshness and flavor, our lineup of 110 beers is famous for its variety and our Guests can always expect our warm, genuine hospitality. And like a landmark in the Chicago skyline, Old Chicago is here to stay. Trends come and go but quality endures. And that quality - in our hospitality, our food, our beer and our cocktails- is what Old Chicago is all about.
CITY: Peoria
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
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
