I had traveled to Morton for work and decided to take a chance and see if I could get in to Alexander's without a reservation. Happily, I could! Alexander's never changes! It has an ambiance all its own. Are the faded plastic tablecloths nostalgic or tacky? I'm going with nostalgic. I enjoy grilling my own food but they will cook it to your order if you wish. The Texas Toast is so good! I don't know how or why but it is the absolute Texas Toast to be found. There is a good selection of entrées to choose from. Sides are excellent and the salad bar is always fresh. The beets are my favorite, even people who claim that they don't like beets enjoy Alexander's beets. The homemade salad dressings are so good! My favorite is thousand island. Service is very good. I only wish I had room for dessert tonight. The skillet cookie is what dreams are made of. read more

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Food is beyond impressive and of course the service and ambiance is as well. It's right on the Illinois River and has been around for a long time. read more

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Was there for a high school reunion, moved away from the area over 20 years ago so hadn't been there for some time. Both of us got fillets and mine was very flavorful, my bf didn't care for his. Overall not as good as i remember! The service was tremendous, we were a very large group, so many orders and they got them all right! The atmosphere is very much like a steakhouse and it is legendary in the Peoria area. read more

Alexander's Steakhouse in Peoria, Illinois, is an odd mix of old-school steakhouse and senior center buffet. While the wine selection was surprisingly solid, the setting felt tired--plastic tablecloths, paper napkins, and worn, dirty carpeting, dragged the experience down. Service was polite and attentive, but inconsistent. A cocktail order was acknowledged but forgotten for nearly 20 minutes until I reminded them. (The chocolate martini was the best part of my dining escaped). Unfortunately, the food didn't redeem the experience: it was lackluster at best. My medium-rare steak arrived medium, and it was quite dry. A steakhouse simply cannot fail to properly cook a steak! The $38 upcharge for a small 4oz lobster tail was absurd. The steak itself was over-seasoned, and pairing it with sautéed peppers and onions felt mismatched for a NY Strip. Overall, the meal missed the mark. read more

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Alexander s is my favorite steakhouse in Peoria, the views of the marina are magnificent. They have the best salad bar in Peoria! I had the beef kabobs and my guest had the ribeye. You have the choice of cooking the steak yourself on the open fire grill master cook it for you. We both optioned to have the baked potato and texas toast. Our meals were cooked to perfection and were delicious. Our server Randy was very attentive making sure are drinks were full and things were good. read more

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I was not to impressed with my service this time. We had a party of 13. We arrived at 4:15. We were sat in the back room right next the the back door. I asked if we could be seated somewhere else or if they could put something in front of the very breezy door and absolutely nothing was done. The entire time we were there until we left at 6pm none of the other full tables that could've easily accommodated us were used. Now the steaks had no flavor. Barely seasoned at all. Full of grissel. Salad bar barely had options. Not even bacon bits, or cucumbers. Service was decent. Prices are average but food quality has gone down hill. Not coming back. read more

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This was our first time visiting Alexander's Steakhouse and what a cool place to eat! First, it's right on the Illinois River, so a cool view. Next, it has a salad bar! Can't remember the last time I had a salad bar (pre-COVID??) and most importantly, great steaks, cooked on charcoal in the dining room! Steaks were delicious, and had that amazing charcoal flavor. Friendly service topped off a fantastic meal. A great dining experience! read more

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Was in Peoria so looked on Yelp to decide where to eat. We decided on Alexander's Steakhouse. Place looks like an old warehouse. Lots of cars in the parking lot. Walked in and there was a big delay for a few families, but since our group was small, we were able to get seated right away. The place has 4 big grills and enough seating for 500 people. Place was very busy so highly suggest making a reservation. Now the food....You have a choice, either grill your own steak, or have the chef grill it for you. We'd normally grill ourselves but decided this time to have the Chef do it. While waiting on the steaks. We went to the Salad Bar. Salad Bar was decent. Lettuce is sort of a mixed Greens. A little bit of everything on it. Steak came out after. Honestly didn't take that long. It was fabulous. Very tender. Had a homemade seasoning on it. Best steak in a very long time. They offer Appetizers, Desserts, and a few other choices outside of steak. I'm so thankful we picked this place and it turned out as good as it did. Server was also very good. I'm pretty sure he was the only Server in the room that we were in, and there was probably 20 tables. He was very good and never had a time when we had to wait on something. Highly recommend this place. 5 stars and two great big Thumbs Up! read more

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Very friendly staff. Great salad bar. Filet was cooked perfectly. Baked potato was also good. When I return to visit my daughter in college, I'll be sure to visit. read more

While this place is a fun catchy little place and my steak was cooked perfectly (filet medium) but the other steaks were a bit over cooked- what was supposed to be medium rare were more medium. But we didn't want to send back and have to wait for our others party's food. The salad bar is good and had a lot of options. The service was decent he was nice and tried hard but a bit slow for 5pm and not busy. The cheesecake was good but the crème brûlée was meh-it had no flavor and the sugar on top was not hard due to the whip cream. The calamari was not my favorite either and could have been crispy. Overall my first experience was good and I would go back and try again. Please note it does get a bit Smokey due to their cooking and gets a bit toaster than anticipated! read more

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Such a cool spot. Ribeye was grilled to perfection, awesome sweet potato fries, and really good Texas toast.

First time here and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is very large and has tall ceilings which makes it not feel crowded even if it is. Our waitress was Rylee and she was attentive and quick (in a good way). The salad bar took me back to the good ole days. It was a full salad bar with many toppings and options to include potato salad, 2 types of pasta salad and cottage cheese. Huge points for me were the ice cold salad plates. The steaks were amazing. I got the 12oz ribeye and the wife got the 7oz filet. The filet was superb. You can cook your steak if you want to so that would be fun if you went with your friends. Your steak came with a salad bar, 1 side and a piece of Texas toast. We had the cookie skillet for dessert and it was the perfect way to top off a phenomenal meal. The prices were great too! read more

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Yummy. I cooked my own steak for the fun.. it was awesome.. you can cook yourself or have them cook. Toast, potatoe, and steak also has a salad bar read more

Always great food, exceptional service!!! Best fine dining in Peoria. Can:t beat it. Only complaint is the parking.

First time here and I loved it! Our waiter was so awesome and quick to help our large group! The atmosphere was welcoming. The salad bar was a great start to the meal ... didn't realize it would get better. My steak was cooked to perfection!! I wish I took a picture but my phone did not eat first, it looked too yummy! The Caterpillar garlic bread was so fun! read more

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Review Visit: May 3rd, 2014 Cook your own steak?! No thanks. Alexander's Steakhouse in Peoria is known for two things. It's legendary salad bar and the ability to cook your own food. Yep, you can go out to eat and cook your own food. I have some cooking ability but nothing that would produce a steak on the level as a professional. Not even close. So, it's my humble opinion that if you go out to eat, you should have someone else do the cooking for you. That's just how I feel. I've been to Alexander's quite a few times since 2014 and have seen a lot of people cooking their own steak. To each their own. I'm not sure the process on cooking your own steak but it does seem like they supply everything you need and you cook your food along side the chefs cooking my food. My first time here was to treat my dad for his birthday. We took a seat, we looked over the menu and we placed an order. My dad has a similar view on having your meal cooked for you versus doing it yourself. He picked out something meaty and I picked out a Santa Maria sirloin. The spices it was cooked with sounded too good to pass up. We placed our orders, sipped on our beers and were swimming in an olfactory overload of cooked meat. Once the chefs get cooking, the smells permeate everything. It's nearly impossible to not drool at the savory smells. The food came out and my dad and I dug in after being taunted by the scents lingering in the air. Each bite was bliss. I have and will use steak sauce but I don't go out of my way to get it from the waiter. The Santa Maria sirloin was cooked to perfection and each bite made you want to say 'Santa Maria' with an Italian accent while kissing your finger tips. I could tell my dad was also really enjoying his meal as he had the same smile on his face that I am sure was plastered on mine. The steakhouse fries that came with the meal were actually a bit of a disappointment. They tasted like they were either not fully cooked or sat out too long. The insides were cold, at best. That didn't put a damper on things but was still a bit of a bummer as I love some good steakhouse fries. Our bill came to about $100, which is what I was looking to spend. This place isn't cheap but it's not entirely outrageous, either. In fact, they have amazing lunch specials. That's what I normally come here for. You can get a sandwich, side, and a beer for about $10-12. Just think of that. A steakhouse where you can get a lunch special for $10-12 that fills you up. I've been here many times with my friend Maria to take advantage of that deal. It does change once in awhile so keep an eye on the website for their current specials. My go-to was and is New York Strip Sandwich. It's absolutely delicious except for the first time I had it. The bun was scorched a little too much for my liking. The fries that come with it weren't disappointing like my first time here. And the beer is beer. Can't really mess that up too much. If you happen to be a vegetarian/vegan, you are in luck. This place has a massive salad bar. Alexander's is legendary for their salad bar. I got it on a whim during one of my lunches here and I thought it was alright. There is a million things to put on your salad should you option for that. Alexander's is indeed a steakhouse and it's prices reflect that but the whole attitude of the place is pretty laid back and casual. This isn't a suit-and-tie place. You can roll up in your Tuesday Best and not be turned away. I'm pretty sure I've seen pajama pants during their lunch specials. (PSA: Do not go anywhere in pajama pants. It's not a good look.) I could go on more about Alexander's but I think you get the general gist of the place. Whether you are on a tight budget or have a company credit card burning a hole in your pocket, you can find something delicious to eat at Alexander's. read more

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We held our office Christmas dinner on a Thursday night in January. We were given a semi private area of the dining room that was up a few steps from the main dining area. It had been years since I had dined here. The decor is probably as old as me. It used to be standard that you grilled your own meat or paid an extra charge for the restaurant to grill it. Now the menu says the grilling is done by the restaurant. However, you can ask to grill your own meat. Most of the dinner options are steaks. There is a Swordfish and salmon choice as well as pork chop and chicken entree. I had a ribeye steak medium well. It honestly was the best flavored steak I had in a very long time. It did have a lot of fat. The salad bar had your iceberg romaine mix (lots of spines which I don't care for). I would like more of a spring mix salad greens. Some pasta salad, potato salad and coleslaw were also on the bar. The croutons were delicious and possibly homemade. Several choice for your potato selection: baked, fries, steak fries, sweet potato fries or steamed broccoli. I would like to see a baked sweet potato as an option in the future. Our server was very attentive to the entire group. We were allowed to bring in our own dessert for after dinner. We supplied our own plates and forks. I am unsure if there was a fee for bringing our own dessert or "plating". They did refrigerate it for us during the meal. I do wish there were more bathroom options. 2 stalls on the main floor and the line can get pretty long not to mention the bathroom corridor is narrow. I asked if there were other restrooms and was told no. read more

I've been here many times and this place never disappoints. Great salad bar, steaks cooked to perfection, and a great steakhouse atmosphere. Service has always been excellent. read more

This Venezuelan spot is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, and the service is always friendly and attentive. I've tried a few different dishes, and each one has been more delicious than the last. Highly recommend! read more

A relaxing, casual atmosphere. While all of the meat offerings are quite good, the salad bar is totally complete and is the best one in Peoria. Staff are welcoming, friendly and efficient. Great restaurant for all family occasions!! read more

This place started adding credit cards upcharge fees which were not disclosed, and on their receipts used the total AFTER tax as the basis for calculating tips. Tips should NEVER include the tax in the total; there is no service provided on the state and local tax. I have asked the manager to correct this previously. The suggested tip amounts become mandatory when you have a large party, so watch out or speak up about the shady extra fees. read more

The original! Talk about an authentic experience, I am not sure you could get more Midwest than charring a slab of beef over an open pit barbecue inside a barn, than Alexander's! The food is awesome, the setting as real as the day is long, and the experience addicting! Love going here every time we are back in town! And let's be clear, the beef is great! The setting is real and the beer is cold! You will have fun and a great time! Good for groups! read more

We always come here for my wife's birthday because of the discount and it's a tradition. Salad bar is epic. We always get the Santa Maria top sirloin. Always have good service here. The atmosphere is really cool, love the decorations and good spots to take pictures outside if you are on a fancy date or whatever. Now, if you think you will come here and have the best steak in the central IL area, that's just not true. I have been disappointed many times by my steak, tough, dry, undercooked, overcooked. Just need to get lucky. Will be back. Salad Bar: 5 Stars / Everything Else: 3 Stars. Restaurant average of 4. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner last week with my parents. I remember coming at least one other time with my dad and thoroughly enjoying everything. We had a reservation, so we were seated immediately. The place was really crowded. At the salad bar, the plates are kept in the freezer to keep them chilled. Nice concept, but most of the plates were frozen together and wouldn't separate. Had to pull large stacks out to find on not stuck and even then it was still covered in a sheet of ice that makes the plates slick. While at the salad bar, you could tell the staff was having trouble keeping things stocked. Rushed staff members were coming up beside you left and right and yet a lot of items still looked low. The croutons were pretty much out so I ended up with a bunch of crumbs. My dad's girlfriend also mentioned seeing a guest put their hands straight into the container of tomatoes, so she went to the other side of the bar for those. I ordered the 7oz teriyaki filet with sweet potato fries, and it was amazing. Cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. I had ordered lemonade to drink...it basically tasted like lemon water but was decent enough. Since it was my birthday, they came out with a special dessert and ring a bell. I counted at least 3 other birthdays happening while we were there. No wonder they were busy. Overall, the food itself is great and I can see coming back for future birthdays when in the area. read more

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Just to inform anyone, this isn't a Mexican restaurant, not a Venezuelan restaurant or even a polish restaurant. In all with regards with the food... worth the money and time. The in house seasoning is worth it. Cherry on! read more

The staff always professionally friendly. The restaurant and restrooms clean. Recommend you make reservations

Service - Excellent Ambience - Interior - Good Ambiance - exterior - Ugly neighborhood Food - Steaks - Fair Food - Lobster - Fair Food - Salad Bar - Excellent Accessibility - Stellar! Hubby and I were exploring Peoria for the 1st time, in consideration of relocating there. Alexander's h ot food was a huge disappointment to us. We're from Chicago, so maybe we're spoiled. If Alexander's is the best steakhouse for 'surf and turf' Peoria has to offer, then Peoria is not for us. Ribeye steak was fatty, Sirloin steak medallion was dry. Lobster tail was overcooked and not sweet. High prices, too. Even if we lived in Peoria, we would not return to Alexander's. Note: We found delicious food with outstanding service at Sushigawa [Japanese] and Hickory Smokehouse [BBQ]. Reasonably priced restaurants. read more

We were looking to go out to dinner for our 41st anniversary and decided to try Alexander's. We had an excellent experience and we will definitely come back. My husband had the filet and I had the salmon. Both were delicious. For dessert we had the cookie skillet and it was the perfect size for the two of us. Our waiter was Jarret and he was the best. Very attentive and a great personality. We will definitely ask for him the next time we go. read more

In the winter the view of the river during lunch or early dinner can sometimes afford views of Bald Eagles! The food is great with lots of choices for protein lovers! Vegetarian items can be found, but it's a STEAK house, so what do you expect! Our waiters have always been great with lots of experience and easy interaction. The managers are hands on and can be found all over the restaurant. If there's an issue they have always tried to correct it if it's in their ability. Hands down, the salad bar is just AWESOME. We have had many parties here from a romantic dinner for two to a wedding rehearsal dinner for over 200. No deposit! read more

Went here on a business trip. Terrible service. Our waiter took our order and never came back. Checked on every table around us and kept walking by - forgot my bosses baked potato and continued to walk around our table ignoring us. Another friendly guy (buss boy?) working there brought us 2 potatoes when he noticed something was wrong. When the waiter finally brought our check, he made a snide remark and left the check without making eye contact...? Maybe just a bad egg but ruined our experience. read more

The salad was amazing.. we ordered 16oz ribeye dinner.. it tasted really well.. add to draft mug beers and you have about 150.00 bill. It was very good food and great romantic place. But they are pricey.. the steak sauce was maybe a 3 out of 5.. but the steak taste was great without and of if. It was my birthday so got about 10 bucks off my bill. read more

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It's my first time in Peoria and I wasn't sure what to expect. I walk in and immediately see "peorias best salad bar" so I'm excited. It did not disappoint. Lots of options and the best part - ice cold plates available. Unique. I liked it. Service was great and super personable. They wait staff rings a cow bell for your birthday. Pretty entertaining. My steak was great. You can grill your own steak but I chose to have the chef grill mine. Again - something unique! We shared sautéed mushrooms and they were really good to add to our steaks. I'd come back for sure. Food was seasoned well and great service overall. read more

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Everything was perfect. My friend and I had a lovely meal after driving 8 hours on Sunday, June 30. Salad Bar, fresh cold and tasty. Service was flawless. Two 7 oz filets perfectly grilled to medium with crispy sweet potato fries. We were able to chat and enjoy a wonderful meal. Highly recommend. read more

Been here several times and the steaks are prepared as we ask them to be and are very tasty The wait staff was very efficient and she had a sense of humor which helps us enjoy our meal read more

I had horrible food poisoning from this establishment just a few short hours after leaving. I will not return. The service was terrible, and the food is extremely overpriced for such an awful experience. It's a shame. This restaurant used to be great. read more

Visited Alexander's steak Sunday afternoon. Hadn't been there in a while. Service was fast and waitress was very good. Had filet cooked med rare, it was perfect , savory and very tender like it's supposed to be. Salad bar was wonderful as it always is. Best in town. I'll be going back soon. read more

Went on a Saturday night two weeks before Christmas. Expected it to be very busy and it was due to company parties and such. Even though it took three hours from being seated to paying the tab, we all had a good time. We had them cook for us and steaks were delicious but small. Stay away from the pork chops. Hockey puck texture to say the least for $22. Prices have increased substantially since we last went a couple years ago so be prepared. No steak options under $32. read more

Never had a bad meal there, and you can't beat their salad bar. The pasta salad is my favorite. I always have them cook... if I wanted to grill myself, I'd stay home. I've had their steaks and pork chops and cooked perfectly every time. Went for my birthday, and they took off $10 and complimentary piece of cake. Note: they sing to you and bring out a drum, so say something if you don't want the attention. Also, the complimentary cake is snack size, like 4 bites, so don't expect a big slice like at other places. read more

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It's a steakhouse so expect to pay on the higher end per plate. All entrees come with their large salad bar and carb side. This place is unique because you get the opportunity to cook the food on their grill by yourself. The chefs are there too in case you need help or start burning your food lol. There's bread and butter by the grill so you can make your own Toast. They have chicken and seafood options as well. The chicken has a teriyaki sauce to it so it has a slightly sweet taste to it. You should definitely try cooking yourself for the experience (don't worry I thought it was weird too) but if you're not in to that then they certainly can cool it for you. For the price of wine per glass you're better off splitting the bottle. Overall good restaurant. You'll get full off salad bar before getting to your entree ;) Chicken entree pic below: Ok yes got adventurous with the bread and added cheese (but wouldn't recommend it, it's not the kind of cheese you want for desired cheese bread lol) and yes side of ranch from salad bar. Otherwise you get 2 pieces of chicken for the entree. read more

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Their toast is so super good. Nice spacious atmosphere. Decent salad bar. Usually everything is excellent but I did go once and received a steak that was really undercooked and quite bloody-looking (I asked for medium). read more