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    Alexander's Steakhouse

    3.9 (262 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    ALEXANDER'S STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Martini
    Fredrick B.

    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.

    Kabobs
    Alice K.

    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.

    Diana P.

    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.

    Fantastic steaks and great dining companion.
    Brian W.

    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!

    One of 4 big Grills
    Sean R.

    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!

    Felicia L.

    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!

    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!

    Caterpillar garlic bread
    Riley H.

    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!

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    Great steaks and salad bar. Consistently delicious. Can't go wrong Handicap accessible.

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    I always loved the cook your own experience, I wish they would come back to Columbia, Mo.

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    Amazing food and service. Do not get to go often but jump when I do get the chance. Kind of like a hidden gem

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    Service is great, they are working hard. Food is great as well. We had a large party and it was handled wonderfully!

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    One of our favorite steak restaurants. Their salad bar is the best in the area. Steaks are always prepared to perfection!

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    Tried this place for lunch yesterday. Inside is very spacious though it wasn't too busy for…read moredine-in. To go was a different story. Seeing the constant influx of customers right at supper time told me this place has to be good. Everything is sold separately and they have a little bit of something for everyone. This had to be the best chicken in town. Crispy outside and juicy Inside makes for a great tender (or tendo as they call them), these come with some of the best pickles and toast. Honestly, I could probably have used a few more pickles but that's me. You can choose your heat level too. The potatoes with dill were so good! Portions are decent too. I saw someone leaving with what looked like a milkshake that I'm getting next time. It looked like the perfect way to cool off on there hot summer days. I think I'll have to try a burger next time.

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    Always love going to Ardor Bakery!!…read more Today we went during the farmers market & we were quickly welcomed & able to sit outside on the patio. Quickly, our server came by & got us started on some drinks. I had the oat milk draft latte (which I've ordered to go multiple times) & it remains my favorite drink in Peoria! We got the maple breakfast sandwich with bacon added & it was the perfect amount of crispy & flavorful. We got two bakery items to share which were also yummy! The best thing we got was the potatoes with the harissa sauce - OBSESSED. They were beautiful & the dill was a great touch. Loved our meal & service! Will be back of course!! Added some photos from a previous to-go bakery order!

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    We have visited twice. The food is always average and the service is always below average. Our…read morecocktails have not been memorable. My husband and I agree that we probably will not go back after two disappointing experiences. The atmosphere and decor of Saffron is amazing...I love a swanky restaurant and so badly wanted this to be a great place to eat. Such a disappointment!

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