Childers Eatery

Great locally owned grocery store offering specialty products, deli and meat counter. During warmer…read moreweather they have an outdoor lunch.

Just like a lot of places. Some stuff is good. A lot is horrible. I am going to be very nice…read more Snuckes is hard to beat. Especially on deli items and hamburger and sausage

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Olio & Vino

3.9(13 reviews)

Very cool place to buy unique wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. They also sell other items…read moresuch as different types of sauces, wine accessories, dried pasta, and homemade spreads and dips. The worker was friendly and nice, introducing me to the shop the moment I stepped in. You can try samples of all their oils and vinegar. Unique ones from truffle flavored, black garlic infused, to lemon and basil. It is a great place to buy gifts or add detail to your cooking. Goes great on salads when making homemade dressing.

Ugh not sure why this place is still in business. Five of us ladies entered here to kill some time…read morebefore 12 bar opened. No where to sit inside. No wine tasting. No food. No personality from the staff. Fine they sat us outside. We split two bottles of wine. One was worse than the other, both were bad and overpriced. And then the staff says "there's a corking fee" Really? On your own bottles of wine? Have some class and just up charge your already overpriced poor wine and skip the embarrassment of a corking fee on your own wine. We won't be back.

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German Specialties

4.0(1 review)

1.6 mi

Maria is a hoot! She's knowledgeable, helpful, and opinionated (on more than just German food)…read more There are lots European victuals you can't get in the local grocery stores, but those that are available in Schnuck's or Kroger are sometimes more expensive at German Specialties. Nevertheless, the variety and quality are worth it.

Hearth

4.4(129 reviews)

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We had a great dinner experience at Hearth Restaurant. Reservations were easy, there was no wait,…read moreand the owner greeted us at the door, which set a welcoming tone. Hearth has an upscale feel with a smaller dining room that creates an intimate atmosphere. Our server, Becky was very attentive and provided excellent service. She was knowledgeable, and her recommendations were spot-on. Our party of four all ordered the wood-fired charbroiled salmon with a smoked maple glaze, and it was delicious. The entrée comes with your choice of sides. My guests loved the brussels sprouts. I had the collard greens; the flavor was good, though they were a bit gritty. Overall, great food, service, and ambiance. We would definitely return.

We made a reservation- which was unnecessary because it was pretty empty at 11:15 when we got…read morethere. I ordered off the Allergy menu because of our severe allergies. This place seem to have really good from scratch cooking methods and was able to accommodate our crazy allergies. Even at lunch, there was a lot of mood lighting and it was pretty dark. They had a lot of antiques and interesting furniture and decorations. As a family with young kids, I do wish they didn't see us next to the naked bodies in the artwork. It was very distracting for one of my kiddos during lunch. We were helped pretty quickly, but it did take a long time to get our food. Our food was outstanding. Everything was from scratch and it tasted really good. The baby really enjoyed it. This sweet potato fries are amazing. I was confused why the restaurant was so empty but perhaps it's because it takes so long to get your food? Or possibly Peoria I just can't support a nice restaurant like that. I was disappointed that I couldn't eat off the dinner menu. I was really looking forward to a few of the things on that menu. Perhaps next time we can get takeout so the kids won't get so antsy and try some of the dinner menu. Thank you hearth for a lovely lunch that was safe for our family!

Old fashioned and sparkling water

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This is all that remained on our plates after we departed the restaurant.

Devon Food & Groceries

5.0(3 reviews)

1.9 mi

Service is wonderful, ambiance-wise; it's a grocery store. The food is delicious. We pick up fresh…read morebrown eggs twice a week here, as well as call-in to order their homemade idli. We also purchase our ginger, as well as their homemade-refrigerated containers of Indian dishes. We love Devon!

The place is very well stocked. It's a typical South Asian grocery store. They carry all sorts of…read morestuff: spices , pre-cooked/frozen foods, vegetables, cookies, shampoos, oils, flour, rice..you name it and that have it there. For a city the size of Peoria, it is impressive to have a store like this to have such variety.

Bust'd Brewing

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

Bust'd Brewing busted me out of winter boredom with some beer and board games…read more Ever since I heard about Bust'd Brewing open up in Peoria Heights, I knew I'd end up there eventually and the time finally came. Emily and I both agreed that going out for a drink sounded good and I asked if she wanted to check out Bust'd and she said yup. We rolled up on a Friday night around 6pm and the place wasn't too busy. There was a couple couples in there so we grabbed a beer and took a seat and started playing some games. A coworker told me about Shut the Box and funny enough, it was on the table and we played quite a few rounds as we worked on our first beer. Emily's first beer was the That One Coach and my first one was the Cattails. I usually really enjoy hefeweizens but this one felt a bit flat. It lacked the banana and vanilla punch I am used to them having. It was good, don't get me wrong but didn't hit quite like hefeweizens usually hit. Emily said she really enjoyed her beer. I tried it but brown ales are not my cup of... beer. Once we switched to playing Anarchy Pancakes, we grabbed another beer. This time Emily got the Trailblazer and I got the Hazy not Hazy. I jokingly said the Hazy should be called Hazy not Crazy and the bartender (who I think might be one of the owners?) laughed and said she liked that. I told her she could use it for a future beer, free of charge. As we grabbed our beers, a family came in and took over the other half the big table we were at, so we hopped onto a 4-top to enjoy our new beer and new game. I really liked the Hazy not Hazy. Emily liked hers and we both wished that we would've gotten our 2nd choice for both our beers. The interior of the brewery is really nice. A lot of wood throughout and the place was brightly lit. This brewery is located in an old Subway building so if it looks like every other Subway out there, that is why. On the backside of the building is where The Other Dawg was located years ago. It is a bit small inside so if they are busy or are hosting an event, it could get crowded quick in there. They have a giant Connect Four and a plentiful board game collection to enjoy while you are there. I absolutely love that these social establishments are providing fun stuff to do and providing a place for people to gather and socialize. As we were paying our tab, I picked up a t-shirt and some stickers. The shirt was $25 (I think) and the stickers were $1 each. Emily grabbed a beer opener for $5. In hindsight, I wish I would've gotten a beer opener, too. Not just to support a local business but they were pretty good quality, too. If you need a social spot to grab some beer and space to play some board games, Bust'd Brewing should make your list. They also have a ton of events to attend if that's more your thing. Cheers!

This is a cool little brewery, Heather is an amazing and very friendly bartender, the beer is good…read more I'd highly recommend this place for anyone passing through Peoria

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Casa Agave

4.4(23 reviews)

What an amazing menu they have at Casa Agave. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant…read more My wife started with the February special drink, the strawberry froze'. She loved it and it looked great. She then had the shrimp tacos, also a hit. I went with the Chicken mole' verde. It was excellent! I'd never had a green mole', but I highly recommend it. The tomatillo and undertones of chocolate in the mole' was fantastic. Our waiter, Santos was one of the best waiters we've had in a long time! Really a great place and can't wait to come back!

I had a great dinner! We went on a Saturday night and was instantly sat! So that was great. Our…read morewaitress was so friendly and very attentive They have a great cocktail menu with options for everyone! I got the coco loco and would give that a solid 8/10, we then got the chips and queso appetizer and unfortunately this was really bland, the chips tasted like fritos and the cheese was pretty bland. But the tacos were AMAZING, we got the carne asada tacos and they were amazing, I could have eaten 10 of them! I will definitely be coming back!

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Carne asada

The Publik House

4.3(191 reviews)

Great food, lively atmosphere, and top-notch service!!!…read more The Publik House delivers an excellent all-around experience. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, with a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything came out fresh and well-portioned, making it a satisfying meal from start to finish. The atmosphere is lively but comfortable, perfect for both casual outings and group gatherings. Service was attentive and friendly, with staff who checked in regularly without being intrusive. Overall, The Publik House stands out for its consistent quality, great energy, and welcoming service. Definitely a place worth visiting again.

In the area and someone suggested we check out Peoria Heights for dinner. Yelp lead us to The…read morePublik House. We were hoping to sit outside but it started raining as soon as we pulled in. Inside we were seated immediately and the booths were very comfortable. Service was great. Very attentive staff. The waitress suggested we try the "award winning" Mac and cheese. It was seriously delicious! It has huge chunks of bacon in it, with a ritz cracker crumble on top... Highly recommend it, as it was our fav part of the meal! My son and I both had a bacon cheddar burger with fries. It's served with candied bacon on a pretzel bun. Very good. My husband had the Philly cheese steak and Cajun fries. Large portions and everything was good.

Interior bar view

Award winning mac and cheese

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Philly cheese steak and Cajun fries

Aidells Sausage Company

4.0(1 review)

1.0 mi

i microwave these sausages real quick then eat em with fresh cool tomatoes. lazyazz meal lol. my…read morelocal stores have a range of flavors; i get em all equally. my faves are prob BACON PINEAPPLE and CHICKEN APPLE but i get whatever.

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Trefzger's Bakery

4.1(104 reviews)

1.5 mi

Trefzger's is one of those places where you bite into one of their creations and you immediately…read morethink "Ahhh I understand why they've been around since 1861". The thumbprint cookies are pure flames. I can't think of a single item that doesn't have the sweetness precisely dialed in. My only real nitpick I can think of is with the bread used for the pastries (danishes, cinnamon rolls). It's slightly too... Dry? Gluten-y? But it's not an overarching issue so it's pretty insignificant.

Beautiful, large, independent bakery with incredible sweets. Everything is amazing about this…read moreplace except for the unfriendly staff.