I very much dislike leaving reviews that aren't very nice, but our experience here wasn't the best for such a fine looking restaurant. First, I sought out a fine dining establishment, with vegetarian options, for my daughter's college graduation and the out of state guests attending. I selected this restaurant for its Cauliflower steak and other high end selections. But we were quite disappointed. I made reservations more than a week prior and was asked if we were celebrating a special occasion; yes a college graduation. I was also told I would receive a confirmation by text a day or two before. I tried calling two days before to confirm when I'd received no correspondence, just to be sure. I had to leave a message, asking for a call back. The day before our reservation I'd still not received a call back, nor confirmation text, so I called again during dinner hours. Nobody answered the phone, again I left a message to call me back. The day of graduation I called again during breakfast hours, again no one answered the phone and I left a message. Two hours prior to the reservation I called again, finally someone answered the phone. But this time I was on hold and passed around to three different people over a 10 minute period only to find out they weren't sure they had a reservation for me. So they made a reservation for us. We arrived one hour prior to the reservation and had some drinks at the bar just outside of the restaurant. Ten minutes prior to our reservation, which happened to be when the restaurant opened, I saw someone at the hostess station. I approached to check in, and was told she worked at the bar, but would get someone to help me. I went through two other people who again couldn't find our reservation, despite having just spoken to them less than two prior. I was asked, again, are we celebrating a special occasion. We were finally seated and given plenty of time to review the menu. When it came time to order they were out of two items on the menu, the cauliflower steak, and Tomahawk ribeye steak ($98). Needless to say we were more than disappointed since in our party we wanted both! My daughter, the graduate and a vegetarian, ended up eating a veggie patty sandwich with sweet potato fries. She was so disappointed in the food that she did not finish the sandwich nor the fries. I ordered a Harvest roasted beet salad with goat cheese. Since it was $14, I asked if it was a side or main course salad, told it was large enough to be two meals. When I received it, it was delicious BUT barely larger than a side salad. We were there almost two hours before any other customers arrived. We thought it strange. We wondered if it was a bad sign for a Saturday night, especially with what we went through to even get there. The service was excellent, yet we were never asked what we were celebrating. When reserving or a hostess asks you if there is a special occasion, you would think there may be a special welcoming, or table setting, or free dessert, but there was nothing. The bartender and drinks were wonderful. The food was basically good, but overpriced for the taste and portions. If I were in the area, I wouldn't patronize this establishment again. read more

Enjoyed the breakfast buffet at Fox & Ford, formerly Pier Marquette Table 19. The selection felt like an upscale continental breakfast, with a great variety. The custom-made omelet was amazing, and the attendants were friendly and attentive throughout. A lovely experience overall--definitely would go back! read more

We and another couple went for dinner on a Saturday at 6. The bar had a few people and musicians were setting up. It all went odd when we went in for dinner. We were the only patrons (red flag). The waiter was nice but uneasy in his role. The paper menu inserts were worn, smudged and clearly old. The side salads were chopped to the point they were like coleslaw. The calamari had some pieces that were so tough they seemed to have been left in the fryer from previous orders. Our friend's shrimp and grits were basically unseasoned grits and a few cold shrimp. She did not eat her dinner. My wife's sliders had one raw, one well overcooked and one ok. The menu online describes a 1/2lb angus burger, not three small sliders. My friend and I both ordered the brisket smash burgers. The carmelized onions were chopped and few in number, the cheese flavorless and two seemingly normal smashed hamburger patties on bun, not rye. All of the food was nothing like what is posted here or on their website. It was evident nothing here is chef prepared. We got bad room service food. We had our food comped after complaining but tipped the waiter on the full amount. There Pere Marquette needs to admit to themselves they are not operating a restaurant any longer and stop marketing that they are running a chef inspired dining experience. We should listened to the ladies and left before we ordered. read more

Very average. Good if you're staying nearby and don't want to venture out. Food was solid, but not worth making a trip there for. Service was very good. Ambiance was just like the hotel it is in, decent, clean, nice. read more

Food was delicious. Service was amazing! It wasn't a busy night and the chef came out to chat with us and even gave a free cheesecake, what a treat. It was a wonderful experience, made us feel welcome. A bit pricey but the service made up for it. read more

Horrible service and even worse food. Ordered two appetizers and then waited over 30 minutes to be told they were out of one. Waited an additional 20 minutes and then everything arrived together. Food was very poor quality and had clearly been microwaved. Additionally, they forgot our sides. They weren't busy, for the first 30 minutes we were the only ones in the restaurant. Rating ZERO stars! read more

This is the actual pork chop being served. While the taste was good, the quality of the pork chop does not match what was depicted on the website. read more

Fox & Ford - This is the real pork chop that is being served. While the taste was good; it is not the same quality pork chop shown on the website. - American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

I came in person to place a to-go order for the wild salmon with mashed potatoes and veggies ($37). I asked if I could substitute the mashed potatoes for extra veggies, and was told it would be an additional $5. When I pointed out the dish was already $37, the response was, "This is a high-end restaurant." I've eaten at plenty of high-end restaurants across the U.S. and Europe, and never once have I been met with that kind of rude, dismissive attitude. For $37, a simple substitution shouldn't be treated as an inconvenience, and customer service should reflect the "high-end" standard they claim to have. read more

Fox & Ford - This what's a $41 meal look like. - American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Beautiful place. Head Chef is very talented. I got to taste some of the food before the soft opening and it was delicious. read more

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Amazing food! Out of this world. Table side Caesar salad yes please! Rebecca was so attentive. Chef Marcelus was very creative and very welcoming! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Fox & Ford - Mezcal Tequila - American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

I actually hate to leave negative reviews, especially on local restaurant spots that had such potential. Had reservations at 6pm on a Saturday night. We were the only people in the whole restaurant, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but also maybe should've been a clue. I will say our waitress was very sweet and attentive, she did a great job. The vibe is nice inside, nothing spectacular. The bar definitely livened up when we were leaving and seemed like a good place to stop for a drink. The location is nice too right downtown. The food was so terrible though. We ordered a drink each, and for a cocktail that was just one type of alcohol and mixers it was waaaay overpriced. We ordered the pretzel bites and beer cheese for an appetizer, the pretzels were so over done burnt they were basically croutons. We couldn't even eat them. I got the salmon as my main and I guess it was fine? The flavors were so blah though. Nothing special about it for it to be priced at almost $40. Left with a $75+ bill just for myself for the most mediocre meal I've had in a long time. I have no problem dropping that kind of money on a really great meal but I can honestly say this is not it. It's not a place I'd recommend or want to go back to ever unfortunately. read more

Food and service was excellent!! I had the chicken breast with chimmichurri sauce and mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was excellen

The atmosphere is nice but it is NOT a 5 Star restaurant. The food wasn't good at all and it didn't even have great presentation so nothing was unique. Their calamari looked like it came from a frozen bag and dropped into a deep fryer. The pork chop was dry and no flavor and my friend's sandwich was burnt, dry and no cheese. Mocktails are $18 so you get penalized for not drinking?!! Not worth the money and it's sad because we are all local and we like nice places with great food. Unfortunately, we won't recommend it or go back. read more

I saw a famous musician play a few songs here invited by a radio station, it was an amazing experience to watch and listen in such a crowded small room and it made it unforgettable. The food I love because i dip my everything in malt vinegar and i wasn't judged for it here haha. Plus they actually HAD malt vinegar which is surprisingly rare. I do not particularly remember staff, but that means i never had a bad experience either. My only gripe (not even a gripe) is just that I wish they had more British decor, young ones, monty pythons flying circus, red dwarf or any other eye catching decor capturing the culture because its a theme that you can do SO much with and i think my inner designer just wants to dress it up haha that and i have been watching BBC since i was a tot. read more

On Saturday at 6:00 PM, the manager said the kitchen was 30 minutes behind, and the Executive Chef later mentioned 40 minutes. We ordered at 6:15 PM but got inconsistent updates on our food, making it feel like we were repeatedly misled about service times. The first dish arrived at 7:30 PM, the last (a plain kids' cheeseburger) at 7:55 PM. Some tables left for Wicked next door prior to receiving their order. Refills required asking, and they were out of iced tea. It was busy, but better seating management and honest communication would help. Food was average. read more

They seemed to have just opened and didn't really know what was going on. We were put on a waitlist and told 30 minutes. We called back an hour later and they said they still haven't started calling anybody's names yet. Luckily we found somewhere else to go, because we never got a call to come in. read more