We had a great dinner experience at Hearth Restaurant. Reservations were easy, there was no wait, and 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. read more

We made a reservation- which was unnecessary because it was pretty empty at 11:15 when we got there. 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! read more

We had been waiting to try Hearth for a while, but the experience didn't live up to the anticipation. When we first walked in, we were told the tables were all occupied. We called ahead for a table for two, and the host made it sound like it was going to be the busiest night of the year -- only a high-top near the bar was "available." When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, which made the seating choice puzzling. Food & Drinks: * Iceberg Salad: 2.7/5 -- fresh but nothing special. * New York Strip: 1.2/5 -- Ordered medium-well, arrived rare. By the time it was recooked and returned, I had already finished the rest of my meal. The steak itself was fatty, chewy, and lacking in flavor. * Old Fashioned: 2.5/5 -- unbalanced and underwhelming. * Grits & Mushrooms: 2.1/5 -- bland and disappointing. Overall, the food lacked flavor and consistency, and the service didn't help elevate the experience. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I truly cared about. read more

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I thought this has an Irish name but those mermaids make me think it must be a different name? Anyway i love coming here, the drinks are perfect (over pouring booze is a big deal around here and most don't complain) but i appreciate it, the decor is amazing, the place is a bit small so on a busy night quite loud, but in the summer they have outdoor seating just like most the places on this stretch of road. Food was impeccable, and service was excellent. Clearly experienced, kind, willing to joke a bit, which makes a big difference in my dining experience. There have been some rude waiters or waitresses that just glare if we sit too long at other places which pressures me to leave. But not here. Super friendly and chill place with amazing staff and excellent food! 10/10 recommend! read more

Hearth amazing Two days for lunch! Date with husband and neighbor ladies!! All meals perfection! Ambiance delightful!! Service impeccable! Catfish sandwich, Barbecue, sweet potatoes fries, salmon cakes, collard greens, Cobb salad all delicious!! Go soon. Gem of Peoria !! read more

Hearth - American Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

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Good food and service. Fancy restaurant nice for date night or get together. We went for an interview dinner. Large food portions.

The atmosphere was great we could hold a conversation the food was exciting and portions were very nice the waitress was really friendly and informative read more

A very nice place for lunch. Great food, great customer service, and prices were very reasonable. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because of the bar. Being a bourbon guy, I was glad to see they touted their whiskey/bourbon selection quite highly, and they do have a huge selection from what I saw, however, if a restaurant/bar wants to be considered the place to be for bourbon, it needs to have a great Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned I received was not good and was nothing like what was listed on the menu - "OLD OVERHOLT RYE MUDDLED WITH AN ORANGE SLICE, SIMPLE SYRUP BLACK WALNUT BITTERS & A CINNAMON STICK STIRRER". I can only describe mine as a water downed whiskey drink. Nothing muddles, no taste of bitters, and no cinnamon stick (see picture). In my opinion, a proper should also be served with a large ice cube not a scope of small ice cubes. Overall, I did enjoy the lunch and want to go back for supper sometime. I hope when that happens they learn to make a proper Old Fashioned. read more

Hearth - American Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

My hubby and I went to Hearth for my birthday dinner and we were not disappointed. Staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Food was delicious! I ordered the scallops and they were perfectly cooked. My hubby was able to alter his jambalaya slightly and it was no problem at all for the kitchen. Appropriately priced for the atmosphere and cuisine! PS: make a reservation if you plan to visit! read more

4.5 stars MAKE A RESERVATION! MAKE A RESERVATION! MAKE A RESERVATION! We attempted eating at Hearth in summer 2019 when I had out of town friends visiting. We were seated by the hostess outside, but 5 mins later, they asked us to leave since we didn't have a reservation. So, lesson learned: I made a reservation for dinner since they're only open from 5-10pm on Saturdays. I mentioned it would be our first time there and it was our anniversary. SO did not want to give them business after getting kicked out; however, I wanted to give them a second chance based on so many good Yelp reviews, and the hostess made an honest mistake (they said she misheard me). We arrived for our 7pm reservation and were seated shortly. Our server, Becky, was good and not overbearing. She brought warm cheddar & green onion biscuits with sweet butter--YUM! They provided complimentary cocktails because of the special occasion, which was not expected, but a nice gesture. I had the pork chop, and SO had the meatloaf (beef, lamb, bacon). The pork chop was a little fatty for my liking but had good flavor and was cooked well. Their house potato bake with cream and cheese was amazing, I could eat a whole pan of that. SO's meatloaf was good, but tasted gamey to me, but I rarely eat lamb. It was loud for us in the main dining room but to be expected for a busy Saturday night, and we were between two tables of 4 who were having a good time. Our entrees were $55. We didn't have any drinks other than the complimentary cocktails. read more

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Great place. The food equals the service and atmosphere...all awesome! Highly recommend! read more

All around fabulous! Food, drink, especially staff! Creative options that are artfully presented as well as delicious.

Generally speaking, the food scene in Central Illinois is pretty disappointing (I grew up here but only visit occasionally now). Hearth is a very nice change in this regard. High quality food, nice wine selection, professional and friendly staff. I will definitely return on a future visit. read more

We usually love Hearth and go there for our recruitment dinners often but after the way my program director and physicians were treated last night by wait staff (Becky) and the manager we will never go back. The blantant racism experienced in this restaurant is outrageous and I am sad I chose this place to send my physicians to. When an out of town applicant is being wined and dined and the first thing they say to you when you ask how their stay in Peoria has been is that everything except dinner has been good and how they witnessed people being treated at Hearth is embarrassing! When treated horribly and went to management to say so, the group was told they said their peace and could leave! I know from experience this was not an inexpensive dinner and the tip was auto generated so even though she wouldn't wait on them and told them several times her larger tables were more important, she got her large tip. When food was served it was thrown in front of one physician whom was experienced the worst behavior. Horrible service and even worse customer service from management. You should be ashamed of your servers and night manager. read more

Exquisite menu, atmosphere, and staff. Maybe "dining family" because from the owner, to the chef's crew, to the servers : THIS is what Fine Dining is all about. read more

Customer service is not dead at Hearth. The staff is attentive and the food is exquisite. I've been twice for lunch and love the formal feel in the cozy setting. Next time we will order drinks from the bar. It looks well stocked for anything! read more

Hearth has amazing food and service. It's one of the best places I've ever eaten. Recommend the scallops,dauphinoise potatoes, and the lamb meatballs. But honestly it's all good. I've had the salmon and Lamb chops also. Amazing. read more

The food here is unique and amazing. Highly recommend for a laid back and tasty culinary experience!

Can't speak to the food, but the cocktails are AWESOME! First, I had to try the Chocomole, which was perfect. Not too sweet, with just a little spice to it. Then I had the Harvest Mule and it was really good too! A great combination of flavors. A bit pricey, but service was excellent. Definitely worth another visit if we're in the area again. read more

Hearth - Chocomole! - American Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

Accidentally stumbled on to this place. The owner was coming up the sidewalk and talked us in to looking at the menu and stepping inside. Our lunch was amazing and you should see the dinner menu!! We had the catfish poboy and smoked brisket. Shamed to admit we caved and ordered dessert. For dessert we had the bourbon pecan pie and flourless chocolate tort. This was an excellent stop and the staff/service couldn't be any better. You will be glad you stopped in this charming "local" spot!!!! P.S. several gluten free options. read more

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First time here. Delicious! Highly recommend the Chicken Confit, Jambalaya and the meatloaf We had great service 10 out of 10 read more

Excellent service and great atmosphere. Bar selection outstanding. Was here on business and would definitely visit again!

I love that you can make a reservation. They have fun cocktails that change with the seasons on the menu. The chicken is so delicious full of flavor and the skin is crispy. The shrimp in the appetizers has a sauce you want to pour over everything. Lovely place. read more

The patio is lovely and the food will change your life. It's really wonderful when you find service and execution done so well. This place gets it. Will definitely be back read more

Great food, beautiful ambiance! Lunch good, but limited menu. Excellent wine list. Always fun being in the Heights!' read more

Great food, great service. Highly recommend. Found by accident and absolutely loved it!

Great steak and Whiskey selection! Tasty apps and attentive service. Love the cocktails as well!

The food is fantastic and flavorful, the service is outstanding and the ambiance is intimate and pleasing. I highly recommend this place for a more upscale dining experience that is fairly priced. read more

Unfortunately very disappointed with this spot. After reading many reviews I was excited to try! The reason for the low review is our all of our food was delivered cold or cooked incorrectly. We wanted to start the chilly night with a nice hot bowl of tomato soup and it was delivered to us lukewarm (and it was only lukewarm after mixing it). Our entrees were both cooked incorrectly. The scallops were over cooked and tough. The ribeye we ordered medium rare and the center was a maroon red that was cold to touch and almost unpalatable. I would expect a pricy restaurant to at least be able to deliver food that is cooked. The mushrooms on the steak were delicious and maybe the best part of the meal. read more

The food here was great! Per recommendation of some locals had brought us to Peoria Heights. Hearth was one of several restaurants recommended to us for dinner, but if this one doesn't suit you there are plenty of options within a few walking blocks along Prospect. The restaurant was cozy and charming. Definitely had a home feeling to it as it felt like it was a house modified into an establishment yet still felt intimate. The menu options were great and I seemed to notice a lot of cajun & creole inspired dishes. For food we started with the nawlins bbq shrimp and lamb meatballs. Nothing to complain about, and both were well executed and you couldn't help but finish the garlic butter sauce with the baguettes on the side. For my main entree, I did the stuffed pork chop dinner served with a side of garlic mash and collard greens. A ton of flavor and super tender. I'm a fan of the food here. Other things to mention... they have quite the whiskey selection. Beer list is decent yet nothing on draft. Service was excellent. Price point you're easily looking at $30+ per person with tax and tip. Not much else I got on this one. 'Til next time cheers! read more

Visited Hearth for the first time on a Saturday for lunch. The food was outstanding. Had the grilled cheese & a cup of tomato soup. Grilled cheese has apples, almonds and Brie which is a really nice combination. The roasted tomato soup was excellent and clearly scratch made. Service was very good, friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Very clean restaurant & nice atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try the dinner menu. read more

I had dinner here with a group of about 12 girlfriends. We were given a large table near the back of the restaurant and since it wasn't very busy the time we were there it was very private. Our server was excellent and the food all arrived quickly and at the same time. I ordered a fruit and cheese tray as an appetizer to share and it was delicious. There was an assortment of cheeses, sliced apples, And our favorite, smoked grapes. I also paid extra to have meat added. There was plenty to share and most everyone sampled something. A friend got the Wedge salad for her meal and it looked very good , with plenty of bleu cheese and bacon bits. I ordered the Shrimp & grits ... not sure if I would like grits... but it was very delicious and I would definitely order it again! read more

Hearth - American Near Me - Peoria Heights, Illinois

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Super awesome atmosphere, food was fantastic, took a little while, however given the working situation it's totally understandable. Biscuits are dry. Other than that lamb was cooked perfect and so was the steak! read more

The food here is excellent. To start they put the best cheddar biscuits on your table with house made honey butter which were incredible. You can make a meal out of these. All of the entrees that we ordered were outstanding my duck breast was plated perfectly, cooked beautifully and was really delicious. The mashed potatoes that the dish came with was excellent. Additionally the table got the halibut on special which was very good and the lamb loin which were reportedly excellent. To top it off the service was fantastic. Great standout in a restaurant packed area. read more

The food is great tasting, portions small, and can be a pricy night out if you have a few drinks or dessert. Service is slow at times. Food is good, but don't be in a hurry. Nice atmosphere, but can get loud. read more

We have been to hearth about 3-4 times and have always had good experiences! The food is high quality! Atmosphere/ambiance is classy (but you don't have to be too too fancy as far as attire) and intimate. Staff is very friendly! Parking: street parking... a lot of the time available in front (unless it's evening/weekend then you may need to park a little farther). Nice drink options! We've had their grilled oysters a few times and are never disappointed! Sooo good! I most recently had their crab cakes and they are some of the best in the area! I've had the scallops with your choice of potato side and they are delicious. They often change up the veggies depending on what they get that day (I think). My husband most recently had the rib eye which he said was great! The fresh homemade bread they bake with the cheese and scallions is sooo good! Overall, always a good experience and we will continue to dine here! read more

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Great place to dine! We had the fillet that was cooked perfectly! Really great cocktails and selection of wines as well!

I am really glad that my hubby took me to @hearthrestaurant for my birthday dinner. We had a great time there. Becky, our waitress, was very polite, welcoming and informative. Actually all of their stuff were extremely charming and engaging. And on top of that the ambiance and decor of this place is sooo classy... match made in heaven. And they serve amazing quality food. What else you can ask for. We tried Shrimp pesto, Duck and Mahi Mahi. read more

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Excellent food, friendly staff, decent wine list. We came in late without a reservation and was seated promptly. Notable cocktail menu and a bar with an exceptional stock of whiskeys. Ordered the Filet Mignon which was superb, and started with the lamb meatballs. Everything was excellent. Getting our food was a little slow, but so exceptionally tasty we easily forgot the wait. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Stopped by Hearth today for lunch. We come up to the Heights often for food and drinks and I have always wanted to try Hearth. I was not disappointed. We sat out in the patio area and Tim was our waiter. He was great. Very friendly and on time with everything. I ordered the catfish po' boy and my wife got the burger. Both were excellent. The seasoning and crust on the fish was perfect. One of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had. Opted for the side salad with the blackberry balsamic dressing and the dressing was fantastic as well. Fruity but not overly sweet. My wife also ordered the blood orange martini and it was really good. Not overly sweet and we could taste the tequila, which is always a good thing. I will for sure be returning to Hearth. Looking forward to grabbing a whiskey flight as they have over 200 different whiskeys. read more