Always have a great time. Every weekend I don't go I am wishing I did. Great drinks, prices,…read morebartenders and patrons.

I have never ate at The Tarten before just stopped for beers. Inside is clean, friendly staff,…read more reasonable prices and Tuesdays is where it is at in Peoria for tacos and chips...for real. Ordered 3 tacos to go (a chicken, beef and pork) done street style. Explosive flavor for each and each distinctly different tastes. This was 6$. Also ordered the homemade chips and queso for 5$. Seriously best chips and dip Ive ever had. Chips were cooker and salted perfectly. All food packaged fantastic to go. Extremely impressed. Tuesdays 2 and after food is served...I shared the menu. I would have NEVER expected it but this is hands down the best place to get mexican on a Taco Tuesday. Ill be back and will be preaching the place to others! Cheers!

Jimmy's Irish Bar has such a great vibe! The decor is fantastic -- cozy, inviting, and full of…read morecharacter -- and the overall look of the place really sets the mood. The guys working there were awesome too, super friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I do wish the food had been a little stronger, though. We had the burgers, and they were just a tad overcooked for our tastes and could have used a bit more seasoning. It wasn't bad, just not quite on the same level as everything else.

Good local Irish bar. I just wanted to post this picture, but they make me write somethingread more

Best place to get a burger for lunch or dinner or a snack in central Illinois! We placed a carry…read moreout order for 3 cheeseburgers for lunch on Thursday afternoon. 1 with pepper jack. 2 with cheddar. All burgers came with lettuce, red onion, pickle slices, and tomato. We asked for xtra pickles. The burgers here are so good ! Love this place !

Food was fantastic! Everyone in our group had something different and it was all delicious. Service…read morewas fast and friendly we had a large table and nobody waited on anything she was fantastic.

I will never go in there again. I made an order and the trashy bartender was too busy worrying…read moreabout me on a slot machine because her friend "Karen" wanted the machine. Well there were 3 other machines available so why was mines an issue? So anyway the I gave the bartender the order and she was acting like she really wasnt trying to hear, but stated hold on for a second. But then started asking everybody else what they wanted smiling and tee heeing. So 10 mins roll by 15 and so on mind you I am still on the machine. So a whole hour passed and still no attention and no order, no eye contact except for a simple roll of the eyes. Then as her friend Karen complains again about the machine, she buys shots for her other friend. At the time it was 3 of them. And one felt the need to state. WE ARE THE 3 KKK, LOL. So they felt that was very appropriate and laughed along with it . And the bartender with the bun on her head did not say a word. But you felt it was okay for that behavior? So I guess the real reason why you ignored me was because I was not the preference of color and of course the only person of color in there. But no worries I will never set foot back in that burnt grease hole in the wall. P.S Then I heard the bartender say she had a order, then said oh well. Now that was foul on all parts. It was very tacky and unprofessional. I felt so outta of place when I should not have. Never will I ever go in there again.

The food was absolutely amazing service was subpar it just seems since the last time we were there…read moreas far as the​ customers,it's gotten a little rough around the edges!!! it's kind of dirty now from the last time we were there I don't think we'll be going back anytime soon and it's a shame because the food is so good I don't even know if the owner knows what's going on in there because I'm sure if he did he would address these issues it's very unfortunate because again the food is amazing but again some real funny characters up in there and the bartender is very slow this was daytime

Review Visit: November 11th, 2014…read more Room and Board in this castle is forever "No Vacancy". Nestled on the corner of a random street in Peoria, you would almost never know this place was here unless you were told about it or randomly drove down the right street. The only way I learned about this place is when I went to pick up my friend Tim one day and accidentally drove a block too far past his house. Tim told me he had been there before and it was pretty good. He said he walked there a few times to get food. I felt betrayed. I felt left out in the cold. As the feeling of betrayal faded, we made plans to go one night. It also happened to be the night Tim was moving. Sometimes we aren't great at planning stuff. We strolled in once we got most of the stuff packed up and loaded in our vehicles. We were greeted by a small yet cozy bar with seating that was just enough for the area. It held maybe 15 comfortably before it would start to feel packed. The bartender told us to take a seat anywhere and she would bring us a menu. In talking with people about Castle's and reading up on it from local online articles, this place is known for it's cheese. We knew that going in, so we ordered some crackers and cheese. This may be the first and only place that serves Ritz-style crackers to go along with their legendary cheese. There is always some hesitation when you are about to try something a place is well-known for. That happened here. Tim and his brother wasted no time digging in to the cheese and crackers. I grabbed my cracker and contemplated on how I was going to dip it, how much I was going to scoop and how big of a bite I was going to take. Okay, maybe that didn't happen but I did take that first bite rather slowly as I wanted to fully dedicate my taste buds to what I was about to experience. The cheese was good. I can see why people raved about it. It had a bit of that "made with love" added to it that your grandma's cookies also have. And before I knew it, the cheese and crackers were gone and the food we ordered was in front of us. I don't remember exactly what I ordered (looks like a pulled pork?) but I remember thinking it was pretty standard bar food, which is a compliment in my book. Bar food is cheap, usually 150% unhealthy for you, and full of flavor and deliciousness. Castle's Patio Inn was that. The fries were fries. Nothing fancy but something that I bet would be good dipped in the cheese. We didn't really get to experience the bar part of Castle's but that is totally fine. You can come here and sit at the bar and converse with the bartender about life's many issues or you can snag a table with your family for some cheap bar food and some exquisite cheese. Americans. We sure do love our cheese.

This is a great local hang out. The bartenders are typically fun. And they got touched tunes, which…read moreis always a plus, I don't know about the food. I can't eat it. But I've heard that they're cheese is amazing. They have done a couple of pop-ups, that were pretty amazing. The one chef that did a hotdog pop up was able to make me a vegan salad which tasted divine and I wish I could have it again great neighborhood atmosphere

Great local pub with excellent food and atmosphere!!!!!!…read more Kenny's Westside Pub offers everything you want from a neighborhood favorite. The food was fresh, well-cooked, and full of flavor, with portions that felt generous and satisfying. Each item we tried was done right and clearly prepared with care. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it a perfect spot to relax, watch a game, or catch up with friends. Service was friendly, attentive, and added to the welcoming vibe. Overall, Kenny's Westside Pub delivers consistency, quality, and a great local feel. A well-earned five-star spot that's easy to enjoy and recommend.

Stopped in for lunch and it was amazing. I had heard the Corned Beef Quesadilla were good, but…read morethat's selling them short. What a unique flavor. The place was packed at 12:15, some ended up at the bar. The bartenders waited on us and did a great job. And what a cool place. I really want to return when they have a live band!

I recently booked a work dinner reservation for 15 and the hostess was easy and pleasant to talk…read moreto. The reviews from the guests were that the dinner and service was perfect! Being a waitress in my 20's, I know how a big party can be a struggle. The reason I picked Thyme was due to some dietary restrictions. Thyme serves all. I recommend Thyme for business meeting lunches and dinners. Make a reservation ahead of time so they can accommodate your needs. Love to see old buildings brought back to life, Thyme, in the old Sealtest building, sits in the warehouse district of downtown Peoria. The eclectic atmosphere is inviting. The food is traditional yet exotic, yet farm to table, yet mysterious! We eat with our eyes, then smell, then taste. Good job Thyme!

Had the meatloaf sandwich recently with tater tots. I really wish parents would stop telling their…read morekids that they should be cooks one day. The tots were decent. The meatloaf was terrible. I'm still trying to figure out how you burn the outside while having the inside be mush. While the size is big, the bread was not the right choice to hold the meat, swipe of mashed potatoes, I assume it was supposed to be fried onion strings & the glob of bbq sauce. I really love a good meatloaf but this is one of those that leaves you regretting your life choices. Damn.

The food was mid. I had fish and chips and it was pretty bland. The menu selection wasn't the best.read more

Stopped in 25 minutes to close out of necessity. They told us any fried foods were still being…read moreserved. It was a quiet Thursday night. We just wanted something light as we traveled all day. We got the chips and dips and some beers. This Irish pub tries hard unlike many that just have an Irish name on the door. Very good beer selection and Kilkenny on nitro! Our bartender was Karen and she was great. The salsa was great. It's not house made so we are on the lookout for it. Chips got a mixed review. She liked them, I did not. Gauc and cheese were fine. The atmosphere and Karen and the nitro would bring us back.

I almost didn't eat here because of the reviews but wanted to check the building out…read more The food was great. Salmon was cooked to perfection, broccoli was steamed just right, and the rice pilaf it was on was good too. I'm not into sweet drinks but tried the strawberry blonde at everyone's recommendation and it was nice.

As others have said this place is gorgeous! Lots of history here and they did a really good job…read moreturning it into a place to eat and drink. For food...... MEH. Definitely DO NOT recommend. We got the Reuben and the Beer and Whiskey Burger. Both with sides of fries. The burger was the worst! It was definitely overcooked, and dry AF! The bottom bun was burnt. Worst of all there was no Bourbon glaze which was a bummer because it wasn't seasoned ...not one bit!! The Reuben wasn't actually bad, the thick cut corned beef was yummy but the bread was also over toasted. The fries were good as was the side of ranch for a dip. We ordered a side of pickles for the Reuben but they came when the sandwich was nearly gone and only when we reminded the waitress which didn't circle back like normal to see how we were doing and check to see if things were good. Now here's the part that was wild. There were only 2 tables 3 people at one and 2 people at the other. As others mentioned we waited almost 15 minutes after being ready to order and about 40 minutes for food to show up! OTHERS HAVE SAID THIS!! OWNERS PAY ATTENTION!! To me this seems like you couldn't care less! We didn't take pics because the food was unremarkable but I'll share pics of the building. I would skip this place for food unless you got time and money to spare as the average menu item was $16. Even the scotch eggs were $14 for 2!!!! Which we didn't get, because screw that $14 for 2 eggs? No thanks!

Wow wow wow! My bartender recommended the wings and they are to die for! First smoked, then fried…read morethen sauced with Asian buffalo sauce. I'm not sure what the sauce was, but I couldn't stop eating it! Then went with the Asian tacos with brisket. Very interesting combination of sauces and brisket. I added the vinegar based bbq sauce for even more yum! Ended with the key lime pie. Definitely different than I was expecting, but very solid none the less. I highly recommend this place! Go get you some!!

Eating here has made us decide we will never eat BBQ again!!…read more This was hands down the worst BBQ we have ever had and in the running for the worst food! The wings were burnt chunks on a plate. There was more burnt, dry skin and meat than edible meat! The ribs were pretty much the same. Drowning them in the sauce did nothing to make them better!! Served with lukewarm fries and below average other sides, there was nothing redeeming about our plates. The cornbread muffin was good...but it's just two bites.