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.

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.

I was in Peoria visiting the Riverfront Museum and needed dinner. Rhythm Kitchen appealed to me…read morebecause I need vegetarian and gluten free options. The good news was that I could walk three minutes from the Museum, keep my car, parked in the garage, have dinner, look at the river on my way back to my car. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The picture of my food doesn't look like it's much, but it was very tasty. It was a Mexican chicken salad subbed with tofu. While I was there, I listened to Billie Holliday and Stan Getz. No complaints! If I visit the museum again, I will definitely come back to Rhythm Kitchen.

Great soul-food restaurant in Peoria. Went for dinner with my family. I got the gumbo and it was…read morepretty good. Not the best I've ever had but pretty good, the portion was kind of small for the price. However, a member of my party got the shrimp and grits and they were AMAZING. I wish I would have gotten them. Holy cow I'm still thinking about them. The restaurant itself is very unique and I love all the local art displayed. For 4 people the bill was $90 which I believe is fair for 4 entrees and 1 dessert. Would definitely return and get the shrimp and grits.

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.

Food was good! The beer cheese is the best beer cheese I've had. Service was a bit slow.read more

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!

We had been waiting to try Hearth for a while, but the experience didn't live up to the…read moreanticipation. 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.

to start with the restaurant is clean.the service is out out standing. the food is hot win y get…read moreit and cooked the right way there salmon is realy a treat to your taste buds that y will in joy. it is a must to try if y like fish.if not you should try the fried chicken it beats popeyes chicken hands down . there breakfast bowl is top notch. dont miss out on this Family Restaurant !!!!!

Is Main Street a mainstay?…read more Word-of-mouth brought me and my dad to trying this place out on a cold and blustery Saturday morning. He had heard good things and I had heard the same so we figured to see what we thought of it. It wasn't too busy when we arrived and we were told to take a booth to our right. We sat down to a half-full but bustling restaurant. We got our menus and drinks promptly and started poring over the menu. My dad went with his usual country fried steak skillet-style meal and I went with a basic stack of pancakes and bacon. The vibe of the place was a generic blend of diner and family restaurant. Nothing really stood out to me that was unique besides this US Veterans table we were next to. I didn't get to snap a photo as they just cleaned it off and were about to sit down another group of people that just walked in. The waitress brought out our food and accidentally brought us a muffin instead of my bacon but was super quick to swap the two. Looking at my food and the price I paid and looking at my dad's food and the price he paid, I was instantly jealous he got so much more food for about the same price. The pancakes were large and plentiful compared to some places I've been and the bacon were long strips and not shriveled up and almost cooked too long. So why the mid rating? The waitress and staff overall weren't all that friendly. They weren't unpleasant by any means but the friendly chatting and banter you normally get at a restaurant was lacking here. There didn't seem to be a lot of mingling and cohesion to the staff that you see at most other restaurants. It was weird and if not a bit mechanical feeling. I'm not the most extroverted of people but a little bit of banter or chatting with the server is usually a plus. But most importantly is the food. How was it? Serviceable. The pancakes, even with the butter spread on it and plenty of syrup, were lacking a big punch of wow. Granted, it's just pancakes but I'd prefer to eat pancakes at a restaurant that don't feel like something I can make at home. The bacon was super tasty though. Just a bit disappointing that 3 strips were $3.99. My pops said he enjoyed his meal but it wasn't anything to write home about. I did try a small chunk of his country fried steak and it was decent, if not a bit overly crunchy/burnt on the steak portion. Overall, not a bad time with my dad but I just wish my meal wasn't lacking that punch for $12. I'd definitely come back and try a lunch item to see if that provides the oomph that eating out provides versus eating at home.

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

I very much dislike leaving reviews that aren't very nice, but our experience here wasn't the best…read morefor 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.

Enjoyed the breakfast buffet at Fox & Ford, formerly Pier Marquette Table 19. The selection felt…read morelike 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!