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    Owls Nest

    3.7 (22 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Small wings but mostly because they went down easy
    Luke W.

    Classic old timer bar with lots of low lighting, old fashioned decorations, and enjoyable friendly staff eager to serve good value eats. are trio was eager to try out this place for the first time and found it much to our liking with tasty wings and lots to come back for on the menu. The burgers were enormously thick, too thick for one or perhaps it wasn't seasoned properly or cooked evenly, but my tacos were real tasty despite the sour cream coming from a tube. There was a live Illinois game on the screens lending to a lot of hooting and noises around us which to some would be annoying and others adding to the merriment of this roost. Didn't bother us at all, a small local eyre like this offers all the easy going fun and games one expects.

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    Maggie G.

    Wonderful food and service. The food came out hot and fresh, the waitstaff was amazing. What a wonderful find in West Peoria!

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    We saw this place on a Peoria Restaurant small biz Facebook. We discovered a quaint little dive bar. When we went in there was a typical local bar complete with several regulars seated chatting with the bartender. There was separated dining room next to the bar area. The bartender brought over menus and left us to examine them. They have your typical bar fare as far as apps go with house made onion rings and mushrooms. They have salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and meals. I got the $10 fried chicken special (available on Thursdays) and my husband got the philly owls nest (Philly horseshoe) Because I got chicken it took about 20 minutes to get our food. It was fresh hot and delicious. My plate was covered with a half chicken, cheesy potatoes and baked beans. The chicken was fried to perfection, crispy and well seasoned. The cheesy potatoes were shredded potatoes au gratin style. The baked beans were a bit sweet, but super smokey. The Philly owls nest was a mound of crispy hand cut fries, gratuitous amounts of Philly beef, bell peppers, grilled onions, and covered in a tasty cheddar cheese sauce. It was àmazing! The portions are huge and the food is fantastic. A great little dive bar tucked into the heart of west Peoria. Like them on Facebook to check out all their daily special!

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    The Owls nest is under new ownership. No more Driftwood pizza. Full kitchen menu with sandwiches, pizza, wings, etc. Food came out hot, quick, and good. Friendly atmosphere with good service. Will be back again.

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    7 months ago

    Worst bartender in history. And she is proud of her lack of service. The new owners won't last with her at the bar.

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    10 months ago

    Just ate there. They got rid of their Tuesday burger special, as well as their dinners. Its no longer a go too destination

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    Awesome food good deals and wonderful service. Nice little off the beaten path Neighborhood hang out

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    Food was ok. Service was good. Glass for beer was pretty dirty. Came back a second time and no food available. Mhhh

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    12 years ago

    Great atmosphere, great people & bartenders and Larry's Driftwood Pizza made fresh to order. What more could you ask for?

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