Owls Nest

Such a cool place with amazing cocktails. The owner really knows what's she talking about. I did a…read morecocktail class here and it was great! My only complaint is the prices are high

Great cocktails! If you are looking for something different with a relaxed vibe this is your…read moreplace. I enjoyed the Thyme to Shine and Ten to One. I loved the sip with the smell of thyme and rosemary. It takes the drink to a new level. Go for the drinks!

Street Corn Toasty

Princess and the Pisco

Nightjar Artisan Ales & Inspired Spirits

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Matilda’s Cocktail Lounge

4.8(11 reviews)

Super cute little place. Chill vibe. Loved the retro theme and games. Gave "Foreman's basement"…read morevibes.

Super cute spot! Matilda's feels like you are chilling at…read moregrandma's house. They even have cozy throw blankets! I tried a couple of their cocktails. My fave was the tickle me. They also offer domestic beer, soft drinks, and other non alcoholic options. Some snacks are available for purchase. Service was super friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced. Go check them out!

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Mike's Tavern

4.9(30 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great little dive bar. The chicken fried steak could feed a family of 4. Holy Cow!! No really Holy…read moreCow!!! Ambience is what you would expect a sweet little dive bar. Service was unbelievable a younger guy named. Sannson give him a raise. He's on top of it. Great spot a little gem kind of hidden in this town.

This place is fabulous. The last time I was in Peoria was 2-3 years ago and we were so excited to…read morego back to Mike's Tavern......and they didn't disappoint!!! Fun place to go and STILL the best tenderloin sandwich anywhere. Going back for the burgers on Saturday. Great job Mark!!!

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Kickback on Fulton

4.2(9 reviews)

Perfect bar for a Friday night! Bartender was great, low key/chill atmosphere was exactly what we…read morewere looking for.

My favorite bar in town! Phil is a great bartender, letting you know you're heard even when he's…read morebusy

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New outdoor seating, pet friendly beer garden.

Marty's Center Tap

5.0(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is one of the last great dive bars in the area. Starting with a history that begins in the…read moreearly 1920s, carrying through the prohibition, thriving with the workers of Caterpillar, and today representing the final classic holdout in a gentrified area, the Center Tap is the same place it was when our grandparents went to a bar. If you are looking for a place like Cheers on TV this is the place for you. Cheap beer and daily drink specials pair well with local made pizzas while watching cable broadcasting one of the HD flat-screen TVs behind the bar. The staff are friendly and down to earth and will remember you and your drink of choice. To pay, they accept cash, a plethora of card options, as well as tap pay. There are dozens of regulars who are all good hearted characters themselves. Whether you need a quick stop at the watering hole or a night out with the crew, the Center Tap is the best place in the area to experience a simpler fun.

This place tops the list for Vintage Dive Bars that absolutely refuse to give in…read more Marty's Center tap is a time capsule operation when Blue Collar Workers ordered a drink or two or three after working a shift at the Caterpillar Plant just down the road. It's a simple pleasure venue...Basically a vintage Dive Bar "landlocked" in the midst of a concrete jungle that we call "Progress". Center Tap is being swallowed up by Strip Malls, Corporate Hotels, Banks and every damn Chain Restaurant imaginable You wont find this place on the East Peoria Tourism or Travel Guide...Only Here!

Full size classic shuffleboard table including league and tournament play

Pool table and darts

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Smoking area and outdoor patio

Diesel

3.2(21 reviews)

Diesel is a clothing store, nice and suits, but you can't consume them in your stomachread more

Front door people didn't acknowledge me. It takes nothing to stop your personal conversation and…read moregreet someone. Back room bartender was pretty nice and fairly attentive. Bar back came and wiped the table and cleaned up the empties often. Atmosphere was good. I'd probably go back.

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Kenny's Westside Pub

4.1(142 reviews)

1.9 mi

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

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!

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Instruments on the wall add to the feel of this bar.

8 Bit Arcade Bar

3.7(41 reviews)

A lot of fun arcade games! Friendly staff. Classic bar drinks. The games are free (except for skee…read moreball) as long as you are drinking

I've been to 8-Bit a handful of times. I truly enjoy the atmosphere that has been created there. I…read morealso love the fact that most of the games are free. Overall a great place.

Out of Order

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The Neon Bison

3.4(18 reviews)

Hey I've been a long time customer. Very pleased when I walk in the door and see Betty because I…read moreknow I will be served promptly AND know my order will be right! Today's order of chicken strips was great... (except fries a little overcooked). Will be back soon. Thank you again Betty for your excellent service!

Sweet server but cold food, long ticket times. Wouldnt recommend or go back. And this is only bc…read moreyelp says I need 85 characters.

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Sugar Wood Fired Bistro

3.9(350 reviews)

1.6 mi

Nice looking place to take the family. The pizza is good (we are big fans of the mushroom and the…read moreSoppressata). The place is a favorite of the kids and wood fired pizza is unique and fun.

This is one of the best restaurants in Peoria area. The food is great and they have many options…read moremore than just pizzas. Their pizzas are great and made fresh in wood fired brick oven. The service is fast enough and they are polite. Their pizzas ambience is relaxing and have an option to sit outside in summer.

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Alicia S.

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4 years ago

This is not a safe environment for the workers in anyway shape or form James in the kitchen has been fired from this restaurant for sexual harassment and is working here yet again and has yet again sexually harassed a worker here, I am always uncomfortable when I come as the kitchen guys stare at customers and are usually drunk. read more

Becky B.

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152

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3 years ago

Just to forward you the Friday fish is a bullhead not a channel cat. Not really worth $12.00.

Minor S.

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4 years ago

You need this place. You want this place. It needs more people to be here. Great food!! read more

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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

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Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing cocktails! Make reservations so you don't miss out on the…read moreexperience!

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