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!!!

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

Called in a take out order. Told it'd be ready in 15 minutes which was accurate. This review is…read moreonly for the food I ate. Mozzarella sticks 2/10. I found them to be crispy and somehow sweet which was weird. No cheese pull at all. They weren't even melted. Bacon cheddar burger 4/10. Toppings were fresh. Cheese melted. Bacon and burger were very well done. This definitely wasn't a greasy burger. It was dry and lacking seasoning. Fries 4/10, pretty similar to the fries at Five Guys. Probably would be better if there were holes in the container to vent the steam. Mayo was mine as these were plain.

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 !

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.

This may be one of the most underrated/hidden gems in the Peoria area. This almost…read morehole-in-the-wall spot is simply amazing and I am upset it took so long to try it!! Came in for brunch last weekend with a friend, as we were looking for a new place to try for brunch. I came across their breakfast/brunch menu, which is short and sweet, with just the right amount of options. My friend ordered the Biscuit Brisket and Gravy. This is a large biscuit, with gravy (excellent gravy), a egg to order, and topped with barbecued brisket. The brisket was an excellent touch, adding a little sweet and savory to the already flavorful biscuit and gravy. I ordered the West Town Tap Burger, which was a maple glazed pork patty (amazing flavor let me tell you!), hash browns, a fried egg, bacon, all on a bun. This was an amazing breakfast sandwich that I would HIGHLY recommend!! Our server was the owner, so the service was excellent, friendly, and quick. Prices were great and you will not leave hungry!

Just tf up cus it's all good! When I tell you literally every food item is the bomb! Hats off to…read morethe chef!

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.

Goo spot for American pub style food. Very friendly staff and good beer selection. The Reuben was…read morefantastic!

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

What a find! Was in town on business and found this online. We started with Brussels sprouts which…read morewere fried leaves and absolutely delicious! My husband had the meatloaf and it was decedent. I went in the opposite direction and had the Vegan risotto, wow!! The chef is really chefing. The beet vinaigrette was out of this world!

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.

This is a staple must go when we are in Peoria. Our friends started going every time they were…read morethere and invited us since it's the first time traveling with them. The restaurant was able to accommodate our party of 20 as we sat outside with live music going on. We were the last to get there as we came from an event at the convention center. I noticed they had gotten the same waitress as they had the last time. She was awesome and was on top of everyone's orders and refills. I ordered the shepherds pie and it's the best one I've ever had. The flavors were very comforting and had depth to it. I also love the amount they serve. It was a lot for me but the value was great. This is definitely added to our list when in Peoria.

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 on a reccommendation from a Friend, and what a "COOL" spot! It was a busy friday Night…read moreso Becky and I sat at the Full Service Bar, which was smack in the middle of an old converted church (georgeous stained glass!). We started with a Hot German Pretzal with THICK cheddar cheese, and then each got an Illinois CLASSIC: the HORSESHOE!!! Becky said that the restaurant has the best kind of chrispy fries and her horseshoe was delicious! Mine was too. For desert, we got the GOOEY BUTTER CAKE, with vanilla ice cream. It was as sweet as Becky the night we met, but Becky stuck around a lot longer than this cake (LOL!). A scrumptious way to end the meal. We WILL be 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.

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.