Ordered carry out on a busy Saturday night! 1. Grilled grouper sandwich with au-gratin cheesy potatoes. Extremely small portion. 2. Grilled Gulf shrimp dinner with asparagus and au-gratin cheesy potatoes. Nice sized and tasty gulf shrimp. The au-gratin potatoes are a 5 side. We were disappointed in the Grouper sandwich. Pricey dinner but quality seafood prices are expected to be high. We would be back for the gulf shrimp and au-gratin potatoes. read more

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I had the grouper fish and mashed potatoes. Very delicious and seasoned well. The mushroom on top paired perfect. I also ordered an expresso martini with vanilla as the base! I'm not very familiar with expresso martinis but I would rate this drink 6/10. Next time i plan to have it with caramel. This restaurant also serves bread with a unique spread that i thought was the perfect starter! Customer service 8/10. Ambience is a bit dark but it fits the aesthetic and tone of the environment surrounding. read more

I have visited this place every year since I was born and it has never disappointed me. They have a wide variety of fresh fish and a couple of meet entrées. I love their martini menu as it has a lot of different options and flavors. The restaurant is dark on the inside, but very inviting. Even though this place has called the fish house my favorite thing about it is the fresh rolls. It's always a pleasure eating here and it never gets old. read more

The food here was wonderful, service was great and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very calm and we had a great evening. read more

The Fish House - Atlantic salmon and asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Old charming, traditional decor seafood restaurant (a bit loud in the dining room). First time diners. Nice big menu and good service staff. They started us off with a basket of hot, soft, and wonderful biscuits/buns. We ordered crab cakes and Florida snapper. Both entrees were well-prepared. Daily special snapper was very good. Only item to improve were the crab cakes - they tasted like too much filler and were overly peppery... kinda disappointing. read more

The food and the cocktails were delicious. We sat in the lounge. It is decorated festively with Christmas lights which creates a romantic, fun environment. The bartender, Paul, was attentive, made great recommendations, and took good care of us! We'll be back for sure! We had the Tasmanian salmon (cedar planked), the stuffed mushrooms, the Caesar salad, and raw oysters. The oysters were better and fresher than 1/2 the ones we get in Chicago! All were 5 out of 5! read more

Overpriced for the quality of the food, maybe because there aren't a lot of fish options in Peoria. For our Party of 12; Calamari not hot, some dishes overcooked, general impression was ok. No reason to go back, just average. read more

Food was very good. Service was also good. Value for the '$ is not there. Better off going to The Fish House. That is too bad. Really use to enjoy dining here. read more

I am a seafood lover and Fish House is my absolute favorite spot. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is perfect. Absolutely love this place. read more

Food was good...but the service was the issue. We arrived at 7:15 pm per our reservation but did not sit down till 7:45 pm. We had a server by the name of Nate who was loud and obnoxious. He appeared to be distracted when we asked questions and was not focused on our table when taking orders, etc. He is the type of server that will keep me from coming back. My opinion is he needs to go. read more

Great place for fresh seafood. The menu has a big selection of seafood and wine list. Server made good recommendations. You can come in for a special occasion or for a quiet dinner. The place accommodates a large group. A hidden gem for sure. read more

The Fish House - Halibut Florentine and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Our yearly meal when we come to get our turkey at Yordy's. The service is outstanding and the huge menu has something for everyone. Jenny was a great server and the food was as expected. I had the grilled Tasmanian salmon which was tender and flavorful. Everyone was happy with their choice. We ended sharing the molten chocolate lava cake which was a table favorite. read more

Best seafood restaurant around. Decor is stuck in the 70s but only adds to the charm. Excellent food and service. Pricey but worth it... read more

One of my favorites in Peoria! The service is always great and the Florida Grouper is perfect anytime! The other night we we tried two new things, their onion rings and for dessert their crème brûlée! Both were outstanding! read more

Delicious Valentine dinner! As always best dinner! I had pan seared sea bass and broccoli husband Randy had fried shrimp and au gratin potatoes! Salad and hot fresh rolls delicious as well! Waitress Lacey very kind, attentive and good recommendations!! Meals always prepared to perfection !! Go soon, make reservations and enjoy!!! Ambiance very cozy!! read more

The Fish House - Fried Shrimp Pan seared Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

The Fish House is one of our favorite places in the Peoria area. As usual, the food and service were excellent!

The food and service were great! I ordered the Grilled Alaskan Halibut and it was very delicious, very moist, and it was quite a big portion....probably an 8oz or 10oz cut of fish. I enjoyed it very much! My husband ordered the Pistachio Crusted Chilean Sea Bass and that was very moist, buttery, and delicious as well! I would definitely come back and recommend this place! Oh and don't forget to order the Clam Chowder! That was very yummy also! read more

The Fish House - Pistachio Crusted Chilean Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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The service was ok. Our prawns were overcooked and the shrimp in the ravioli was overcooked. Tough and stringy. The excellent creamy garlic dressing they use to have tasted more like creamy Italian. When asked if we got the wrong dressing we were told they had changed a few ingredients. The clam chowder was lumpy and very thick. Over all it was a very disappointing experience from what we are accustomed to getting here. Not sure we will give it another try. read more

It was an extremely busy night BUT service very much depended on your server. We sat down waited 20 minutes before wIter came to get order( we did food and drink as we had enough time) and did not get drinks for another 15 then the salad came. Tables seated after us had cocktails and appies while we were getting drinks. Food was great but wow on service. Also there was a VERY large table and LOUD which I know disrupted other patrons as well to the point of being obnoxious. read more

This restaurant is located about 300 miles from the geographic center of the continent. why would I expect good fish? The name ? Maybe it is because I am from somewhere else Nothing local. No perch , no pickerel, not even catfish . What should I expect ? My wife had mussels , the garlic bread first was burnt, second soaked in oil for an hour . , ended up using up the table bread instead ; I had breaded fried oysters, after removing 1/2 inch of breading found the center but could not tell If it was oyster or okra Disappointing , they should switch to hamburgers Price not cheap for the above , Place was fine , service was fine read more

Hands down the best seafood restaurant in town. Everything was excellent, couldn't have asked for a better Date night place for the wife and myself. Would definitely recommend 10/10 read more

Great food All ingredients are fresh Service is great Recommend making reservations I had the grouper Oskar really really good read more

Our meal here was disappointing. Of the 4 of us, only 2 were happy with our meals. I like my pistachio-crusted sea bass fine. It was flavorful & light. Another person in our party was quite happy with her grilled shrimp. But in the downside, my husband thought his seafood Alfredo was way too heavy. And the last person in our group wasn't impressed with his crab cakes. read more

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The waitress was nice. Everything was going good until I scraped my food off the plate into my to-go box and I saw what is shown in the picture. I showed the waitress and she spoke with the people "in the back". I was told it was part of the scrubbing pad they use to clean the plates, ((seriously)) then the bill was handed to Me right after. Nothing was offered to me to "make it right" I told them either way, it shouldn't have been in my food. So take a wild guess what it might be.. read more

The Fish House - Hair or part of scrubbing pad in Alfredo dish - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Just finished at the restaurant and couldn't wait to write this review. Actually, I can't wait to go back again and order and eat the same thing I just had. I'd never been to this establishment before but that sure won't be the case going forward, God willing. The rolls were warm and fluffy. My salad with Blue cheese dressing with the blue cheese crumbles was excellent. My entree was the blackened halibut with au gratin potatoes. Have you ever had a bite of food where you tasted it and then all of sudden your get a big smile on your face because what you just tried for the first time is so good and you found an item on that particular menu that you'll always order again because it's so delicious? That was my experience tasting that blackened halibut. I would have taken a picture but I didn't want to fuss around with my phone after that first bite. read more

The food was excellent! We had 3 different fish entrees and all were delicious and very well presented. Service was excellent. Paul, our server did a splendid job giving suggestions with a warm, friendly demeanor. The ambiance was very warm and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

GREAT!! I still dream about eating at this place, perfect food and environment. super service super clean and super oysters.... hope you get there soon. read more

The Fish House is my longtime favorite restaurant which opened in 1976. Ate there recently while visiting Peoria. Everything we ordered was amazing. Service was great, too. Recommended it to visiting relatives from across the U.S. They loved it, too. read more

The Fish House has been a family favorite for 4 generations. We have celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations there. The service is always very good and the food is also very good, always cooked to perfection. We get oysters Rockefeller and shrimp cocktail for starters. I love the shrimp platter and my husband gets the prawns or one of the daily specials. The fresh bread, salads, and lobster bisque are delicious. Try to save room for one of the pieces of cheesecake for dessert or ask for it to go if you are too full. This place is a longtime Peoria classic restaurant. read more

Visiting Peoria and we had dinner at The Fish House. Oysters were among the best I've ever had; large, fresh and delicious. The lobster bisque was scrumptious and the scallops perfectly done. Our waiter, Paul was personable, helpful and efficient. Not a single complaint from ambiance to dinner everything was top notch! read more

Old school (in decor and smell) and dark inside. Food was better than Jonah's, but the service was abysmal. Had 7pm reservation/call ahead and waited 10 minutes. Waters were dropped off almost immediately. The waiter stopped a few minutes later, said he had to grab drinks for other tables but would be right back to let us know tonight's features then he disappeared. One of the runners stopped to refill my water, so I asked him for bread since I was getting hangry. About 15 minutes after the initial stop, the waiter returned, "Did I tell you about the features?" Umm, no. Luckily, we had ample time to review the menu, so we ordered before he could get away. For both orders, he tried to upsell the hell out of them which seemed desperate. The waiter dropped off the house salads quickly... and another basket of rolls. So dark in there he probably didn't see we already had one. We ordered the Neptune's Broiled Platter with a side of asparagus and Combo Platter (bay scallops and gulf shrimp) with a side of broccoli. It was ok... but not worth $45 IMO. I was done eating and the waiter grabbed my plate. Asked if I wanted to dessert or coffee which I declined. Bf was still eating his entree, but the waiter asked if we wanted the check. It took about 10 minutes for him to write it up. read more

The Fish House - combo platter with bay scallops & 3 gulf shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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We stopped in for some oysters and seafood. The oysters were awesome, fresh and flavorful. The grouper was delicious and our waiter Paul and assistant Lilly were wonderful! Definitely will go again next time I'm in Peoria. read more

This is my second time here. Would be there more often IF I didn't live in Portland OR! Had fresh oysters to start and calamari. Oysters fresh and firm. Calamari was cooked perfectly- nice thin crisp coating! Also had shrimp cocktail - nice big - perfectly cooked and chilled. My only gripe was the cocktail sauce. Needed more horseradish and flavor. Had char broiled halibut - delicious! My Aunt Barb had the sampler- she loved it! My mom had shrimp 3 ways- she ate well. Not many comments... Dessert - three Lava cake with ice cream Delicious? Nice and good with a rich dark chocolate taste. Creme Brûlée- creamy and delicious. Not too sweet- not to much sugar on top - and the richness was so so so Yum!! Tiramisu - nothing special. Averages best. Not made in house. Disappointing! Will definitely gonna go back for more! read more

Tonight we celebrated my mothers birthday at the Fish House in Peoria!. The service provided by Kaitlyn and the entire staff was incredible- warm, friendly and professional . We had a party of 13 and she was amazing, as was the entire staff from the moment we made our reservation until w head he dinner. The seafood was exceptional - and I have had the privilege to travel and dine at dine restaurants all over the US. The grouper was as fresh as it is in Florida , the Sea Bass was perfect, and all of the sides and appetizers were on point. To keep a party of 13 is extremely challenging and Kaitlyn and her team were beyond exceptional. read more

The Fish House - This is Kaitlyn our 5 star server at the Fish Hous! - Seafood Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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An old fave that we like to visit when we come back "home" to Peoria. I remember my best friend and I would go here in college on occasion but only during their "early dining special" menu. Felt fancy. Well, this place hasn't changed a bit. Pretty much out of a set from Mad Men. Dim lighting and chill vibe, finer dining but business/casual dress. We last visited in November 2020 as it was our anniversary (we didn't tell them). The servers wore masks and the tables were distanced. Once we sat down we were able to remove masks. It felt "safe". We had the new charcuterie board and that didn't disappoint. We ate the grapes, meat and cheeses and took the cute little jar of fig jam home. We also shared a Caesar salad - I think their dressing is some of the best I've had. It tastes authentic with the anchovies (or maybe I just want it to be). For entree, I had the crab/prawn combo with drawn butter. SO good. Heavenly. He had the grouper Oskar which was fantastic. We have lost about 60lbs total in 2020 so we forgot about our keto mindset and indulged in two of their warm knot rolls each and we shared a side of the augratin potatoes - two things you must have when you visit the Fish House! Since their capacity is limited right now they are taking reservations. Everything was great except the group in the bar got loud and our table was right next to the bar. Next time I will ask to be away from that area, just took away from the ambiance a bit. Also it's difficult to take a decent pic because the lights are so dim but that just makes me keep my phone in my bag and enjoy dinner! Really glad to see this gem in Peoria is still going. If I want a seafood meal with great food but louder atmosphere and heartier portions, we visit their "rival" across the river in East Peoria which I shall not name here but we wanted the quieter, old school atmosphere. PS to the restaurant- we noticed you now play more modern light rock music. I'm pretty sure in the past you played some sort of instrumental music which I think is much better for your style of restaurant. I dressed up and everything and the music made it feel way too casual for the amount of $$$ we paid. read more

We have been to the Fish House several times. The food is always excellent, the service outstanding and love the ambiance. No surprise they have been noted as one of the 4 best seafood restaurants in the state of Illinois. read more

I was in the mood for some seafood. Fish house had the best menu options. I had the fried oysters and Neptune player boiled. Food was good hot and decent. The service was good and waiter attentive. I would recommend for seafood. read more

This is a very cozy restaurant reminiscent of many years ago. Food was very good. Obviously this is a very popular place for locals.

I can not say enough good things about this place. It is a must try. By far and away, the best food I've yet to experience in Peoria.

Yes it is expensive but one of the best meals! You need a reservation. We had the raw oyster which was outstanding. Hubby had grilled Halibut which he said was better than when we were in Alaska. I had the Sweet Chili Thai Sea Bass which was out of my comfort zone but will definitely order again. We ended with a shared dessert. With 3 drinks the bill was $165 without a tip. The waitress was awesome and we left a 25% tip. read more