Restaurants in Peoria, IL: 10 local spots to explore
A guide to 10 Peoria restaurants, from riverfront cafés to seafood and Italian dining, with notes on takeout, reservations and private events.
10 local businesses · Updated November 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These Peoria restaurants cover a wide range, from breakfast cafés and pizza takeout to seafood dinners, pub food and live music downtown. Some are built for a quiet night out, while others suit a casual lunch or a group event. Each listing below notes what the business offers and one detail that sets it apart. When choosing, it helps to check a few practical things first. Ask whether a place takes reservations or is walk-in friendly, since some list phone-only booking. If you plan a larger group or a private event, ask about banquet or private dining space. For takeout, confirm whether online ordering or take-and-bake is available before you go.
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Cyd's in the Park
Restaurant Peoria, ILCyd's in the Park is a family-run spot in Donovan Park with a Take Away Market for sandwiches, a coffee bar and baked goods, plus a full-service Grill with a bar. The Take Away Market has operated since 1988.
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El Mirador En El Rio
Restaurant Peoria, ILEl Mirador en el Río is a Latin American café on Peoria's riverfront, known for Bolivian salteñas and savory and sweet empanadas. It also offers specialty coffee, café breakfasts, flan and alfajores, and you can order online for pickup or delivery.
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Hearth Restaurant
Restaurant Peoria Heights, ILHearth Restaurant in Peoria Heights is an American restaurant that works with local growers, using as much locally grown or raised produce and meats as the season allows. It is known for its smoked beef brisket sandwich on a toasted bun with horseradish mayo.
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Kellehers Irish Pub
Restaurant Peoria, ILKelleher's Irish Pub runs a kitchen and bar with regular food and drink offerings, plus a Pop-Up Series with special menus. Private parties take place in the O'neil Banquet Room, and reservations can be made through the website.
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Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Peoria
Restaurant Peoria, ILNick-N-Willy's Pizza makes handmade pizzas with fresh dough and house-made sauces, along with stuffed cheese bread and wraps. Take-and-bake pizzas are available, and orders can be placed online or by phone for takeout and delivery.
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Suite Fire Bar + Grille
Restaurant Peoria, ILSuite Fire Bar + Grille is an upscale casual restaurant inside the Holiday Inn, serving breakfast and dinner with a firepit patio and large bar. Diners often order the slow-roasted prime rib, and the menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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The Fish House
Restaurant Peoria, ILThe Fish House has served the greater Peoria area since 1976, with seafood from around the world, including Florida Gulf shrimp, Alaskan halibut and South African lobster tails. Known regulars include the freshwater prawn and crab turnovers.
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The Neon Bison
Restaurant Peoria, ILThe Neon Bison is the longest-running bar downtown, with a southern take on breakfast, lunch and dinner. It moved into a larger space in February 2025 and features a Nashville-inspired look, weekly live music and trivia on Tuesdays.
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The Queen of Squash
Restaurant Peoria, ILThe Queen of Squash is a fresh, health-minded restaurant and bar serving new American dishes built around local, organic ingredients. Its menu covers gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo and Whole30 options, and it offers live music Fridays and Saturdays.
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Troy Ummel's Connected
Restaurant Peoria, ILTroy Ummel's Connected is an Italian and American restaurant known for its romantic, intimate setting and creative cocktails. Reservations are by phone only, and walk-ins are welcome when space allows. The menu includes fettuccine Alfredo and filet mignon in Barolo wine sauce.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Peoria Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.