The Queen of Squash

The Queen of Squash is a fresh, health-minded restaurant and bar serving new American dishes built around local, organic ingredients. Fan favorites include the Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowl, Buffalo Chicken Rissoles, Triple T Flatbread and the Smash Pear Infusion Salad, and the menu covers gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo and Whole30 options. The owner built the menu around the idea that healthy food can still taste indulgent.

Guests can dine in or grab meals to go, and the restaurant also takes orders online and caters. Live acoustic music plays on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the cocktail list is a draw. The restaurant is at 1108 West Glen Ave in Peoria, at the Glen entrance to the Metro Centre, and it is open daily except Sunday.