Rustic and an "old feel" to the place gives it a unique atmosphere…read more The food is good, and the employees are friendly and polite. I've been here several times and have tried their Prime Rib - which is only served on Friday and Saturday nights, and have also had their Bone-In Ribeye. Both are good. They have an assortment of desserts that are worth checking out.

Friends of ours told us about this place but we've never been because we're not in Farmington very…read moreoften. It was well worth the 40 minute drive and we'd recommend it too. A real local family restaurant with the feel of a Wisconsin supper club. We didn't have any brandy old fashioned's but our cocktails were served in mason jars. We had the combo appetizer which includes your choice of three of the various options (mostly fried). We had the mozz logs (mozzarella sticks), bullets (jalapeño poppers) and clams. The clams were by far the star of these options. The house salads were basic but served on chilled plates with homemade dressings that you don't see much of anymore and they were perfect. We ordered chicken alfredo, raviolis with meat sauce and the walleye. Chicken alfredo was not your cookie cutter dish found anywhere, it was generous on chicken and plenty of flavor other than the sauce. The walleye was two nice size pieces that were thicker and more like mass produced cod filets. I'm more of a fan of the thinner filets that curl up when they're fried but the flavor and batter were perfect. The star of the entrees was the ravioli with meat sauce. I'm sure this is how Nonne Scapecchi built her following when they opened over 25 years ago (We think she's the one who greeted us and showed us to our table). Be sure to save room for one of their homemade desserts too. We shared their butterfinger cake and it was delicious. Our server, Tina, was very friendly and accurate with her advice about our menu questions. Bring your cash or use their ATM in the bar for $3 despite what Yelp says on this listing they're cash only. No need for reservations unless you're a party of six or more. We'd recommend this place too if you're looking for something off the beaten path and local with homemade items throughout the menu. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped on a random Saturday night while our kids were playing in the early escape room, and VERY…read moreglad we did: 1) great beer prices 2) super eclectic crowd 3) dynamite karaoke Will definitely return on our next trip to Peoria!

very friendly server that was there. We were the only two people in the place on a weekday night…read more We went into play karaoke however we ended up watching a movie with her. I can't review the drinks or food as I just had soda.

What a super neat ice cream and candy shop! Cute decor, friendly service, and yummy treats. We…read moretried the bubble waffles with an Oreo topping. Wow! I cannot wait to go again next time I am in the Morton/Peoria area.

Tasty and yummy I like this place. The dole whip is very tasty and they make the place look nice…read moretoo!!

Always have a great time. Every weekend I don't go I am wishing I did. Great drinks, prices,…read morebartenders and patrons.

I have never ate at The Tarten before just stopped for beers. Inside is clean, friendly staff,…read more reasonable prices and Tuesdays is where it is at in Peoria for tacos and chips...for real. Ordered 3 tacos to go (a chicken, beef and pork) done street style. Explosive flavor for each and each distinctly different tastes. This was 6$. Also ordered the homemade chips and queso for 5$. Seriously best chips and dip Ive ever had. Chips were cooker and salted perfectly. All food packaged fantastic to go. Extremely impressed. Tuesdays 2 and after food is served...I shared the menu. I would have NEVER expected it but this is hands down the best place to get mexican on a Taco Tuesday. Ill be back and will be preaching the place to others! Cheers!

Review Visit: August 22nd, 2013…read more Unlike the comedy club, there will be no jokes in this blog post. Just kidding. What kind of post would this be if I didn't incorporate my light-hearted humor? A rather dull one, that is. On this humor-filled night, my friends invited me to a show in which they had an extra ticket. After visiting the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Columbus, OH, I knew I couldn't turn it down. The comedian for the night was Brett Erickson. He was doing some farewell shows to Peoria before he moved out to Vegas or California to try his luck out there. His routine was very casual and hilarious. He wasn't setting up long gags or made up stories. The jokes he told were unique and sometimes he made fun of Central Illinois, which got the crowd laughing. My friends and I left the club with a big smile on our face and our sides hurting from laughing so much. Since this one show, I've gone back to another show with another friend and had just as much fun. As for refreshments and food, I do know they serve alcohol as I got beer the first time I came here. I believe they have a small food menu but don't quote me on that. It has been a few years since I've been here. The parking lot is small and on a crowded night, I could see it causing some issues if you don't get there early. But I do believe there is additional parking at the strip club next door. Yes, there is (or was, I don't know if it is still there) a strip club next to this club. If you are lucky, you may catch the comedian outside the club after the show is over. We got to meet Brett Erickson after my first visit there. You can also meet some of the local comedians who show up to do open stage. One of my friends does open stage and loves it. If you are a bit strapped for cash, the comedy club also offers Birthday Special shows where you can get in free if its your birthday month. You'll have to check the website to see which shows are free and if they offer any additional discounts. Peoria can be a drab. Central Illinois can be a bore. If you need a night out and a stitch in your side from laughing so much, swing by the Jukebox to scratch that itch. Joke time! Where does a king keep his armies?.... In his sleevies! What is brown and sticky?.... A stick! An Oedipus complex is when you say one thing and mean a mother. I was giving away some dead batteries.... free of charge. My new years resolution was to read more.... so I enabled subtitles on my tv. Thank you everyone, I will be here all weekend.

We came to Jukebox to see the amazing Henry Phillips and this club was a great venue to see this…read morerevered comedian!! The club has lots of personality!! The drop ceiling in the bar area had water damage and the fact it was painted black probably hid lots of those weird stains water damage make obvious. There was also a kind of a dank, mold smell, but that just reminded me of many basements I partied in from my past! There were several tall fans working to keep the air ciculating too so the odors did not overwhelm! The main room was spacious and did not feel crowded like many comedy clubs do. We weren't smushed in like livestock and there was a server available all night to replenish drinks. The owner did come out before the comedians started to share information about getting service during the show, and somehow got on the topic of politics and rubbed many of the guests the wrong way. That made things a little prickly but he clammed up after 15 minutes. The lady who served drinks was very nice and kept everyone happy! This is an intimate little comedy club that definitely has a personality of its own, to say the very least!! I would strongly consider returning if Henry comes back. Henry was available to chat and take photos after his show, and apparently he's been playing here for over a decade!! If Henry Phillips is a fan, then I am a fan!!! Being a long drive from Chicago, it would have to be a Henry Phillips calibre comedian to bring us back.

Truro closed years ago. It was then reopened as a BBQ restaurant but didn't last long. Now it's a…read morefamily diner, and it's very friendly and good food.

What a find! This breakfast spot had some of the best biscuits and gravy I've had in a long time…read more Perfectly salty, but not too salty, buttery homemade biscuits, and crispy hashbrowns. My dad had a delicious cheesy grits bowl. And I really enjoyed my specialty coffee, the queen bee. Would definitely come back and highly recommend you get this place a visit.

Meeting an old friend for lunch in Peoria, and Weaver's seemed like a decent option. It was more…read more At lunchtime on Monday, the place was busy, but we were still seated immediately. We ended up staying there talking for a couple of hours to catch up, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. While there are lots of great options on the menu, both of us chose the BPT - Breaded Pork Tenderloin. I've eaten a lot of breaded pork tenderloins in my time, but none like this one. The usual approach is super thin and huge, making the bun look tiny. While this one wasn't much larger than the bun, it was at least an inch thick, so it was more like eating a fried pork chop sandwich, but with the meat tenderized. The meat was well-seasoned and very flavorful, and the crust was extra-crispy and crunchy. The Honey-Lime sauce (one of three sauces brought to each table along with Ranch and Tyler's Sauce) is delicious and worked great with the pork. Fries were good, as was the cole slaw (which had a nice kick from some very freshly-ground black pepper). And I'm always happy when a place has Guinness on tap.

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to try a local place and had heard great things about…read moreWeaver's. From the get go the atmosphere was great, there was a short queue (but it was a Friday night, so it's to be expected), but we were quickly shown to our table. Our server was Connor, who was great from the start and was very flexible with our large group who had a few dietary preferences/requirements. One of our favorite things about the menu is the focus on utilizing local businesses and serving their products. As most locals know Bill's Lemon Shake Ups are a staple in the region so when I saw that on the menu I had to go for that, and with multiple flavor choices I was excited to try. I ended up settling for the tenderloin sandwich, but I was certainly interested to try a lot of the menu. The amount of pork was HUGE and it was flavorful and paired with the honey lime sauce it was a 10/10! The bun alone was phenomenal, and I couldn't recommend this meal enough if you are a schnitzel or tenderloin fan! That sauce is definitely a star of the show, paired with the sweet heat seasoning available at the table next to the S&P the meal was the perfect combination of sweet, spice and tasty! Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well and there was little left by the end. The nachos were customized to account for a dietary preference so this is not the standard, however they were delicious and a huge portion. The pizza was thin crust and was excellent too, so no notes across the board. Thanks once again to Connor for accommodating us and being so patient with our party. You can also purchase any of the three major sauces that they have in house, so I proceeded to buy the honey lime which we'll be enjoying for the next few weeks, if it makes it that long!

Cracked Pepper catered an event at the Peoria Civic Center. The Harvest salad sat out too long as…read morethe "fresh" spring greens looked dried out and had brown edges. The entree, chicken saltimbocca, was incredibly dry; I almost choked on the first bite of chicken. The sides, dauphinoise potatoes and green beans, were good. Thankfully, the desserts were delicious. There were jumbo lemon or double chocolate cupcakes. The lemon cake was dense, almost like pound cake, but had good flavor. The chocolate cupcakes were divine.

This restaurant is great! The dining area has a cozy vibe, they make pastries including a "bacon…read morelog" and they have great-tasting soups, sandwiches, salads and cookies. Today I had a lemon cookie and a southwest chicken wrap and enjoyed every bite.