Dirty South

31.6 mi

Great bartenders, cheap drinks, & good times. Coldest and cheapest drafts in the JVille Square…read more Chad and Frosty are a couple of the best bartenders you could find and Randy is a great owner that knows how to start a party and keep it rolling. Can't miss S-I-N-G-O (have personally won a trip to Nashville thanks to it). Doesn't matter if you want to have a relaxed night with a couple buddies or getting everyone you know to show, this is the perfect place

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Kiss Ultra Lounge

(2 reviews)

60.8 mi

Moving experience body and soul!!!! A place to remove all presence and totally commit your body…read moreand mind to rhythm...... What you say moan amie....

@kissultralounge(Twitter) Email kissultralounge@facebook.com Peoria, IL's Ultimate Nightclub…read moreExperience https://www.facebook.com/KissUltraLounge

Home sweet home.... 117 Edgehill Av.

Happy Days once again!!!!!

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The Forum

2.3

(3 reviews)

71.3 mi

Trash AF... DJ sucks! Every time I go... I hear the same damn songs. I see the same people. And…read moredid I mention the DJ is wack?? Oh wait... I did. Don't go to this place.

This place sucks. I feel like it's fun for one night. Then u come back. And hear the exact same…read moresongs from the exact same DJ every single Saturday. Like let's change it up. Get some House music DJs up there and let them do some sets. Something to change shit up because my gosh it gets old so fast. Like cmon.

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Saddle Up

You know for a cool place like this to pop up in P-town I was really impressed. It had no cover $…read moreon a Saturday night, there is plenty of room inside and they did an amazingly job with the decor. It's like a little carnival in here for your senses. First, there's a large square bar when you walk in that has saddles as bar stools--love these! I guess it's a thing for my friend and I since we sat on them in the cowboy bar in Jackson Hole. They have a dance floor with stripper bars all around and my fave... swings!!!! Yes swing benches inside you can chill and rock while people watching. Sooo cool! Next there's a little hidden door that takes you to a whole different part of the club... music changes, vibe changes... it become a gothic vamp feel. Music was rocking not just country songs! I love all the little details in this place. The bronze door handle cock in the women's bathroom is just the icing on this place. Fun club!

If you really want a fun night in Peoria and you don't consider this place then I guess you don't…read morewant to experience what fun is. Very lit place to be

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The Axe Bar

4.3

(8 reviews)

77.2 mi

This is really fun! If you're looking for something unique to do this is definitely the place to…read morego! Service was basic, but it was good. It was a basic average bar vibe. We didn't eat anything

Love the Axe Bar!! Karaoke on Tuesdays and Fridays is always lit, and the staff as a whole always…read moremake it feel like home! The mac n cheese bites are my favorite, and the cocktails the staff comes up with (non-alcoholic included) always blow me away!! 10/10 would recommend always. Axe bar for life!

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The Ritz

3.6

(5 reviews)

71.3 mi

Great place for a cold brew and to catch up with all our friends when we are in Macomb! Lots of…read moreroom for a few dance moves, a little darts or just mingling! Easy to Uber to and from hotel!

I've been coming to this bar since I turned 21 but in the last year the owner(Caleb) has turned…read moreinto a huge jerk and is super stuck up. They love to serve the other bartender that are on there off day before they serve anybody else and that's from an employees mouth. The new staff there are all new and treat the customers like they are trash. I have spend over and hour waiting on a drink and still never got served. Then when I asked to talk to their manager they looked around and said "well I don't see him so you need to leave". Then the next time I went in there it was 5 minutes until bar close and I was only half way done with my drink when a guy told me I needed to throw my drink away and leave. I said One second, laid my vape down to finish my drink and one of the bar tenders working grabbed my vape and my drink and throw my drink in the trash and gave my vape to her friend at the end of the bar. When I went to get it back because it was stolen from me he got in my face and threatened me and then the guy/ bouncer who witnessed it all throw me out. This bar has no respect for anybody.

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Diesel

Diesel is a clothing store, nice and suits, but you can't consume them in your stomachread more

Front door people didn't acknowledge me. It takes nothing to stop your personal conversation and…read moregreet someone. Back room bartender was pretty nice and fairly attentive. Bar back came and wiped the table and cleaned up the empties often. Atmosphere was good. I'd probably go back.

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

I've gone there several times - they are not the same anymore ... better go elsewhere for better…read morefood and better service

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi

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Chicken Madeira

Harry's Adult Day Care

My group and I had such a fun time at Harry's Adult Day Care. It was a night we were all back in…read moretown catching up over drinks, touch tunes, slot machines and so much laughter! Such a great "dive bar" feel too, I missed that. It's very clean, spacious and the outside aesthetic is great!! The fridge drink selections are fair! It was nice to have a Surfside and Miller High Life after being out of the country for so long. We didn't eat anything but had a great time with the drinks, sports on TV and selecting our own music on TouchTunes. I love those in bars. We came in at a decent hour, way before closing, maybe around 10 but the bar dining room was already packed up for closing -- chairs were put up. We sat at the bar, danced around and stepped outside a bit so it was alright. But I feel like with more drinks, music and the people that were on the way it would've been a great BLAST. The bartender said they were closing due to other engagements. Chevy was a pleasant bartender. I'll definitely be back to visit!

Great place with a cool vibe. Jimmy is a great bartender, who was very attentive even though the…read morebar got busy. They serve bar food. So that's always good. I had an order of wings that hit the spot with my cocktails. I had a few long beaches (cranberry juice instead of coke) which were delicious! They also have bands and DJs on the weekends. I'll be coming back.

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Home Plate Bar & Grill

My father and I went in just before noon on a Saturday and were quickly seated, with accommodations…read morekindly made for my father's walker I ordered the single cheeseburger with bacon and a side of potato salad My father had the chicken bacon sandwich with cottage cheese The sandwiches were of an ample size and tasted great The sides were nearly twice as big as you would get elsewhere Even with it being a sports bar, there were no problems holding a conversation conversation

Stopped into Home Plate Bar & Grill during a quick work trip and it was a great local find…read more Perfect sports bar vibe -- TVs everywhere, relaxed atmosphere, and exactly what two sportoholics were hoping for. I had the Chicago Style Hot Dogs w/Freedom Fries, and my buddy went with the Pony Horseshoe (still a big portion!). Both hit the spot. Service was solid and attentive, especially since we were on a tight schedule. Great place to grab a bite and catch a game in Springfield. Would definitely stop back in.

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Lemon drop martini

Izumi Rotary and Bar

4.2

(33 reviews)

4.4 mi

We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. The place wasn't packed but still had a good number of…read morepeople. We grabbed a few sushi rolls off the rotary belt, and they were pretty good. We also ordered hibachi, shrimp, hibachi, chicken, and sesame chicken--everything tasted great. The kids especially loved the robots, which made the experience even more fun. The ambiance felt welcoming and comfortable. Service was excellent--they were very attentive with refills and regularly checked in on us.

The place is definitely larger than it looks. The restaurant is very unique in it's seating because…read moreof the robots that deliver your food! Yes..ROBOTS!!! I've always been suspect of the openness of rotary sushi, but everything is securely covered to prevent tampering. The food is color coded for price for the conveyor sushi, and there is a keyboard to order other meals. Those meals will be delivered by the robot trains!!! So Cool! We ate everything!!!! Saline was great, beer was cold! When the robot delivered our food, it stops, states your table number, then you grab your food. You HAVE to go here if you like sushi!!

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Vondra Social House

4.5

(14 reviews)

0.4 mi

BLUE GOO DOUGH BALL, THEIR SPECIALTY! Went to eat with two…read morefriends tonight. As we were finishing up I asked if I could get a red, white and blue cinnamon roll. (Hubby asked to bring one home) Sure! did I want it warmed up? I told her no, that was ok, I could just warm it up when I got home. I assumed it was a dessert and not an issue; I didn't even think about it. She packed it up for me and I wouldn't have known anything was amiss had my friends not wanted to see it. I pulled it out and to our astonishment we learned it was frozen solid. I asked our server about it. She said she'd find out how I was supposed to "warm it up." She came back and told me bake it at 350 for 15 min. Hmmm. I bake and this thing looked like it needed to rise, but ok, if that is what I was supposed to.... It was not what needed to be done. Baking created a hard shell around a dough ball with blue goo on top. Nothing red or white about it, btw. Seriously, though - why not just say we don't have any made? It really put a negative spin on the whole evening which, until that point, had been great. Service was wonderful, btw. And the ambience was fantastic. Loved it! Not the goo ball, though. That I'll give a hard pass.

I've now eaten at Vondra Social House three times, and it has become one of my favorite spots in…read morethe area. The upstairs seating area is especially lovely and creates a great atmosphere for a relaxed dinner or cocktails with friends. Speaking of cocktails, every one I've tried has been excellent. For appetizers, the Truffle Twists were outstanding. The swirl fries with truffle salt and rosemary crème were absolutely addictive and a must-order. The Holla-Peños were another winner--fresh jalapeños stuffed with creamy brie, goat cheese, and mozzarella, then topped with blueberry compote and a honey-thyme drizzle. It sounds unusual, but the combination really works. The Caesar salad was also very good, with crisp romaine, bacon, housemade croutons, pesto Caesar dressing, parmesan, and shallots. The only dish that missed the mark for me was the Steak & Poblano Peppers. The flavors were fine overall, but the steak had a slightly odd smell that made me hesitate, and it wasn't something I would order again. That one dish aside, I've consistently enjoyed my experiences here. Creative menu items, excellent cocktails, a beautiful upstairs dining space, and several standout dishes keep me coming back. I'll definitely return.

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