Jim s is an old school Steakhouse in downtown Peoria. We were seated right away and our server took our order and brought us bread. I had the lamb with green beans and my guest had prime rib with baked potato. We both had chicken soup. Our meal were very delicious and we enjoyed the experience. My tip is to arrive early, we got to the restaurant at 5 pm and the place filling up. Another option is to make a reservation. read more

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Wonderful downtown location Elevator ride to the sub floor location Unique bar dining room combination Heavy in dark wood trim and tapestry Uniformed staff Excellent menu Excellent wine list We will be back soon read more

First impressions were promising, but the execution didn't live up to it. We stopped in for a nightcap and appetizers, and unfortunately both fell flat. The old fashioneds were a real letdown--club soda has no business in an old fashioned, and for a drink that's pretty straightforward to make well, these missed the mark entirely. The French onion soup was below average for what's supposed to be a high-end steakhouse, and we can't recommend the bruschetta either. For the price point and reputation, we expected a lot more polish across the board. Hoping this was an off night, but it's hard to recommend based on this visit read more

Great place, good food, it has some fine dining classics and the staff is very professional and attentive It has a lot of history and many celebrities have dined their and you can glance at all the celebrities who have been at the restaurant, they have a pianist playing in the bar and a person playing the harp in the restaurant to set the mood read more

Our food was delicious however the service was not that great. The only waiter that truly checked on us was the black waiter. I don't know if it was because we were black but he was not our original waiter. Our waitress came by only 3 times. read more

Jim's Steak House - Surf Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail - Steakhouses Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Excellent food! Great ambience...and wonderful service. It's a must try in the Peoria area. Good old school fine dining.

Staff were friendly and very polite. The atmosphere is pleasantly warm and inviting. Great experience and will definitely be back.

Good food, and the service was excellent. The waitress and her team did an excellent job--very attentive, helpful, friendly, and hospitable. I always like the ambiance; however, it was a bit loud from the other corner area, with a bunch of loud, laughing old ladies who sounded like they had never gotten out of their houses before, lol. read more

We love to stop here on our way to Omaha. Always depend on a nice brown drink (bourbon) and a great steak.

I could've cut my filet with my fork. It was so tender and delicious! Love the Brittany salad dressing, too.

Hidden gem. Loved the old school atmosphere. Great for cocktails. Loved it. Great service. Come for the steak and stay for the vibe.

The staff were attentive and well versed on the menu. Josh was fantastic behind the bar and made me feel like I was part of the family. I love the vibe as it was inviting but still had some downtown Chicago ominous undertones. The food was amazing, French onion soup was rich and kept me wanting more after each bite. The chicken Marsala was cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for, I could have poured that over anything. I opted for a healthier side option over mashed potatoes and went with the mashed cauliflower and it didn't disappoint. It was just as creamy as potatoes but the flavors popped more and I did use some of the Marsala sauce on top which put it way over. The charbroiled mashed cauliflower had a little crunch, sweetness and finished with an amazing flavor bomb. Highly recommend people trying this place, getting a Templeton cocktail at the bar and getting a taste of Chicago in Peoria! read more

Jim's Steak House - French Onion Soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

We arrived with no reservations and were accommodated quickly on a Monday evening. The steaks, calamari and desserts were wonderful. read more

Jim's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Stopped at Jim's while visiting for a concert at the civic center. This place was excellent! Ambience was that of an old timey supper club. We were able to get in without a reservation and sat in the bar area. The service was very attentive and the portions were great! We had the calamari as an appetizer and being from the chicago area, it was a ton of food. We ordered the prime rib and the filet mignon and both were cooked perfectly. The seasoning was excellent and tasted great. All the entrees came with bread, salad and a side of green beans. This place is a hidden gem and a must go if you find yourself in Peoria. Great food and great ambience! read more

Jim's Steak House - Bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Jim's serves an excellent dirty martini, and the joys multiplied from there. Our part of four immensely enjoyed the festive and welcoming Thanksgiving spread, most of us ordering the traditional turkey, etcetera, and my wife digging the prime rib. The only blight occurred when one of the servers misgendered my wife. Very strange and uncomfortable. Aside from that, we enjoyed immensely and will be back. read more

Decent food and service for a Bradley graduation celebration with a family group, but very expensive for Peoria area. Dark atmosphere surrounded by pictures of famous visitors. Elevator to basement level and use old school candles. However for the bill, they added a mandatory 20% gratuity POST TAX which is not the proper calculation. There is no tip on the taxed amount, and expecting that is just ridiculous in a restaurant of this level. Asked the manager to correct the process, and he did take the forced tip on tax off for our specific receipt, but refused to correct that on an ongoing basis. Large groups beware of this practice. read more

We had 5:30 reservations on New Year's Eve for 2. After being seated promptly, our waitress greeted us, brought beverages and took our order. We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms and received the appetizer at least 30 - 40 minutes later. The salad and bread was served 20 minutes later. I had to ask when our main dishes would be served because it was taking so long. I waited and waited for my water to be refilled (it was my only beverage). I finally had to get up and take a fresh glass of water from an empty table. The waitress was kind enough to offer free dessert for our long wait. We took the dessert home as it was 7:30 and we had other plans. Here is the thing: We were told "well, it is a busy night and a bus boy did not show up". A large part of dining at your restaurant is the Experience. I expect excuses from chain restaurants not from a fine dining establishment. read more

3.5 - Bread, Garlic 3.0 - Brouschet, Beef 2.9 - Escargo 3.9 - Green Beans. 5.0 - Ice cream. Vanilla, chocolate syrup. 4.0 - Soup, cheddar and potato 4.5 - Steak, ribeye, medium. 3.5 - Steak, New York strip, medium. read more

Been a regular for a number of years but have noticed a decline in quality of our steaks. My wife had the filet which was very dry and not a lot of flavor. I opted for the ribeye which was just "OK" - nothing to justify the price. We will give it another try based on our long term affection for this place - but please pick up the quality read more

My family and I dined at Jim's a week ago. Five of us ordered the bone-in ribeye steak that was listed on the menu at $44.95. 15 -20 minutes after taking our order the waitress returned to the table and told us the price for the steak was wrong on the menu and the actually price was $99.00 and stated, " I'm sure this won't be a problem for you". We also ordered scallops and they were super salty. The whole experience felt shady and unethical. The steak was average and definitely not worth $100. read more

Wow. Rockefeller to start, French onion soup, a bone-in ribeye with a perfect mid rare charred. The baked potato was the size of a Nerf football. We ate at the bar, great service. read more

Twenty of us took to a late Saturday bachelor party feast here. We found an old fashioned midwest steak house, ornate and heavy interior stuck in the basement without cell service or easy wifi, polite but vacant staff, didn't get waters refilled til our mains arrived; then the staff kept watering the table along with our glasses. Bread didn't appear until appetizers. Prices are out of touch given all sides are extra except a small soup or quickly thrown together salad. Most salads were curiously heavy on a pile of carrots. An Old Fashioned arrived for one friend which was the worst we ever had. Bland, unbalanced, no clear notes of anything, a complete shamble. But their Stonesour was sublime! Everyone went for steaks except three of us doing oysters. I did the scallops. Steaks seemed to go down well which for a basic American basement chef nest can't complain has it been Outback or Longhorn however these prices do not match the prime beef or the presentation. There was an odd lack of finesse to the entire affair. Everyone went homely in their attitude after we got going, a strange lack of seamless professional service for a restaurant of this caliber. I can happily say my scallops were excellent. The chili sauce going with the spiced rice couldn't reach any attempts to make this a thirty five dollar dish but as we all were starving due to the late dinner and lack of bread baskets it worked assuming Texas Roadhouse is the only comparison. I wouldn't come again or recommend given the better options in this city. I'd vote 2Chez over this any day and go east to Kemp 208 in Morton before Jim's. At least I didn't get food poisoning like the fiasco during another bachelor party just months ago across the river at Johnny's. read more

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Hay Jay Jason Win You gonna get wheelchair friendly pain in the ass glass door opener for them 500lb glass doors but one you get in and go down the elevator you will be treated to the best dinning and steak in Peoria oh by the way pretty amazing service 2 Todd Kent in a wheelchair read more

Once again we had a wonderful Christmas gathering at Jim's. The service, drinks, and food were perfect and awesome. Our servers did a perfect job. Flawless The decor and friendly atmosphere keeps us coming back for 20 years now. Perfection J&R Marketing Gang. read more

Great atmosphere, music and waitress.allparts of the meal were outstanding, oysters Rockefeller, Philly cheese steak soup, end cut prime rib and the cocktails. No room for dessert. Wish we knew the waitresses name (young grammy) she made us very comfortable and fun. Auxiliary staff was very efficient and polite . read more

Well to start off I have to say we had a fantastic meal Saturday night. 4 adults and a 12y old and a 3 y old. My Negev and myself had a hard time choosing what to order but both desired on the bone in rib eye. Both med rare. Omg was that a great steak! The Girls had a fillet and the pot roast with mashed potatoes. Huge piece of meat and the pot roast was out of the park. We shared oysters Rockefeller and crab cakes. This didn't last long and were amazing! The 12y old had a very ample size fettuccine Alfredo portion. She just rolled her eyes back when asked if it was good. She claimed so good she forgot her name! Now the staff... we had a guy named Al that took care of our end of the table. He was funny and a top notch professional the 3 hours we were there. I didn't catch the other guys name but he happened to be from near my hometown. The waitress I can't for the life of me remember her name but she was so sweet and patient. She had a beautiful accent that complimented the entire evening. So we had a wonderful experience here at Jim's. I highly recommend you check it out if you're looking for a delicious decedent meal. Bring the A game in you wallet. It will cost you a pretty penny but that said we got more than what we paid for. 5 stars! read more

Being a road warrior can be daunting. The ambiance here though is amazing. The food is pretty good too. The house salad is by far one of the best I have ever had, peas, radishes is a step above. And the creamy garlic is AWSOME too. Located downtown Peoria I defiantly recommend this place They also have a pretty good selection on libations to choose from. The staff is polite, professional read more

Food was perfect. Staff was even better . Susan our waitress was really the best . She took care of all six of us as if we were guests in her home . Thanks for a great time . Also my stein of diet coke was the best !!! read more

I visited Jim's Steakhouse for the birthday of a family member. The food that ordered ranged from excellent to unacceptable. Soup Du Jour- Steak and Mushroom: Very flavorful. Old Fashioned w/Makers Mark: Just okay. The simple syrup used was plain white table sugar and not mixed well, resulting in sugar pooled at the bottom of the glass. When this was reported to the bartending staff the response was that this was typical. That is NOT typical. Cajun Ribeye Steak with grilled shrimp, seasoned rice, and garlic green beans. Steak: seasoned well. Cooked properly for medium. But I believe that the cut of meat was not quality. I was only able to stomach about three bites due to the toughness of the cut off meat. Initially, the steak knife that I was given was dull. Once I was given a new knife, I was able to get through the steak but it was still harder to chew. I was displeased and feel like my money was not well spent. Season rice: good Garlic Green Beans: Amazing! Dessert: The owner of the restaurant graciously offered the entire table dessert gratis. I chose the standard New York Style Cheesecake. The service was decent. The waitstaff was fairly attentive. I was referred to as "Hun" and "Babe" a few too many times for my liking by the server. I am used to being referred to as "Miss, Ma'am or Madam". I was quite surprised that no one ever actually asked if we were enjoying our meals considering the fact that two steaks were far less than half eaten and one pasta was also untouched at our table. All in all, I am grateful for the experience but would likely not return. read more

This is an amazing restaurant. Food top notch and great service. A place you have to go in Peoria. read more

Jim's in the unofficial museum of Peoria. The steak is great, sides are amazing, decor is fantastic. The wine list is a tad pedestrian by the glass. However, this is the place for steak or seafood in Peoria. read more

Hand's-down, the best restaurant in Peoria Area, in my humble opinion. The rich history and heritage of the best service, quality of food, and the relaxed, yet pristine ambiance are just a few of the reasons I put Jim's Steak House on the pedestal. If you are looking for fine dining in Peoria, you'll find it downtown, in the Janssen Building. read more

Great steak and sides! The atmosphere cannot be beat with the old wood and old steakhouse feel. The bone in rib eye was delicious. The Calamari was fresh and crispy. The service could've been a little better in my opinion when you are paying top prices for a meal. There is parking available across the street or directly outside. read more

Food was good and the staff was friendly. I like the ambiance of the place.I will go back if I am in town!

As always, a great experience! The Friday night date special is the best kept secret in town!

The highs: sea bass & salmon were excellent! Steaks were ok. Baked potatoes were swimming in sour cream & butter which while I might like that, it was TOO TOO much. Our server was very attentive until our meal was served, then it was like she disappeared. It was just ok. read more

This place was very nice! Dress didn't matter to them. We came from out of town and they welcomed us with open arms! I had the Salmon and it was cooked perfect! Green beens were fresh and the salad was very crisp! Others had steak and it was good they said. Price wise was expensive but if you like me I will pay for good food! Loved the pictures of the famous people that have eaten there! read more

My husband brought me here for the first time last week (he found it on a business trip about a month ago). Such a lovely, warm and classy setting! The host and wait staff were excellent. The menu, specials and drinks were explained to us without feeling rushed to order. We settled on the couple special and the French Onion soup. We loved our salads, fillets and salt encrusted baked potatoes. Everything came out steaming hot, the way I like it! We were too stuffed to order dessert, but the chocolate-covered strawberries were eaten with great enjoyment. We felt the wait staff here watched out for each other's tables, which is a rare experience these days. Definitely plan to return and highly recommend! read more

Jim's Steak House - Enjoying the couple special - Steakhouses Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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How have I never reviewed Jim's?! I've been to Jim's quite a few times and the food is always so good and I always leave with a happy and fully belly haha. We like to save Jim's for special occasions or a nice date night. We've also been to Jim's for work dinners. Service is always exceptional. I almost always get the lobster as my main entrée and a salad with the Brittany dressing (bacon-y goodness... if you like bacon you will LOVE this dressing)... sometimes I crave this dressing and go for dinner for this reason alone. Trust me, it's that good. Lobster is always well cooked and juicy. I've had several different appetizers and desserts and all are delicious! Ambiance is romantic with dim lighting. Parking: street read more

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Was at a show and we stopped here for dinner. Place is very old school in the basement of a building. Only a few servers working but were very friendly. Very early 80s vibe. I started with a ginger ale and it didn't taste very good. Another person had an old fashion and it was super strong. Someone also had a dirty martini and it was not good. They brought out some garlic bread before dinner, which was good. I had a Filet and it was cooked to how I liked it and had good flavor. Others had the salad and their "special" dressing and they said it wasn't good. The others have various steaks and all were cooked good and had good flavor. Good here for the steaks not the drinks. read more