Whoo. This was a rough one. From the moment we walked in, things felt off. We told a server we'd like to dine in, and she looked genuinely puzzled, muttered something unintelligible, and vaguely pointed across the room for us to seat ourselves. There was only one other occupied table--a group of six young men--and a few people at the bar, so it wasn't busy. Our food came out fairly quickly, which was one of the few positives. My partner ordered the bison burger because he'd never tried one before. I grew up eating bison and know what a properly cooked bison burger should be like. This one was incredibly dry,far drier than it should have been. Unfortunately, our server disappeared after dropping off the food. She never returned to check whether everything was correct, ask if we needed anything, or see how the meal was. We waited and waited, but she never came back. Eventually my partner went to the bar and asked to speak with the manager. When the manager came to our table, it turned out to be our server. The same server who had ignored us while spending plenty of time chatting and flirting with the table of young men. She approached carrying the check, not asking what the issue was or how she could help. When we explained that the burger was extremely dry, she argued that it didn't look dry to her. I spoke up because I had tried it too, and it absolutely was dry. Then she claimed that bison burgers are *supposed* to be dry. If that's the case, why argue that it wasn't dry in the first place? After a back-and-forth discussion, she finally agreed to let my partner order something else. The bigger issue, though, was the service. In my 50-plus years, this was one of the most unfriendly and unprofessional server/manager interactions I've ever experienced. It takes a lot for me to complain or argue with restaurant staff, but this situation was handled poorly from start to finish. This was our first visit to Khaki Jack's, and unfortunately it will also be our last. read more

Always get a Mathilde but love me some olive spread. The Sanger did not disappoint. Bagel like bun and just enough olive spread! Nowhere else in Peoria can you find a sandwich like this! read more

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I love Khaki Jack's! I was back in town to see family and hit up KJ for some chicken tenders and a Guinness. Bartender was super nice and efficient. Cost was on point. Establishment was clean and well taken care of. Food was AMAZING. read more

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The food is always excellent! The server is fast and friendly- she treats everyone like a friend! Great atmosphere! Lots of Australian themed decor makes it fun! Cold beer, great service and excellent food- what more do you need? Except maybe some beer cheese for your fries! Delicious!!!! read more

Best spot for a quick burger and beer. I come back every time I'm in town and am happy to see not much has changed about this place. 5/5

Wife and I stopped in for a quick dinner. Both had burgers with waffle fries and an order of Bosco sticks as a starter. Food was very well done and came out screaming hot. Service was very good. read more

I went there a few weeks ago. Yelp was hyping this place up so I figured might as well check it out since I was passing through Peoria. Walked in and sat down, there were no waiters present so me & my friends were confused but we waited until someone came to us. It was all good though because a server finally arrived at our table after we waited 15-20 minutes. I got Bosco Sticks as an appetizer and they were great, cheesy bready goodness. For the main course got the Bundaberg Burger with a side of French Fries. The burger was delicious and so were the fries. In conclusion, the food was fantastic no complaints when it comes to that department. But when it came to service, I will admit it was annoying having to wait a good 15-20 minutes for us to get served (place was somewhat busy so understandable) but it didn't hurt the overall experience I had at this restaurant. So would I recommend Khaki Jack's? The answer is yes read more

I stopped by for lunch on my way to the airport. I had a pint of Guinness and a bison burger. Doug, took a great care of me and it was a wonderful experience. If I get a chance again prior to my flight, I will stop in for lunch. read more

My wife and I just had one of the best burgers The French fries are the house cut variety and are terrific. The service was excellent. Will definitely come back again read more

The staff was very friendly! Very Clean. I got a simple grilled cheese that was pretty good, my boyfriend ordered a burger and he liked it as well, but the texture of the meat was not for me a little too soft. We tried both the regular and waffle fries with cheese sauce and didn't like them. I'm always a little disappointed when are dates end up like this, but you don't know until you try. read more

We just keep going back to Khaki Jack, Why? Because the service and the food is great! We can't stop wanting those French fries and their excellent Bloody Mary drinks. read more

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The best burger and fries in Peoria hands down. The service is always amazing even when really busy. They have lots of other yummy items on the menu too. The background music is very eclectic and cool. read more

Stopped in before a movie for a quick lunch and was overly impressed. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. The restaraunt is smaller than what we expected but it was mid-afternoon so we were served very quickly; unique decor and chill environment. I had the bison burger and my fiancé had the rootail sandwich and we split an order of fries. We loved both sandwiches, both were cooked just as we ordered and delicious. The real winner to me though were the french fries; the ideal type that our hand-cut and perfect for dipping in vinegar if you enjoy that version! Would gladly come back when we are in the area again!! read more

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Great sandwiches and a huge selection of beer. The Sassy Sammy BLT is my favorite. Spicy, but not too spicy. The burgers are great tool read more

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Great food! Pretzels bun was great. Small inside and small menu but very yummy. Great staff!

Yum! Khaki Jacks is a great little secret in Peoria! Their burgers are phenomenal and they have buffalo burgers that are top notch. Salmon was amazing too! Staff is friendly and accommodating too! Great choice for a nice dinner. read more

3 5 stars as service wasn't the best and the food not the hottest. This will be a short and sweet review for this hidden spot. It isn't necessarily hidden, but you have to look a little for it. Came in for lunch and got the grilled chicken strips, yes they are grilled. They had a great seasoning and were more than enough for lunch. Prices were good and the place was clean and had a fun interior. It is a bit small though, so I imagine they get pretty busy at times. read more

This place is as Australian as Taco Bell is Mexican. Their only real draw is Fosters on tap and they were out the last two times I went there. It's close to my place so I wanted to give it a chance, but it's just mediocre pub food with Aussie names. There are lots of better choices nearby. read more

Khaki Jacks is always consistently good- and the service is good as well! The chicken sandwiches always hit the spot! This time we tried the turkey burger and a regular burger. The turkey burger was very good- some places make them so dry, but Khaki Jack's does not. It was cooked perfectly. The regular cheeseburger was super-large and thick. It was very moist too! read more

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Always get an amazing meal here! All there chicken sandwiches are amazing. Fries are nice and crispy. Price is right and lots of beverages to chose from. Wait staff is always friendly and courteous! I will always be s customer!!! read more

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This spot has wonderful Keto choices, including three starters! Servings of mixed greens without bread garnishes, burgers, and a bunch of different combos. Wish it was a Pokestop. read more

Great locally owned bar with not your average menu. They have beef burgers but also an ostrich burger, tuna steak sandwiches and juicy GRILLED (not fried) naked chicken strips. I think they also have a portobello sandwich for the veggie lovers. There are buckets of peanut shells on the tables and yes, peanut shells on the floor, so if you have allergies, beware. Their fries are skin on, and an order is big enough to share. It can get a bit noisy when busy, but the food and service are good. Keep in mind they do not accept credit cards. read more

The atmosphere of Khaki Jack's is very good. From the front door that is on a pulley system to the buckets of in the shell peanuts at each table, you feel comfortable. I had mild wings and bosco sticks for appetizers. The wings were very good. Deep fried till crisp then dipped in a sauce that tasted very similar to Frank Red Hot. Avoid the bosco sticks. Mine were deep fried and hot on the outside but the cheese inside was still frozen. The main course was the kakudu burger with a side of their signature hand cut fries. The burger described in one word: Delicious! It is what I would call a two hand burger, meaning it is quite large. The staff doesn't skimp on the meat and you better bring your appetite. The fries are very good but nothing special that would leave me wanting more. The value of the food is outstanding. I would recommend Khaki Jack's to anyone that wants a casual dining experience with good filling burgers that isn't going to make you go broke. read more

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Great service and food is very good. It's clean and convenient to shopping. I had pulled pork and my husband had a rootail sandwich. Both were very good. It is a very pleasant place for a meal. read more

Quaint little bar. A bit dark. Had 4 tv's so we could watch the games or the ponies. Our waitress was great and attentive. My burger was juicy and tasted great. The jalapeño bacon was tasty as well JR's ham and cheese was served as a ham steak on a hoagie. Not what he thought it was going to be. He said the ham was great/ok. For dessert, we ordered their chocolate cobbler and it turned out to be warmed up cake with whipped cream. It was tasty but again not what we expected for a "cobbler" Has video poker games which my hubby paid into. Atmosphere was small town/Neighborhood bar. read more

The best little place to pop in and have a drink and a meal. Have tried many of the items on the menu and all are good. Recommend the salmon with zesty and their bloody Mary's are the best in too! read more

Love this place. The waitresses are very friendly, quick and attentive. The food is great. Check out the Salmon Salad and also their Fries. read more

Extraordinary skin-on home cut fries. Taz burger was tremendous, generally excellent. Spouse not intrigued by the flame broiled cheddar. Not a lot to take a gander at inside, rather little, however worth the stop for an incredible burger. The two of us ate with soft drinks for under $19 Give it a shot read more

Great food, low priced drinks and the staff and the regulars are always awesome. A very cute mom and pop shop. Highly recommend

We had eaten at Khaki Jacks before and looked forward to the great burgers. Our second visit was less than great. The waitress seemed to be annoyed and possibly rushed, although the dining room was not crowded. The food came in a reasonable amount of time and met our expectations. We had to flag the server down for refills and for our check. We left with little to nothing being said to us. The bartender read the paper and leaned against the counter as we walked out. There's nothing to drive us back. read more

3.5 We've only gotten take out from here but not many places serve Bison, Ostrich and Elk burgers right along side portabella mushroom burgers. The veg sandwich was delish. I was disappointed that the bison burger did not have any fun extras on it, maybe a sauce, a tomato or an offer to put some cheese on it might have satisfied my visual need for color. However, the bison itself was awesome! Option for pretzel bun is cool too! Even the average looking bread sticks had flavor. Def will give this place another try. read more

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I went here the other day while visiting Peoria. I pulled out my phone to do a Yelp check-in, and I couldn't believe that this place wasn't on here. My family has been going here for years, and I think it deserves a review on Yelp. Khaki Jacks is a small Australian themed bar in a small strip mall in Peoria. If you didn't know it was there you would probably miss it. Don't worry about being on your absolute best behavior here (but still be civil). This is a very laid back place. On every table there is a beer bucket full of peanuts in the shell, and you are encouraged to throw the shells on the floor. On St. Pats day only two beers were on tap, Fosters (a staple for this place) and Guiness. There are many other beers available in a bottle. The food: Khaki Jacks serves something you'll probably be hard pressed to find most places and I highly recommend at least trying: an Ostrich burger, which is of coarse with the Australian theme is ground Ostrich. They also serve hamburgers, and grilled chicken burgers. You're going to pay a little more for a burger here, but they are a pretty good size and always worth it.Chicken strips come grilled not fried. Their fries have the skin on and are fried a dark golden brown, they also have salads on their menu. I would recommend Khaki Jacks for a laid back night out. It's nothing fancy, just good food in a hole in the wall place. read more

One of my local favorites, love their burgers and salmon sandwiches! Very friendly staff!

This is one of those outstanding family restaurants that have Great food and awesome service. All the food is made fresh and comes in large portions. My favorite is the sassy Sammy! Nothing beats the fresh-cut fries and that fun sport of eating peanuts and tossing the shells on the floor. This is by far one of my favorite places in Peoria to grab a sandwich and a beer Don't give me wrong, this place is very family friendly and has sandwiches for everyone read more

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This place has some of the best sandwiches, Apps, and French fries you'll ever eat. The rootail and portobello sandwiches are fabulous! Once again a great meal! read more

Came here on Father's Day - hadn't planned but just happened to drive by since the other places we were interested in were mysteriously closed. Glad we do! Our group had 2 burgers, chicken sandwich, large side of fries and each had a side salad. Enjoyed everything - generous portions. Slow service but the server was working very hard. Just tough to find enough help these days - everyone seems to be having the same problem. We'll be headed back. read more

At this point i have been to Khaki Jacks twice. The first time i really didn't plan on doing a review until i took the first bite of my burger and knew right then that i found my go to burger place.There is just something about the basic burger setup with a slight twist like the Jalapeno bacon, instead of look we have so many random things to put on your burger like some other burger places. The Khaki Jacks Burger simply lets the meat do the talking. Enough of the pomp lets get into the food. "Ozzie"tizers- Down Under-2 Big Potato Skins topped with cheddar cheese and Bacon. I would say these are the perfect blend between the thickness of the potato and the crispy skin. The bacon bits are packed with flavor. And last but not least the melted cheddar cheese.If you like potato skins you need to try the Down Under. Aussie Fries- we got the (bowl) to share among the table. The fries are really good and they pack that bowl full of those delicious fries. Bugalug-Grilled Portabella Mushroom Cap onions and green peppers topped w/mozzarella cheese.This was my wife's main coarse and she ordered it without the peppers and onions. She said it had a really good grilled flavor and a load of cheese. Overall she really liked it and would get it again. My Stepson had the Elk Burger. On his first bite i seen his face light up and he was shaking his head up and down (that is his way of saying "ya it's good"). The Elk has that gamey flavor some people love so if that's you try this burger. I had the Bundaburg-Jalapeno bacon & Monterey Jack cheese.The burger patty is thick, charbroiled and loaded with flavor. The bacon is infused with jalapeno which gives this burger a nice little kick. The bun is lightly toasted. This burger is hands down my favorite burger in the area. I have been to Khaki Jacks on a week day at an off time when it was really slow and i have been on a saturday night when the place was jam packed. The service both times was great. Servers didn't annoy you ever time you took a sip of your drink they let you finish your drink before getting you a new one which they do promptly. The Bill- For 3 people $31.50. The price point is even good! As a burger lover i know i have found my burger fix place. Sometimes less is just more. read more

Love this place. Complementary bucket of shelled salted peanuts, good beer, and some of the best burgers in the area. Always seem to be cooked to the perfect temperature. Grilled chicken sandwiches are also pretty good too. Both are pretty big. They also have an option of Jalapeño Bacon, good stuff. Jalapeños awesome, bacon super good, Jalapeño bacon super good awesome. The fries are also pretty good. They cut the potatoes fresh with the skin on. Very tasty The staff is very nice, especially the owner. He always takes time great people and make you feel at home. The only negative thing I can say about this place is the location. It's not a bad neighborhood or anything like that, just hard to find. It's in a small strip behind a gas station. Don't remember how I found out about this place, but I wouldn't have seen it from the road. But once you know where it's at , it's easy to get in and out and there is plenty of parking. read more

The only thing I have ever had here was their delicious cheeseburger and fries w/ a bud light of course!! Delicious!!!! read more

Always a reliable place for lunch or dinner. The menu is concise but always well-prepared. This visit was for lunch with my wife. Her grilled chicken sandwich was moist and delicious, and my chef salad with grilled chicken was a perfect midday meal. Service on this visit was a bit slow, but that is not the norm. Good food, good prices, and we love to shuck the peanuts. read more