Easily the best steak in Peru! Every bite was cooked to perfection! tender, flavorful, and seasoned just right. The staff here truly makes the experience even better; they're friendly, welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. The service was quick, and they made sure everything was just how we wanted it. The atmosphere at Legends Cocktail Lounge is fantastic.. relaxed but lively, with a great mix of people and music that sets the perfect tone for a fun night out or a nice dinner. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, great service, and a great time! read more

What a find! Stopped here on our way to the Honeywell in Wabash and now we cannot wait to go back. The atmosphere laid back and the decor is eclectic in a great way including pictures of Peru's celebrated circus past. Autumn provided exceptional service and the food and drinks were outstanding. read more

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Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had! Period. End of story! Of course, reviews need more. We came in with 20 people. The food was a long ticket time but the server and owner were great! Rare steaks were undercooked but tasty. We pretty much ordered the menu between us. Always a smile, Capt. Morgan was our server. Great smile and perfect with suggestions and accuracy of our order. The restaurant is decorated for the "Legend" theme but known for the cocktails. Being a Vietnam Veteran group, they weren't much for the specialty drinks but the beer was cold and refreshed quickly. We only come once a year. If we lived closer, I'd come once a week. Great experience. Long wait for a huge party but we are here for each other's company. read more

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This is appropriate Lee named legends. It was a legendary experience. We took the waitresses recommendation and tried the balsamic brussels sprout appetizer. This was a new one. The brussels sprouts were cut into small quarter size pieces and maybe a half inch thick. They were crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and had a balsamic dip that was the perfect sweet and bitter bite/ My steak kabobs were perfectly cooked with rare filet. We visited on a Friday night and were surprised to find they had a live band from 6-9 followed by a DJ. It was an alternative band. Epic. Everywhere you go they only feature a country or rock band. The band was great . The decor was eclectic. Food excellent. Two people meals and appetizer and no cocktails under $100. I was looking for great food, but the music knocked the experience out of the park. Very upscale experience in a quant small town. read more

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Coming into at end of bar the cigarette smell was so bad we tog about leaving. Difficult to wait to be seated as people at the bar decided to stand at the end of bar instead of seating on a bar stool We where sat at the other section so cigarette smell tones down quite a bit Server was great very attentive. We sat rift next to musician that it was difficult to speak to anyone at table. Wish they would have had a way to amplify music to aal areas instead of speakers right there. Band playing was really good. Coconut shrimp was a disappointment served on large plate with iceberg lettuce underneath for garnishments . Pineaaple sauce. Was not good it came drizzled on shrimp not on side and tasted like watered down sour cream with a hint of pineapple Seafood ravioli was okay but not worth the price. Garlic bread that came with it was not toasted barely warm . It was like eating bread that has been heated and cooled but no crispness to it Spring rolls where in egg roll wrappers Fish was great but hardley any tartar was offered and had to request more twice. Side salad with meal was on a very small plate. Only forks where in our silverware napkin so it was difficult to eat the salad as it was full leafs of lettuce and hard to manage with no plate size to even mix salad together Dressing was on salad doug made half the salad with dressing half the salad without Panini ordered looked like it was reguarly grilled on flat top and 1 of them where not toasted all the way kinda soggy. Between the salad dressing, the tartar sauce and pineapple sauce it felt like they where trying to save money by skimping Based on how good the menu design amd web page looked it seemed agreat place to try but for us we wont be returning. Too expensive for mostly subpar if that food quality and quantity. read more

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How could this place of escaped our notice for so long?!!! We came on a Saturday night not really knowing what to expect. They gave us a table. With a view out the front window which was really nice. It had more comfortable chairs than the ones at the other tables. We got there just in time (around 5:30 pm) because after we were seated there was a steady stream of people coming in. I ordered a bloody Mary which came with a wonderful assortment of picked asparagus, pickle slice, 2 large green olives, half a cherry tomato and "onion tanglers" - I could of ate my weight in those - they are so crispy and delicious!!!! I don't know what kind of seasoning they use for the batter but it's truly addictive! I never wanted to stop eating them! I ordered it spicy and it was just right. I got the fillet kabobs with horseradish mashed potatoes and a side salad with blue cheese dressing. The dressing is definitely homemade and the salad came with crunchy tortilla strips on it which I really enjoyed. The kabobs (2) are fillet mignon meat and they were cooked to a perfect medium (which is how I ordered it) with mushrooms, yellow and orange pepper slices and red onions in between the meat chunks. The meat was super moist and tender. Didn't even need any steak sauce. The potatoes had only a slight hint of horseradish taste, nothing overt and we're so very creamy! They topped them with green scallions. My husband had their "Legendary Burger" with pepper jack cheese (you can choose what kind of cheese you want in it) (came with tomato and shredded lettuce) and he liked that it had a "char" taste to it. It was cooked to his preference and was moist and seasoned very well. It came with a sort of twistie, steak type fries which he really liked. He said they were seasoned well and cooked to be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. We loved this place, and can't wait to go back. It got a bit loud as people funnelled in and it filled up but you could still hear the music and hear the person with you talk. There is also a few outdoor tables. read more

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I had the filet kebabs & they were fantastic. Cooked to perfection! It includes their horseradish mashed potatoes, a little zing to mashed potatoes. My husband had the Queen cut rib eye and he said it was very good. Inside was eclecticly decorated. Wait staff could have been slightly more attentive but other staff did pick up to ensure we got boxes & our bill. read more

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Great atmosphere! Fun crew. Food was good and drinks as well! It's a great date night or night out with friends.

I'd been looking forward to checking out Legend's since it opened after the previous craft beer business in the space had vacated. Since they have somewhat odd hours, it took a few tries before I was able to be near there while they were open. I learned they are closed on Mondays and don't open until evening, I believe, the rest of the week. Their lit "OPEN" sign is difficult to see from the street. Legend's takes up two adjacent building spaces. The main one is a bar with some limited table seating. It's decently and thoroughly decorated albeit a bit cluttered and kitschy. It seems they have tried to appear like a trendy bistro type spot you might find in a larger city yet missing an actual city feel. It really didn't even have a small town friendly feel either. The main bar is connected to the other building which looks to be used for live music, but I didn't actually step inside that area. I just saw the inside entrance from the bar. They also have seating outside on a sidewalk patio where smoking was permitted. That outdoor seating is what first caught my eye on all the occasions I'd ridden past the business. The space is small overall. I can only imagine how tight it would be if it were full of guests. While things mostly looked pleasing aestheticly, the bar seating wasn't the most comfortable. It feels like high-end materials were used but that they tried too hard and missed in a lot of ways. There wasn't much to the new menu. They had no vegan options now that the menu had been changed from the one I viewed online before trying the place out. Barely anything vegetarian. A weird mix of cuisine. Food and drink prices are definitely on the higher end. Way too overpriced for downtown Peru. I imagine it's to cover what must be a high overhead. My draft beer was nearly $6.50 after tax. $6.42 to be exact. It really wasn't even that big to warrant the cost, in my opinion. I know of other establishments in this town with more reasonable prices especially on draft beer. I did not order any food. The most disappointing was my initial impression. We'd had iced coffees in our hands from the down the street and just decided to pop in as we strolled by and saw Legend's was actually open this time. Two women near the front door at the end of the bar who worked there abruptly told us we couldn't bring in outside drinks. We weren't greeted in a friendly way. I didn't expect to just bring in a coffee and take up space, but to be forced to rush to chug the remaining sips of my coffee and to discard the cup before being allowed to further set foot inside was a bit ridiculous. I usually carry water with me everywhere I go, so I wonder how they would have reacted to that had my bottle been in my hand. It was rather warm outside, so we wanted to get out of the sun and into the AC as soon as we could and really didn't think much of it. I later noticed there was a "wait to be seated" sign inside before you get to the bar. It had been obstructed by the two women when we first went in. The attitude I was faced with made me feel like I was a high school kid entering a forbidden area when I'm sure I'm much older than the women who so rudely approached us. I felt looked down upon and like I was not welcome and did not belong. My initial impression didn't get any better. One of the women waited on us at the bar but did not stick around or make conversation. She left the area as soon as we were served, and I had to ask for my bill when I was ready to go. I really wasn't in the mood to remain there any longer. After the cold reception, seeing my bar bill, and perusing the lame overpriced menu, I don't think I would return. I'd prefer to go to a dive or chain if in this town or just reserve my money for when I'm back in an actual city with a more genuine vibe. Some aspects make it kind of confusing as to whether this is meant to identify as a bar, a sit-down restaurant, or a nightclub. Much like some of the other poorly executed businesses with terrible hours in Peru's downtown area, it could be cool, but it just isn't. read more

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We dined here for Valentine's Day. Our server was attentive. Our food was fantastic. Drinks were spot on. Absolutely will go back.

Went to dinner with my family and had a great time! The servers were attentive, the food was amazing, and the decor was eclectic and artistic. We each ordered something different off the large menu and no one was disappointed - in fact, we each found our dishes to be perfectly cooked and wonderfully seasoned. Everyone exclaimed that it was the best burger/steak/fish that we'd ever eaten! Honestly, we were so happy that we started singing to the great tunes playing in the dining room. I can't wait to visit again on a night when they have live music! read more

We had a rehearsal dinner party at Legend's for 30-35 people, and they did not disappoint. The food was amazing from presentation to quality and the flavor was out of this world. The staff and owner took amazing care of us. Not a person in my entire party had to ask for anything. They were on it! Thank you again, Legend's for such an awesome experience! read more

Had the best time with Steve and Shawna--the owners--for NYE yesterday. The staff is so friendly and the food was delicious! The mozzarella sticks were great as was the potato French fry nachos!!! I will be back. read more

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Big city vibes in such a small town. The staff is super attentive & the food is amazing! You will not be disappointed in any of the dishes. Ask what's on special. Every square inch is decorated to the nines. The decor fits the "Legend's" theme. Live entertainment throughout the week. Casual, Non-smoking, 21 years and older venue. Definitely a date night place. read more

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Excellent! Pulled pork sliders were great. Don't miss the fries, they are great too. Purple Rain martini was amazing. Worth the stop and can't wait to come again. read more

We have enjoyed Legends on 4 occasions so far and looking forward to more. Everything has been delicious; Mussels, Brisket Burnt Ends served with horseradish mashed, Pulled Pork served with their own fries, the Cosmopolitan, even a Mojito by request. I rarely do Reviews but this place is Great! Love it, Enjoy it and will definitely return. i read more

Food is always good and consistent. Plenty of servers so service is never an issue. You can get breakfast anytime that they are open.!

Stumbled into this place expecting normal bar food. But was blown away by how good the food is here. Truffle steak was delicious! Great flavor. Normally the sides at most restaurants are bland or not bad. But here there was corn on the cob that was split into three sections. It has a different look to it when you first see it. It had a caramelized (proper term??) exterior and buttery interior. I loved it. And the mashed potatoes had the perfect amount of horseradish in them. This place is a gem. Definitely a destination restaurant. read more

Legends Cocktail Lounge in Peru Indiana is great in Ambiance Service and the Food is delicious!

Amazing atmosphere, food, drinks, service here! One of the best steaks I have ever had. Potatchoes are to die for! Owners and staff were friendly and fun. Such a great place for dinner or late night live entertainment! Will be back for sure! read more

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The wife and I called had a busy day it was like 9PM we called Legends to see what time they closed the grill They said we will leave it on for you. We arrived good live music was playing and they checked with the kitchen to ensure what we could order that late. They gave us full menu. The ribeye and Alfredo and ny strip were perfect. The staff was great and lively. We will be back many more times due to the customer service. Great place to go. read more

I don't think the owner was there Friday night. Unfortunately we had both the worst service and food. An hour and twenty minuets without our main course. We did get our appetizers after 45 minutes of waiting but they were stone cold uncooked shrimp. We travel all over the Midwest to find places like this and have had slow service or not so tasty foods but our luck really ran out here. We have never had such bad service or food ever! Something was way off this night. read more

went to Legends about a week with my husband and son and daughter-in-law. we had great service and enjoyed the Queen's ribeye, which was 12 ounces. it was cooker perfectly (my husband and I had a medium) and had a great seasoned crust. it was accompanied with horseradish mashed potatoes, a salad, and a corn fritter, all delicious. This was the best steak I've had in a restaurant in a long time. This place is right on Broadway in Peru and is small, but the food and service is outstanding. Try it, you'll love it! read more