Goo spot for American pub style food. Very friendly staff and good beer selection. The Reuben was…read morefantastic!

Got the fish and chips. Food was ice cold.Not sure if they bread their own fish or use pre breaded…read morefish, but I would stay away from the dish. The waiter offered to bring a new dish, but I was hungry. I asked for fresh fries which he brought. Service was good but wouldn't eat here. A good place to grab a drink and that's about it. Don't eat here.

What a find! Was in town on business and found this online. We started with Brussels sprouts which…read morewere fried leaves and absolutely delicious! My husband had the meatloaf and it was decedent. I went in the opposite direction and had the Vegan risotto, wow!! The chef is really chefing. The beet vinaigrette was out of this world!

I came here with a group of six while in town for a conference. We made a reservation in advance…read moreand were seated right away, which was good because the place was busy. The menu is interesting with good variety (though, if you look closely, you'll find they serve meatloaf in at least three different formats?). I opted for the turkey sandwich, which is includes bacon jam, cranberry chutney, brie and an aioli on toasted white bread. It was delicious and flavorful. I got the tater tots as my side, which were underwhelming. They were mushy and extremely salty. Our service was less than stellar. Our server may have had too many tables or she was simply in the weeds, but we didn't get much attention. We had to ask for water refills and eventually flag her down for our checks even though all of our plates had been cleared. I'd say it's worth a stop if you're in the area, especially if you like craft beer and bourbon.

Good Food, great atmosphere, close to River for after dinner…read morestroll, CEFCU center stage is nearby, possibly catch a concert.

Wow wow wow! My bartender recommended the wings and they are to die for! First smoked, then fried…read morethen sauced with Asian buffalo sauce. I'm not sure what the sauce was, but I couldn't stop eating it! Then went with the Asian tacos with brisket. Very interesting combination of sauces and brisket. I added the vinegar based bbq sauce for even more yum! Ended with the key lime pie. Definitely different than I was expecting, but very solid none the less. I highly recommend this place! Go get you some!!

Now that their liquor license is in place, 'PopUp kingdom' has a great new flagship location in the…read moreheart of the Peoria baseball stadium/warehouse district. And we highly recommend a visit, especially if you are familiar with the brand! Like the BloNo location there are at least two entrances - the one further west is for a good sized hosting/ordering/waiting area while the one closest to the ballpark has more direct access to the bar area, but is way more space-restricted and will likely be a traffic jam on game days. If you're looking for a table, both entrances open to the rest of the cool 'industrial chic' dining areas in the form of a large street-level open concept dining area and a good sized split-level (up 3-4 steps) back room - which despite having wide entrances that make it feel part of the larger space, likely can easily be cordoned-off for private functions. One visit in and the lady and I (plus our friend and former Ptown bartender) can say that the food was every bit the same top-quality, large portion, methodically cooked and creatively accented sandwiches and wraps, served in old school pie pans with red-white check paper liners, that we are used to. The weekend special shaved ribeye Cali burrito was particularly epic, cementing what seems to be the first of the 3 or 4 things that keep the crowds coming back. The second thing is the creativity and discernment applied to bar side - in the form of the beer menu, which is initially focused on bottles/cans since they just received the liquor license the day before our arrival. Despite this there was a good mix of 'domestics' and at least 20 quality craft options from 6 or 8 fantastic breweries representing a good variety of styles but leaning like those at the original location - that is, a few more IPAs and 'sweet sours'. They also maintain a thoughtful and inventive cocktail list and will NO DOUBT start building up the whiskey/bourbon collection in the coming weeks. Although having high quality and fairly compensated employees helps immensely, the last thing that really drives their business is something we often say three times - location... In this case, it's literally less than a block from home plate. Easy to find. Easy to love. We'll certainly be back!

Tried this place for lunch yesterday. Inside is very spacious though it wasn't too busy for…read moredine-in. To go was a different story. Seeing the constant influx of customers right at supper time told me this place has to be good. Everything is sold separately and they have a little bit of something for everyone. This had to be the best chicken in town. Crispy outside and juicy Inside makes for a great tender (or tendo as they call them), these come with some of the best pickles and toast. Honestly, I could probably have used a few more pickles but that's me. You can choose your heat level too. The potatoes with dill were so good! Portions are decent too. I saw someone leaving with what looked like a milkshake that I'm getting next time. It looked like the perfect way to cool off on there hot summer days. I think I'll have to try a burger next time.

Just tf up cus it's all good! When I tell you literally every food item is the bomb! Hats off to…read morethe chef!

Review Visit: November 11th, 2014…read more Room and Board in this castle is forever "No Vacancy". Nestled on the corner of a random street in Peoria, you would almost never know this place was here unless you were told about it or randomly drove down the right street. The only way I learned about this place is when I went to pick up my friend Tim one day and accidentally drove a block too far past his house. Tim told me he had been there before and it was pretty good. He said he walked there a few times to get food. I felt betrayed. I felt left out in the cold. As the feeling of betrayal faded, we made plans to go one night. It also happened to be the night Tim was moving. Sometimes we aren't great at planning stuff. We strolled in once we got most of the stuff packed up and loaded in our vehicles. We were greeted by a small yet cozy bar with seating that was just enough for the area. It held maybe 15 comfortably before it would start to feel packed. The bartender told us to take a seat anywhere and she would bring us a menu. In talking with people about Castle's and reading up on it from local online articles, this place is known for it's cheese. We knew that going in, so we ordered some crackers and cheese. This may be the first and only place that serves Ritz-style crackers to go along with their legendary cheese. There is always some hesitation when you are about to try something a place is well-known for. That happened here. Tim and his brother wasted no time digging in to the cheese and crackers. I grabbed my cracker and contemplated on how I was going to dip it, how much I was going to scoop and how big of a bite I was going to take. Okay, maybe that didn't happen but I did take that first bite rather slowly as I wanted to fully dedicate my taste buds to what I was about to experience. The cheese was good. I can see why people raved about it. It had a bit of that "made with love" added to it that your grandma's cookies also have. And before I knew it, the cheese and crackers were gone and the food we ordered was in front of us. I don't remember exactly what I ordered (looks like a pulled pork?) but I remember thinking it was pretty standard bar food, which is a compliment in my book. Bar food is cheap, usually 150% unhealthy for you, and full of flavor and deliciousness. Castle's Patio Inn was that. The fries were fries. Nothing fancy but something that I bet would be good dipped in the cheese. We didn't really get to experience the bar part of Castle's but that is totally fine. You can come here and sit at the bar and converse with the bartender about life's many issues or you can snag a table with your family for some cheap bar food and some exquisite cheese. Americans. We sure do love our cheese.

Such a good dinner tonight at River City Grill. This is a hidden gem, where the food is freshly…read moremade and very tasty. They are warm and welcoming, and took time to talk with us about different options in their HUGE menu. You know, sometimes a huge menu means it's all premade...not here. Everything was made fresh after we ordered and came out piping hot. If we want to continue to have independently owned restaurants, I highly encourage you to check this one out! We will be back!!

Awful hair in my burger deep in my burger, don't worry tho my nasty boyfriend ate it and brought it…read morehome.. #health department

The best dining option probably within a square 20 miles. Was staying in Chillicothe and glad we…read moredecided to come here for dinner 2 nights in a row. Once inside and once outside...the food was fantastic. Definitely get the frilled shrimp inside a carved out oineapple...my all time favorite. Also had the shrimp roll, lettuce wraps and parmesan whitefish. All top notch. Dinner service both nights was incredibly quick..we ate and were having our tables cleared in under 45 min....and got sat right away even on Labor Day Weekend with no reservations....though it was pretty busy. TBH the community doesn't deserve a spot this good, and we were lucky enough to search it out and find it! Do yourself a favor and hit this place up if you're in the region...everything else qround doesnt even compare.

Ambience 5 stars. The weather was perfect after a week of high temperatures and humidity. We sat…read moreoutside on the deck close to the parking lot. Across the road is the Illinois River. Service 5 stars. Waitress did not rush us and answered various questions about the drink menu offerings as well as the food menu. A lot of appetizers to choose from. The manager or owner stopped by the table twice. Not exactly sure who he was as he didn't introduce himself. Just asked how we were. Food 3 stars: I settled on the fish and chips. I liked the light breading on the mild fish and it wasn't greasy. The sauce was great too. Coleslaw was lackluster and the side of fries were seasoned; however, they were not crisp and were flaccid. The other guests said the same thing about the fries. Overall the food could have been hotter in my opinion, The others had the Tenderloin, a burger and Caribbean chicken sandwich. Fries are the side that is included with the sandwiches. A blackberry mule, blueberry lemon martini. Arnold Palmer, Pepsi and MGD bottled beer were the drinks ordered by the guests.

Called in a take out order. Told it'd be ready in 15 minutes which was accurate. This review is…read moreonly for the food I ate. Mozzarella sticks 2/10. I found them to be crispy and somehow sweet which was weird. No cheese pull at all. They weren't even melted. Bacon cheddar burger 4/10. Toppings were fresh. Cheese melted. Bacon and burger were very well done. This definitely wasn't a greasy burger. It was dry and lacking seasoning. Fries 4/10, pretty similar to the fries at Five Guys. Probably would be better if there were holes in the container to vent the steam. Mayo was mine as these were plain.

Best place to get a burger for lunch or dinner or a snack in central Illinois! We placed a carry…read moreout order for 3 cheeseburgers for lunch on Thursday afternoon. 1 with pepper jack. 2 with cheddar. All burgers came with lettuce, red onion, pickle slices, and tomato. We asked for xtra pickles. The burgers here are so good ! Love this place !

Have you ever just happened to go into a bar for the first time and you feel like you're among…read morefriends? That's how it felt when my wife and I went into Cruzen's on Memorial Day Sunday. We found 2 seats at the bar and grabbed a couple of menus. The bartender (who was awesome) came and asked what we wanted to drink. I ordered a beer and she quickly said that Sundays are $2 tallboys. Couldn't pass that up. She then told us that pizzas are half priced in Sunday. Again, couldn't pass that up. The pizza is really good; a thin, crisp crust, lots of cheese and perfectly cooked. With TVs everywhere you look, I can't wait for football season, but will definitely be back on Sundays! Cool place!

3.5 outta 5. We came here for the Illinois final four game and altho we got there late and tables…read morewere spoken for, a couple minutes hanging out near the gaming area and we eventually found a back table to take over from an abandoned reservation. Service was fantastic, and although the TV in that area could be bigger, the beer was cold and the bar food adequate.

Stopped in on a reccommendation from a Friend, and what a "COOL" spot! It was a busy friday Night…read moreso Becky and I sat at the Full Service Bar, which was smack in the middle of an old converted church (georgeous stained glass!). We started with a Hot German Pretzal with THICK cheddar cheese, and then each got an Illinois CLASSIC: the HORSESHOE!!! Becky said that the restaurant has the best kind of chrispy fries and her horseshoe was delicious! Mine was too. For desert, we got the GOOEY BUTTER CAKE, with vanilla ice cream. It was as sweet as Becky the night we met, but Becky stuck around a lot longer than this cake (LOL!). A scrumptious way to end the meal. We WILL be BACK!

I almost didn't eat here because of the reviews but wanted to check the building out…read more The food was great. Salmon was cooked to perfection, broccoli was steamed just right, and the rice pilaf it was on was good too. I'm not into sweet drinks but tried the strawberry blonde at everyone's recommendation and it was nice.