What a cute little place! When we entered the restaurant we were warmly welcomed and promptly…read moreseated. We admired the funky decor and varied menu. For drinks we had a jalapeño mint julep and a raspberry lager. We were a little disappointed that they were out of grouper, but we decided on the portobello pizetta and jerk chicken for dinner. Both were creative and tasty. The homemade desserts looked amazing. We hope to come back for those next time.

I was in Peoria visiting the Riverfront Museum and needed dinner. Rhythm Kitchen appealed to me…read morebecause I need vegetarian and gluten free options. The good news was that I could walk three minutes from the Museum, keep my car, parked in the garage, have dinner, look at the river on my way back to my car. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The picture of my food doesn't look like it's much, but it was very tasty. It was a Mexican chicken salad subbed with tofu. While I was there, I listened to Billie Holliday and Stan Getz. No complaints! If I visit the museum again, I will definitely come back to Rhythm Kitchen.

First time here and we were impressed. Great service and atmosphere. Our steaks were cooked…read moreperfectly and everything was delicious.

After a very disappointing first visit, I returned with my friends for two more visits. The results…read morewere better, but not without flaws. There seems to be inconsistency, particularly in execution. The first night, I got the special - boneless ribeye with garlic aioli, topped with melted cheese and three shrimp. It was pretty good (a little salty) and properly cooked medium-rare. One friend ordered a medium-rare New York Strip which was came out well done (hammered) and they were nice enough not to charge us for it. The scallops, which my friend ordered, were OK, but the result of a not hot enough pan - not fully seared, but a little rubbery (the sign of being slightly overcooked). The carrot cake is amazing and absolutely worth getting (and it's big). The second night, I got the ribs, which were excellent. One friend got the fillet (very good) and the other got the prime rib. The prime rib was not cut from a cooked standing rib roast, which is what prime rib is supposed to be, but was rather a cooked-to-order steak. It was properly cooked medium-rare, but I wouldn't call it prime rib. Au gratin potatoes and broccoli were good - nothing special, but a nice accompaniment. My friend only took one spoonfull of the french onion soup before setting it aside. The crème brûlée was soupy - not fully set. They make a great old-fashioned. It seems clear that they have excellent ingredients and the ability to do things well, but seriously lack quality control in the kitchen. You can end up getting something amazing, but it could also be a disaster. I highly recommend sending it back if it's not right.

Good selection of food on the menu for something different to suit your taste. Check out the menu…read morein advance. The service is adequate to excellent depending on your waiter or waitress. The atmosphere is pleasant. Well lighted. You must climb steps to get to the second floor which makes it hard for the disabled. Other than that fine.

Our late night visit to Epiphany Farms/Anju was exceptional! A huge drink menu welcome us and we…read morehad the Beyond jalapeño cornbread for a starter, which proved to be quite yummy and not hot at all. We decided to go with the rustic pizzas that were delicious and unusual: harmony, Korean, chicken and loaded supreme. The crust tasted like it was from a woodfired oven and the Korean chicken pizza was so unusual and tasty with kimchi and pickled shiitake. The fresh from the forest mushroom side dish they gave us a special treat to us was quite a delicacy. Even the farm to table items they have for sale when you walk in to take home are a treat, Especially the homemade marshmallows! Ended with dessert of a fresh orange olive oil cake with just tremendous flavor and blood orange on the side and orange marmalade on the cake. It served exquisitely with a side of homemade ice cream that was to die for. We can't wait to come back! Our waitress, Lupe, treated us like family and was incredibly personal and warm. Put this on your must visit List.

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

Jim s is an old school Steakhouse in downtown Peoria. We were seated right away and our server took…read moreour 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.

went in Sunday for their buffet. A very balanced offering, including salad, mixed fruit, roast…read morebeef, greens, mashed potatoes, and the best fried chicken I have ever had anywhere. The fried chicken was done completely, a very tasty seasoning on the outside and for being on a buffet it was not all dried out on the inside. It was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant and would hope that you all would try it very soon!

Have had the Sunday brunch a couple of times recently. Loved the variety and available options,…read morehigh quality food... friendly staff. Owner stopped by and checked on us! Will be back!

Is Main Street a mainstay?…read more Word-of-mouth brought me and my dad to trying this place out on a cold and blustery Saturday morning. He had heard good things and I had heard the same so we figured to see what we thought of it. It wasn't too busy when we arrived and we were told to take a booth to our right. We sat down to a half-full but bustling restaurant. We got our menus and drinks promptly and started poring over the menu. My dad went with his usual country fried steak skillet-style meal and I went with a basic stack of pancakes and bacon. The vibe of the place was a generic blend of diner and family restaurant. Nothing really stood out to me that was unique besides this US Veterans table we were next to. I didn't get to snap a photo as they just cleaned it off and were about to sit down another group of people that just walked in. The waitress brought out our food and accidentally brought us a muffin instead of my bacon but was super quick to swap the two. Looking at my food and the price I paid and looking at my dad's food and the price he paid, I was instantly jealous he got so much more food for about the same price. The pancakes were large and plentiful compared to some places I've been and the bacon were long strips and not shriveled up and almost cooked too long. So why the mid rating? The waitress and staff overall weren't all that friendly. They weren't unpleasant by any means but the friendly chatting and banter you normally get at a restaurant was lacking here. There didn't seem to be a lot of mingling and cohesion to the staff that you see at most other restaurants. It was weird and if not a bit mechanical feeling. I'm not the most extroverted of people but a little bit of banter or chatting with the server is usually a plus. But most importantly is the food. How was it? Serviceable. The pancakes, even with the butter spread on it and plenty of syrup, were lacking a big punch of wow. Granted, it's just pancakes but I'd prefer to eat pancakes at a restaurant that don't feel like something I can make at home. The bacon was super tasty though. Just a bit disappointing that 3 strips were $3.99. My pops said he enjoyed his meal but it wasn't anything to write home about. I did try a small chunk of his country fried steak and it was decent, if not a bit overly crunchy/burnt on the steak portion. Overall, not a bad time with my dad but I just wish my meal wasn't lacking that punch for $12. I'd definitely come back and try a lunch item to see if that provides the oomph that eating out provides versus eating at home.

One of our favorite family restaurants around! We drive by many just to go to this one. Very…read morefriendly staff. Reasonable prices. Great food. Great soup of the day. Love the different specials of the day also. Breakfast served all day/night. Should give it a try.

Food and service were really good. I had the catfish fillets, others had salmon, and the grit…read moreflight. We all enjoyed our choices. Wish they would have stopped a fellow customer from watching tik tok videos at full volume next to us, but oh well. Service was great. Our waitress was attentive and super nice.

I visited Kouzen's in Peoria on Sunday around 4 p.m. We were the only customers in the restaurant…read moreat the time. The restaurant was clean, with fairly basic décor. I understand they have live entertainment and a DJ on Saturdays, so I imagine the atmosphere is much different then. Our server was nice and friendly, although her demeanor made me question whether she may have been under the influence of something. Another server was also pleasant, but at one point she sat with a table about four tables away and carried on a very loud, extended conversation about life. With the restaurant being otherwise empty, we could hear the entire conversation. A little more awareness and professionalism would have made the dining experience more comfortable. After finding out several items were not available, I ordered the Grit Flight because I was looking forward to trying several different flavors. Unfortunately, the grits themselves were disappointing. I couldn't taste the Gouda and they lacked seasoning. The gumbo, once warmed up, had a burnt roux taste. The salmon needed more sauce, and both the rice and broccoli were lacking flavor. After the meal, I decided to pass on dessert. Since Kouzen's has been open less than a year, I recognize that they may still be working through some things. It was also a Sunday afternoon following what may have been a busy Saturday night, so perhaps they weren't fully prepared for Sunday service. Still, consistency is important. Customers coming in on Sunday should receive the same quality of food and service as customers coming in on Saturday night. There is potential here, and hopefully management listens to customer feedback and makes the necessary improvements. I would be willing to give them another try down the road to see how things have progressed.

Hawaii chicken wings was the special...I bit into them and the center was ice cold... not raw just…read moreice cold. I would expect better than heat and serve at a place like this. Service was slow. They did offer a free replacement but I declined.

There were four of us. Wife had Buttered Chicken, said was very good. Daughter-in-law had Salmon,…read moreloved it. Son, and myself, had Prime Rib special. Grisly, served cold, baked potatoes wrapped in tinfoil - not good. Presentation of food done without consideration of looks. Mundane.