Smokin BBQ did not disappoint! The catfish dinner was delicious with yams and baked beans. My aunt…read moreordered coleslaw (with raisins). She enjoyed it. The ambiance is quaint with soothing Jazz playing in the background. Our server, Felicity, was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and quick, with a beautiful smile. Loved that the Manager, Mya, stopped by each table to check on the customers and their dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

Solid BBQ! I like the candied yams and the brisket was great. Service was good and quick. The…read moreambiance was diner style and pretty standard.

Excellent customer service, food fresh and crispy. I ordered the Mac and cheese bites and a 3 piece…read moretender and I've been coming back ever since. Love it here and highly recommend

Amazing food! And the Customer Service on point!…read more Thank you so much Portland to Peoria

I was eagerly waiting for this place to open since the sign came up and it did not disappoint!…read moreThe place is spacious, the interiors look welcoming and the music is loud enough to drown the voices around but quiet enough that you can hear across the table. But the best part of the place is the food. The buffet (which is the only option for now but a la Carte is coming soon) is aptly priced. There are 10-12 entree options which as many sides, a fully functional salad bar, and soda and desserts. Everything was cooked to perfection and refilled promptly. It was obvious that the whole Padilla family has put its heart into the place. Make sure to try this place ASAP and talk to the owners. You will not be disappointed.

As my colleague put it, "that's the most expensive hot dog buffet I've been to."…read more Don't know where to start with this place, but there's so much wrong it's hard to know where to start. First, the best way to describe this place is a buffet featuring all the items you typically find in the American food section of a Chinese buffet. Blah! It's the stuff your average finicky child might want, like Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, and Mac n Cheese, but not as a feature for a restaurant. They do have a decent fresh salad bar, but not any better or worse than other salad options available in downtown Peoria. My lunch consisted of fresh veggies from the salad bar, with olive oil. The olive oil was of particularly low quality, mostly flavorless. Also had a couple chicken tenders, which were not bad. There were baked chicken pieces, three different types of potatoes, rice, pan broiled white fish, the items listed above, sauteed veggies, pizza bread, and pulled pork sliders. Drinks were sodas, ice tea, and cool aid. Yes, cool aid. Food quality is akin to what you might find at a hospital or cafeteria. With meat being overly greasy and overcooked. At $15 per person, I will spend my money elsewhere. The title of the restaurant is misleading. Nothing multi cultural about it. This restaurant is a way to fill your stomach, full stop.

Delicious food. Hot and fresh! Highly recommend the catfish. Reasonably priced and great…read moreenvironment.

Visiting for a few days and was super excited to try! Came for brunch and the people were super…read morenice. The waitress was patient as we weren't sure what to order. Service was a little slow but I think it's because there was one server for half the restaurant. I ordered the country fried steak and it was amazing! So good, thick meat, not too much batter, it was great! The hash browns were okay, not a lot of flavor and dry. Cute little gift shop inside the restaurant that sell a lot of old school candy. When we went, it wasn't busy, and we didn't wait at all to be seated. Overall, we all enjoyed it!

There were four of us that arrived at Cracker Barrel around 9:20 a.m. Unfortunately, this visit was…read morevery disappointing compared to the great experiences we've had in the past. Our waitress seemed dismissive from the beginning and never brought the water with lemon that I requested. When I asked if there were any peanut butter packets available for my toast, the response I received was less than cordial. Apparently, Cracker Barrel does not carry peanut butter packets. It took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive, even though the restaurant was not busy at all -- I counted only about 15 customers. When the food finally came out, all four meals were either missing items or prepared incorrectly. My over-easy eggs had completely solid yolks and were cold. To make matters worse, my knife had food residue on it. I asked for a clean knife, but one was never brought. Overall, the service and food quality were far below what we normally expect from Cracker Barrel. Very disappointed, and we are honestly not sure if we will return.

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!

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!

Super JJ Fish & Chicken 1510 Market Street…read moreBloomington, IL. 61701 Altoona, IA 1:02am 12/1/19 I would have bet my left testicle that I had already written a review for JJ's but my search to update my previous showed that I hadn't. I was in Bloomington on business because why the hell else would someone choose to go there. It's not a bad town, not at all, but it's five hours away from my favorite person. She thought about joining me but her business kept her in Des Moines. This would be the fourth time that I visited a JJ's, my third here in Bloomington. My other visit was to the JJ's that was briefly located in Merle Hay mall in DSM but unfortunately it didn't make it. Location is everything. If your looking for healthy, then JJ's should not be on your radar. If your looking for delicious, well then you've found it. A little over halfway in my drive from Des Moines to Bloomington, my boss called me to remind me of my past travel indulgences and to "take it easy" with the expense report. He knows that I am fan of lower end hotels in the seedier parts of town and normally higher end restaurants yet felt compelled to mention that he could certainly afford a steak or two. JJ's doesn't serve steak but they do serve fried catfish and chicken wings which are two of my favorite foods and at very reasonable prices. When I finally arrived in Bloomington and checked into the hotel, I was met in the lobby by my right hand man "Stones" who was still recovering from a pretty serious injury but wanted to get back to work even though he was somewhat limited. He was ready to eat and wanted to go to the place that I hate almost as much as genital warts and it was barely after 5 pm at this point. "Go right ahead. Enjoy yourself. I've got a few personal things I need to take care of then I'm going to JJ's" A few phone calls later and I'm driving through parts of Bloomington that I probably shouldn't be in, procuring things that I probably shouldn't be procuring but what is life if not one big adventure. Judge me all you want but I'll tell you this. The drugs that my doctor has me on are far, far worse then any pharmaceutical enhancements I may enjoy. When I arrived at JJ's it was pushing 9 pm and there was a gentleman at the counter waiting for his order who sat down at a table when I walked in. I was greeted immediately but took a few minutes to look at the menu which is posted in the wall behind the counter. Not really sure why I did because I already knew what I wanted, a 2/4 combo (2 catfish fillets, 4 wings) and breaded mushrooms. A few things that you should know about JJ's 1. It smells like grease. It doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to figure this one out. Just about everything is deep fried and why wouldn't it be. Remember it's deliciousness that we are seeking. 2. This isn't fast food so be prepared to wait. Everything is prepared as it is ordered so be patient. and 3. Be prepared to answer the question "Would you like lemon pepper" multiple times with an enthusiastic "Yes I would, thank you" I excused myself to the boom boom room while they prepared my order and dearsweetbabyjesus I was almost knocked out by the fog of stench that filled my nostrils when opening the door. It smelled like Miley Cyrus took a colossal dump after being tag team fisted by Mel Gibson and Hulk Hogan. How it hadn't wafted out into the dining area was a miracle unto itself. I said nothing when returning to the counter after doing my business and they were just finishing up my order. "Sir, would you like lemon pepper" "Yes Sir I would, thank you very much" I paid my bill and took the food back to the room with me but not before stopping at the c store and grabbing a couple packs of Pall Mall orange talls, and a 3 Dt Dr Peppers. It was all delicious and the hot pepper cheese balls were absolutely the right choice. No fork or napkins in the bag kinda pissed me off so I had to eat the coleslaw with my pocket knife because I was to lazy to walk the 50 feet from my room to the lobby to grab one. JJ's is one of those places where you're either a fan or you're not. There is no middle ground here. I'm a fan. My cardiologist and colon, not so much. 4 nonne magnus est vita mirificus

Went tonight worker was polite and respectful even with very difficult non respectiful customers…read moreeven when given a discount and free soda. Food was outstanding and ready early and still piping hot. Corn nuggets were crisp and delicious as always great fish filets also!

This spot is top notch and a lifesaver for the downtown area! I've come to expect a great meal…read moreevery time I visit. The server's are always thoughtful and ready to acommodate when they can. I love the wings, mac and cheese, and the savory pork chops! The layout and set-up of the restaurant is a modern open layout. My only recommendation is to get em early cause their food options do run out; it's still on my list to try the banana pudding.

WOW!!! So glad we stopped in today, I've been driving by regularly but never had time to stop. Our…read moreserver was amazing and on top of our drinks, checked in several times to make sure the food was good. I believe the owner (or possibly the chef) stopped by and made sure everything was up to par as well. I honestly thought it was going to be a much smaller space as when I'd driven by it looked small, but there was so much seating inside! The decor was beautiful, too, and the music was awesome. We both had chicken and waffles and my LORD it was so good! The waffles were so crispy and flavorful (I've seriously never had waffles so good in my life) and the chicken was breaded well, perfectly seasoned, and was super fresh. I'm pretty picky about sweet tea. If Wilford Brimley doesn't side eye me with serious concern as I drink it then don't even bother. This was so perfectly southern sweet I was in heaven. Sweetest sweet tea I've had in Illinois. I'd go back for that alone even if the food was just okay. We had decided on fried green tomatoes (which were soooooo dang good and zesty!) when she told us they JUST got fried okra and I said both. Just give us both. I'm a fried okra fiend and was so happy I could've cried. The okra was fresh and perfectly crispy, and the seasonings, again, were immaculate. Absolutely cannot wait to go back. (I just need to give my stomach a lil rest, we both took home over half of our meal there was so much.)

Another amazing meal, this time the blackened catfish filet…read moreThe flavor was excellent, the beer cold, and food very hot. The fried cabbage and onion rings were a great compliment to the catfish. The server was attentive but not overbearing. The only thing that could have been better was if there had been butter for the roll. That partially falls on me however, as I was too busy stuffing my face to even think about asking.

We were greet by a very friendly hostess and were seated upon arrival. The establishment was dimly…read morelit, played a great music selection and clean. The food was great - the sides were my favorite part - the fish was a little brown I'm thinking maybe they didn't clean or it wasn't deveined properly but the chicken was good. overall the food was good and I'd go back literally just for the peach cobbler. Chefs kiss!