Highest-rated Restaurants in Peoria by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Peoria by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Peoria, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Mi Familia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2007 North Wisconsin Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Haddad Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Steak & Fries

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Los Cabos Cantina & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 North Sommer St. Ste 106 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Khoury's Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3326 North University St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, American, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Olympia Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1301 West Pioneer Pkwy Ste 125 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Sports Bars, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Khaki Jack's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7221 North Allen Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Childers Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3312 North University St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Indian Tadka

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 7815 North Knoxville Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Southwest Water St. Ste B Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Fat Jack's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7016 North University St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Thanh Linh Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. One World

- Rating: 4.5/5 (702 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1245 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Ulrich's Rebellion Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 631 Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Irish, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Connected Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3218 North Dries Lane Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pita's Mediterranean Wraps

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8831 North Knoxville Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4325 North Sheridan Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. [CxT] Roasting

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309B Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. EatandEvolve

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5832 North Knoxville Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Caterers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Ardor Breads And Provisions

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 301 Southwest Water St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Golden Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3311 North Sterling Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Fedora's Pizza & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1229 West McClure Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Perico's Fast Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 4203 North Sterling Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Dang Banh Mi and Poke

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 West Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Poke, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. 2 Chez

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7815 North Knoxville Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Spot Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9901 North Knoxville Ste A Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Kabab G

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7800 North Sommer St. Ste 610 Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Chef and the Baker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Mcclure Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Jerusalem Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2027 West Farmington Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Halal, Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp