5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL
Updated 26 September 2026 · 38 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks the top five dining spots in Downtown Peoria, Illinois, based on Google ratings weighted by review volume. We evaluated 38 qualifying businesses to bring you the best options for meals, drinks, and atmosphere. Whether you need late-night bites, fine dining, or live music, this list highlights venues where locals consistently return for quality food and service.
#1
Jerusalem Restaurant
★ 4.7 (1,343 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant
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Jerusalem Restaurant serves fresh, flavorful Mediterranean cuisine near Bradley Park. Reviewers praise the crisp falafel, spicy shawarma, and light hummus, noting that a variety of sauces allow for custom flavor profiles. Regulars highlight the fast, friendly service and the chef checking in on guests. The spot offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms. Open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday until 7 pm, and closed Tuesdays.
Best for: Authentic Mediterranean meals
- Address
- 2027 W Farmington Rd B, Peoria, IL 61604, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#2
Connected
★ 4.7 (1,138 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant$40–100 per person
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Connected offers fine dining with a speakeasy-style interior featuring an indoor creek. Diners enjoy excellent servers, a great beer and cocktail selection, and dishes like crab cakes, delmonico steak, and scalloped potatoes. The restaurant hosts family celebrations with sparklers and features a private dining room. It is open Tuesday through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms are available.
Best for: Fine dining with cocktails
- Address
- 3218 N Dries Ln, Peoria, IL 61604, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#3
Ulrich's Rebellion Room
★ 4.7 (970 Google reviews)Irish pub
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Ulrich's Rebellion Room is a popular Irish pub serving hand-cut fries and juicy burgers. Regulars call it the best bar food downtown, highlighting the ribeye sandwich and chicken fingers. The kitchen serves food until 3:30 am, making it ideal for late-night meals. The venue is often full on Friday nights, with staff quickly flipping tables. Wheelchair-accessible parking, seating, and restrooms are provided. Open Monday through Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm, closed Sundays.
Best for: Late-night burgers and fries
- Address
- 631 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–11 pm; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–11 pm; Tue 5–11 pm; Wed 5–11 pm
#4
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
★ 4.7 (841 Google reviews)American restaurant
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Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe offers American cuisine with Cajun and New Orleans influences. Guests enjoy live jazz music every Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm, with a cozy atmosphere and reasonable drink prices. Reviewers love the salmon dinner, shrimp creole, and portobello mushroom pizza. The staff is noted for being super nice and professional. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 pm to 9 or 10 pm, with wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Best for: Live jazz and Cajun vibes
- Address
- 305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
The Neon Bison
★ 4.7 (766 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Neon Bison serves American comfort food with a focus on bison burgers and hand-cut fries. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with service available until 4 am. Regulars praise the local blonde beer, bloody marys, and quick, witty bartenders. The spot features outdoor seating, live music, and a great beer selection. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms are available. Open daily from 7 or 8 am until 4 am.
Best for: Bison burgers and late-night food
- Address
- 617 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 am; Mon 8 am–4 am; Sat 7 am–4 am; Sun 7 am–4 am; Thu 8 am–4 am; Tue 8 am–4 am; Wed 8 am–4 am
How we made this list
We looked at 38 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 26 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Connected: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, The Neon Bison opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Jerusalem Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,343 reviews. Connected is second at 4.7 from 1,138 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL are open late?
The Neon Bison stays open until 4 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Connected $40–100; The Neon Bison $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Connected and The Neon Bison.
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