5 Restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL for Great Desserts
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in and around Downtown Peoria, Illinois that Google marks as good for dessert. It is for anyone planning a dinner, brunch or celebration who wants to finish with something sweet. We began with places tagged for great dessert, then ranked them by Google rating weighted by review count, from six qualifying businesses. Each entry draws only on listing details and what reviewers mention, so confirm hours before you go.
#1
Connected
★ 4.7 (1,138 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant$40–100 per person
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A fine dining restaurant at 3218 N Dries Ln, open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9:30 pm. Reviewers describe a plain exterior hiding a speakeasy-style room, entered by crossing an indoor creek, and recommend a cocktail at the bar first. Dishes they mention include the crab cake, Delmonico steak, branzino and carpaccio, and they note sparklers on desserts for birthdays and anniversaries. It has a fireplace and a private dining room.
Best for: Anniversaries and birthday dinners
- 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
#2
ARDOR Breads and Provisions
★ 4.7 (717 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–50 per person
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A bakery-restaurant at 301 SW Water Street, open for breakfast and lunch most days, with dinner Wednesday through Saturday and closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers highlight the pastries, naming a cardamom pastry, a cookies and cream pastry and a cheese danish, plus sourdough, a trout sandwich and a creamy polenta. Some mention being seated upstairs and ordering from a happy hour menu. There is outdoor seating.
Best for: Pastries and a creative brunch
- Address
- 301 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm
#3
Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria
★ 4.6 (3,773 Google reviews)Steak house$20–70 per person
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A steak house at 100 Alexander Ave in a renovated older building with period decor. Reviewers mention watching steaks cooked on open grills in the dining areas, a salad bar with chilled plates, and a cookie dessert they rank highly. It hosts company parties and has a private dining room. One longtime regular says portions of pork chop and chicken have shrunk. Hours vary, with lunch served Friday through Sunday.
Best for: Steak dinners and group parties
- Address
- 100 Alexander Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 4–8 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 4–8 pm; Tue 4–8 pm; Wed 4–8 pm
#4
One World
★ 4.6 (3,462 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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An American restaurant at 1245 W Main St near the Bradley campus, open from 7:30 am daily, until 8 pm except Sunday, when it closes at 3 pm. Reviewers mention a menu friendly to dietary restrictions, including a gluten-free crust for the breakfast pizza, a hearty French toast casserole and window seats with local views. One says it took a couple of minutes to be seated. Delivery and takeaway are offered.
Best for: Gluten-free breakfast and brunch
- Address
- 1245 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–8 pm; Mon 7:30 am–8 pm; Sat 7:30 am–8 pm; Sun 7:30 am–3 pm; Thu 7:30 am–8 pm; Tue 7:30 am–8 pm; Wed 7:30 am–8 pm
#5
Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro
★ 4.5 (1,328 Google reviews)Bistro$10–20 per person
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A bistro at 826 SW Adams St in the warehouse district, open daily from 11 am, until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers explain the setup: you take a menu, order at the counter and food is brought to you. They mention margherita pizza with a wood-fired crust, meatloaf, stuffed jalapenos and a chicken pesto dinner, along with good music and clean restrooms. There is outdoor seating.
Best for: Casual wood-fired pizza nights
- Address
- 826 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Great dessert”, then by rating. 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 29 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, One World opens at 7:30 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?
Connected ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,138 reviews. ARDOR Breads and Provisions is second at 4.7 from 717 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Connected $40–100; ARDOR Breads and Provisions $10–50; Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria $20–70; One World $10–20; Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Connected, ARDOR Breads and Provisions, Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria, One World and Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro.
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