26 of the best restaurants to eat, drink in the Peoria area as voted on by readers
There was a lot of great food to be had around central Illinois in 2022.
We asked and you voted for your favorite Peoria-area restaurants and the food you loved over the past year. Here are the winners for the "Best of the Best" dining categories, everything from the most romantic place to eat to the best place for sushi.
Asian Food
Thanh Linh Restaurant
1209 W. Main St., Peoria
(309) 495-0179
www.thanhlinhvietnameserestaurant.com
Bakery
Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 685-9221
More:With 'devout' customers, this downtown Peoria bakery continues to grow
Barbecue
Mission BBQ
4513 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
(309) 590-5776
Bloody Mary
Kuchie's on the Water
579 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur
(309) 427-3000
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Breakfast
Childers Eatery
815 W. Camp St., East Peoria
(309) 966-2655
5805 N. Humboldt Ave., Peoria
(309) 966-4035
5201 W. War Memorial Drive, Unit 260, Peoria
(309) 713-3118
3312 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 688-1332
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Buffet
Pizza Ranch
4114 N. Brandywine Drive, Peoria
(309) 839-1420
903 W. Jackson St., Morton
(309) 263-1200
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Burger
Five Guys
2601 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-6040
Caterer/Catering Company
Cracked Pepper
3406 NE Adams St., Peoria
(309) 839-2204
Chinese Food
Asia Grill
5832 Knoxville Ave., Suite J, Peoria
(309) 689-8880
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Doughnut Shop
Carl's Bakery & Restaurant
819 E. Camp St., East Peoria
(309) 699-7275
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Fine Dining
Alexander's Steakhouse
100 Alexander Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0404
Fried Chicken
Gil's Supper Club
12703 W. Farmington Road, Hanna City
(309) 565-7889
Happy Hour
W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare
4538 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 839-8097
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Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Uncle Bob's Homemade Ice Cream
409 E. Center St., Eureka
(309) 405-2042
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Italian Food
Rizzi's Italian Restaurant
4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
(309) 689-0025
Local Coffee Shop
Leaves 'n Beans Coffee
4800 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 688-7685
730 W. Jackson St., Morton
(309) 688-7685
3208 Court St., Pekin
(309) 688-7685
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Mediterranean Cuisine
Khoury's Cuisine
3326 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 685-3000
Mexican Food
Blue Margaritas
9010 N. Allen Road, Peoria
(309) 966-0783
661 N. Cummings Lane, Washington
(309) 481-5363
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Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining
Cyd’s in the Park
5805 Knoxville Ave., Peoria
(309) 685-1100
Pizza
Monical's Pizza
135 N. Fifth Ave., Canton
(309) 647-1127
1067 W. Jackson St., Morton
(309) 284-0709
111 S. Parkway Drive, Pekin
(309) 347-7761
4408 Knoxville Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0747
4100 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria
(309) 691-6477
6 Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Washington
(309) 444-7500
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Ribs
Mission BBQ
4513 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
(309) 590-5776
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Romantic Restaurant
Connected
3218 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(309) 686-5925
Salad/Salad Bar
Alexander's Steakhouse
100 Alexander Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0404
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Seafood Restaurant
Fish House
4919 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 691-9358
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Sports Bar
Kouri's Pub
105 Elizabeth Pointe Drive, Germantown Hills
(309) 383-4551
2929 Court St., Pekin
(309) 346-8881
4421 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-1971
Steakhouse
Alexander's Steakhouse
100 Alexander Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0404
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Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
318 W. Washington St., East Peoria
(309) 698-2100
10408 N. Centerway Drive, Suite A, Peoria
(309) 240-8332
More:Popular bakery opens in North Peoria
Sushi
Sushigawa
2601 W. Lake Ave. A-2B, Peoria
(309) 679-9300
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Wings
Rumberger's Wings
3125 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 713-1009
Chris Sims is a digital producer at Midwest DOT. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Best restaurants, food and drinks in Peoria for 2022
