Want to dine al fresco? Here are 20 Peoria-area restaurants offering food outdoors
As the weather warms, outdoor dining is ramping up. Here are some restaurants offering al fresco dining in the Peoria area.
The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
The Blue Duck has six patio tables facing Water Street and the Peoria RiverFront Museum. There is no direct sightline to the river, but in fine weather you can bring your favorite pup (or people ... whichever is your priority), sit in the breeze and enjoy barbecue and people watching.
212 SW Water St., Peoria
(309) 981-5801
Brienzo's Wood Fired Pizza
Brienzo's has seating for multiple parties on the beautiful courtyard of Heritage Square in the Heights.
4450 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 966-4185
Cayenne
Cayenne offers several tables along the sidewalk out in front of the restaurant for open-air dining.
4542 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 966-1035
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Cyd’s in the Park
Cyd's has several boardwalk bistro tables available for al fresco dining in Donovan Park.
5805 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria
(309) 685-1100
The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
The Fieldhouse offers plenty of outdoor seating and is located directly across the street from Bradley University. Enjoy a relaxing meal after any of the great activities offered at Bradley.
Campustown, 1200 W. Main St., Peoria
(309) 494-9600
Hearth
Hearth offers four tables along the sidewalk out in front of the restaurant for outdoor dining.
4604 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 686-0234
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Jalapeños
Jalapeños has several tables for outdoor dining along the sidewalk in the Metro Centre.
4700 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 691-3599
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Jim's Bistro
Jim’s Bistro offers outside seating. Enjoy a beautiful day and an exceptional lunch in Peoria Heights. After lunch, take a relaxing walk on historic Grand View Drive.
4612 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 682-9219
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
Weather permitting, you can sit down outside and enjoy the wonderful riverfront view with the occasional passing train.
619 SW Water St., Peoria
(309) 676-0848
Kouri's Pub
Kouri's Pub has a large outdoor seating area with a fire pit and multiple tables to enjoy your dinner, along with a couple of drinks.
4421 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-1971
Los Cabos Cantina & Grill
Los Cabos has seating on a festive patio with lighting for an evening of dinner and drinks.
7800 N. Sommer St., Peoria
(309) 692-2710
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Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery
Obed & Isaac's has a spacious outdoor patio, along with a beer garden with outdoor bar, bocce ball, bags and more.
321 NE Madison Ave., Peoria
(309) 306-0190
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Oliver's in the Heights
Oliver's in the Heights offers plenty of outdoor seating in the updated beer garden, which also features an outdoor cabana bar and live music most Friday nights.
1231 E. Samuel Ave., Peoria Heights
(309) 681-1779
Oliver's Pizza & Pub North
Oliver's in North Peoria features a spacious outdoor area with plenty of covered seating for both small and larger parties.
3300 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria
(309) 691-7891
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Rizzi's Italian Restaurant
Rizzi's on Sheridan has several tables for parties of up to four people set up in front of the restaurant for outdoor dining.
4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
(309) 689-0025
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Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro
Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro is just down the street from Dozer Park in the Warehouse District and features several tables in a covered area on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant.
826 SW Adams St., Peoria
(309) 676-0848
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Tavern on Prospect
Tavern on Prospect has several covered tables set up for outdoor dining in the popular Junction City shopping center.
5901 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
(309) 621-1874
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Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer
Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer has several tables for two set up outside for an intimate dining experience in the revitalized Warehouse District.
736 SW Washington St., Peoria
(309) 713-2619
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Touch of Grey Cafe
Touch of Grey Cafe has a large covered, outdoor dining area with several tables, including an area for live music.
2420 W. Rohmann Ave., West Peoria
(309) 839-1366
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WeaverRidge Golf Club
The large outdoor deck and patio is a gorgeous setting overlooking this nationally rated golf course.
5100 N. WeaverRidge Blvd., Peoria
www.weaverridge.com/club/dining
(309) 691-3344
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W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare
W.E. Sullivan's has several street-side tables set up for outdoor dining along Prospect in the lively dining and shopping area of Peoria Heights.
4538 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 839-8097
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria dining: 20 restaurants to check out if you want to eat outside
