Burgers, pizza, wings and more: The best food spots around Peoria, as voted by the readers
The Journal Star asked readers to vote on their favorite Peoria-area foods and restaurants, and the 2023 results are in. There were some changes from the 2022 polling, while some longtime favorites retained their top spots.
Here are the big winners in food and dining categories in the 2023 Official Community's Choice Awards:
Asian
Thanh Linh Vietnamese Restaurant
1209 W. Main St., Peoria
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(309) 495-0179
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Bakery
Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
(309) 685-9221
More: Four generations of Trefzgers made bakery into a Peoria landmark
Barbecue
Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
212 SW Water St., Suite B, Peoria
(309) 981-5801
More: Dining Out: Good food makes new riverfront restaurant, The Blue Duck Tavern, popular
Breakfast
Childers Eatery
5805 N. Humboldt Ave., Peoria
(309) 966-4035
3312 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 688-1332
5201 W. War Memorial Drive, Unit #260, Peoria
(309) 713-3118
815 W. Camp St., East Peoria
(309) 966-2655
More: Dining Out: Childers Eatery expansion at Junction City offers fresh vision
Buffet
Pizza ranch
4114 N. Brandywine Drive, Peoria
(309) 839-1420
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903 W. Jackson St., Morton
(309) 263-1200
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Burger
Culver's
10500 N. Centerway Drive, Peoria
(309) 240-5078
5019 W. Holiday Drive, Peoria
(309) 693-2366
4612 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 693-3579
901 W. Camp St., East Peoria
(309) 698-9240
121 E. Courtland St., Morton
(309) 263-5210
3500 Court St., Pekin
(309) 346-2199
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Caterer/catering company
Cracked Pepper
736 SW Washington St., Peoria
(309) 687-0039
Chinese food
Asia Grill
(309) 689-8880
More: Dining Out: Lunch sets Asia Grill at Junction City apart from the rest
Ming Shee
3510 N. University St., Suite A, Peoria
(309) 688-0418
More: Dining Out: Ming Shee offers plenty in taste and selection
Doughnut shop
Carl's Bakery & Restaurant
819 E. Camp St., East Peoria
(309) 699-7275
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More: TV chef visit a sweet surprise for East Peoria bakery
Fine dining
Alexander's Steakhouse
100 Alexander Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0404
More: Dining Out: A trip to Alexander's simple yet delightful
Fried chicken
Gil's Supper Club
12703 W. Farmington Road, Hanna City
(309) 565-7889
More: Fried chicken is king at Gil's Supper Club
Ice cream/frozen yogurt/frozen custard
Uncle Bob's Homemade Ice Cream
409 E. Center St., Eureka
(309) 405-2042
More: Extra: Making ice cream is the best part of the job at Uncle Bob's
Italian food
Rizzi's Italian Restaurant
4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
(309) 689-0025
More: Dining Out: Rizzi's Italian Restaurant on Sheridan still impresses
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
Mediterranean food
Olympia Sports Bar & Grill
1301 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria
(309) 863-2014
More: Dining Out: Olympia combines Greek and American favorites in cozy sports bar trappings
Mexican food
Blue Margaritas
9010 N. Allen Road, Peoria
(309) 966-0783
661 N. Cummings Lane, Washington
(309) 481-5363
More: Progress: Family opens Blue Margaritas Bar and Grill in honor of late patriarch
Outdoor/patio/rooftop dining
Cyd's in the Park
5805 Knoxville Ave., Peoria
(309) 685-1100
More: Dining Out: Cyd's — providing a spark in the park
Pizza
Monical's Pizza
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
Ribs
The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
212 SW Water St., Suite B, Peoria
(309) 981-5801
More: Dining Out: Good food makes new riverfront restaurant, The Blue Duck Tavern, popular
Romantic restaurant
Connected
3218 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(309) 686-5925
More: Connected named a 'Distinguished Restaurant of North America'
Salad/salad bar
Alexander's Steakhouse
100 Alexander Ave., Peoria
(309) 688-0404
More: Dining Out: A trip to Alexander's simple yet delightful
Seafood restaurant
The Fish House
4919 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 691-9358
More: Dining Out: In fifth decade, the Fish House remains reliably delightful
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
Sushi
Sushigawa
2601 W. Lake Ave. A-2B, Peoria
(309) 679-9300
More: Sushigawa is a chance to try something new
Wings
Rumberger's Wings & More
3125 N. University St., Peoria
(309) 713-1009
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