Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Peoria area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Peoria area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Peoria area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#20. Panera Bread
- Rating: 2.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2515 West Lake Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.6/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 Conference Center Drive E. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Table 19
- Rating: 2.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 501 Main St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Paparazzi
- Rating: 3.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4315 North Voss St. Peoria Heights, Illinois
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Hacienda El Mirador
- Rating: 3.2/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5805 North Humboldt Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Lariat Steakhouse & Grill
- Rating: 3.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2232 West Glen Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Holiday St. East Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Burger Barge
- Rating: 3.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 North Main St. East Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Agatucci's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2607 North University St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Jim's Steak House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 110 Southwest Jefferson Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jonah's Seafood House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 North Main St. East Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Seafood, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 West War Memorial Drive Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Joe's Original Italian & Martini Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4609 North Prospect Road Peoria Heights, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sushigawa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 West Lake Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 736 Southwest Washington St. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Rizzi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4613 North Sheridan Road Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Connected Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3218 North Dries Lane Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Hearth
- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4604 North Prospect Ave. Peoria Heights, Illinois
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. 2 Chez
- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7815 North Knoxville Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Chef Moussa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 East Lake Ave. Peoria, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
