Restaurants in Pekin

“To me, Hibachi style cuisine is my absolute favorite. Many area Hibachi style restaurants have similarly delicious food to Kenzi. What separates Kenzi from everywhere else is the price.Usually for our family of 5 to eat at a sit down Hibachi style restaurant, it would cost us roughly $40/pp. With Kenzi, we can get 3 meals and it’s more than enough food for five of us for around $50!We can also get all the different types. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, fried rice, noodles, etc.Truly the best deal around. 10/10 food, pace of service, owner, everything.Oh, and extra Yum Yum!!”

“If wanting eggs over easy don't go here. Can't cook eggs at all. Sent them back because asked for over easy and came out hard. Then got them back and whites wasn't even cooked. But they was under easy. Bacon ? was cold, toast didn't come with the meal. Waitress was too busy talking to friends. Just don't go!”

“The staff is AWESOME and knowledgeable !!Super clean.Great prices for even better food.And the potato salad ROX !!!A cornucopia of sauces to choose from PLUS a sugar free choice too.......0 - 100 rating I say they scored 110.”

“Food was super delicious and great service and great communication and wonderful place to eat at for a great time with family and friends. Our sever’s name was Sarah K and she did a great job. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.”

“Monical's Florentine is the "perfect" light American pizza. Nothing comes close. I frequently enjoy dining at Monical's for events, and their thin crust pizzas have never disappointed me during each visit. At this location, the wait staff are sometimes hard to get the attention of more than once an hour -- but it's also a pizza restaurant.”

“We order from here once a week. We typically get the family meal and it comes with so much food we consistently have leftover. The food is absolutely delicious and the delivery is always quick!”

“First time eating here. Ate the Italian steak and cheese sandwich. The young lady working said this was the most sold item. The service was fast. The food was hot and very flavorful. I plan to return and try other choices.”

“My "GO TO" suggestion is ..... IF you're in a hurry or looking for something lite and quick to hold you over till lunch (or a bit later yet) ~ order the "Small (or Large) Monster Breakfast Sandwich".It NEVER disappoints.”

“Food is amazing. Very happy with the quality. I have tried just about everything on the menu. Only not great thing was the quesadilla. It needs some work. Very very basic. As much thought that went into the rest of the menu I would think the quesadilla would of got a little more love. Other than that keep up the good work!”

“Everything about my experience here was AMAZING!! I’m not even over exaggerating. The quality of service here is unmatched! Makes me wish I lived in Pekin so I could come here more often. Not only is the service fast, the food is TOP TIER. The servers are so kind and truly make sure you are taken care of! If you are in Pekin Peoria I highly recommend stopping by here to enjoy some great quality food! Not only is the food great, the dessert was too! We ordered the chocolate and strawberry churros, and let’s just say we didn’t have to pack a to-go box!! Thank you Hacienda Cantina for your great service, we will be back soon to visit!Vegetarian options: If you don’t eat meat, you can still enjoy the vegetarian options. My mom doesn’t eat meat and she was still able to enjoy the quality of the food without the meat . 10/10!!!Parking: There’s plenty of parking, it’s a pretty big lot.Kid-friendliness: My son enjoyed the atmosphere, he ate good and the serve even greeted him with a lollipop after we were done eating.”

“5-1-24Really good!The food, service, atmosphere and prices are all great!Their house-made potato chips are some of the best we've ever had!So many items to choose from.Pretty extensive menu!Very nice place!Definitely worth the stop!”

“Highly recommend! Excellent mixed drinks and a nice variety of beers and ciders on tap. Good food, especially the burgers, nachos, and Mac and Cheese. On the lighter side, the grilled fish is good, too. Give it a try!”

“This Papa Murphy's always does a good job. Just make sure to double check your toppings, occasionally one of the kids mixes something up. They are fast and pretty friendly. The business is very community oriented.”

“A staple of Pekin and one that has stood the test of time. Everything is great! Try ‘em all! My wife and ordered take-out and we were so hungry that I forgot to take a picture! This picture was taken right before we (my wife) gobbled it all up.”

“Another great diner that has been around for decades. I typically get their skillet breakfast. Plenty of great memories here as a kid. Definitely the greasy spoon diner feel.”

“Such a cute little ice cream shop with delicious flavors and generous portion sizes. Has benches to sit outside in good weather, staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.”

“My favorite place for a long time. Atmosphere is cute and everyone is so nice. I’ve gotten to know the employees and they’re all wonderful, remember you by name. I stop here regularly for coffee and the best chicken salad sandwich. A must to stop in if you’re in the area!”

“Great to-go phone service.. I realized I had gotten the wrong kind of wings..believing it was my fault..it was quickly fixed by daytime bartender at approximately 1pm.. Very impressed with his way of handling the situation and getting me what I needed in a short time frame.. I wish I remembered his name but I am very appreciative..I even tipped him again!!Give the man a raise..he deserves it!! Very professional and KIND!!! Thank you.. I'll definitely be back...”

“Quintessential pool bar with the loosest machines in all of Pekin. The Wednesday tacos are amazing and the staff is attentive and will never let you go thirsty. The owner is the friendliest person and makes sure every single individual who enters his establishment leaves with a great impression.”

“I go here a LOT and bring all my friends here! Mings is the BEST value in the region for a Chinese Buffet. Their Sushi is all you can eat and at minimum grocery store quality and better than any other sushi at buffets I've had. Why would anyone eat grocery store sushi when you could get all you can eat PLUS a full Chinese buffet and grill for half the cost to fill yourself up? Their Crab Rangoons are handmade with thin wonton wrappers unlike the bready ones you get most Chinese restaurants and the same is true for their wontons - their fried and steamed wontons are some of the best I've had. The selection of the buffet has something for everyone and the quality is as high if not higher than take out. My only, and I do mean only negative point is their General Tso's is the only subpar item :-( (not crispy / big pieces / too soggy) but the Sesame and Honey Chicken and all other items are always on point, crispy and saucy and most importantly - not excessive breading like most other buffets - the meat / breading ratio is perfect. Even their honey shrimp is thin and crispy breading, flavorful and not hidden in a ball of dough like other buffets. Overall, I will drive out of my way to go to Ming's, and highly recommend as the best buffet in the area!”

“We just dined here for the first time tonight and it was FABULOUS! Food presentation was amazing and the dishes didn’t disappoint! We will definitely be back!!”

“It was a busy Sunday morning eating here, but the servers accommodated 5 of us and a baby. The food and service were very good!! My adult kids eat there often.”

“I went there for my sister's wedding! It was very beautiful! Staff is wonderful. I highly recommend this place for any wedding needs or just to come in and eat and have a few drinks.”

“I haven't tried any of the actual food, but their ice cream is top-notch! I love the Raspberry Wafflecone Chiller. The last time I went, they were working their butt off to serve everyone in a timely manner. Location is logistically odd, but I won't take that away from how good this place is.”

“Went with some friends on Wednesday night for Wing Night and was not disappointed. Ordered 10 mild wings that were crispy and had heat, but not much, and that's how I like em. Drinks were competitively priced, and the bar tender was super friendly. Great place with good atmosphere. Will be back this weekend to the band.”

“Manager/Owner(?) is always great to talk to always smiling and helpful.The staff is ALWAYS very helpful, insightful, and courteous.The men's restroom is always clean.I think the staff has heard of thee old adage "If you have time to lean, you've got time to clean", always someone there wiping down tables or running a vacuum around, etc.”

“I stopped in and had a swiss & bacon hambuger and fries. Staff were VERY attentive to patrons ordering drinks and did an excellent job with the large volune.The burger was downright amazing and has taken the top 5 of my list. Fries were really good and not overly greasy. I Will definately eat there again.”

“It was very good and allergy friendly meal (gluten free). I think $14.99 for a chicken sandwich combo meal is a bit pricey so I don't eat it often but I really enjoy it when I do.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free buns available”

“Awesome bartenders! Fast service and good drinks. The owners are awesome people and it shows in the attention to detail they give this place. Oh yea.. slots that PAY!”

“Great service and food. I've been here a few times and it has gotten better every time. The service is prompt and friendly. Food comes out fast so it's perfect for quick lunches. Chips and salsa are good and the food has a lot flavor. I recommend checking this place out in you're in the mood for Mexican.”

“This place has been around for decades. I can remember my grandma working here when I was a toddler. B&G is my go to breakfast. The place has changed hands a few times but it seems to me that they try and keep true to their legacy.”

“I like the hole in the wall. Some people say it's a required taste but to me it's a place I can go where everyone knows everyone and no body bothers me when I go. It's a fun place to just hang out when you need somewhere fun to go. I personally think the employees and owner are very nice people. That's from my experience. Everyone's option is different about this place. So if you go keep that in mind.”

“Tried to make conversation with the counter attendant, but she wasn't having any of it. Mentioned it's been awhile since we visited this particular location, and didn't remember the prices being do high. I was told, "I'm not in charge of prices." Said last time we were there they forgot the cheese on my wife's sandwich, please make sure it's there this time. I was told, "I don't look at each individual sandwich." OK, that's fine. Maybe she just needs some more training.”

“One of my favorite watering holes in town. Great atmosphere, awesome mix of people of all ages and nationalities. Great mixed drinks. Also the owners do a whole lot for the community. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a trouble/drama free evening. Google is asking about the food for some reason. This is a bar. No food. Just frozen pizza and some chips.Wheelchair accessibility: Just roll right in!”

“Best food evernice peopleall around good prices.Try itVegetarian options: Very good if you want no meatDietary restrictions: Very healthy fresh foodParking: Enough parking for a lot of peopleKid-friendliness: Kids will love the sweet and sour chickenWheelchair accessibility: Parking and seating is great for elderly people who can't walk that well.”

“I’ve been going here for almost a year. The owner is a down to earth dude and cranks out the very best chili dogs I have ever had. Cannot wait to see where this takes him, rock on Nate. Best food in town!”

“They have the best chicken in Pekin and the surrounding areas that we've tried. Love that they have delivery as a option. We use Door Dash with no problems. Will order again.”

“Small town bar with pool tables and gambling machines. Very nice people. Not always super busy but has its moments. The employees are great and really nice. It's one of my favorite places to go when I need a little me time. It's the only bar I know of now days that sell lottery tickets. My grandparents bar and grill sold lottery tickets when I was growing up. So it reminds me of home. Thanks potties for being here”

“Don’t listen to the negative reviews! I love Chinese food, and this place is the go to! Best place in Pekin for Chinese food! Will be heading there later today! My only personal advice is to add Peanut Butter chicken onto the buffet line, it’s delicious!”

“This place is the best! And I don't mean the company itself and instead specifically mean this store. Great service, extremely well ran.If you're in the area, I highly recommend”

“Only one server tonight, not sure if short staffed or staff called in. BUT server was amazing, she was friendly, polite, and efficient. She was working her but off. She thanked us for our patience every time she brought us food or drinks. I heard her doing the same with every table. She's a rock star ⭐!”