Here are the 3 best East Peoria restaurants, according to TripAdvisor reviews

Mike Kramer, Pekin Daily Times
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TripAdvisor’s current rankings of East Peoria restaurants indicate a vibrant dining scene for a community of just under 22,500 residents. Choices range from national chains to locally-owned eateries, from burgers to oysters Rockefeller.

The Pekin Daily Times narrowed the variety of dining choices to East Peoria’s top three restaurants, according to TripAdvisor reviews. National chains were excluded from this list. Here are the online reviewers’ picks.

3. Burger Barge

This riverfront restaurant features a casual beach atmosphere and burgers, burgers and more burgers. The menu offers 16 kinds of burgers, each available in three sizes: single, “double dare ya,” or the one-pound Big Kahuna. For a change of pace, burger-lovers can try the bacon cheeseburger salad or one of three varieties of Anchor Pie – a smothered burger-and-fries combo.

Address: 1401 N. Main St., East Peoria

Phone: (309) 694-9191

Website: burgerbargeinc.com

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2. Jonah’s Seafood House

Restaurateurs Terry and Pattie Waldschmidt founded this eatery in 1986. In addition to the main restaurant, Jonah’s offers casual dining in the 2601 Oyster Bar and a boutique market and bakery. Fresh fish and seafood are flown in daily. The menu is updated twice daily because the fresh catch of the day is constantly changing.

Address: 2601 N. Main St., East Peoria

Phone: (309) 694-0946

Website: jonahsseafood.com

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1. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

With 500 reviews, Johnny’s was TripAdvisor’s top East Peoria restaurant. A regional chain with 14 locations throughout the Midwest, the restaurant, as the name might suggest, features steaks and an assortment of gourmet Italian specialties.

Address: 101 Holiday St., East Peoria

Phone: (309) 692-3887

Website: johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

This article originally appeared on Pekin Daily Times: 3 best restaurants in East Peoria, according to TripAdvisor

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