Local Favorites

Discover Pekin’s Best-Kept Secrets

When it comes to locally owned favorites, Pekin’s menu is hard to challenge. Find out where to go and what to order if you’re looking to try out some local eats.

Maquet’s Rail house is well-loved for its craft beers, brick oven pizza, and handmade sandwiches. If you’ve never had a horseshoe or hand-breaded tenderloin, this is the place to try it.

Avanti’s, Jimbo’s Jumbos, and LaGondola are must-tries for Italian. Hacienda is a top choice for Mexican food and margaritas! As for the best burgers? Our Inn Place on Willow Street, Cranwill’s Drive In on Route 29, Sunset Hills Eatery, Kouri’s Pub, and Ashers Bar & Grille are known for mouth-watering pub-style sandwiches and sides.

BC BBQ on 14th Street is perfect for some delicious barbecue pork, chicken, and brisket. Their nachos are delicious! Ginger Asian Bistro, Ming’s, and Fast Dragon are great for Chinese food. Missy’s has yummy gyros in addition to a large menu encompassing many different flavors. Ernie’s, and Mike’s Cobbler Corner Family Restaurant are go-to diners for homestyle dishes like fried chicken, meatloaf, and mashed potatoes.

In search of something more upscale? Yesterday’s Bar & Grill serves up delectable classics including sandwiches, salads, mouthwatering salmon and steak, and specialties like The Burger and their spin on the tenderloin. Don’t miss their special Taste Of series, featuring global cuisines from Mexico, the Mediterranean, France, and so much more!

Is your mouth watering yet? With such a broad spectrum of flavors, you’re bound to find something to please even the pickiest eater!

Local Favorites Directory

Asher’s Bar & Grill

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353 Court St

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Avanti’s Italian Restaurant

Address:

3610 Kelly Avenue

Website:

www.avantispeoria.com/locations/pekin/

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2601 S. 14th Street

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Busy Corner Restaurant

Address:

229 Derby Street

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1619 Broadway Road

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Cranwill’s Drive In

Address:

1713 S 2nd Street

Website:

https://www.cranwills.com/

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Address:

1653 Broadway

Double D’s Soft Spot (Ice Creme)

Address:

1434 N 8th Street

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274 Derby St.

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2115 Court St.

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April Jasper

Ernie’s Family Restaurant

Address:

613 Derby Street

Website:

www.urbanspoon.com/

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Fast Dragon Buffet

Address:

321 Court Street

Website:

http://fastdragonpekin.com/

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Ginger Asian Bistro

Address:

3560 Court Street

Website:

http://gingerasianbistropekin.com/

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Godfather’s Pizza

Address:

2111 Court Street

Website:

www.godfathers.com/

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Hacienda Fuentes

Address:

2912 Court Street

Website:

http://www.haciendafuentespekin.com/

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Hole In The Wall

Address:

214 N 5th St.

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Jac’s Doghouse

Address:

2024 Broadway

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Jimbo’s Jumbos

Address:

1007 N. 8th Street

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Jimbo's provides lunch delivery and deliver/carryout and offers a first responder discount.

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Dan Lohman

Address:

312 Derby St.

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3293 Court St

Website:

http://www.juliesgaming.com/

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Sara Jacobs

Koch Street Bar & Grill

Address:

208 Koch Street

Website:

https://www.restaurantji.com/il/pekin/koch-street-bar-and-grill-/

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Address:

2929 Court Street

Website:

www.kourispub.com/

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Address:

2111 Court St.

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La Fiesta of Pekin

Address:

100 Commercial St

Website:

https://lafiestaofpekin.com/

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La Gondola Spaghetti House

Address:

2996 Court Street

Website:

www.lagondolapekin.com/

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Leaves n’ Beans

Address:

3208 Court Street

Website:

http://www.lnbcoffee.com

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James Cross

Address:

1703 S. 2nd St.

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Maddie Mae’s

Address:

522 Court Street

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066737902569

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Maquet’s Rail House

Address:

221 Court Street

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Contact Name:

Dustin Maquet

Mike’s Cobbler Corner

Address:

1534 N 8th Street

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Missy’s Corner Cafe

Address:

2111 Court Street

Website:

http://missyscornercafe.com/

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Monical’s Pizza

Address:

111 S. Parkway Drive

Website:

http://www.monicals.com

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Address:

1901 Willow Street

Website:

www.urbanspoon.com

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Pottsie’s Place

Address:

303 Margaret Street

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Rhythm and Brews

Address:

513 Court St.

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Sunset Hills Eatery

Address:

1620 Summit Drive

Website:

https://sunsethillsgc.com/sunset-hills-eatery/

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Address:

410 Court Street

Website:

http://www.jodystouchofglass.com

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Rick and Jody Yerly

Address:

507 Court St

Website:

https://whiskey-taco.com/

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Yesterday’s Bar & Grill

Address:

363 Court Street

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Contact Name:

Jim Schramm