We all know how tough it can be to find a family restaurant that appeals to everybody. Don’t worry, though: you have options! Here are 36 great family restaurants in Greater Peoria that appeal to everybody, no matter how fussy they are.
Asher’s Bar and Grill {Pekin} // What’s awesome about Asher’s is the kid’s menu will definitely appeal to kids with pickier palates. The kids menu covers grilled cheese, cheese burgers, and chicken strips. There is something for everybody else too, including, burgers, seafood, pasta and the colossal tenderloin just to name a few. Asher’s is a fan favorite and will keep you and your family coming back.
Avanti’s {East Peoria + Pekin + Peoria} // Avanti’s is a family favorite that you can find in so many different locations! What kid doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? If they don’t, no biggie, Avanti’s also has chicken tenders, pizza, mozzarella sticks, and so much more. You can also get a family meal package that makes everyone’s life easier!
Babe’s on Plum {Havana} // Babe’s on Plum is a little slice of heaven you can find tucked into Havana. They have diverse delicious weekly menus that will keep you curiously wanting to come back. The menu has a great selection and you can’t go wrong with what you order.
Billy’s Tap {Canton} // Billy’s Tap in Canton is a quintessential stop if you want finger-licking flavors. With delicious daily specials and incredible outdoor dining. Kid approved menu options and an adult approved drink menu. Pay BIlly’s Tap a visit you will not regret!
Braker’s Market {Eureka} // Braker’s is a family-owned business that provides top quality goods, service, and fun for everyone. With a wide selection of goods including deli meats & cheeses, bulk foods, baking ingredients, baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, children’s toys, specialty gifts, outdoor poly furniture, skirts, and much more! Braker’s Market in Eureka is a must!
Brickhouse BBQ {Washington} // Recently voted the Taste of Washington, Brickhouse BBQ knows how its done. Offering a vast menu of BBQ, burgers, pizza, and many other entrees made from fresh ingredients. The Brickhouse is the perfect spot for families, celebrations or everyday dining. Stop in for some tasty BBQ or American classics next time you’re in Washington, IL!
Burger Barge {East Peoria} // Everyone will be excited to eat dinner at the Burger Barge. With such a fun name, the restaurant offers up a really enjoyable once in a lifetime experience. The menu features fun food with amazing themed names such as the anchor and bluebeard’s Burger. Who wouldn’t want to order delicious food with those kinds of names?!
Biscuits + Gravy {Metamora} // Biscuits + Gravy is the perfect go-to for families with picky eaters. They cover everyone’s breakfast and lunch needs, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, cheeseburgers, pork chops, and more! Rest assured, picky palates will be more than pleased.
Buttermilk Cafe {Germantown Hills} // What picky eater doesn’t love breakfast foods?! There is no choice when it comes to Buttermilk Cafe in Germantown Hills––it will steal your heart. The coziest little corner cafe that provides a vast selection of breakfast and lunch food including chicken and waffles, strawberry cheesecake pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and much much more. Visit Buttermilk Cafe for a classic but elevated breakfast experience.
Busy Corner {Goodfield} // Busy Corner has stayed busy crafting the perfect friendly atmosphere. Whether you are a local customer or just passing by, their customers turn into long-time friends after one piece of their famous pie.
Capponi’s Restaurant {Toluca} // When it comes to picky eaters you can never go wrong with an Italian restaurant, especially Capponi’s! Though they are closely connected to their Italian roots, they also serve American favorites! From delicious fried chicken, fat pretzels, pizza, mozzarella sticks, and other simple pasta items picky eaters will want to devour!
Childers Eatery {Peoria + East Peoria} // There’s no reason to miss out on the delicious food here just because your kids are picky eaters. What’s awesome about Childers is the kid’s menu will definitely appeal to kids with pickier palates. With breakfast and lunch options like teddy bear pancakes, french toast sticks, ham and cheese sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken strips, and quesadillas! The whole family can dine at Childers and have a delicious meal together.
Dog Haus Biergarten {Peoria} // What child doesn’t love a good hotdog? Dog Haus loves a good dog and has taken it to another level. Along with the most delicious hotdogs they also have sausages, burgers and chicken. Dog Haus will immediately become a family favorite!
Donnelly’s Irish Pub {Peoria} // Finding something to love on Donnelly’s menu is easy for anyone. From chicken tenders to Cheeseburgers to traditional hand cut french fries and chips, There’s something sure to please every picky palate and keep you coming back for more. Experience a real, authentic Irish pub atmosphere the whole family can enjoy at Donnelly’s Irish Pub!
Double A’s {Peoria} // Before the game, after the game, visit Double A’s Sports Bar & Grill. Known for their family friendly atmosphere, great wings, pizza, lunch buffet and TVs for every sporting event. Double A’s Sports Bar, Just like Home, Only Better.
Garner’s Pizza + Wings {Morton} // With the word “pizza” in the name how can you go wrong. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, they also have delicious wings, sandwiches, and appetizers. At Gardner’s you and your picky eaters simply can’t go wrong
Gebby’s Family Restaurant {Peoria Heights} // Gebby’s family restaurant will not disappoint picky eaters. They will love the yummy cinnamon rolls, pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese, chicken strips, and corndogs. Trust me, picky eaters will love it here.
Good Tequila’s {Bartonville + Pekin + Peoria + Peoria Heights} // Good Tequila’s is perfect for everyone! Outgoing dishes for those who are adventurous and simple dishes for those with picky palettes. With a huge diverse delicious menu there will be something for everyone! Come to Good Tequila’s where nobody has to miss out!
Jalapeños {Peoria} // Jalapenos will satisfy everyone, even the pickiest of eaters. An extensive kids menu that covers quesadillas, tacos, rice, hamburger, grilled cheese, and even more. Trust me, Jalapenos is going to want your picky eaters wanting more.
Jimbo’s Jumbo {Pekin} // Jimbo’s Jumbo provides absolutely appetizing Italian food. With a menu that ranges from basics for the picky eaters, and detailed dishes for those who are feeling a little crazy. No matter what, anyone and everyone will be able to enjoy Jimbo’s Jumbo.
Jubilee Cafe {Edwards} // All picky eaters love comfort food, that’s what it’s all about–feeling comfortable. Jubilee Cafe is comfort food at its finest. They offer an all day breakfast menu, burgers, homemade pies, a vast kid’s menu and much more. Jubilee Cafe is perfect for the whole family!
LaGondola Spaghetti House {Peoria + Creve Coeur + Bartonville + Morton + Chillicothe} // Daily fresh bread, sauce made from scratch, the tantalizing smells and tastes of Italy. You can’t tell me that doesn’t make you want to visit LaGondola. And with their diverse menu, your picky eaters will love it there too!
Mona’s Italian Foods {Toluca} // When it comes to picky eaters I promise you can’t go wrong with an Italian restaurant, especially Mona’s! Though they are closely connected to their Italian roots, they also serve American favorites! From delicious fried chicken, fat pretzels, pizza, mozzarella sticks, and other simple pasta items picky eaters will want to devour!
Other Dawg {Peoria Heights} // When a kid is a picky eater, they have strong ideas about what they like and don’t like. Most of the time, they like meals that appeal to the majority of kids (and the rest of us, too): hotdogs, chicken strips, and nachos. That’s why The Other Dawg is another perfect restaurant for kids who are picky eaters.
One World Cafe {Peoria} // One world does in fact have an incredible adventurous menu. Though the picky eaters don’t have to worry about that. With options like build your own pizza, mac n’ cheese, burgers, and chicken tenders. Just know when you come to One World there will be something for everyone!
Peaches {Havana} // Picky eaters will totally love it here. Options like hotdogs and nachos will keep everyone happy. And for dessert there is an overwhelming amount of options like ice cream, candy shakes, slushes, smoothies, milkshakes, and malts. With so many great simplistic meals to choose from, rest assured, picky palates will be more than pleased.
Peoria Pizza Works {Peoria Heights} // Just based on the name alone you know that they have pizza locked down. They have so many other options too! Quesadillas, chicken fingers, soft pretzels, grilled cheese, and so much more! Everyone will be able to find something they love.
Po-Boy’s On Frostwood {Peoria} // When parents bring their picky eaters to a restaurant, it definitely needs to have a great kid’s menu with things that children actually want to eat, and that’s exactly what Po-Boy’s On Frostwood has.
Rosati’s Pizza {Pekin} // With a recipe that hasn’t changed since 1964 Rosati’s Pizza has perfected the pizza. And what picky eater doesn’t like pizza? If they don’t like pizza they also have plenty of other options to please everyone!
Sicily Pizza {Washburn} // If a restaurant has the word “pizza” in the title then there is a really good chance that picky eaters will be pleased to dine there. Sicily Pizza in Washburn has so many mouth watering choices and kids will have fun deciding what they want on their pizza. If anyone wants something other than pizza, this menu has them covered there, too!
Sugar Wood-Fired Pizza {Peoria} // Sugar will be pleasing to everyone you bring in. Insanely delicious wood-fired pizzas and so many other options. A kids menu is also available with simple options for your picky eaters. You absolutely can not go wrong with Sugar!
The Feed Store {Princeville} // The Feed Store is a fun twist on farm to table dining that the whole family will love. American dinner classics like burgers, chicken tenders, and grilled cheese. Along with incredible classic breakfast options like pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and french toast. Everyone will be able to find something they love.
Toots Treats {Elmwood} // When a kid is a picky eater, they have strong ideas about what they like and don’t like. Most of the time, they like meals that appeal to the majority of kids (and the rest of us, too): chicken strips, cheeseburgers, mini corn dogs, nachos, and so much more. Don’t forget to get a yummy cold sweet treat too! Toots Treats is another perfect restaurant for kids who are picky eaters.
Trails End Smokehouse {Goodfield} // Insanely delightful pulled pork, brisket, ribs, the list goes on and on. Trails End also has a kids menu for those picky eaters. You simply can’t go wrong with Trails End Smokehouse. Trust when I say everyone will find something they love.
Weaver’s Fresh Food {Peoria} // There’s no reason to miss out on the incredible food here just because your kids are picky eaters. They provide made from scratch pizza, famous chicken fingers, mac n’ cheese, lemon shake ups, and more! The whole family can dine at Weavers and have an amazing evening together.
Woody’s Family Restaurant {Groveland} // Who doesn’t love comfort food, picky eaters love feeling comfortable. Woody’s can provide that comfort. They offer an all day breakfast menu, burgers, and sweet treats, options kids will love and much more. Woody’s Family Restaurant is perfect for the whole family!
