The MBIP List: Classic Peoria Restaurants And Bars

There’s certain bars and restaurants in Peoria that have been around for years and are classic spots that everyone who lives here should frequent and keep these places thriving. Below is a list of fifteen iconic Peoria places to eat and drink and each one has several links to MBIP blog posts. If you haven’t been to all of these, you need to stop by soon, let’s keep these classic P-Town places in business!

1. Aggatucci’s

Saturday Night @ Agatucci’s
The MBIP Year Of Pizza—Week Number One @ Agatucci’s
Saturday Night Chicken Wings and Spaghetti @ Agatucci’s
The MBIP Year Of Pizza—Week Number 52 @ Agatucci’s Pizza

2. Castle’s Patio Inn

Saturday Night @ Castle’s Patio Inn
Two Beers And One Crock Of Cheese @ Castle's Patio Inn
Saturday Night @ Castle’s Patio Inn + MBIP Stickman Theatre!
A Year In The Life Of A Sandwich: Week Number Seven @ Castle’s Patio Inn

3. Jim’s Steak House

Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ Jim's Steakhouse
Some Beers And A Steak Dinner @ Jim’s Steak House
Grazing The Buffet @ Jim’s Steakhouse With Special Guests, Ken Zurski and Thomas Bruch
A Year In The Life Of A Sandwich: Week Number One @ Jim’s Steak House

4. Lariat Steakhouse

Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ Lariat Steakhouse
A Hypnotic Saturday Night @ The Lariat Steakhouse
Lunch With...The MBIP Contributors @ Lariat Steakhouse
Thursday Night @ Jerry Wombacher’s Shocking 87th Birthday Party!

5. Trefzger’s Bakery

Trefzger’s Bakery—The Sweetest Thing
Trefzger’s Bakery: The Sweetest Thing—Part II
Trefzger’s Bakery—The Sweetest Thing Part III: The Countdown Begins!
Trefzger’s Bakery—The Sweetest Thing Part IV: Home Sweet Home!

6. Whitey’s Tip Top Inn

Two Beers at Whitey’s Tip Top Inn
The MBIP Year Of Pizza—Week Number 42 @ Whitey’s Tip Top Inn
Thursday Night At Whitey’s Tip Top Inn
Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ Whitey’s Tip Top Inn

7. Lou’s Drive-In

Two Root Beers @ Lou’s Drive-In
Peoria Hot Dog Wars: Lou’s Drive-In Versus Meadows Avenue Tap
Saturday Night @ Lou’s Drive-In

8. Emo’s Ice Cream Shack

Opening Day At Emo’s!
Dashboard Dining @ Emo’s
Saturday Night @ Emo’s Ice Cream Shack

9. Jimmy’s Bar

Sunday Night, Out And About At: Jimmy’s Bar
Two Beers and Happy 32nd Anniversary Wishes @ Jimmy’s Bar
Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ Jimmy’s Bar
New Year’s Eve, 2014, From Jimmy’s Bar

10. Sky Harbor

Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ Sky Harbor Steak House
Saturday Night Filet Mignon @ Sky Harbor Steakhouse
Sky Harbor’s 43rd Anniversary Bash!
Jammin’ For Jimmy—2016 @ Sky Harbor

11. Peoria Hofbrau

Peoria Hot Dog Wars: The Hofbrau House Versus Lou’s Drive-In
Peoria Hofbrau World Beer Tour—Week Number One
Peoria Hofbrau World Beer Tour—Week Number Seven/MBIP Contributing Writers Lunch

12. The Red Barn

Two Beers @ The Red Barn
MBIP/Butch’s Pizza Party @ The Red Barn!
Thursday Night @ The Red Barn Starring Oliver The Wonder Dog!
Thursday Night MBIP Coney Dog Party @ The Red Barn!

13. The Trolley

Two Beers @ The Trolley
Three Beers @ The Trolley

14. The Fish House

Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ The Fish House
Saturday Night Festival of Shrimp @ The Fish House
Saturday Night @ The Fish House (Special Christmas Edition Complete With Festive Tape Dispensers And A Holiday Drink Contest Between Paul and Emily!)
Saturday Night @ The Fish House—Saturday Night Special Edition! The Best Of Peoria—Dinner Rolls

15. Mike’s Tavern

Welcome To My New Blog, Everybody!
Two Beers And Some Nuts From The Nut Hut @ Mike’s Tavern
MBIP Second Year Anniversary Party At Mike’s Tavern!
Pizza Party @ Mike’s Tavern With Pizza From Goldie’s Pizza & Slots!

Related Posts: The MBIP List: Interviews From The Past, Captain Jinks And Salty Sam and Chicken Wings.

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