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The Publik House - Steakhouse in Peoria, Illinois

The Publik House

4.7 (541 reviews)

4614 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Bar
Pub
Restaurant

About The Publik House - steak house in Peoria, Illinois

Old world-style alehouse serving up draft brews, cocktails & American eats in a relaxed atmosphere.

Customer Review Summary

The Publik House is highly recommended for its delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Patrons rave about the bacon blue cheddar fries and various menu items like the fish and chips, pulled pork, and mac and cheese, with many dishes noted for their flavorful presentations. The service is generally excellent, with attentive staff and a laid-back vibe, making it suitable for date nights or small gatherings. While the seating can be tight, the reasonable prices and generous portions often compensate for the cramped space. Overall, it is considered one of the top dining spots in Peoria Heights, known for its inviting atmosphere and diverse drink options.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

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Based on 541 reviews

Shan B

1 month ago

First time going here and I definitely recommend the fries! The bacon blue cheddar fries as an upgraded side or definitely worth the four dollar price tag! My husband got the fish and chips and he absolutely devoured them. Just be aware of that. There’s not a lot of seating and that the atmosphere is very tight.

Deborah Daniels

3 months ago

It's one of the many gem restaurants in Peoria Heights, IL! Our favorite is the bacon and blue fries! Today, they had a marshmallow cranberry mule that was beautiful and delicious! The staff is always delightful and fun as well. Perfect for a trendy date night or small group!

Shylo Rich

10 months ago

Absolutely LOVE this restaurant and bar. The food always comes out tasting amazing. The bartenders especially Monica really know their drinks and make them perfectly. Highly suggest the special if they have one for the night, because it is always very flavorful and delicious. Their pulled pork, El Cubano, Patty Melt, fries, salt n vinegar chips all so good with lost of flavor. The Publik House Cosmo and the Cherry Lime Aid are excellent drinks. The price and amount of food is great.

Frank Sutton

Excellent food, and drink menu. I highly recommend the truffle fries for appetizers. I had the Philly Cheese Steak and it was by far one of the best ones I've ever had. I was surprised at how reasonable the prices were. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, it's really chill and laid back. And the service was excellent, the staff were always on point when it came to refilling drinks, and clearing plates. Its defiantly in my top 5 favorite restaurants in Peoria.

Chef King Curry

12 months ago

This place was amazing!!! I had the Parmesan Truffle Fries, Their award winning Mac and Cheese and Patty Melt. First off the Patty Melt was delicious 😋. The bread was nice and soft. The burger was cooked to perfection and cheese was melted and tasty. It came with a delicious Thousand Island Sauce. 10/10 2nd the Mac and Cheese. I see why it is Award Winning. It was truly perfect. It was flavorful, Ooey Gooey, cheesey. It had little pieces of bacon in it that was divine. The bread crumbs on top were tasty and toasted to perfection. 10/10 best Mac and Cheese I've ever had, and I've had a lot!! Last but not least the Parmesan Truffle Fries. The Parmesan on the fries were jus a little to salty but still overall great fries. I didn't taste any truffle at all. It came with a Garlic Aioli sauce,. which was bad in my opinion. I couldn't taste any garlic and it had a little sour taste to eat. Fries 8/10 Garlic sauce 2/10. Shout out to the Chefs/Cooks in the back, they did amazing. The presentation was beautiful. Every thing that came out of that kitchen looked Amazing. Shout out to my Waitress Natalie she was awesome and very nice. Publik House 9.5/10 Sauce Game 7/10. Portion game 10/10 there was enough food to feed 3 people. Price game 10/10. Especially for the amount of food you get. They are 1 of my top 2 best restaurants I've been to.

Debra K

I had dinner at this little cozy restaurant with my family and the food and service were great! I ordered a corned beef Reuben and it came out nice and hot. The martini was delicious as well.

Tasha Mall

1 year ago

This place has delicious food in a cozy setting. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and the pretzel bun fits perfectly with it. I also ordered the blue cheese fries and they’re one of the reasons we keep coming back! Sometimes the place can get pretty cramped, even at the tables, but the food is great.

Bradley Reistroffer

6 years ago

Stopped here for brunch and got the Mac n Cheese sandwich with smoked brisket and it was amazing! My wife got the veggie omelet which was also really good. The portions were more than enough and was fairly priced. The whiskey selection is insane and there was a good variety on draft as well. One of my favorite things about this place is that you can select whatever drinks you want to try for the flights and you pay per drink so your not restricted if you decide you want to grab something with a higher alcohol content. Space is really clean and has great atmosphere. Service was great even with how busy it was. I would highly recommend this place!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday 4–9 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30