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Restaurants near Mercherle Park

Mercherle Park is a beloved community hub, offering a serene escape in the heart of the city. Where to Eat Near Mercherle Park? Just a stone's throw away, the dining scene is vibrant and diverse, perfect for a post-park meal. Enjoy a charming steakhouse atmosphere that features premium cuts and a warm ambiance, or savor the relaxed vibes of American casual dining with creative twists on classic dishes. For a laid-back evening, seek out lively taverns offering a range of hearty burgers, tasty tacos, and refreshing craft beers. With so many options, you're sure to find a delightful dining experience that complements your visit to the park. Indulge in the flavors of handmade pastas, tantalizing appetizers, and rich seafood, all while soaking up the welcoming spirit of the area.
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1. Barrel House
4.3
Awesome(41)
$$$$
• Unspecified • Bloomington / Normal
Booked 6 times today
The ultimate spot to hang out, catch the game, and unwind. Find your new go-to spot for burgers, appetizers, salads, wraps, signature favorites, quesadillas, tacos, pizzas, desserts, and even kids' meals. Come enjoy food that lifts your spirits!
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2. Red Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.
4.4
Awesome(19)
$$$$
• Seafood • Bloomington / Normal
At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you want to come back for more. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, or you get the perfect crack on your crab leg. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one. So pull up a chair, grab a biscuit (or three). We’ve got delicious seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come taste what we’re all about at your local Red Lobster today.
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3. Hamilton Walker's
4.7
Exceptional(1792)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Champaign
Booked 30 times today
Hamilton Walker's is the community's gathering place. Founded by three long-time residents of Champaign, this modern steakhouse with a chic 1940's Hollywood vibe is an inviting backdrop for meeting, dining, and socializing; for friends, family, and business; for toasting special events and celebrating life. Our mission is to offer memorable food and flawless service in an extraordinary setting. Stewarded by widely-respected culinarian, Chef Zachary Schweig, Hamilton Walker's never disappoints. The menu-created from the finest premium aged meats, freshest seafood, and hand-selected produce-offers a superior dining experience, presented with Hamilton Walker's signature flair.
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4. Jonah's Seafood House
4.7
Exceptional(1697)
$$$$
• Seafood • Peoria/East Peoria
Booked 6 times today
Jonah’s Seafood House specializes in fresh seafood with a diverse mix of steak, chicken, and sandwich options. The menu is printed everyday to keep pace with seafood seasons and offers a wide variety of choices. Children’s menu, too! The house specialties change with the menu. The Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna is a Jonah’s Classic. The 2601 Oyster Bar is a casual, seat-yourself atmosphere set in a world class oyster bar. The menu is an exciting mixture of oyster bar selections from around the nation. New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Tampa and Miami are all represented. The house specialty is a wide offering of flat breads and the signature Cuban sandwich. Jonah’s "Down Under" Banquet Bar & Grill is a banquet facility with capacity from 20-300. Jonah's offers river level views and the cook-to-order style will make your next function the talk of the town!
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5. Houlihan's - Champaign
4.8
Exceptional(322)
$$$$
• American • Champaign
Booked 1 time today
A local spot with your well-made American comfort food in a welcoming space for all comfort food near campus and State Farm Center. Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar serves locally sourced burgers, hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, classic pastas, and rotating seasonal specials. Our spacious dining room, bar, and a cozy backyard welcomes everyone - colleagues, families, solo diners, and Game Day celebrations. Large tables for groups, quiet corners for meetings. Full bar, craft cocktails, free parking.
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6. William B's - Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino
4.5
Awesome(287)
$$$$
• Steak • Peoria/East Peoria
Booked 3 times today
Enjoy a dining experience founded on flavor and built on exceeding expectations with succulent steaks, seafood, pasta and more! It's an experience you'll want to share...with cuisine you'll be tempted to keep all to yourself.
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7. Red Lobster - Peoria - Sterling Ave.
4.2
Awesome(27)
$$$$
• Seafood • Peoria/East Peoria
At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you want to come back for more. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, or you get the perfect crack on your crab leg. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one. So pull up a chair, grab a biscuit (or three). We’ve got delicious seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come taste what we’re all about at your local Red Lobster today.
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8. Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
4.2
Awesome(8)
$$$$
• Irish • Peoria/East Peoria
Booked 2 times today
Kelleher’s Irish Pub opened in December of 2001 and has been a Peoria staple ever since. Sit down inside this beautifully restored building with great Irish Decoration. If the weather permits you can sit down outside and enjoy the wonderful riverfront view with the occasional passing train.
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9. Fox and Ford
3.3
Good(37)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Peoria/East Peoria
Booked 3 times today
The Fox & Ford brand draws its inspiration from the travels of Pere Jacques Marquette—the hotel's namesake. Together with Louis Joliet, Marquette traveled the Fox River and studied cultures from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Ford means to cross a river, so while the name signals the property's history, it also represents a new era for the Pere Marquette as we forge ahead toward a vibrant future.
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10. The FourNine
4.6
Exceptional(323)
$$$$
• American • Mount Zion
Booked 6 times today
Small restaurant packed with an amazing menu, and cold beer. We give Mt Zion a flavor profile that you do not get in any other restaurant in town.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food and the service was excellent. Staff was incredibly attentive and polite.
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    Hamilton Walker's$$$$• Steakhouse• Champaign
    •
    4.7
  • John
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Oct 2026
    Great food - celebrating with my flight instructor and our wives. Fresh seafood like nowhere else in the Peoria area.
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    Jonah's Seafood House$$$$• Seafood• Peoria/East Peoria
    •
    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Oct 2026
    I chose Houlihan's due to its proximity to the State Farm Center, which is essentially just across the street. I had tickets for a special event and wanted to enjoy a nice dinner. Houlihan's exceeded my expectations! I had an excellent dinner of a petite filet, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes. Because it was a special occasion, I even ordered dessert --the Smore's Brownie with ice cream --the toasted marshmallows were delicious !!! I couldn't have asked for a better waitress --Asia was attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. She offered excellent suggestions and all service was efficient and most enjoyable. Coupled with my later fun evening at the State Farm Center, this was right up there with one of the most enjoyable outings I can remember!
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    Houlihan's - Champaign$$$$• American• Champaign
    •
    4.8
  • gianna
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 May 2026
    Went here for me and my boyfriends one year and had the best pb and j burger and buffalo chicken wrap of our lives I'm not glazing this place it's so good.
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    Barrel House$$$$• Unspecified• Bloomington / Normal
    •
    4.3
  • Jill
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jan 2026
    We appreciate that this restaurant was open on New Year's Eve. We had a very nice dinner with excellent service and delicious food.
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    Red Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.$$$$• Seafood• Bloomington / Normal
    •
    4.4

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