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About Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe

Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe is a highly rated riverfront restaurant, coffee shop, and live music venue in Peoria, IL, located at 305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602.

This hip, casual, and historic café and bar is known for eclectic live music, fast service, great cocktails, a strong beer and wine selection, great dessert, and a menu of global eats and local specialties.

Guests enjoy dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service in a cozy, trendy setting with table service, Wi-Fi, gender-neutral restrooms, a bar on site, and full wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilets.

Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining, coffee, tea, small plates, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bites, Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe has earned a 4.7-star rating from 822 reviews.

To discover one of the best restaurants, coffee and tea spots, and live music cafes in Peoria, IL, visit Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe at 305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL, or call +1 309-676-9668 today.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (822 reviews)
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Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Kyle

Kyle

6 months ago

My personal favorite restaurant in Peoria. Get the gumbo, crush the muffin up and put it in the gumbo. It’s one of the best dishes I’ve ever had anywhere.

Eric Larsen

Eric Larsen

9 months ago

What are great find while traveling through town. Our meals were excellent and can’t say enough about the friendly service. Would definitely recommend and stop back again.

Jay Babin

Jay Babin

month ago

Judge it by it's awesome uniqueness compared to any other restaurant in Peoria and you will understand the perfect scores

Matthew McHooven

Matthew McHooven

year ago

Wow! This had high ratings and I expected it to be pretty good, but they went well beyond my expectations!!! All the food was perfectly seasoned and super juicy (the meat) and the service was excellent 😁 Awesome mocktails helped make the meal even more enjoyable, but the bread pudding for dessert won my heart over!!

Jen Benningfield

Jen Benningfield

year ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Peoria. They have live music every Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM. Their service is impeccable. Their food is the best in town. Wide drink selection that’s very reasonable. I wish I could go here more often and try everything on the menu.

Buz Robinson

Buz Robinson

9 months ago

Like a trip to da bottom...atmosphere exceptional...the staff quite involved and knowledgeable. Food ...the barbeque shrimps straight smakin...the hurricane put a lil something something on me...down on the water front...outstanding location... artist has artwork displayed on the restaurant walls and for sale.

Benjamin “Ben” Hoffman

Benjamin “Ben” Hoffman

year ago

Really cool and unique atmosphere. Great service and staff!! Awesome view of the kitchen too!! Good pricing on the specials had the chili and 4 cheese grilled cheese if your wanting to save money

Debbie Haeger

Debbie Haeger

3 months ago

I was with a group of 4- everyone loved their food. I had one of my faves-meatloaf, mashed potatoes and side salad- absolutely delicious. Other persons had the gumbo, Caribbean pizza, and jerk chicken. Zero complaints. This group of workers are all super friendly and accommodating. Love it here

Nathan Lloyd

Nathan Lloyd

3 months ago

Went last night and just had an absolutely lovely evening. We had three courses and each was better than the last. We began with the Cajun caviar. As avid salsa fans, this was a unique take on a classic appetizer. I had a chickpea burger and it was out of this world. The rice and beans with peppers was an amazing side dish to complement this burger. The wife had another veggie burger I can’t remember but it came with an aioli that was choice. Finally, I had bread pudding for desert while she had the carrot cake. It was one of those dishes where you’re full, you know you should stop, but you must continue to devour the soft, squishy bread and delectable caramel sauce. The service was phenomenal and we will definitely be coming back to try to the pizza!

Caitlyn Berz

Caitlyn Berz

8 months ago

Total hidden gem in downtown Peoria! We popped in on a Tuesday night (jazz night!) and the little trio playing was AMAZING!! Seriously, so much talent packed into an intimate space, it felt like a private concert. The food did not disappoint either. I had the salmon beet salad and it was fresh and delicious. Service was super friendly, and the whole vibe of the place with live music made for such a fun night. It's rare to find a place that nails both the food and the music scene, but this spot absolutely delivers. If you're in Peoria on a Tuesday, check it out. Great food, great music, and a super cool atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • University students

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

Reservations

+1 309-676-9668

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 5-9 PM
Wednesday 5-9 PM
Thursday 5-9 PM
Friday 5-10 PM
Saturday 5-10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5-9 PM
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