Chef Moussa again recognized for best Mediterranean cuisine in Peoria

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Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite Peoria-area restaurants for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards.

Here are the top three Mediterranean restaurants in Peoria as voted on by participants.

Winner: Chef Moussa Mediterranean & American Cuisine

201 E. Lake Ave., Peoria

(309) 966-4234

facebook.com/ChefMoussaPeoria/

Finalist: Khoury’s Cuisine

3326 N. University St., Peoria

(309) 685-3000

khouryscuisinepeoria.com

Finalist: Olympia Sports Bar & Grill

1301 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria

(309) 863-2014

olympiasportsbarandgrill.com