These 3 Peoria restaurants were voted the best for fine dining

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

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

Winner: Connected

3218 N. Dries Lane, Peoria

(309) 686-5925

connectedpeoria.com

2024 results: The best fine dining restaurants in Peoria as voted on by readers

Finalist: Jim’s Steak House

110 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria

(309) 673-5300

jimssteakhouse.net

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Finalist: Rizzi’s Italian Restaurant

4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria

(309) 689-0025

rizzisrestaurant.com

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