This Seafood House and Bakery In Illinois Has Some Of The Best Views You'll Ever Experience
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published January 26, 2019
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Few people know that there is a glorious seafood house tucked away along the river in East Peoria. If you love fresh fish, oysters, and other under-sea delights, you’ve got to check this place out. Scroll on for more details.
Jonah's Seafood House & 2601 Oyster Bar has been in business since 1986. It lies along the Illinois River just north of the center of the state and is known for serving the freshest fish, oysters, and lobster around.
You'll enjoy a charming atmosphere from the moment you walk inside. This fish house is cozy and casual — it may even remind you of your grandparents' dining room.
Whether you sit in the oyster bar or seafood house, you'll get to witness immaculate views like this. Request a table by the window any time of year for the most memorable experience.
Fresh seafood is flown in daily to this seafood house. Menu items include shrimp, lobster, crab, grouper, mahi-mahi, salmon, ahi tuna, and starters like egg rolls, deviled eggs, calamari, chowder, cheese plates, and much more.
Make reservations for the dining room online (link below).
The oyster bar menu consists of flatbreads, Cuban sandwiches, salads, soups, crawfish, shrimp, and fish, in addition to oysters. With an ever-changing menu, you never know what you might find.
Both the dining room and bar feature a wealth of wines and beer.
Before you go, you'll definitely want to pop into the market and bake shop. You'll find bakery treats and menu items such as fresh seafood, choice meats, exotic cheeses, fresh brewed and bulk coffee, imported and domestic wines, craft beers, cookies, pies, bread, and much more.
Hours vary by which part of Jonah's you wish to visit. The dining room is open between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The oyster bar is open at 11 a.m. "til late," and the market and bakery is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Jonah’s Seafood House and 2601 Oyster Bar is located at 2601 N Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611, and you can learn more about it on its website and Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this seafood house, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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