The Rail Splitter

Kathleen Wilson

2024-04

Had party of seven classmates. All were very happy with service and good. Usually have larger group of 10-15. Have been here before and will definitely be back!Waitress was very nice to take our picture also!Thank you for having us!!

Dee Walker

2024-02

Friday night whole fried catfish was amazing and I have eaten my share of catfish over many years. It was crispy, tender and not greasy. The baked potato and green bean sides were also delicious. Very affordable as well at $15 and included cornbread and homemade corn fritters. Our server was friendly and prompt. Yummy 😋!Wheelchair accessibility: I am using a knee scooter and was able to easily access the dining room through the back door.

Justin Wade

2024-04

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Marsela M.

2021-05

It was my first time visiting the rail splitter and I have to say that it was really nice atmosphere. It wasn't very crowded at all when my husband and I went on a Saturday morning around 11 a.m. there was only one family sitting next to us and then there were a few people in the bar. The waitress was very friendly and was able to answer all the questions that I ask her and she was very friendly. I ordered the country fried steak and I have to say it's probably the best I've ever tasted in the Peoria area, more flavor than any other country fried steak I've had! The prices were really great also! They had it decorated for Halloween so it was nice to see all the decorations. I would return here again for sure!

Joshua Daily

2023-09

Review Date: 08/19/2023We were split on where to eat after a hike…My friend Mary and I needed some food after an almost 4 mile hike at Detweiller Park but couldn’t decide where to go due to there not being a ton to choose from in the area. But we put our foot down and picked The Rail Splitter since it was right up the road.As we pulled up, I thought we were at the wrong place due to it being a house… but nope, it was indeed The Rail Splitter. I asked Mary if she was cool with eating there and she said sure! So, we made our way in and basically bypassed everything inside to head out the back to the outside eating area. It wasn’t… the most appealing place to eat but we wanted to take advantage of the nice weather.Our waitress was super great on getting us what we needed despite us being the only ones out there and down off the porch area. Mary was eyeing the mushroom swiss melt burger that was on their special of the day menu as we walked in. I opted for the classic bacon cheeseburger with homemade french fries.We waited maybe 15 minutes for our food to come out, which wasn’t bad at all. We devoured it in about the same time. My burger was decently thick and the fry portion was rather generous. I was a bit thrown off due to my cheese looking like it was laid on the burger right before being put in front of me but as I assembled it with all the toppings on the side, it slowly melted to a gooey consistency.Mary said she really enjoyed her mushroom swiss melt but felt her tator tots were on the plain side. I felt the same about my fries but the burger itself hit home after an afternoon of hiking. It wasn’t seasoned or anything like but it paired well with the tasty bacon and juicy toppings.I know we were split on where to get grub but I am glad that we picked here, and weren’t turned away by the view from the front. The interior looked cool but since we spent less than a minute inside and walked around the side to get to our cars, I didn’t get to snap some photos. I can say the inside was really nice and felt like it was wood decor throughout.So yeah, if you find yourself at Detweiller Park and need a decent tasting and decently priced meal, The Rail Splitter won’t steer you wrong.

Eric Schmidt

2024-03

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Brandon Lawson

2023-05

Very good service and the breakfast was AMAZING!!!! Seen someone get a country fried steak or chicken and let me tell ya it looked INCREDIBLE, I'm coming back for that. My buddy had the pancakes and he said they were the best he's ever had. New favorite breakfast spot!!!

Joni Swanson

2023-10

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Christian Rath

2023-11

Deserves 4.8 stars. Super great value. Great food. Great atmosphere. Came here with my wife and 7 year old daughter for dinner. Had the catfish dinner that came with two sides, cornbread and corn fritters. Wife had the shrimp meal. Daughter had the chicken fingers. Had a couple drinks too. I’ll be back very soon. Why have I lived in Peoria for 12 years and never been??

Tasha Mall

2023-10

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Trish Troglio

2024-01

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Jr Fitch

2023-12

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Debi Caho

2023-06

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Mark Schneider

2024-02

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Kendra Lefler

2023-05

Excellent Staff (Thanks Crystal and Sierra ), delicious food, good drinks, friendly people, ….basically EVERYTHING you want in a neighborhood bar. My friends and I had so much fun tonight!Shout out to Owner Kim—-You have a great place! It was lovely to meet you tonight. We will be back!

Livin' Large

2019-05

Breakfast until 2PM. Good food. Bar open late on weekend. Closed Mon.

Helen Sample

2023-05

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denise boenhoff

2023-08

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Rick Willis

2023-12

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Eric Baab

2021-05

Had a nice Sunday breakfast there recently. Huge and I mean huge full order of some of the best biscuits and gravy in the area for an amazing price! The thick cut full slices of bacon on the side was a great add! Will definitely be returning as much as possible for a breakfast like that! Friendly staff and atmosphere as well!!

R V B

2022-05

Our server was outstanding the fiod was great and the prices were reasonable

Kathryn Day

2023-05

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Greg James

2023-05

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Theresa McHenry

2019-05

Cozy place with simple, tasty food. Nothing fancy here, just a great place to kick back and unwind. I had the pork chops and fries. No complaints here. Everything tasted great! The Gin Gimlet I ordered was PERFECT. So good, in fact, that I ordered a second. Very friendly staff and good service too. Worth the trip from anywhere.

Christopher Rakestraw

2020-05

The coffee was a bit stale and the biscuits weren't the best (would do 4.5 out of 5 if half stars were an option)... but the gravy was good, the breakfast burrito was AWESOME and the country fried steak was really tasty too. The portion sizes were enormous, especially for the price.We appreciated the friendly and timely service and the newly remodeled atmosphere as well. Comfortable outdoor patio and the back yard made it feel very homey. We definitely recommend trying the Rail Splitter, and we will be back for sure to try some of the other menu items.

Jenae Jeffers

2021-05

We went because my brother said they have the best breakfast skillets. I'm not big on eggs so I tried the sausage gravy and biscuits and was pleasantly surprised that the gravy was actually made with sausage drippings and wasn't just white gravy with sausage. It was really good and everyone loved their skillets. Portions are big enough for two and reasonably priced.

Phillip Dukes

2023-09

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Jan Schwabe

2023-05

I had the bacon & cheese omelet....so good! The hashbrowns were perfect too. I'll definitely go back again. Thank you for the good food and great service!

Don F

2023-08

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Daniel Fritz (Dan)

2023-05

Excellent food. Great service. Very neat place with alot of history.