Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe Menu – Peoria, IL

Type : Southern restaurant (US)

Location : Peoria, IL

Hip, casual riverfront cafe & bar with eclectic live music, coffee & a menu of global eats. Based on 673 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe 61602

Address:
305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602

Phone: (309) 676-9668

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Cajun Caviar
A vinaigrette dressed black-eyed pea and corn salad with festive southern fare make up this twist on traditional salsa. Served with tortilla chips V, GF		 $9.00
Portobello Pizzetta (VR, GFR)
A giant portobello mushroom, topped with a mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cheese blend and pepperoni and baked piping hot. Served with fruit and a slice of garlic bread		 $10.00
Vegetables En Crudite
An ample selection of fresh, crisp vegetables served with our homemade traditional hummus and cauliflower crust wedges for dipping		 $10.00
Chips & Salsa
Crisp tortilla chips surrounding a heaping serving of our homemade salsa		 $8.00
Fruit & Brie Platter GFR
Mild Danish Brie, baked and topped with Jezebel sauce, served with a selection of seasonal fresh fruits and assorted crackers		 $11.00
Salads
Spicy Mexican Chicken Salad
Chicken grilled in spicy seasonings, tossed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes & corn on a bed of greens and served with a spicy dressing and tortilla chips		 $14.00
Corn, Tomato & Pasta Salad
A mix of rainbow rotini pasta, grilled chicken, fresh diced tomatoes and corn, blended with a pesto vinaigrette dressing and served on a bed of fresh mixed greens with garlic toast		 $14.00
Salmon Salad (GFR)
Grilled salmon set on top of greens with red onion, bell peppers, walnuts, goat cheese and fresh berries. Served with blackberry vinaigrette and garlic toast		 $15.00
Brazilian Chicken Salad (VR, GFR)
Grilled chicken breast, corn, diced tomato, carrots, red onion, bell pepper and apples, served on a bed of fresh mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and garlic toast		 $14.00
Tandoori Chicken Salad (GFR)
Middle Eastern seasoned chicken breast, grilled and served on a bed of mixed greens with diced tomato, red onion, and cucumbers, served with a tzatziki dressing and garlic toast		 $14.00
Blackened Grouper Salad GFR
Grouper filet coated in our homemade blackening spice and seared in a cast iron pan. Set atop fresh mixed greens, with tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado and white remoulade with garlic toast		 $14.00
RK Favorites
Shrimp Creole With Sweet Biscuit
Originating out of French & Spanish heritage, our version follows closely to the tradition of incorporating tomato, onion, celery and bell pepper, and uses cayenne based seasoning. Served with rice and a sweet biscuit		 $16.00
Gumbo Ya-Ya
“Everyone speaking at once to create a new sonnet that is nearly impossible to fully understand.” It’s a mash-up of overlapping cultures. That’s our gumbo yaya. Served with rice and a black pecan muffin (crumble it into your gumbo, trust us!)		 $15.00
Crawfish Etouffee
Our Etouffee may not be as original as Mrs. Heberts, but it follows the same spirit. Simmering the crawfish tails in a blonde roux and our own blend of seasonings. Served with rice and garlic toast		 $17.00
BBQ Shrimp & Grits (GFR)
Juicy shrimp sauteed in our homemade bbq sauce and served over creamy grits. It’s a nod to the popular breakfast dish that originated in South Carolina, eaten by sailors and fishermen		 $14.00
Vegetarian
Chickpea Burger (VR, GFR)
House made veggie patty on an “everything bun” with greens, cucumber, red onion and tomato. Served with red beans and rice and a side of curried ketchup and spicy sriracha mayo. Contains peanut butter		 $12.00
Portobello-Quinoa Burger (VR, GFR)
Roasted baby portobello mushrooms, walnuts and garlic pattied and seared in olive oil. Served on an “everything bun” with greens, cucumber, tomato and a side of roasted garlic aioli. Served with red beans and rice		 $12.00
Tabbouleh & Hummus Wrap
Cracked bulgar, crisp cucumbers, fresh spinach, tomatoes, green onion, fresh squeezed lemon and parsley wrapped with hummus in a spinach tortilla. Served with red beans and rice and fresh fruit garnish		 $11.00
Beverages
Sodas $2.00
Juices $2.00
Bottled Water $2.00
Sweet Tea $2.00
Brewed Tea $2.00
Lemonade $2.00
Coffee $2.00
Pizzas
It’s Gouda
Smoky gouda cheese tops a mixture of Italian sausage and garlic with a basil pesto sauce		 $11.00
California Dreamin’
Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and diced red onions, with a basil & garlic pesto sauce		 $11.00
Caribbean
Grilled chicken breast, pineapple, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and a smokey bbq sauce		 $11.00
Blackened Chicken
Smoked gouda cheese, bell pepper, onion and Alabama white bbq sauce		 $11.00
Entrees
Jamaican Jerk Chicken (GFR)
A tender grilled chicken breast coated with flavorful Jamaican spices. Served over a saute of white rice, onion, peas, sweet potatoes and bananas		 $14.00
Grilled Ahi Tuna (GFR)
A thick ruby red Ahi steak, brushed with pesto oil, grilled and topped with green onions and diced tomatoes. Served open-faced on garlic toast with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or red beans and rice		 $15.00
Salmon Dinner (GFR)
Grilled salmon filet, on a bed of tender sauteed vegetables, served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic toast		 $18.00
Smoked Gouda Cheeseburger (GFR)
Served on a toasted sweet bun with Chef Jason’s homemade bacon jam and your choice of side		 $13.00
Skillet Scrambler (GFR)
Two farm-fresh eggs, scrambled in a skillet with potato, bell pepper, onion, real bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Served with fresh fruit garnish and a slice of multi-grain toast. We’ll make it “veggie” if you prefer		 $12.00
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
All natural tear drop chicken breast grilled to perfection. Topped with crisp bacon strips and melted Swiss-American cheese. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and a side of house made bbq sauce, with your choice of side		 $12.00
Salmon B.L.T. (GFR)
A tender salmon filet topped with crisp bacon strips, fresh tomatoes and lettuce with a lemon dill aioli. Served on grilled multi-grain bread with your choice of side		 $14.00

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Reviews

Dr. Ellis
This place is super cute. The food was delicious (all 4 guest myself included enjoyed their meals). Vegetarian friendly. The service was great and it has fun decor.

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ericka arreola
Haven’t been here in years but it was just as quirky as I remember. It’s tucked off the riverfront and walking distance to a lot downtown. We stopped in before a show at the Civic Center so it was pretty busy but we got in and out in an hour. I had a pizza and it was good but I’d probably opt for something new next time. The pizza was a little overcooked.

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Alan Kyger
My wife andI were out of towners looking for a good local restaurant. We stuck our heads in several before choosing the Rhythm Kitchen. We are so glad we did. First, the staff is so friendly and fun. Everyone enjoys working there and it shows. Second the drinks and food were very good. I had the Shrimp & Grits and loved it. And the desserts were so good we ordered multiples. Well done Rhythm Kitchen. Next time we are in Peoria, we will be back.

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Anne Metzer
The food was delicious, the service fast and attentive, and the atmosphere was amazing!

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Nicholas Dodd
Best food in Peoria. There’s a bartender there named Dylan who is absolutely wonderful and pours a great tasting drink and is incredibly friendly! We spend a lot of Friday nights at this establishment and are never let down.

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Lori Harbaugh
What a find! We would have passed by unknowingly were it not for kind local Michael who gave us a solid recommendation. It was definitely our kind of place, and the food was great Best shrimp and grits ever!

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Hollie LandiVittori
Always impressed with Rhythm Kitchen & thankful we have them locally! 5 star meals & service every time!! You should definitely get an oatmeal cookie to go

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Silas Tockey
Seriously everything about this place was amazing. Cool atmosphere. You can see the kitchen from your table. AMAZING FOOD.

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Caroline Trobough
Wonderful staff and excellent food. I am from Mississippi and this is the most authentic Cajun food I’ve had in years! We also loved the hurricane and the pineapple mojito.

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Dog Friend
My favorite place to get dinner in Peoria. I try to always go on first Friday. The bartender was so kind and knowledgeable. The cooks seem awesome. Very good carrot cake.

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