There's nothing quite like the energy of a high school football game on a Friday night. But once the final whistle blows, the real challenge begins: finding a place to celebrate (and refuel) that's still open and close to the action.
Fear not, fans! We've tackled the problem and created the ultimate guide to late-night dining near our local stadiums broken out by school. Whether you're craving a victory burger, a slice of celebratory pizza, or just a place to warm up after a chilly fall game, we've got a list of go-to spots. Get ready to wrap up your Friday night with a delicious meal that's a quick and easy drive away.
Mason County:
- Havana High School (Havana)
- Babe’s on Plum (Havana)
- Peaches Ice Cream (Havana)
- Riverside Bar & Grill (Havana)
- Toni’s Family Restaurant (Havana)
- Vic’s Place (Havana)
- Illini Central High School (Mason City)
- Bashar’s Italian American Cuisine (Delavan)
- Do Drop In Cafe (Mason City)
- The Farmhouse (Delavan)
- Tom’s Tap & Grill (Easton)
- Midwest Central High School (Manito)
- Fergies Pub and Banquet Center (Manito)
- Hawk’s Grove Inn (Manito)
- Laurie’s Bar & Video Gaming (Manito)
- Wanda’s Little Vegas (Forest City)
Peoria County:
- Dunlap High School (Dunlap)
- Brasky’s Bar & Grill (Peoria)
- Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar (Peoria)
- Double A’s Pizza Sports Bar and Grill (Peoria)
- Knuckles Pizza & Sports Bar (Dunlap)
- Last Chance Bar & Grill (Peoria)
- Elmwood-Brimfield Football (Elmwood)
- Corner Inn (Elmwood)
- Mi Ranchito (Elmwood)
- One More @ Oak Hill (Brimfield)
- Rookie’s (Brimfield)
- Toots Treats LLC (Elmwood)
- Illinois Valley Central High School (Chillicothe)
- Castaways (Chillicothe)
- El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant (Chillicothe)
- Grecian Gardens Restaurant (Chillicothe)
- Molly’s Pizzeria (Chillicothe)
- Nat’s Place (Chillicothe)
- Limestone Community High School (Bartonville)
- Bartonville Diner (Bartonville)
- Club Phoenix II (Bartonville)
- Dave’s Pizza (Bartonville)
- Rocket Bar & Grill (Bartonville)
- Tyroni’s Italian Cafe (Bartonville)
- Peoria High School/Manual High School (Peoria Stadium)
- Crusens on War Memorial (Peoria)
- Monical’s Pizza (Peoria)
- Peoria LaGondola Spaghetti House + Leonardo’s (Peoria)
- River City Grill (Peoria)
- Schooners (Peoria)
- Princeville High School (Princeville)
- Curry’s Carryout Pizza (Wyoming)
- Knuckles Pizza & Sports Bar (Dunlap)
- Last Chance Bar & Grill (Peoria)
- Pizza 150 (Kickapoo)
- Rookie’s (Brimfield)
- Richwoods High School/Peoria Notre Dame High School (Peoria)
- Fox Pub and Cafe (Peoria)
- Junction City Pub (Peoria)
- Khaki Jack’s (Peoria)
- Rizzi’s Italian Restaurant (Peoria)
- Untamed Chef (Peoria)
Stark County:
- Stark County High School (Toulon)
- 1-11 Tacos (Wyoming)
- Catalpa Grove Tavern (Toulon)
- Curry’s Carryout Pizza (Wyoming)
- Hunt Brother Pizza, Subs, Fresh Fried Chicken & Game Room (Wyoming)
- R Bar (Toulon)
Tazewell County:
- Deer Creek-Mackinaw Football
- Eddy’s Kitchen Family Restaurant LLC (Mackinaw)
- Haynes On Main (Mackinaw)
- Jack’s Cafe (Tremont)
- Mackinaw Family Restaurant (Mackinaw)
- Pub 52 (Mackinaw)
- East Peoria Community High School (East Peoria)
- Burger Barge (East Peoria)
- Michael’s Italian Feast (East Peoria)
- Mickie’s Pizzeria (East Peoria)
- Super Gyros (East Peoria)
- The 520 Cafe (East Peoria)
- Morton High School (Morton)
- Dac’s Smokehouse Morton (Morton)
- Pegasus Pizza (Morton)
- Schooner’s of Morton (Morton)
- The 208 House (Morton)
- Verandah (Morton)
- Pekin Community High School (Pekin)
- Hacienda Cantina & Grill (Pekin)
- Kouri’s Pub - Pekin (Pekin)
- La Gondola (Pekin)
- Missy’s Corner Cafe (Pekin)
- Wengs of Pekin (Pekin)
- Tremont Community High School (Tremont)
- Avanti’s Italian Restaurant - Pekin (Pekin)
- Jack’s Cafe (Tremont)
- La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (Pekin)
- Perdue’s Grill (Tremont)
- Yasakani Ramen & Grill (Pekin)
- Washington Community High School (Washington)
- Khoury’s Restaurant (Washington)
- Michael’s Italian Feast (Washington)
- The Blue Ox (Washington)
- Washington Family Restaurant (Washington)
- Yatta Hibachi & Sushi (Washington)
Woodford County:
- El Paso-Gridley High School (El Paso)
- El Paso Mexican Restaurant (El Paso)
- Monical’s Pizza (El Paso)
- The Local Tap - Craft Kitchen & Alehouse (El Paso)
- Topsy’s Bar & Grill (El Paso)
- Woody’s Family Restaurant (El Paso)
- Eureka High School (Eureka)
- Cornerstone Family Restaurant (Eureka)
- Michael’s Italian Feast (Eureka)
- Pickled Radish Provision Company (Eureka)
- The Outpost Restaurant, Bar, Pizza and Carry-Out Liquor Store (Eureka)
- Wendy Puff Pizzeria + Pub (Eureka)
- Metamora Township High School (Metamora)
- Blue Margaritas (Germantown Hills)
- Cinco de Mayo (Metamora)
- Geo’s Pizza (Metamora)
- Germantown Grille (Germantown Hills)
- Hanover’s Pub (Metamora)
Fulton County:
- Canton High School (Canton)
- Bistro 101 (Canton)
- Camino Real (Canton)
- Monical’s Pizza (Canton)
- Official Time Out (Canton)
- Rancho Nuevo (Canton)
- Farmington Central High School (Farmington)
- B’s Drive In (Farmington)
- Farmington Pizza Co (Farmington)
- Mi Casa Mexican Bar & Grill (Farmington)
- Scapecchi’s Supper Club (Farmington)
- The Nickel Plate (Farmington)
- LVC Miners Football (Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley)
- Archie’s (Lewistown)
- Country Side Family Diner (Lewistown)
- La Fogata (Lewistown)
- Pottsie’s Too (Cuba)
- Spoonies Bar & Grill (London Mills)
- Rushville-Industry High School (Rushville)
- Benny’s Pizza Rushville (Rushville)
- Los Charros (Rushville)
- Pizza Unlimited (Rushville)
- Rocket’s Cafe (Rushville)
- The Great Wall Restaurant (Rushville)
- South Fulton Coop Football (Table Grove)
- 4 J’s Bar (Ipava)
- Dairy Dipper (Astoria)
- Milo’s Pub & Grub (Table Grove)
- Roadhouse Bar & Grill (Ipava)
- The Spoon Diner (Vermont)
We hope this guide makes your Friday nights even better! From the first kickoff to the last bite of dessert, it’s all about celebrating our community. So grab your team, and enjoy those post-game eats!
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