This Tropical Arcade Restaurant In Illinois Is Insanely Fun To Visit
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published August 18, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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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.
There is a colorful bar and grill you need to visit that’s known as the best place for burgers in Central Illinois. This tropical arcade restaurant has a little something for everyone, and it’s one of those places you’ll want to hang out at all day.
Make summer endless at this beach side burger restaurant. Check it out:
Burger Barge has three locations in Illinois, but the one that is on the beach is in East Peoria right on Peoria Lake, which is part of the Illinois River.
Find the original riverfront location at 1401 N Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611. The boardwalk location is at 123 Meadow Ave., East Peoria, Illinois 61611, and there is also a burger shack in the mall at 714 W Lake Ave., Peoria, Illinois 61614.
Next to the food, the best thing about this eatery is the nautical decor. Inside and out, this place transports guests to a tropical paradise that makes any day feel like summer.
If the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal outdoors. Enjoy immaculate views and a beachy atmosphere that will make you feel a million miles away from the Midwest.
Using only the best and freshest ingredients, this restaurant serves a plethora of wonderful food and drinks. Shakes and cocktails bring fruit and other sweet flavors to the table for a full tropical experience.
In addition to the best burgers In Central Illinois, menu items include loaded cheesy potatoes, salads, hot dogs, Anchor pies (aka horseshoe sandwiches), seafood, and much more. If you crave it, you'll likely find it here.
This tropical arcade restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Get more information about Burger Barge on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this tropical arcade restaurant, we’d love to hear from you. Share your experiences and photos with us in the comments.