The Neon Bison

Brunch Spots in Peoria, Illinois

4.7 (776)

CategoryBrunch Spots · Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Live music bar, Southern restaurant (US)
Address617 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602
StreetMain Street
AreaPeoria, Illinois
Phone(309) 674-5005
Google rating 4.7 (776)

Hours

Monday8 am–4 am
Tuesday8 am–4 am
Wednesday8 am–4 am
Thursday8 am–4 am
Friday8 am–4 am
Saturday7 am–4 am
Sunday7 am–4 am

About The Neon Bison

Downtown Peoria's BEST Restaurant choice, with a southern flair. Live Nashville inspired Music Bar

Located at 617 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, The Neon Bison operates as a brunch spot serving Peoria in Illinois. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as breakfast restaurant, american restaurant, live music bar, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Peoria, the breakfast crowd peaks on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so a weekday visit or an early arrival avoids the line. Across Illinois, regional staples show up on the menu: biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles in the South, breakfast tacos and burritos in Texas and the Southwest, green chile in New Mexico, and Hawaiian plate breakfasts in the islands. Check the listing for hours, whether the restaurant takes reservations and its Google rating and reviews, and note that many diners are cash-friendly but nearly all take cards. Counter seating usually moves faster than a table for one or two.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 8 am–4 am. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (309) 674-5005. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is theneonbison.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 776 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded brunch spots in Peoria.

Peoria is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Traffic in Peoria peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other brunch spots in Peoria listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage The Neon Bison, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Crystal Ashby 2 months ago

Kim made the most delicious bloody mary I have ever had! Her smile and skills deserve 100 stars, definitely recommend Kim's Bison Mary! Thank you so much and definitely will be back!

Maggie Cronin 3 months ago

Oooookay, took me a minute to review this place cause I wanted to try a few things first and O! M! G! FIRST of all! I had two different bartenders… Jill and Ricki… they were AMAZING!!! Absolutely stellar service and really quick with the comebacks- very witty… Jill made some cool leather thing too… the cornbread was HUGE and SO GOOD!!! Also… finding good okra in Peoria… it’s this place…. Of course I tried that grilled cheese that the sweet waitress Kim suggested- she was right… delicious!!! Honestly, I’m coming back for the food & the service… I might’ve become a regular now… love this place, this might have just become my favorite spot in peoria…. The THCdrinks aren’t my jam but they are available there Great location too- right downtown, street parking, indoor outdoor seating, sometimes live entertainment, chill vibes…. I love this place!!!!

Lawrence Artl 4 months ago

Really fun "honky-tonk-style" bar / restaurant with classic dishes and some unique dishes to choose from. Full-bar with imports, domestics, and local brews on tap. Live music plays here as well. Definitely try the Piggy Back Grilled Cheese for something delicious and different. I was there on a Friday evening around 6ish and it was not busy at all.

Carol Forestier 4 months ago

First time here but love bison as a choice for burger. Both (Husband) and I had the bison burger. Very good hand cut fries were excellent and came out extremely hot. We live about 90 miles away, but we will be back. I sampled the local blonde beer that I ended up getting a draft glass oven. It was very good.

Cheryl O (MinerCLO) Edited 7 months ago

Feb 11, 2026 - visited again (5th time). Kim was our server this time. 5 stars or more all around. Great food. Great service. Great vibe. Love this place! Wednesday my daughter and I made our 4th visit here. We arrived around 4pm - were warmly welcomed and served by Ricki. I had the chicken breast sandwich - fantastic. We each had a couple of their signature cocktails - also fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about the Neon Bison - great food, great service, great decor and atmosphere. We will absolutely visit again.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Neon Bison located?

The Neon Bison is at 617 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, in Peoria, Illinois. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Neon Bison?

The Neon Bison is listed as a brunch spot and is also tagged on Google as breakfast restaurant, american restaurant, live music bar.

What are the hours of The Neon Bison?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–4 am; Tuesday: 8 am–4 am; Wednesday: 8 am–4 am; Thursday: 8 am–4 am; Friday: 8 am–4 am; Saturday: 7 am–4 am; Sunday: 7 am–4 am. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Neon Bison open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 7 am–4 am.

What is the phone number of The Neon Bison?

You can call The Neon Bison at (309) 674-5005.

How is The Neon Bison rated on Google?

The Neon Bison has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 776 reviews.

Does The Neon Bison have a website?

Yes, the website of The Neon Bison is theneonbison.com (linked on this page).

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