Peoria Welcomes New Restaurants and Taproom Openings

From a Warehouse District brewery to a low country-inspired eatery, the Peoria area is seeing a flurry of new dining options.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Peoria area is experiencing a wave of new restaurant and taproom openings, including the launch of Analytical Brewing in the Warehouse District, the upcoming soft opening of the low country-inspired Fairways eatery, and the temporary closure of Yesterday's Bar & Grill as the owners prepare to welcome a new addition to their family.

Why it matters

The influx of new dining options in Peoria reflects the city's growing food and beverage scene, providing residents with more diverse culinary choices and contributing to the overall economic and community development of the area.

The details

Analytical Brewing opened its newest storefront in Peoria's Warehouse District on February 10, offering over a dozen craft beer options along with a food menu and cocktail selection exclusive to the Peoria location. Fairways, a low country-inspired eatery, is hosting a series of soft opening events ahead of its full public opening on February 18, with the owners aiming to create a 'great community facility.' Meanwhile, Yesterday's Bar & Grill is temporarily closing from February 15 through March 31 to allow the owners to focus on the arrival of a new addition to their family.

  • Analytical Brewing opened on February 10, 2026.
  • Fairways is hosting soft opening events ahead of its full public opening on February 18, 2026.
  • Yesterday's Bar & Grill will be closed from February 15 through March 31, 2026.

The players

Analytical Brewing

A brewery that opened a new storefront in Peoria's Warehouse District, offering craft beer, cocktails, and a food menu.

Fairways

A new low country-inspired eatery hosting soft opening events ahead of its full public opening.

Yesterday's Bar & Grill

A Peoria restaurant that is temporarily closing for a few months to allow the owners to focus on the arrival of a new family member.

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What they’re saying

“We want to be fore Peoria, you know, f-o-r-e. You know, kind of a play of words, but I mean that's very true. … This facility is going to just be a great community facility.”

— Matt Rixner, Co-owner, Fairways

“We can't wait to see you all this spring and introduce you to the newest member of the crew!”

— JoElle and Ryan Master, Owners, Yesterday's Bar & Grill

What’s next

Fairways is scheduled to hold its full public opening on February 18, 2026, while Yesterday's Bar & Grill will reopen after its temporary closure on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The new restaurant and taproom openings in Peoria demonstrate the city's growing culinary scene and its ability to attract diverse dining options that cater to the local community. This influx of new businesses contributes to the overall economic and social development of the area, providing residents with more choices and fostering a sense of community.