08/25/2011 - Foodie Files - Best Salads

ALEXANDER'S STEAKHOUSE- SALAD BAR UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS

It's the best salad bar in town! Locally owned restaurant that is a favorite for handpicked steaks and, surprisingly, their salad bar, which is unknown to many but may be the best salad bar in town! Each level of the restaurant has an extensive salad bar with fresh chopped veggies and an assortment of other ingredients such as fresh grated cheeses, cottage cheese, olives, and sunflower seeds among the many, along with a large variety of dressings, can be ordered as a buffet. There is no service required as it is self-serve and is located on each level of the restaurant for convenience. The salad bar offers well over 25 fresh tasting ingredients of your choice to add to any salad, and all are fresh and completely appetizing. Don't miss this salad bar the next time you're out be sure to stop at Peoria's best locally-owned steakhouse for a nice juicy salad! Alexander's Steakhouse, Peoria, IL- 100 Alexander Ave, Peoria,IL61603 (309) 688-0404

309 RESTAURANT - CAESAR SALAD- This salad is huge and easy to get the bang for your buck! With fast service and all the little extras that make your meal better, like fresh grated cheese and fresh pepper which are served to your taste by your server at your table, you can't go wrong going for a salad at lunch at 309. Most of the salads, which include a wonderful Tuna Salad, are under $10. The best thing about the Caesar is that it is tasty and it is a steal because it is filling as a whole meal. It is great with the tomato soup they offer at lunch, which is sure to fill you up even more. The salad is best with simply a glass of water with a slice of lemon. Restaurant 309- 5832 N Knoxville Ave # D, Peoria,IL61614 (309) 692-0309