About Bay Leaf - Indian Restaurant and Bar

Bay Leaf - Indian Restaurant and Bar is located at 316 SW Washington St, Ste 1B, in downtown Peoria, IL 61602, reachable at (309) 670-0936 or info@bayleafpeoria.com. The restaurant celebrates the rich traditions of Indian cuisine, with vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and time-honored recipes crafted by chefs with over 20 years of combined experience, treating dining as a cultural experience rather than just a meal. The menu spans a diverse range of regional specialties, from flavorful biryanis, dosa, idly, and vada from the South to hearty curries and freshly baked naan from the North, alongside classics like chicken tikka masala and butter naan. It's earned a reputation locally as the new Indian food sensation in Peoria and is often called the best Indian food in town by its guests. The spot is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30–9 PM, with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays (until 10 PM), and it's closed Mondays. It offers a full bar alongside dine-in, delivery, and takeout, and reviewers consistently praise both the attentive service and the balance of comfort and authenticity in its cooking.