Chef Moussa - Mediterranean & American Cuisine

Peoria, IL · Mediterranean restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Peoria
#11
of 290 restaurants
City Percentile
86%
rating percentile
Address
Chef Moussa - Mediterranean & American Cuisine, 201 E Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone
(309) 966-4234
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Chef Moussa - Mediterranean & American Cuisine is a restaurant located in Peoria, IL. It is one of 290 restaurants listed in Peoria. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Peoria city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #11 of 290 restaurants in Peoria. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM
Saturday11 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Michelle Sann · Jan 2026

Chef Moussa is an absolute must if you like fresh authentic Mediterranean food. We wanted to sample a bit of every thing. We ordered the veggie sampler appetizer, chicken shawarma and Greek salad with chicken. Everything was fresh and simply delicious. As I was leaving, a gentleman who I believe was the owner, allowed me to sample the baklava. It was divine. We will be back to try other dishes…or eat what we had again! Thank you for such a wonderful meal in our new home.

★★★★★ 5.0 Justyn Parker · Oct 2025

Chef Moussa is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. I had the gyro and chicken platter, which came with perfectly seasoned meat, fluffy rice, and creamy hummus. Everything was delicious and beautifully balanced! You can taste the authenticity and passion in every bite. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people. The staff treat you like family the moment you walk in. There’s a warmth and hospitality here that you just don’t find everywhere. Chef Moussa has created not just a restaurant, but a true community spot where great food and genuine kindness come together. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Raphael Rodolfi · Nov 2025

Chef Moussa is a delight for the taste buds. Our entire meal was a delicious: the seasoning on my beef shawarma is absolutely divine, the hummus and fresh bread were heavenly. Treat yourself to something delicious and come to Chef Moussa! Experience the deliciousness, generosity of this mom & pop shop and experience the atmosphere of the restaurant. They truly love what they do, and it shows 💯

★★★★★ 5.0 David Nordhielm · Feb 2026

Food came out fresh and was so good. We had to wait a few minutes to make up for it, they gave us free hummus. We heard a lot of good things about this place and will be back.

★★★★★ 5.0 ashley marchulones · Nov 2025

My boyfriend and I were out on a walk and finally decided to stop in and try this restaurant and oh my goodness. I could not stop talking about it all day!! Everything was extremely filling and divine. Dare I say the best meal I’ve ever had?? The staff was SO friendly. I cannot wait to come back and try more!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates

Services

Mediterranean restaurant

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