With the sheer amount of restaurants around the Land of Lincoln, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But if you’re in the mood to dine someplace a bit different, there’s an aquarium restaurant in Illinois that is truly one-of-a-kind. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel as though you are under the sea, or maybe inside a fishbowl.

Found next door to the Bass Pro Shops in East Peoria is a one-of-a-kind aquarium restaurant that is both fun and extraordinary. Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill is also owned by Bass Pro Shops.
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From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll feel as though you are part of an aquarium. There is ocean decor galore!
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The central focus of Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl is the large saltwater aquarium that features plenty of colorful tropical fish. Families will certainly enjoy dining among the fishes here.
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Not only is Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl a unique place to dine, it's also a great place to play! Fun for the whole family, why not bowl in the underwater-themed bowling alley. With 12 lanes, there's plenty of room.
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There are also plenty of claw machines and video games to entertain the kiddos as well. But fair warning, they may want to keep coming back to Uncle Buck's!
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While there is plenty to see and do here at Uncle Buck's, don't forget that it's also a restaurant. Get a table, sit down, and order a pizza, queso and chips, a fish and chips basket, and more. This eatery and entertainment venue also has a kid's meal menu featuring favorites like chicken tenders, sliders, and mac and cheese.
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Have you ever dined and played at this aquarium restaurant in Illinois? There’s nothing quite like it, is there? For more information, visit the official website for Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill and follow the Facebook page for updates.

A’Lure Aquarium Bar in Ottawa, Illinois is another unique aquarium restaurant and bar you should try sometime as well.

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