Yes — the River City Cafe locations in Peoria, Illinois are permanently closed. But here’s the important part most search results skip: the Peoria spots were not part of the Myrtle Beach River City Cafe chain. They were separate local businesses that happened to share the name. Here’s the full, honest picture.
The Two Peoria Restaurants — and Their Status
Sonny’s River City Cafe — PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Address: 1420 NE Adams St, Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: (309) 494-9484
MenuPix lists this one as permanently closed. It was a small breakfast/lunch cafe (Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM, closed weekends) — a completely different concept from the Myrtle Beach burger joints.
River City Cafe & Grill — PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Address: 425 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: (309) 637-3354
Restaurantji lists this one as permanently closed. Same story: a weekday breakfast-and-lunch cafe (Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM, closed Sat–Sun), 4.6 stars from a small number of reviews, and no connection to the South Carolina chain.
These Were NOT Part of the Myrtle Beach Chain
The River City Cafe most people search for — the burger joint famous for the OMG Burger, peanut shells on the floor, and license plates on the walls — is owned by the Divine Dining Group and has exactly seven locations, all on the Grand Strand in South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Socastee, and Murrells Inlet). It never had a Peoria location. The chain is still open and operating normally in 2026 — see our guide to River City Cafe hours & locations for the current list.
What To Do Instead
- If you wanted the Peoria cafes: both are gone. The Hamilton Blvd spot’s 4.6-star rating suggests it was a solid weekday breakfast option — nearby downtown Peoria diners are your best replacement.
- If you wanted the Myrtle Beach burger chain: the nearest one is in South Carolina. Browse the River City Cafe menu with prices, the best burgers guide, or the drink menu before your next beach trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River City Cafe in Peoria closed?
Yes. Both Peoria, IL restaurants with this name — Sonny’s River City Cafe (1420 NE Adams St) and River City Cafe & Grill (425 Hamilton Blvd) — are listed as permanently closed.
Is the Myrtle Beach River City Cafe closed?
No. The seven Grand Strand locations in South Carolina are open and operating normally as of October 2026.
Was the Peoria River City Cafe part of the Myrtle Beach chain?
No. The Peoria spots were independent local cafes (breakfast/lunch style) with no affiliation to the Divine Dining Group’s Myrtle Beach burger chain.
When did the Peoria River City Cafe close?
The exact closure dates aren’t published in the available listings. Both are currently reported as permanently closed by restaurant directories — we won’t guess at dates.
