The Haymaker Peoria is a traditional American bar and restaurant nestled in suburban Phoenix. Their location in Peoria is in the middle of a large strip mall with lots of parking.
The interior belies the basic exterior with a modern country decor with lots of seating and many televisions. We chose to sit at the bar, but were able to experience the full menu. Service was a little slow, however we were able to get our drinks and food with only a little effort.
Haymaker has a large selection of whisky, and my college friend and I sampled quite a few. My Manhattan and whisky flight were well appreciated. We chose the fried pickles and country fried steak for dinner which were decent but lacked the richness of a classic dish.
Overall, The Haymaker Peoria is a good option in the suburbs but lacks that something special to really stand out above the crowd. I love traditional American dishes and wish them the best to promote these classics.