"I love this place. It should come as no surprise because I am there probably every other week! Squid Ink is not your typical hole-in-the-wall sushi place, it has some serious class.\n\nHands down, the best sushi I have ever tasted. And I'm not alone in my thoughts on this, I have taken many a friend and the consensus is that this place rocks! Their salmon nigiri - dear god - it's heaven. And a really nice cut, too. Ask them for some fresh wasabi leaves (it's actually pickled but whatever) to put on top instead of the paste you usually get. Way spicier. Way tastier. \n\nTheir specialty rolls are fantastic as well - the Tahoe is my personal fav with all sorts of crab stuffed inside and on top too! For something a little lighter I also dig the smoked salmon and jicama. That jicama gives it JUST the right texture. Mmm crispy, crunchy, fresh... holy geez I want one right now!\n\nAs far as their other food goes - I always order sushi. But I have had bites of other things and it has all pretty much blown me away. Wait wait, I lied. For brunch one day I did indeed get one of their specials - some little fried rice and kimchi number with an egg on top. The flavors sent my brain spinning!\n\nThe bartenders are super attentive and the drinks are good... they have a vanilla and jalapeno martini that I have a hard time resisting. But what can I say, I'm a freak about anything spicy. \n\nThe staff here has always been excellent - quick, friendly and might I say rather attractive? Is that allowed here on yelp? And the atmosphere and d\u00E9cor are awesome - all the art is original paintings and it has a rather trendy, chill vibe. They also have these big garage doors that open up to the patio that makes it kind of feel like you're near the beach. Oh and on Tuesday nights they have live music and LIVE PAINTING on the patio!\n\nLive painting? At a restaurant? Sweet! Finally a little culture in Peoria. It's about time."^^ . . "4"^^ . "2011-05-23T00:00:00"^^ . . "2"^^ . . "6"^^ . "5"^^ .