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P L Johnsons Restaurant

About Us

Fresh pies available now for carryout. Call ahead and place an order.

P L Johnson's Restaurant, in Bishop Hill, IL, is the area's premier restaurant serving Henry, Knox, Stark, Peoria, Bureau, Rock Island and Mercer counties since 1975. We specialize in Swedish-American cuisine served in a beautiful historic location. We are known for our delicious bread pudding and Swedish meatballs. We also offer sandwiches, soups, coffee, tea, daily specials, gluten-free options, catering and much more. Join us every Sunday for a delightful meal that will remind you of lunch at Grandma's! Try one of our delectable from scratch desserts. Stop by P L Johnson's Restaurant in Bishop Hill today!

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Bishop Hill Arts Council

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Delicious Bread Pudding and Swedish Meatballs
Swedish-American Cuisine Served in a Beautiful Historic Location

Our Services include:

Quick Bite
Open for Lunch
Catering
Great for Kids and Groups
Private Parties
Wedding and Special Events
Dress Rehearsals
Historical Location
Tourist Attraction
Gift Shop

Our Products include:

Fresh Baked Pies
Homemade and Dairy-Free Food
Sandwiches
Gluten-Free Options and Desserts
Farm to Table
Soups and Salads
Coffee and Tea
Daily Specials

Testimonials

On 8/25/2024 Justin R had this to say:
Have gone to this restaurant multiple times with guys from work, it has been excellent every time. 10/10 would recommend

On 7/28/2024 Brenda T. had this to say:
We were in a group of 8, and it was like they were waiting for us! We were shown to a table for 8 in a private room. Drink orders were taken immediately, then food. Everyone's food came out at almost the same time, and drinks were kept filled. Food was delicious and the serve was beyond excellent. The majority of our group got the Swedish meatballs, which were yummy. Those who had sandwiches also enjoyed them. Desserts were excellent too. Definitely the place to go in Bishop Hill!

On 7/28/2024 A H. had this to say:
We are originally from the area, but no longer live locally. We always love coming in for some authentic Swedish meatballs when we come back to visit family. The staff are always kind and welcoming and eager to please. We love P L Johnson's!

On 6/18/2024 Cassidy B. had this to say:
Lovely ambience, welcoming staff, delicious food! The authentic Swedish meatballs are the highlight for me personally! Wonderful place to eat!

On 6/7/2024 Niklas LG had this to say:
My sister and I traveled over 4,400 miles to enjoy P.L. Johnson's Swedish meatballs. As a born and bred Swede, I can confirm that this place serves the real deal. It's delicious! The complimentary rye bread (I think it's rye, anyway) reminds me of something my grandma used to make. I only wish I had asked for the recipe. If you’re in Bishops Hill, you definitely need to stop by. And the service? Excellent.

Contact Us

P L Johnsons Restaurant
110 W Bjorklund St. Bishop Hill, IL 61419
Phone: (309) 927-3885
Email: pldining@frontier.com

Just North of the Park

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM