The Dillon’s Restaurant concept began in 1998, when Co-Owner George Valverde approached Rich Dillon to partner together to bring reality to Valverde’s vision. That vision has now produced 4 locations.The first Dillon’s Restaurant opened in 1999 and is located on Thunderbird Rd., Peoria. This location still has much of the original home style, farm house ambiance from the early 1940’s. Entertainment includes a live band on Friday nights and UFC fights on Saturday nights