We have now been going here for special occasions from Springfield for five years from my first review. We also love to have Frank wait on us. He's great! I had the calamari tonight and it was great. Another reviewer mentioned it wasn't in strips and crispy. The waiter said they get a larger pieces of calamari so it's not the little pieces. So other places might give you crispy little strips but this is better quality. Parmesan on the outside and lightly crisp. The oysters were from Maine which the chef said are different from southern oysters. The sauce was homemade and delicious with it. The pork Marsala reduction sauce was excellent. To top it off we had creme brûlée and chocolate mousse. There were too many amazing ones to just pick two! read more

Great food, atmosphere and service! So good! Definitely recommend! Love the calamari!

Best oysters, duck, and service in town. Unique decor just makes it that much better.

My son treated me to dinner here for a celebration. The steak Diane was amazing. Perfectly seasoned, cooked to my exact request. So delicious! read more

Always great food! Tonight was hubby's Cortisan and my Chicken Orleans. Both meals were delicious and the service was great. We have never had a bad experience at this restaurant! Had a few drinks at the bar. The bartenders are super friendly and do a great job. read more

Had an amazing dinner New Years Eve here. Always can count on great food, service, and a warm inviting experience. One of our favorites. Hey Todd, wishing you a prosperous New Year! read more

The best calamari I think I have ever had! I was really hesitant to go in because the front looked a little run down but I am so glad I did! Hands down, great food, great staff and a real winner! Inside was a little dark, but easy to maneuver around. read more

Wife and I went there for a nice dinner not knowing what to expect. Being tucked in a strip mall one might not think of this place as a destination. They would be wrong. Service was excellent. Very nice wine list. Decent selection of bottled beer. Would like to see Draft offerings as well. read more

The food here is the best we've yet to experience in Peoria since moving here last year. We were actually getting nervous that there weren't any places that genuinely care about the artistry of food. Very glad to have found this place. You've definitely got a new regular customer. read more

What a great surprise it was to have an early dinner at 2 Chez last Friday evening! The ambiance was wonderful, as was the service. We had Calamari for appetizer, and it was delightful, not tough, but tender and flavorful. My partner had Pork Chop Marsala, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had a half rack of Lamb, and it too was wonderful. We will be returning for another dinner in the future, I am certain. read more

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Went in for a family dinner Thanksgiving Saturday with my college-aged kids and my mom. We had a reservation, and were seated promptly. Because this is an update, I'm not going to write a lot, but suffice it to say that our meals were delicious (once they got my steak cooked correctly to medium rare, not well done) and we were pleased overall with the experience. The one-star loss is on the service side. Our server seemed a bit overwhelmed by the busy evening and didn't check back for drinks, etc. as frequently as she should have. We'll see how it goes next time. read more

One of the best places to eat and drink in peoria il. Even though it's on the higher end restaurant, the food and the drinks are totally worth it. The service is also very good!!!!! read more

2 Chez - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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We Yelped this restaurant up tonight and were overjoyed! 2 Chez had phenomenal food - all four of us that had delicious dinners and were pleased with our meals, which included Steak Diane, Duck, Rack of Lamb, and Salmon. The sweet potato was also delicious. We will definitely return! read more

Our favorite go to date night restaurant! we love the quaint setting and the service is outstanding. We recommend the calamari, tuna poke bowl to start and the Corsica and anything on special. Save room for dessert. The bananas foster and bread pudding are worth going just for one of those. Wait staff are all wonderful and our favorite is Frank. read more

One of the best culinary experiences Peoria has to offer. The food is superb and cocktails are delicious. The head mixologist is by far the best in town. read more

Food is always great! Service consistently good. Not always easy to get into without a reservation.

2 Chez gave us a huge surprise! My Husband and I always talked about we should try this restaurant which is not far from home, and it did give us a surprise! Food is perfect! And price is very reasonable! Our favourite is steak in blue, it's a big steak and we normally share it. The side vegetables taste amazing! I even asked the Chef how to make it! It become one of our favourite restaurants in Peoria! read more

First time visiting 2 Chez. Recently moved to Illinois and we have been searching for a five-star restaurant and finally found one. From the food to the ambience and service five stars. We happen to go on a Thursday evening which they had a jazz trio playing. They were excellent and added to the evening, wish we could give six stars. Even the chef owner comes out to greet people at their tables. Our waiter Frank couldn't have been better. Also if you're looking for somewhere to just pop in for drinks the bar is absolutely beautiful. Warm cozy feeling throughout the place with beautiful lighting. I would love to go on and on about this place and what a wonderful evening we had. I'll just say if you have not been here put it on the top of your list. This is a rare gem in Peoria we can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! What a find. Unassuming from the outside, a pleasant surprise inside. Decorated with old musical instruments and black and white photos on walls, it is a small, low light, warm place. Not noisy. Soft music, you can talk and hear. Very nice. Our server was excellent. You can bring wine and there was no cork fee. Calamari was wonderful as were the salads. I had the ribeye special Lyonnaise potatoes. Excellent. The desserts are great. Bread pudding. Superb tiramisu. Very reasonably priced as well! read more

Love the ambiance and energy of the place. Costa is a true mixologist that will blow you away with his drink creations. The food has always been delicious, and the service has been stellar. I'd recommend for a girls night, or an intimate date night, a definite must! read more

Four years later and still a huge fan! Stuffed artichokes are still knocking it out of the park but the new star here here is the bartender creating amazing craft cocktails. Not sure if we have missed this part previously by sticking to wine but tell him your spirit of choice and what flavor you normally go for and he will whip up something you have never tasted. His "smoked glass" drinks are super cool to watch being made and taste amazing too. The bar has a different, more casual menu than the dining room so paired with the super cool bar service, it's like having two restaurants in one! read more

2 Chez - Smoking a glass for an amazing cocktail creation! - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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The food was ok but very expensive. Menu is limited. Have been several times for recruitment dinners for work, but otherwise would be out of my price range. Nice environment for small groups. read more

We were looking forwarded to trying 2 Chez as we heard great things; however, we were not able to enjoy the food due to not even being spoke to after we sat at the table. We had reservations but didn't need them as there were numerous tables open when we arrived. Upon being seated we were given bread and water approximately 10 mins in by the passing gentlemen who sat us. That was the last time any staff had any contact with us. We sat for a total of 30 mins before we decided to leave. In that time two tables were sat and attended to for drinks and apps. This is the first time I have ever just left a restaurant. Everyone else seemed to be enjoying themselves so we were super disappointed but we were able to have a nice meal somewhere else. I'll probably give it another try as I believe this isn't the norm but felt I had to post something about the situation. read more

I was really excited to go to this place as a friend told me she went for her birthday and it was delicious. Maybe it was just an off night and the staff was really busy. Our waiter was awesome. The food and atmosphere wasn't really What I expected for the prices. I might try it again read more

Been to 2Chez several times because I enjoy the food and specialty cocktails. It's always packed and reservations are probably a good idea even on a weekday but most certainly on weekends. They have live music a few days a week which is a delight. The acoustics are a problem if there is a big group in the restaurant making ambient noise very loud. But the food and ambience are so good that they often balance out the noise. read more

I'm in Peoria with co-workers overnight on a business trip and found this gem on Yelp. If you see an herb garden in a vintage bathtub, you've arrived at your destination! Love the decor and ambiance which is old school meets taxidermy so there's lots to catch your eye and make you wonder about history and "wth is that?". But you're here to discover the food and drinks which are oh.so.good. I ordered the chicken bordeaux and the sauce made me hum while eating (mmm mmmm). Paired with the Malbac wine and I'm a happy camper. I highly recommend the house dressing with tomato and basil for your salad. To finish the meal, we had vanilla bean creme brulee. I think I clapped when I saw the torch (someone's easily amused) and the server browned the sugar while at the table. The smell of caramel was in the air and I'm in heaven. Come dine here; I think you'll like it...I sure did! read more

2 Chez - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Our kids were here from St Louis and the food and service was fabulous. Our waiter Frank was the best we have had anywhere. Everything from the entrees to espresso, amaretto and wines were top notch we will be back! read more

Beat kept secret in Peoria. Great drinks, great food, and great atmosphere. Love this place.

Two main take-aways from 2 Chez: For the quality and portion size, this place is a steal Are we in Peoria? Anyway, did I mention portion size?? Wow! I ordered the seared ahi tuna and was a bit worried that it might not be enough...upon asking the server how much she wasn't sure but said "a good sized portion/would be enough"...k, well as a server you might want to be a bit more specific but she was excellent overall so whateves...and she was right, it was way more than enough. I'm gonna say at minimum 12 oz, maybe more. It came with some sauteed veggies and a side (PLUS soup or salad!)...normally this would be a la carte with a place of this caliber in Chicago but not here. Refreshing change. We had a group of eight and for the most part everyone was satisfied with what they ordered. A few dishes were very rich but outside of that no complaints. The atmosphere was very dark and clubby but for some odd reason it was really loud, you almost expect a subdued noise level but we found it hard to hear each other bc the acoustics were not muted....again, small detail but worth a mention. If you live in and around P-town (or are visiting) I would highly recommend this place for a quality/locally sourced meal that is priced right. Oh and don't miss out on their Vegetable Soup, it was outstanding! read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Peoria. Everything I've tried here has been the best I've ever had. Some of my favorites are the calamari and the bacon bleu burger! Must try!! read more

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We planned a surprise for our mothers 55th birthday and 2 Chez went above and beyond our expectations. We've been back several times since then. The owner Todd, made every attempt to stay within our budget (500.00) for our party of ten. Food, apps, drinks and tip. The meal was incredible!!!! Several people ordered the steak with mushrooms, brown sauce, veggies and potatoes. We had a personalized menu, with3 entree choices and several apps to pass around. Todd even let us come in and sample everything first. Stand out service and exceptional food! Great experience and the cream of the crop dining in Peoria. I would absolutely return and take as many people as I could. Great for dates, gatherings, and I hear they have a good lunch menu ad well! Bon apetit! read more

I discovered this place on my second-to-last scheduled trip to the area this year. Had such a good experience that I visited again just one week later on my last trip to the area. Why? It's got the sweet combo of good food and a surprisingly good vibe. Salmon on visit one and chicken on visit two were both well prepared with a good (not overpowering) combination of flavors. Not over salted, peppered, garlicked, or anything; just right. Service on a busy night and a more quiet night was personal and attentive without being overbearing. The strip-mall exterior gives way to a cozy cool interior. If this were closer to home I'd live in this restaurant. read more

Went to 2 chez on Valentine's Day for a few drinks. We peaked in and thought maybe they were too busy as the house was full and we almost left. My wife insisted that because we made the trip we were at least going to have a drink. We went in and had a seat at the bar. The manager served us, even though it was busy, he was friendly and made us very comfortable. I was very happy to see, without asking, he poured my beer for me and gave me a glass of water as well. The environment was very comfortable and the music set a light happy mood. The manager was tending the bar and kept us all entertained and our glasses full. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere, good drinks, good conversation, and a very friendly staff. Next time we are here we will be getting dinner, the food looked and smelled great. read more

2 Chez - Dogfishhead 90 min. IPA. Delicious!!! - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Had a great date night a while back. The service was great. Got some of the pan seared scallops and boy were they good! I can't recall what the wife Looking forward to heading back, though! read more

2 Chez - Scallops with sautéed greens and mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Had a great Bartender (Costas?) who was running yet did a great job keeping everyone happy and welcome. Then had Jeff as a server. Great guy. Just the right level of attentive without crowding. Menu is interesting with both traditional and not so traditional items. We ordered based on Jeff's recommendations and were not disappointed. Started with calamari which was wonderfully lightly battered and fresh. We also ate a couple pieces of bread with the amazing butter they serve with it. My fiancé had the seafood and linguine and I had Bleu Steak. Both were amazing. Great taste and presentation. My only knock on the place is it's a bit tight and loud. However we still had a great time and the noise was just below obtrusive. Highly recommended. read more

As good a restaurant as you will find anywhere. They are always attentive, friendly and responsive to diners needs. Farm to table, creative, delicious entrees and appetizers, great bar drinks and wine list. Consistently excellent. Go see for yourself! read more

The menu has awesome options to select from. I had the steak bleu it was cooked perfectly (which is always hard to find a place that does this) and the sauce was just delicious. My order included a soup which was a kind of veggie soup full of flavor. I also ordered a rioja glass of wine, but selecrionwasn't that good. It didn't work for me. I'll have to go back and try their other wine selections and their tapas menu served at the bar. It is definetly worth it and so far the best dinner I had in Peoria. read more

My Wife and I joined our neighbors for a delightful dinner at 2Chez. My Wife ordered the Salmon and I ordered the Tuna. She exclaimed that it was the Best Salmon she's had in years. The Maple Sweet Potatoes were delicious, not too sweet, the veggies, perfectly done. The salad was fresh and delicious. I had House dressing on my salad, it was fresh and tasty, The generous portion of Tuna arrived looking like a double serving of cheesecake - beautifully displayed, done to perfection. What a wonderful evening, that we will repeat again, trying something new each time. read more

Stopped here while visiting Peoria and was impressed. The ambiance is classy without being too fancy, and the drink menu has a great selection. It seems weird to say this but my only gripe about the place is that their portion sizes are actually a bit too big in my opinion. I got the seared ahi tuna and they came out with what I estimate to be a ~12 oz tuna steak. Crazy! I would have considered half of that portion to still be on the large side. Not to mention it also came with bread, soup/salad, and a couple of sides to round out the dish. As far as complaints go, that's certainly not a bad complaint to have. Definitely if you're in the area, go grab a craft beer and enjoy the ambiance. read more

2 Chez - Local Belgian-style ale. Went great with the fish - New American Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

This is my favorite restaurant and bar in the Peoria area. The food is delicious. The bar has two of the best mixologists I've found anywhere. The decor is fun but hard to describe in a word--old typewriters, portraits of presidents, buffalo head, etc. The price is reasonable. The service is good. So far, I've found nothing I don't like about it. read more