Two25
Two25 is in the boutique Mark Twain hotel, located in downtown Peoria. Featured in the Central Illinois News Center section "You Gotta Eat", Two25 is praised by customers and its manager as being comparable to some of the best restaurants in major cities like Chicago and Las Vegas. For two decades, Two25 has been serving guests culinary classics such as Peppercorn New York Strip, Filet Mignon, New York Steak Fromage, Rib eye and even Bison. Each steak dinner is paired with a dinner salad, choice of potato and vegetable of the day.
Two25 also features other menu items, including pasta, chicken, salmon, pizza, soup and salad, and a choice of quality appetizers such as steamed mussels, sautéed mushrooms, escargot and calamari.
Two25 at Mark Twain Hotel
225 N.E. Adams St.
Peoria, Illinois 61602
(309) 282-7777
two25peoria.com
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse is a chain restaurant with locations throughout the state of Illinois, as well as the United States. In addition to being a customer favorite, Texas Roadhouse was voted number one in Menu Variety and Menu Value for 2004s Restaurant & Institution Magazine's Choice in Chains Guest Survey. This casual steakhouse features many of their signature steak dinners, hand-cut everyday for the freshest selection. To begin a delicious steak dinner, Texas Roadhouse brings guests fresh baked rolls with freshly made cinnamon-honey butter.
Steak selections include Ft. Worth Rib eye, Dallas Filet, New York Strip and USDA Choice Sirloin, all ranging in size from six to 16 oz. For those who want to add variety to their steak, Texas Roadhouse offers a choice of adding sautéed mushrooms or onions to the meat, brown gravy or jack cheese.
Texas Roadhouse has many locations in Illinois; however, one particular location is in the states' capital, at Springfield.
Texas Roadhouse
2540 W. Iles Ave.
Springfield, Illinois 62704
(217) 698-5700
texasroadhouse.com
Smith & Wollensky
One of the premiere steakhouses in the United States, Smith & Wollensky provides guests with exceptional service and quality dishes. They have also been the recipients of local and national awards, including The Wine Spectator's "Grand Award of Excellence" and "Award of Excellence" from the Distinguished Restaurants of North America.
Steaks are cut by hand at each location, and all side dishes, condiments and desserts are made fresh daily, also by hand. Aside from their seafood and lobster dishes, Smith & Wollensky offer guests 10 oz. Filet Mignon's with a variety of seasons or toppings such as Cajun, Au Poivre or Gorgonzola crusted. Classic, dry-aged steak dishes include prime rib, sirloins up to 18 oz., and marinated rib eye.
Steak dinners come with a variety of sides, including creamed spinach, whipped potatoes, onion rings, truffled macaroni and cheese, and seasonal vegetables.
Smith & Wollensky
318 N. State St.
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 670-9900
smithandwollenskysteakhouses.com