One of our favorite steak restaurants for decades serves meltingly tender slabs of aged beef and interesting, dynamic sides. The comfortable bar is a goldmine of people-watching, with strong cocktails and a truly dynamite burger. The parking situation could use some help; get dropped off. – Mick Vann

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