"If a cozy interior and old-school vibes are what you’re for in a steak dinner, head to Bavette’s. The velvet banquettes, warm lighting, and escapist interior are the perfect setting for prime cuts of ribeye and fresh seafood. The Chicago classic has become a local powerhouse in its own right, a go-to destination for its timeless steakhouse fare as well as its more Vegas-style standouts like multi-tiered towers of icy and briny oysters and crab legs and scalding pans of indulgent macaroni and cheese. The kitchen takes its chops seriously, meticulously grilling dry-aged bone-in strip steak and filet mignon with a seductive sear. And while the restaurant leans into a Chicago feel and a heavy wood design, the restaurant still succeeds in feeling cool and sexy. —Janna Karel, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest Must-try dish: The burger is supremely underrated" - Matthew Kang