"It’s hard to say exactly when Dear John’s will serve its final ice-cold martini and oysters Rockefeller so it’s best to visit this classic, red-tablecothed dining room as often as possible until then. Seasoned chefs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin teamed up to re-open the Rat Pack-era restaurant in 2019 and continue to turn out memorable takes on American steakhouse classics like shrimp cocktail, chicken Parmesan, and beef cuts of all stripes. The tableside Caesar salad for two is non-negotiable; add on JLC’s “bougie tots” — crispy Tater Tots, salmon roe, creme fraiche, and chives — if you have an occasion to celebrate." - Rebecca Roland
