"Visiting the Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge means going all in on ambiance — even if the food leans classic diner. Skip the main room and turn left into the Fireside Lounge, where you can sink into a neon-lit booth, perch at the bar, or lounge in the sunken conversation pit by the flaming fire feature. Sure, you could order a martini. But beneath mirrored ceilings and faux trees, why not lean in and go for a mudslide? Signature cocktails arrive in goblets the size of soccer balls, with straws so long you could sip while standing. It’s kitschy, iconic, and absolutely worth the stop. Even the James Beard Award Foundation certified the Peppermill as a classic." - Janna Karel