"Rittenhouse Grill is easy to miss—it’s hidden on the Locust Street side of The Warwick Hotel. Once you find the restaurant, though, you won’t be able to unsee it: this place is covered in leopard print carpet, mirrored walls, and black leather everything. The elegant interiors border on campy, from the art deco paintings to the gold-plated light fixtures, and on any given night, you’ll find a crowd that ranges from couples celebrating their 50th anniversary over the enormous prime rib to groups of coworkers sharing too many dirty martinis and pigs in a blanket. There’s just something about this 1920s-style supper club that evokes your inner mobster, even when all you’re about to take down is an excellent meal. " - alison kessler