"From the outside, Rex at The Royal looks like a place with real history—it’s in an old theater that was built in 1919. But walk through the glass doors and you’ll pop into a massive dining room filled with ballroom chandeliers, velvet booths, a long bar where you can get a burger, and a large staircase that leads to a private dining area. With some of the best Southern-inspired dishes in town and jazz shows a few times a week, most nights here are pretty special. Grab some excellent Southern dishes, like chicken and dumplings or the creamy skillet mac and cheese, and listen to some impressive vocal runs with a couple of friends." - candis mclean