Dal Rae Restaurant

"The Order: Tableside Caesar The retro steakhouse Dal Rae in Pico-Rivera prepares a few dishes tableside—steak diane, cherries jubilee, bananas foster—but the crown jewel is the from-scratch caesar. Order it and a cart straight out of a mid-century furniture showroom with a pantry’s worth of sauces and seasoning parks in front of your booth. Then a waiter who knows every ingredient measurement by heart puts on a three-minute performance that ends with a salty, well-tossed caesar piled on your chilled plate. It’s a fun show, and an even better salad." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"The Deal: Three-course dinner for $65 per person Why We Like It: You go to this classic steakhouse in Pico Rivera to eat a hunk of meat, like a steak topped with bacon, onions, and peppercorns. Considering that the cut normally costs $69, the Dine LA deal feels like a good value. You also get an appetizer and dessert of your choice. Skip the $35 lunch deal with mediocre entree choices, though. " - brant cox, garrett snyder, sylvio martins, nikko duren

"Located in the city of Pico Rivera, Dal Rae might be a haul for some people, but no matter how scary traffic is looking, this is a trip worth making. The classic steakhouse opened in the 1950s, and we get the feeling not much has changed since. Expect wood-paneled walls and twinkling chandeliers, and a menu with oyster rockefeller, penna alla vodka, and tableside caesars. If it's your first time here, go for the famous pepper steak in either the filet mignon or New York strip cut, topped with a mixture of sauteed bacon, onions, and peppercorns. " - nikko duren, sylvio martins, brant cox, arden shore

"Los Angeles When you hear of a restaurant “going all out for the holidays,” chances are you’re envisioning the scene at Dal Rae. This classic steakhouse in the southeastern LA city of Pico Rivera transforms its massive dining rooms into what’s essentially a 10,000-square-foot festival of lights. Twinkling strands cascade from the ceilings, there are Christmas trees in every direction, and lighted garland covers every available surface. Is it too much? Only for Grinches. This place is the definition of cheer, and when combined with a big slab of pepper steak and a tableside caesar salad, you’ve got a holiday dinner straight out of a made-for-TV movie. " - team infatuation

"When you hear of a restaurant “going all out for the holidays,” chances are you’re envisioning what occurs at Dal Rae. This classic steakhouse in the southeastern LA city of Pico Rivera transforms its massive dining rooms into what’s essentially a 10,000-square-foot festival of lights. Twinkling strands cascade from the ceilings, there are Christmas trees in every direction, and lighted garland cover every available surface. Is it too much? Only for Grinches. This place is the definition of cheer, and when combined with a big slab of pepper steak and a tableside caesar salad, you’ve got a holiday dinner straight out of a made-for-TV movie. " - brant cox