Rittenhouse Grill

"No one will be yelling “Touchdown!” at Rittenhouse Grill. What you will find is an art deco dining room that makes you feel like you’re in a dinner scene from Goodfellas. The upscale steakhouse has leopard print carpet, black leather banquettes, and people on a mission for a massive, juicy prime rib. You’ll want to order that, plus the herby oysters Rockefeller, and at least a martini or two. " - candis mclean

"Some steakhouses have a running rotation of elevator music or what sounds like Bach’s greatest hits playlist. At Rittenhouse Grill, you'll find a jazz pianist serenading you while you dive into things like roast prime rib, oysters, and juicy sea bass filets topped with a miso glaze. On most nights, expect a dimly-lit atmosphere in a space full of deep black booths and a crowd that ranges from people celebrating their 50th anniversary to a group of friends sipping on merlot and arguing over if Jack could have fit on the door in Titanic. Before you chime in with the fact that he objectively could have, get at least one order of the lump crab cakes. " - candis mclean, alison kessler

"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

"An Old-School Room Without The Wait Like Parc, this Rittenhouse steakhouse fully commits to the low-lit, vintage theme. You’ll see groups unironically celebrating ladies' night and families sharing oysters Rockefeller while they clap for the piano player. It all adds up to a dining experience that makes you feel like you’re outside of Philadelphia and possibly time itself. " - candis mclean

"Located inside Live! Casino and Hotel in the Philadelphia Stadium District, this mighty surf and turf steakhouse boasts grand seafood towers, massive tomahawk steaks, gin martinis with caviar-stuffed olives, and all of the allure that only a top-tier staycation dining spot can provide. For those staycationing there on Wednesdays, their special happy hour serves up $2 oysters, $12 steamed clams, $18 Maine lobster rolls, and $10 champagne and bellini flights." - Ernest Owens