There are steakhouses, and then there are legends. One of L.A.'s longest-running restaurants, Lawry’s is an institution and it’s the one that really put prime rib on the map. To say that the atmosphere is formal is putting it mildly: Meat is carved tableside on massive silver carts by men wearing tall chef’s toques, and the service is fantastic. The iconic meal may be traditional—choose what size cut you’d like, what temperature and whether or not to add a vegetable—but Lawry’s recently revamped its menu for the first time in 80 years, adding a slew of new dishes (some even vegan-friendly). So no matter what you order, a few bites in and you’ll know why Lawry’s has been around for nearly a century. By the time you leave, you’ll wonder why you don’t eat from silver carts every night.
Time Out tip: If you’re a martini drinker, the meat-and-potatoes martini is a little gimmicky but still quite fun.