Cuisines: Fine Dining, American, Steakhouse, Wine Bars
Alcohol: Wine
Founded by restaurateur Paul Fleming --- the original P.F. in P.F. Chang's --- and William Allen, III, this steakhouse chain distinguishes itself with top-quality meats and a notable wine program. Expect a list featuring numerous hard-to-find American boutique wines as well as renowned national and international labels; there are 100 wines by the glass, coupled with an 80-label reserve list. The USDA Prime, hand-cut beef includes rib-eyes, filets and New York strips, all seared by intensely high-heat cooking, for the signature steakhouse outer crust. Sides include onion rings with smoked jalapeño aïoli, while a salad could mean a chilled wedge of iceberg lettuce with grape tomatoes, red onion and blue cheese dressing. Seafood, too, is well-thought-out, be it Australian lobster tails or tuna mignon with tomato-sherry vinaigrette. Finish with a familiar dessert: cheesecake, chocolate lava cake or crème brûlée. Watch for wine dinners, which happen with regularity. Also, note the bar menu, which features five cocktails, wines and appetizers for $6 until 7 p.m.
