Located just a few minutes from the center of downtown, this swanky, nostalgic restaurant—a former union hall for merchant seamen—is known mainly for its martinis and meat. However, diners will also enjoy tableside preparations of Caesar salad, chateaubriand, and bananas Foster. Nightly piano music sets the mood for an enjoyable meal, and the lively lounge area is the perfect place for a before- or after-dinner cocktail.

El Gaucho Information:

• Steak menu. Dinner, late-night. Closed holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Credit cards accepted.