Perched atop a bluff that affords a fantastic Laguna vista, Savannah Steak & Chop House creates an appealingly clubby, contemporary atmosphere with big, cozy horseshoe-shaped booths, stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and elegantly subdued lighting that makes the largely A-list clientele look its best. But executive chef Jose Colin’s sumptuous lineup of Southern-accented steak, poultry, and seafood entrées is the main draw, and whether you go for plate-overlapping specialties like hickory-smoked, slow-roasted bone-in prime rib; buttermilk-fried chicken; or jumbo Alaskan king crab legs, you are unlikely to leave unsatisfied. (The wide selection of California and Oregon wines only cinches it.) Polished service, full-menu availability at the bar, and a romantic, heated outdoor patio with fire pit—plus live entertainment on most evenings—help make this steakhouse a gastronome’s home away from home.

Savannah Steak & Chop House Information:

• American, steak menu. Dinner. Closed holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.