WAF's Take

The more civilized rankings desk.

Ambiance, cocktails, service, food overall, and date-night factor. Fewer speeches about sear. Better instincts about lighting.

WAG Leaderboard

#1

House of Prime Rib

A

#2

Bobo's

B+

#3

Alexander's Steakhouse

A-

#4

Niku Steakhouse

A

#5

Harris' Restaurant

B-

#6

Original Joe's

B+

Best date night

House of Prime Rib

Best martini/cocktail

Bobo's

Best ambiance

Alexander's Steakhouse

Most overhyped

Harris' Restaurant

Would return without the Steakboiz?

House of Prime Rib, Bobo's, Alexander's Steakhouse, Niku Steakhouse, Original Joe's

Restaurant notes

United States

House of Prime Rib

WAG

A

Excellent lighting, reliable cocktails, and the room feels fun without trying to be mysterious about it.

SB grade: A+

WAG grade: A

Return solo: Yes

Overhyped: No

United States

Bobo's

WAG

B+

Fun, loud, and memorable, though the room occasionally mistakes volume for romance.

SB grade: A

WAG grade: B+

Return solo: Yes

Overhyped: No

United States

Alexander's Steakhouse

WAG

A-

Best special-occasion energy so far. Feels expensive in a way that at least remembered to be elegant.

SB grade: A-

WAG grade: A-

Return solo: Yes

Overhyped: No

United States

Niku Steakhouse

WAG

A

Best-looking room in the rankings. Would return without a debate segment about marbling.

SB grade: B+

WAG grade: A

Return solo: Yes

Overhyped: No

United States

Harris' Restaurant

WAG

B-

Classic and comfortable, but not the first pick when the night needs sparkle.

SB grade: B

WAG grade: B-

Return solo: No

Overhyped: No

United States

Original Joe's

WAG

B+

Great energy, easy to recommend, and nobody has to pretend the room is quieter than it is.

SB grade: B-

WAG grade: B+

Return solo: Yes

Overhyped: No