West Steak and Seafood

The Scene
Families, couples and special-occasion diners pack the small, low-lit dining room, which is integrated with the bustling spirits-and-sports bar. Loud jazz and world music fill the high-ceilinged space, which is flanked by the busy exhibition kitchen. Open booths and tables draped with white linens and elegant place-settings glow, with almost overly attentive servers meeting every need.

The Food
The mostly a la carte menu offers USDA-certified steaks, chops and seafood, as well as inventive fusion-inspired starters, salads and savory soups, including French Maui onion and Maine lobster bisque. Unique specials, such as pesto-macadamia encrusted mahi-mahi, offset the otherwise standard meat-and-potatoes selections. Most entrees feature a la carte meats paired with usual sides, such as creamed corn and au gratin potatoes. Spend a little more, and you can drizzle your selection with a variety of specialty sauces, such as gorgonzola blue cheese and bearnaise. Finish with a light, simple dessert, such as the pineapple, guava and mango sorbet.