Damons Steakhouse

In Short
Okay, so technically it's a steakhouse, but the kitschy decor and island theme is what makes it a true blue tiki haunt. An old-time landmark left over from the heyday of Polynesian-themed bars and restaurants back in the late 1950s, the restaurant moved to Brand Boulevard in 1980, and that's when the tiki sparks really started to fly. Take a look at the hostess table, where you'll see an original velvet painting by Tahitian artist Edgar Leeteg. You can't miss the outrigger hanging above the main dining room, the tropical murals on the walls, and the large salt-water aquarium and duo of fresh water aquariums at the bar. As for the menu (serving brunch, lunch and dinner), expect a feast from land, sea and air--and exotic cocktails with price tags that thankfully harken to an earlier time. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.