Ocean Prime

This long-time local favorite has awards aplenty to back up its reputation. As the name suggests, it's a place where the surf and the turf meet to almost universal acclaim, even transcending its chain-restaurant status. It's certainly a special occasion hot spot for couples, who sip their signature bubbling cocktails to a backdrop of non-intrusive live music. Outside of the oysters, shrimp, and widely loved steaks, popular dishes include the goat cheese ravioli and the decadent peanut butter and bittersweet chocolate ganache. Check in advance for their great happy hour deals—if you don't enjoy oysters, the white truffle caviar deviled eggs are also something of a steal.