Monkey Bar

Upscale Steakhouse

This place is a hat trick of a restaurant. It feels like a classic, but it’s also cool and buzzy. It’s great for special occasions, and it has a walk-in-only tavern where you can pop in for a daiquiri. It’s in Midtown, but it isn’t just a place you settle for when you’re stuck above 34th Street. Also, it has a huge cocktail menu and a zebra-print staircase, and that staircase has a sturdy brass railing that’ll come in handy after several martinis.