The main dining room at Del Frisco’s
Davio's
The three-course Osteria dinner is always a winner at this Northern Italian steakhouse. Lightly fried calamari and cherry peppers served with citrus aioli precede the main course: a lobster tail and a grilled prime top sirloin served with Barolo and shellfish butter. 111 S. 17th St., 215-563-4810
Bobby Flay Steak
Slip into the Iron Chef's namesake steakhouse in Borgata and order an unconventional twist on the seafood-steak combo: surf-and-turf skewers. Meaty cubes of lobster and filet mignon are served with honey mustard horseradish and mint. Or for a taste of the Big Easy, opt for the filet mignon Louisiana with béarnaise sauce and crawfish. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000
Butcher and Singer
The Prohibition-era steakhouse by Stephen Starr has all the mainstays of a bygone era: iceberg wedge salad, extra-strong Manhattans, and a baked Alaska on the dessert menu. The giant semicircle booths underneath the cheeky dog mural boast the best views in the house, while low lighting lends a bit of privacy to the coveted tables. 1500 Walnut St., 215-732-4444
Chelsea Prime
The beach views from the glass-enclosed dining room atop The Chelsea are rivaled only by the reinvented classics like vanilla-poached lobster that appear on the menu. Expertly blended cocktails are a house specialty and include the smooth and refreshing Chelsea martini, mixed with cucumber, lemon, and Prosecco. 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City, 609-428-4545
A match made in heaven: Surf and turf at Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky
Quality is always top of mind at Smith & Wollensky, where steaks are dry-aged and butchered on-site, and fresh lobsters are flown in daily. Pair the classic surf and turf with the new private reserve Sauvignon Blanc, created by the Kunde Family Estate in Sonoma Valley especially for Smith & Wollensky. 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., 215-545-1700
The Palm
It's no surprise that the city's ultimate power lunch destination counts surf and turf as one of its menu mainstays. The restaurant's VIP regulars, often spotted at one of the coveted four-top tables overlooking the Avenue of the Arts, can add a half lobster to any of the Palm's choice cuts of steak and chops. 200 S. Broad St., 215-546-7256
Atlantic Grill
Chef Anthony Amoroso is best known in Atlantic City for his stint as executive chef at Michael Mina's Seablue at Borgata. He has since taken his well-honed skills to Caesars' Atlantic Grill, where an emphasis on seafood—sushi, a raw bar, and even a caviar menu—is rounded out with simple grilled steak selections. 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 800-223-7277
Tomatoe's
This casual seaside eatery is a local favorite for expertly prepared steaks. Favorites include the grilled filet mignon with sweet corn and mushroom succotash and a blue cheese fritter, and a grilled sirloin served with chimichurri sauce and a salad of faro, green olives, and feta. 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, NJ, 609-822-7535
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Centrally located along the culture-packed Avenue of the Arts, Ruth's Chris keeps the tables packed with an extensive cocktail list and wine selections, and, of course, generous steakhouse staples. A favorite sweet ending is the bread pudding with whiskey sauce, which harkens back to the restaurant's New Orleans roots. 260 S. Broad St., 215-790-1515
