By Kevin Revolinski | Photo by Hillary Schave
TORNADO CLUB STEAK HOUSE
The vibey wood dining room with white tablecloths here is perfect for intimate meals, while the lounge brings a cool factor most places lack, with curving booths, killer cocktails and a late-night menu that can be enjoyed at the bar. This spot brings a bit more flair to its steaks — such as the filet au poivre, an entree of local, grass-fed beef with a pepper- corn crust and topped with mushroom cognac cream.
Don’t miss the coquille Saint Jacques appetizer: scallops poached in white wine cream, served over mashed potatoes.
TOBY’S SUPPER CLUB
With a small-town fine-dining vibe and convivial atmosphere, Toby’s is famous for its fish fry (cod, perch and bluegill). Prices for surf-and-turf options here are a bit lower than other area supper clubs, too. Along with the traditional relish tray, Toby’s has cheesy hash browns and deep-fried butterfly shrimp. Don’t forget to order that old fashioned at the bar as you wait for your table.
THE DEL-BAR
Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright protege, The Del-Bar’s Prairie Style building is distinct, beautiful and architecturally significant. Prime-aged steaks can be ordered with enhancers as simple as bone marrow butter or Oscar style, consisting of crabmeat, steamed asparagus and bearnaise sauce. Oysters are on the menu — but so are Sassy Cow cheese curds.
