FRENCH QUARTER. As the name implies, this elegant restaurant specializes in prime rib with a Creole twist. In addition to the rib, the lamb and fowl are delicious, and all of the meats are cooked on one of the few French rotisseries in the country. The menu also has a selection of seafood dishes. Diners get plenty of sunlight and a great view of Royal Street through the restaurant's large French doors. Champagne jazz brunch served on Sundays.

CBD. Photos from the Miami Dolphins' "perfect season" line the walls at this steakhouse, and don't be surprised when your server passes you a pigskin ­ it's the menu, after all! The 48-oz Porterhouse headlines buts shares the fanfare with Maine lobster and several selections of fish. For dessert, gratify your cravings with a deadly concoction such as the chocolate soufflé, or opt for a classic like crème brulee or apple cobbler.