STK San Diego - San Diego
STK's mission is to merge nightlife with a steakhouse concept, and parent company The ONE Group aims to do so with its dozen or so restaurants throughout the country and beyond. The San Diego outpost is no exception, of course.
Read MoreIt draws a chic crowd with its loungy atmsphere of theatrical lights, illuminating tables, and picturesque windows allowing guests to watch the bustling Gaslamp Quarter and a deejay spinning contemporary hits. It also helps that the restaurant is tucked inside the Andaz San Diego hotel, giving it a good mix of locals and visitors.
STK San Diego serves only USDA beef, and the meat originates from Linz Heritage black angus cattle. They're grass-fed, then corn-fed for the last three months. Steaks range from a 10-ounce loin strip to a 34-ounce dry-aged Tomahawk. Diners may choose from a selection of toppings, including Alaskan king crab, peppercorn crusted and béarnaise.
Non-steak entrees range from herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast organic chicken and grilled local vegetables. Other options include family-style seafood platters, housemade pappardelle with short rib ragout, and pan-seared black cod.