Weiland Brewery & Weiland Brewery Underground, Los Angeles

The brewmasters and burger builders at the century-old Weiland Brewery have crafted a menu that straddles the fancy and the familiar. Beef, buffalo, and turkey burgers can be topped with smoked ham and red-pepper aioli, and Cajun seasoning graces fresh fish and USDA choice filet mignon; garlic fries and wasabi mashed potatoes rest beside them. The bar specializes in Weiland’s own blond and amber ales, but its tenders won’t look askance if diners order from a host of spirits or the long list of bottles. White tablecloths and exposed-brick walls bearing framed vintage posters make for a relaxed ambiance that’s still upscale enough to ensure that there are no food fights, only gentlemanly food duels.