Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, Denver

Fire isn't usually regarded as a condiment, but at Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, leaping flames are a key ingredient. That's because the restaurant's chefs flip juicy steaks and fresh seafood through flames at tableside hibachi grills, giving the proteins their signature flavor. They also hand cut fresh calamari and prepare the same artful sushi and sashimi served at Kobe Hero, the spot's sister restaurant. Visitors can also stop by the bar for specialty cocktails such as the 007—a libation that's shaken, not stirred.