Prime 109 Steak & Libation House, Santa Clara

As the name suggests, Prime 109 Steak & Libation House focuses on two main skills: grilling steaks and pouring libations. In the kitchen, chefs sizzle up a selection of bone-in steaks, from filets to porterhouses. But they also craft seafood dishes, all curated by Chef Andy Revella, renowned for his culinary work at Rain Forest Café and Harrah's. For the California Beach Paella, for instance, these culinary artists mingle Spanish red shrimp and other seasonal shellfish with chicken and andouille sausage. Meanwhile behind the bar, mixologists infuse flavors like banana and strawberry into specialty cocktails, while servers quench customers' thirsts with craft beers and a vast selection of wines.