Branns Bay City, Wyoming

Since John Brann Sr. built the first Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille in Grand Rapids in 1960, the restaurant's steak dinners have become practically a local landmark. Eleven locations across Michigan have banded together to sell more than 15 million USDA Premium Black Angus sirloin steaks, which can be customized with grilled Gulf shrimp, boursin cheese, or sautéed mushrooms. The small plates are equally hearty and comforting, ranging from cheese dip infused with avocado nachos Wgift hile families gather to dine—lured by a kids' menu starring tot-size steaks --other groups turn their eyes to games on big-screen TVs and their lips to local craft beers and mixed drinks made with New Holland liquors.