The Georgian Room

West of La Cienega, there’s nothing like the Georgian Room, a stylish speakeasy-style joint hidden away in the basement of the Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica. Restored to its former Old Hollywood glory (the space once served the likes of Judy Garland and Dick Van Dyke), the upscale Italian steakhouse serves premium cocktails and Mozza alum David Almany’s impeccably finished dry-aged steaks, plus a standout seasonal ravioli. The live jazz singers and a pianist manning the vintage Steinway might translate into a higher bill at the end of the night, but the sultry ambience here is unmatched. In our humble opinion, you won’t find a more glamorous and delicious way in Los Angeles to enjoy a New York strip and a dirty vodka martini. (And yes, we’re throwing shade at the kitchen at Musso’s right now.) At night’s end, former All Day Baby pastry chef Thessa Diadem whips up a swoon-worthy rendition of baked Alaska, plus other polished takes on classic desserts.