I love everything about Lawry's -- from their unique atmosphere of crushed velvet and mahogany to their uniformed staff, all the way to the best part -- the perfect menu of the best prime rib I've ever had.
If you're stuck waiting ona table, the bar has plenty of sports and well-mixed cocktails. Reservations? You'll be fast-seated and waiting in a large, red velvet booth. All the waitresses are ladies who reminded me of Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast, prim maid costumes. Everything's about style and presentation here, coupled with deliciousness. I love the giant Pulitzer Prize-style medallions every chef wears!
The giant salad is big, but every cut of prime rib is twice the size you think it is when you see it in the menu. English Cut would be the sane man's choice -- the Lawry's is for leftover prime rib sandwiches the next day. (Delicious even then!) Their creamed corn is not to be missed either, trust us! We never knew we would be so amped about creamed corn either until we were halfway through our portions demanding more.
It's a fun place for a family and it's not at all as expensive as strip restaurant dinners. I suggest it if you're looking for an experience and can't make it to the home location in LA.