The Vintage Steak House, San Juan Capistrano

Located within the historic walls of the Capistrano Depot, the Vintage Steakhouse harkens back to an age when rail travel was glamorous and dining out was an occasion fit for ceremony. Here, chefs oversee a menu of classic chophouse fare, from oven-roasted lobster tails and smoked pork chops to sirloins, ribeyes, and filet mignons charbroiled over a mesquite-fed fire. These timeless dishes pair well with the restaurant's wine, cocktails, and champagne, as wells as views from the art deco dining room, 19th-century lounge, or restored 1927 Pullman rail car.