It's tough to walk past the Steak Company without going in -- a red awning, which extends across the sidewalk, draws attention to an antique-style wood facade, which draws attention to the tempting menu posted by the door. An organic motif continues inside -- offsetting the raw-brick walls is more spruced-up vintage wood, including a bar with an illuminated stained-glass panel. Tabletops are covered with tough copper sheeting, and dim chandeliers and hanging greenery provide warm ambience.

The dinner crowd generally is affluent, low-key and, most of all, eager for top-notch beef. As the evening wears on, however, the space grows crowded with younger, well-heeled South Side revelers. On Friday nights, a band sets up near the front window and entertains with jazz and blues standards.

This restaurant takes steak seriously, so you're encouraged to allow the chef ample prep time and to refrain from ordering that T-bone well-done. (The horror!) Seafood and pasta dishes, such as chicken appollonia (with feta, spinach and garlic), stuffed orange-seasoned roughy and penne fra diavolo also are popular. All entrees come with a fresh tossed salad and plenty of Italian bread, so there's little chance you'll head home hungry.

Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants-Steak Houses

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