Best Steak Frites
Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse
706 Dolores St., Carmel
(831) 293-7600, 7dsteakhouse.com
A feature on its bar and lounge menu, the kitchen here pairs a 7-ounce New York strip from Niman Ranch – a ranch revered for its quality – with Belgian-style fries that are crisp on the outside and plush like mashed potatoes inside. Let’s face it, when presented with a fine piece of red meat, you don’t want a fry that is as pliable as Alberto, the Human Alligator (who was also from Belgium), you want a fry that complements the steak. And that’s why readers love Seventh & Dolores.