Where To Go When You Don’t Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But Actually Kind Of Do - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"You've decided the vibe this year is "classic steakhouse," but without the reservation down payments and $20 valet. Taylor’s in Koreatown is perfect for just such an occasion. This under-the-radar steakhouse has been around since the 1950s, serving thick cuts at reasonable prices in an old-school environment—get ready for big red booths—that still feels sophisticated. The waitstaff is sassy, everyone dining here is in a big group, and the bar makes some of our favorite Manhattans in town. Book a table upstairs for a quieter meal, or downstairs to be closer to the bar." - brant cox