Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse — the place for great steak

The restaurant is split in two, with a dedicated bar area and a fancy dining room.

The bar is a little more lively, with TVs showing sports and a small complimentary buffet during happy hour.

The dining room is more subdued — a classic steakhouse atmosphere with white tablecloths, candles and dimmed lighting. The dress code is business casual, making it a great spot for a special night on the town or a business meeting.

Mickey Mantle’s is open seven days a week, but only for dinner. Lunch service is available by appointment only.

General Manager Erik Smallwood said every effort has been made to knock expectations out of the park, starting with an array of upscale appetizers.

There are classics, like the jumbo shrimp cocktail and the towering Maryland-style crab cake — served on a beurre blanc sauce — and there are new gourmet favorites, like beef carpaccio and baked herb Boursin cheese.