In Seattle, "The Met" is not a venue that houses a collection of Egyptian artifacts and European masterworks, but rather a celebration of one of America's greatest contributions to the world: the perfect steak. With massive granite columns reaching to the ceiling, an elegant, 50-foot black marble bar and oversized plush booths, The Met is the essence of old-school. The "Guess the Dow" competition at the bar should be a tip-off to the type of crowd that gathers here. They start with corn-fed Nebraska beef steaks grilled to order over live mesquite and offered in petite and Metropolitan sizes. Entrées include the New York peppercorn steak, the blackened prime rib and the lobster tail. Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner nightly.