With ornately painted high ceilings, giant chandeliers and rich mahogany interiors, this is easily the classiest establishment in Long Beach. Which fork do we use again?

Located in a restored bank building in Long Beachs happening restaurant row, The Madison is an ideal first stop before a show at the nearby performing arts center. Owned by Terry Antonelli and Enzo De Muro, who also run the equally classy LOpera Ristorante across the street, this lavish spot combines the opulence of the 1920s with a contemporary menu. Its known primarily as a steakhouse but the sophisticated crowd also comes for its extensive wine and scotch menus and the live piano music on the weekends.