Rudy’s Hideaway has a bit of a “love shack” vibe to it, especially with all the gossip about clandestine rendezvous that have happened at this dark and out-of-the way restaurant. A Sacramento staple since 1972, Rudy’s Hideaway feels like an underwater oasis with aquariums filled with glowing fish and colorful artwork touting sea life. The relaxed steak and lobster house has an expansive menu that brings together the best of: surf, turf and prime rib. Order a glass of wine and start the meal with lightly fried lobster pot stickers or garlic cheese bread smothered in Monterey jack and cheddar cheese. House specials vary from king crab legs; salmon stuffed with crab and steamy cioppino crowded with scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels. You can order live Maine lobster and lobster tails or take a peek at the surf and turf selection for the best of both worlds. The weekday lunch crowd gets an equally impressive menu with hamburgers, crab melts, prime rib sandwiches, lobster Louies and clam chowder bread bowls a’ la San Francisco. Cindy Arora

Insider tip: Weekly specials include reduced prices for dinner entrees. Call for more details.

Reservations: Recommended for parties

Payment methods: Amex, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Alcohol: Full bar

Corkage fee: $10

Hours: Monday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 4 p.m.–10 p.m.