Daniel's Broiler

This local chain has corporate-y locations in Bellevue, Lake Union, and Downtown. But their more unexpected Leschi restaurant that overlooks a marina in the middle of a quiet neighborhood is the one to visit. There are fantastic views of Lake Washington from almost any seat, which means you can chew on a perfectly crusted eight-ounce filet mignon topped with chunky garlic butter while watching a seagull majestically balancing on a buoy. The mashed potatoes are a creamy masterpiece and the popcorn shrimp make for a satisfying appetizer, too. This place has enough chandeliers, meats in display cases, and white-collar shirts for a special occasion dinner, but also low-key enough that you might just be the only ones here on a weekday.