Grand Lux Cafe

Grand Lux Cafe Restaurant Review:

The food in this nearly round-the-clock spot (open 6 a.m.-2 a.m.) from the creators of The Cheesecake Factory chain is basic all-American, plus recipes from around the world. Lots of good salads --- such as the seafood salad with lump crab, shrimp, avocado, tomato, corn and egg --- make lunchtime refreshing, and the baked goods rival those of the fancier restaurants on the property. Go for the red chili hollandaise-topped chorizo and cheese omelet with ground beef, peppers, onions, tomato, cilantro and pepper-jack cheese. We also like the Sunday night pasta with beef short rib, ground beef, mushrooms, onions, garlic and Parmesan, served over spaghettini, and the barbecued chicken pizza with spicy sauce. Meat lovers go for the Prime top sirloin with garlic-herb butter, Memphis ribs and the American Kobe-style burger with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions and togarashi aïoli. Save room for the warm sticky bun bread pudding served with whiskey sauce and sugared pecans. Yes, the cheesecake, in several variations, is good. The extensive wine and spirits lists include an array of cocktails, among which are a dozen specialty martinis. Reservations are accepted for parties of seven or more.