About a year ago, I went on a whirlwind tour of Seattle’s best steakhouses and nearly had back-to-back-to-back nights of Metropolitan Grill, El Gaucho’s, and Daniel’s Broiler.

I must say that I’m most impressed with Daniel’s Broiler. The quality of steaks are similar at all three (exquisite), but Daniel’s steaks were slightly more tender and flavorful. Additionally, the restaurant sells itself on providing a great view with your meal (try the Lake Washington Blvd. location).

With some of the best USDA prime steaks and a pretty decent wine list, if you want the best steak in Seattle, you can’t go wrong with Daniel’s Broiler.

good dinner and service, bit pricey, but typical for steak houses

I don’t think Daniel’s dinners are anything exceptional (except, perhaps, exceptionally over-priced), but their appetizers are fabulous. And the best way to enjoy them is at happy hour – Daniel’s Broiler has one of the best happy hours in the area.

Running from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM seven days a week, you can get many of their fabulous appetizers – including seared ahi tuna, steamed clams, teriyaki beef tips, fried artichoke hearts, popcorn shrimp, and Daniel’s signature BBQ prawns – at half off. Combine two or three of these appetizers with a glass of house wine (around $3.50) or a beer (around $3.00), and you can have a fabulous meal for not-too-much-cash, especially given the regular menu prices. You can also order off the full menu in the bar.

It’s usually packed, so come early to get a table. All three Daniel’s locations offer a good atmosphere – my favorite is the Leschi one because it is empty and, on a nice summer day you can sit outside on the deck and enjoy the views of Lake Washington.