Malibu On Maryland is a twinkling star on the downtown Indy restaurant scene. Pricey, yet tasty, classy, yet not overdone, Malibu's appeal is that it maintains high-end quality with a comfortable, ego-free dining experience. Knowledgeable servers who've memorized the menu will get you started on an appetizer, and guide you toward tasty, inventive fare. Food presentation is always impressive and appealing. Diners with a sweet tooth and a dry palate can share a moderate slice of chocolate cake with raspberry sauce or a fine bottle of wine from the extensive dessert and wine menus. Malibu is a good choice when you want to turn the lights down low and unwind. To aid in the Zen ambience, Malibu has acquired versatile pianist/songbird Jackie Wood. For those concerned about a quick dinner turning into a late night, Malibu also has four posh hotel suites on the second floor, which have accommodated celebs like Bonnie Raitt and Tommy Hillfiger. -- Angela Hatem