Miller & Carter Taunton

You're heading out past the town centre towards Ilminster Road when you spot this place—it's the kind of steakhouse that doesn't need to shout about itself. Inside, there's proper booth seating, dim lighting that actually flatters you, and a wine list that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. The steaks arrive sizzling on hot plates, cooked to your exact spec, and the sides are generous enough that you won't leave hungry. It's the sort of place you'd book for an anniversary or when someone's finally got a promotion worth celebrating.