In a neighborhood stacked with restaurant favorites, this cozy little hangout is sure to become another one. The cooking is hard to nail down: from chicken liver mousse with orange marmalade to kefta-spiced cauliflower with chimichurri and romesco, Chef Sam Engelhardt doesn’t seem interested in limiting himself to just one corner of the world—and we aren’t complaining.
Creative pairings like Prime steak with fish sauce caramel or halibut with sake-dill beurre blanc are approachable and delicious. In a hurry? Sit at the bar and go for the smash burger with roasted Kennebec potatoes. Servers exude a welcoming, come-as-you-are vibe in this boxy space, designed like a stylish pub with its dark wood tables, gold and silver-streaked walls, and vintage mirrors.