Restaurants near The Spirit of Justice Park

Food was excellent as well as the drinks. My mother and daughter selected the mojito which I tasted. We had fresh guacamole to start and I tried some beautiful tasting coffee with spices and chocolate (faintly sweet and bitter); it was amazing. We tried several small plates of different authentic elevated Mexican dishes that were lovely. We tried the grasshopper tacos which were seasoned on the stronger side. I think the flavors could be adjusted on this dish in particular, but I can’t say that I’m familiar with how grasshoppers are meant to taste. I think a smokey crispy presentation with some fresh herbs might be an option to try out. We were honored to be visited by the chef who said hello to my mother. We appreciated this generous gesture so very much. It made the meal so much more meaningful and memorable as it was her 75th birthday. This meal was worth the drive and the cost. Thank for a wonderful dining experience.

Our dining experience began seamlessly as the staff kindly seated us by the windows, just as we had requested. We were unsure about what to order, so we asked our waiter for recommendations, mentioning that we enjoy seafood but don't eat meat and prefer healthier options, avoiding fried foods. With the waiter's expert guidance, we selected six tapas dishes that exceeded our expectations. Each dish was not only delicious but also healthy, perfectly aligning with our preferences. The fennel and white bean, spinach with beets, and squid were particularly standout choices, with all six dishes being exceptionally good. The service was top-notch, earning our highest five-star rating.

The drinks and food were excellent. I had the Old Money cocktail. It was well balanced. Hubby had the Triple Crown. It was delicious and well balanced, as well. We split the Grilled Peaches and Burrata. I had the Trout Parmesan. It was amazing. It came with roasted potatoes, which were super crunchy and delicious. The green beans were also delicious, not cooked to mush, like most places. Hubby had the Maine Lobster Fra Diavolo and ate every bit. We took the flourless chocolate torte to go. It came with caramel sauce and whipped cream. It was to die for. Our server, Dallas, was excellent. Very attentive.

Daivd was an excellent server and we were so glad we went with his suggestion of the BLT. The one comment I would make is that the music needs to be turned down as the crowd noise became greater.

Zaytina Im gonna be one if those “I don’t typically write reviews, but this one..” because now I know what it means to have a lasting, compelling experience in dining out. The flavors were spot on and well-thought out, the portions were generous and the service left an impression and promise of a return. I ordered their Rosay brunch menu. Designed to be complimented with a bottle of rosé but opted out lol. It’s small plates/ mezzo-style 7 items between cold and hot. The highlight was the chicken because I was skeptical about having chicken in my shakshoka but I was in for a nice surprise, the chicken was flavorful and complimented the shaksoka sauce delightfully. The shish tawook and garlic sauce were deliberately flavorful, the acid I the garlic sauce gives the acidity that bring that dish to next level. The Rosay brunch menu is designed for 2 peoeple to share for the price of $65. I was by myself and I was very content with paying half of that price. Happy patron, will be returning and bringing friends.