Originally Posted by
andyonthego
We prefer quieter places, not seafood and not solely ethnic, not a long wait, not community tables (except for brunch), and have a budget that is fairly generous but not alinea level. I love small plates, contemporary american, mediterranean-influenced, restaurants with a view, eating outside, and good drinks. We may even just do a picnic in the park one evening weather-permitting (would eataly have options for this?). If you do have any favorites, I'd love to hear them.
There aren't a ton of places that fit all of those requirements AND are near your hotel, but take a look at the menus/websites for:
* The Purple Pig
* Mercat a la Plancha
* Vera
* The Publican
* Avec
* Maude's Liquor Bar
* Perennial Virant and the upstairs rooftop bar J.Parker
* Balsan
* Sable
* Tanta (rooftop)