DOWNTOWN. An innovative menu offers a variety of continental-American cuisine. The lunch menu includes such dishes as shrimp and crab bisque, panned grouper sandwiches, and handmade ravioli. The dinner menu is equally impressive and includes escargots bourguignon, roast duckling, grouper scaloppini royale, or filet mignon Parisienne. A wine list is available with a large selection of South African wines.

Thousands of palates have been pleased with the creative new European cuisine this dining establishment has been producing for over 25 years. From the New Zealand rack of lamb to the chicken and orecchiette pasta, all is satisfying. The dessert menu features both light and fruity selections and decadent chocolatey creations. Live music is provided during weeknights, and valet parking is available as well. Reservations recommended.

This restaurant offers Old World Spanish charm, and its patio seating is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Located in St. Armbands Circle, the Columbia Restaurant has exceptional cuisine and delightful desserts. The menu offers sweets like flan and guava cheesecake as well as Café con Leche pie, a Cuban treat. Complement dessert with a drink favorite such as Spanish coffee, a concoction that mixes Spanish brandy, Kahlua, and whipped cream. Yum! Casual to dressy attire. Reservations recommended.

Excellent service, skillfully prepared meals, and an intimate setting create the perfect combination for a pleasant dining experience. A wide range of mouthwatering choices is provided on this thoughtfully selected menu. Meat-lovers will find the Euphemia Prime Peppered Steak a mouthwatering delight. Grilled vegetables, fresh salads, veal, and poultry are also available. The extensive wine list offers a variety of wines by the glass or bottle. Business attire. Reservations recommended.

With a waterfront view and USDA prime beef, this is one of the best places for dinner. Jordan's specialty is steaks, but the menu also features seafood, veal, and vegetarian entrées. Menu choices include filet mignon, roasted Long Island duckling, and starters like jumbo sea scallops and prime beef carpaccio. The ambience is quiet and romantic, and Jordan's dining room includes soft candlelight and table linens. The atmosphere leans toward being casually formal, but the bar is loud and lively. Dressy to casual attire. Reservations recommended.