"A seafood-forward, upscale option from the Pappas Restaurants group that earned recognition as the Best New Restaurant in 2023 and recently refreshed its menu. The offering moves from a quality cold bar to refreshing starters like a local greens salad with honey dressing and creamy goat cheese, and a tender grilled octopus served with zhug and marbled potatoes. Fresh catches include a notable Gulf Grouper (ask for the heirloom tomato sauce vierge), while the lobster gnocchi captivates with an herbaceous sauce, blistered cherry tomatoes, and crisp potato chips for texture. Dining here tends to be pricey—most dishes run over $20 and entrees start around $43—though you can also opt for a simpler outing of oysters and a martini or a comforting bowl of cioppino with buttery sourdough and the restaurant’s irresistibly crispy fries." - Brittany Britto Garley