"Run by the chef behind Cosme in NYC and Mexico City's Pujol, Damian is an upscale spot in the Arts District that more than backs up its high price point. Classic dishes get a chic makeover to look a lot fancier than they need to be, but the flavors shine through: there's lobster al pastor with tart pineapple butter, a charred-until-crispy pescado a la brasa, and tostadas topped with caesar salad and uni. Still, the back patio might be the most impressive part of your meal. Moody concrete walls and jungle-like plant arrangements frame the industrial space, making you feel like you're in a less stressful, non-dystopian version of Maze Runner." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder