"As is often the case in many big coastal cities, restaurants on the water can be overpriced, overtouristy, and painfully disappointing. But that’s not the case with La Banchina, a lively spot with docks that lead out into the harbor. Diners come here to swim and eat crispy fish burgers—delicately deep-fried cod wedged inside a golden bun—and wash them down with glasses of natural wine. La Banchina is at its best on a warm day, when locals sun themselves and take post-meal dips in the harbor. But don’t rule it out in the colder months, when the menu turns warm and wintry and you can make use of the onsite sauna." - mary holland