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"The large, boisterous space here means there’s no need for guests, including kids, to keep quiet, and dishes are served family-style so everyone can sample different flavors. Although the menu almost reads like a traditional steakhouse, the cooking is inventive and heartfelt, making it well suited for a more upscale yet still approachable family dinner. Everything is shareable, and seafood-focused starters are a smart way to begin, especially a pile of blue crab claws in a garlic-butter sauce so good you’ll be sopping it up with bread. Meats stray from the usual with options like a whiskey-brined pork chop and chicken fried steak covered in black pepper-dotted white gravy. Creative, seasonal sides carry a hint of nostalgia—think a playful blooming onion—while sensational seasonal vegetables round out the meal. Conveniently, the restaurant sits inside the MICHELIN-recommended South Congress Hotel, adding to its appeal as a destination for families." - Michael He