Spoon and Stable

Spoon and Stable is great for romantic dinners because of the soft lighting, floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellar, and giant cones of cotton candy (seriously—let your server know if you’re celebrating a special occasion). The seasonal menu includes housemade pastas and entrees like venison with cranberry jus, but you’ll definitely want to save room for dessert.

Although the menu changes frequently, it always features elegantly-plated riffs on the classics, like a chocolate sundae garnished with popped sorghum and kumquat. If you can’t get a dinner reservation or you’re in the mood for a more casual atmosphere, check out the adjacent lounge, where you can order the full dinner menu and seating is first come, first served. Sunday brunch is also a local favorite—the vanilla crepe cake is a must.