Losanti (for steak & pasta)

Five on Vine (for upscale comfort)

Abigail Street (for small plates)

Sacred Beast (for an upscale diner)

Mita's (for tapas)

Crown Republic (for a J+A staple)

NOTE: reservations are necessary for most restaurants downtown.

The Lackman (for people watching)

Uncle Leo's (for an upscale dive)

Somerset (for the ambiance)

Queen City Radio (for indoor-outdoor)

Alcove by MadTree (for craft beer and cocktails)

The Blind Pig (for a J+A staple)

Coppin's (for brunch)

Knowledge Bar (hotel bar next door)

Purrfect Day Café (to adopt a kitten)

Rich's Proper (for lunch)

Second Story (for the ambiance)

Covington Yard (for an outdoor beverage)

Opal (for a rooftop)

Gypsy's (for a J+A staple)