Ruddick/Wood

Set in a converted 1920s garage, this classy yet casual restaurant and tavern has perfected local, seasonal New American fare. The open kitchen, encircled by a copper-top bar with seating, cranks out small plates like duck and oat hushpuppies, and crispy Dungeness crab and shrimp cakes. Heartier mains include chicken roulade, and mushroom and shell-bean falafel with cauliflower couscous.