Goodwins

Occupying the longtime home of the Blue Goose Cantina on Greenville Avenue, Goodwin’s is already an instant neighborhood go-to. Inside is lovely, with art-deco meets mid-century lux style, and the food menu, with playful riffs on classic American bar-and-grill, fare is chock full of winners. In the back is the Goose Bar, a nod to the former tenant, with cocktails and small bites served against a darker lounge backdrop. No matter which section you choose to eat or drink in, it becomes readily apparent why Goodwin’s appeal has blossomed so quickly.

Top Pick: How many steak sandwiches can you recall that are cooked to your preferred doneness? That’s par for the course at Goodwin’s, and their steak sandwich, with thick slices of medium beef cavorting with caramelized onions and melty provolone, is a solid and affordable option.