Opera Restaurant Bar & Grill

You'll find this slick operation tucked just off Northgate Street, where the drama extends well beyond the name. The interior strikes that difficult balance between sophisticated and approachable – think exposed brick, leather banquettes, and moody lighting that makes everyone look like they've stepped out of a film noir. The kitchen knows its way around a piece of beef, with steaks cooked exactly as ordered and sides that actually complement rather than compete. Their cocktail programme deserves particular praise – these aren't your standard highball efforts but properly crafted drinks that hold their own against the food. Weekend evenings see the place humming with a mix of date-night couples and groups celebrating something worth celebrating.