Luminous Bar & Restaurant

Head down to Smithdown and you'll find Luminous doing things properly—no pretence, just good food and better drinks. The sort of place where you can roll in for a casual weeknight drink and end up staying because the cocktail list actually makes sense and the bartender knows what they're doing. It's got enough polish to feel special without being the kind of spot where you're worried about your elbows on the table. The kitchen takes its grill seriously, and the reviews speak for themselves—nearly 5 stars from actual locals who've been back more than once.