Watt Bar & Kitchen

Charles Street's had a glow-up over the past few years, and Watt sits right in the middle of it all—you'll find yourself surrounded by the city centre's better independent places. It's the kind of restaurant that doesn't shout about itself, but the ratings speak volumes: locals keep coming back because the food lands well and the service actually feels like they want you there. The space hits that sweet spot between relaxed and put-together, the sort of place you'd take mates midweek or dress up slightly for on a Friday night without feeling like you're overdoing it.