Côte Shrewsbury

You'll find yourself on the Square in the thick of things at Côte, where they've nailed that Parisian brasserie energy without the pretension. The dining room has that kind of brass-and-dark-wood comfort that makes you want to linger over a glass of something decent, whether you're tucking into a côte de boeuf or just ordering moules-frites and a martini. It's the sort of place where you can go for a proper meal on a Friday night or pop in for a casual lunch—they don't make you feel rushed either way. The steaks are genuinely excellent (dry-aged, properly cooked), and they take their wine list seriously enough that it actually reads like someone cares.