Chat over good food and music at this friendly neighborhood cafe. Tin Shed Garden cafe can boast of the most awesome breakfast experience in the neighborhood comprising of organic ingredients and free range eggs. Breakfast options include, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, salads, grits, and pancakes, while the kids' menu boasts some interesting names. Vegetarians and vegans also have lots to choose from. A spacious patio, live entertainment and pet-friendly policy makes Tin Shed even more appealing. It is also dog friendly and has a doggie menu as well. Wednesday nights are doggie nights where your pooch will get a free meal after 6:00p! Weekends tend to get crowded, so plan accordingly.
On the edge of the swiftly developing Eastside Riverfront District, you'll find Bocci's on 7th, a popular Italian restaurant that caters mainly to the business lunch crowd. Enjoy the free WiFi and electrical outlets at each table. Beer and wine are served along with large portions of Italian fare and their specialty burgers and sandwiches inside the newly remodeled restaurant or on their large, shaded porch. Freelancers and students can be found here, enjoying the nice weather with an adult beverage all summer long. Breakfast is also served, specializing in giant 3-egg omelets and other traditional American fare in vast quantities.
Set in an unassuming corner of the Burnside corridor, Screendoor looks more like a dining hall than your average restaurant. However, within this humble space, you'll find a foodie's take on the best of southern cooking. The mid-priced menu always includes fresh, local ingredients with familiar sides, such as cheesy grits made with artisan cheese. Signature drinks from the full bar are delivered by a friendly and efficient staff. Stick around for their weekend brunches where you can sample some of their highly rated praline bacon waffles and cathead biscuit sandwiches.
E'Njoni Cafe is a traditional Ethiopian restaurant. The plates are served on authentic Ethiopian bread and the servings are wonderfully large. As is the custom, customers eat with their hands, but silverware is offered. Besides a great assortment of meat and vegetarian options that are seasoned to perfection, the infused beverages offer unique experiences. There are house cocktails and wines as well as herbal teas that can be served with or without alcohol. The restaurant owner will often greet tables to ensure that they are enjoying their experience. The atmosphere is familial, warm, and romantic. A great first dater, E'Njoni Cafe has something for everyone.
The menu at Olympia Provisions is a merger of contemporary American dining choices with Spanish and Mediterranean sensibilities. The atmosphere is quite inviting for an intimate meal with ambient dim-lighting and a refined presentation. Olympia Provisions use locally-sourced ingredients that are assured fresh. Try the Pan Roasted Halibut or the Braised Beef Short Rib from the large-plates menu if you're too hungry to care for a sophisticated choice.
A cozy and intimate atmosphere, an exquisite Italian food and wine affair, topped by an impeccable service, is what you can expect at a Cena Ristorante. The restaurant offers a top-notch fine dining experience, where you can relish on expert Chef Gabe Gabreski's take on the Italian cuisine which are prepared from locally sourced ingredients. The food served here is fresh, right from the daily-baked breads to hand-made pastas and the delectable sauces that complement the meal, without compromising on the original flavors. Paired with a selection of wine from its extensive wine list, you cannot ask for a better Italian meal. It's a must visit restaurant for every Italian food aficionados.