The Park Bistro bills itself as the kind of place where you can enjoy a combination of charming European atmosphere and contemporary American cuisine. It's the kind of place where you can pair a classic French charcuterie board with a pint of local craft beer, or you can choose a glass of fine wine to accompany a burger topped with house-made aioli and served with fries on the side.

The staff here have a reputation for helping diners achieve whatever culinary experience you're after. Keep in mind that The Park Bistro is also a brunch hotspot, thanks to its bright and airy dining room, outdoor courtyard, and signature dishes like strawberry French toast topped with honey-vanilla mascarpone cream. You should also know that this place is attached to the Lafayette Park Hotel, which makes it a good choice for anyone looking to treat themselves to a local mini-vacation.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Matthew Hine