Best Cozy Restaurants in Benjamin Van Clark Park

A very nice, almost-secluded dining room tucked into a small crevasse of the historic district. We’ve been there three times and every one of our food selections did not disappoint, whether they were listed as specials or a part of their regular offerings. It’s obvious that the waiters and staff want you to enjoy a great dining experience and they go out of their way to do so. The cocktails from the bar were excellent, as were their wine offerings. Desserts were perfect. We recommend Noble Fare for a nice dining experience.

We had a party of seven and excellent meals. The pasta dish, grouper and duck were outstanding. I don’t think I’ve ever had better duck. Like all restaurants, prices have gone up and entrées are generally in the $40 range. We will be back.

Peter was our waiter and made our dining experience an enjoyable evening. Cocktails, appetizers, main courses were all served perfectly timed. Flavor profiles were great! Our second time to dine at this Italian restaurant and we’ll be back!

Circa 1875 never disappoints! We started with excellent cocktails (the namesake Circa 1875 is their riff on a French 75 and hubs had a Centurion…a very fancy drink!) The escargot is a MUST. Pro tip: if you order the charcuterie board for an app, be prepared for a MASSIVE presentation. I usually order that for my entree! It was superb. Absolutely fantastic. There are no “misses” on this menu. Every single thing is a winner.

Had delicious meal of Lamb Bolognese with perfectly cooked Pappardelle and hubby had the Pork Osso Buco. Fork tender and flavorful. This restaurant will be on the list to come back to when we're in town.