Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in South Street

It was bustling at 9:30 pm but felt cozy and charming given a fairly substantial space. Service at the bar was excellent..Txakoli rose paired well with all the dishes Oysters were well balanced with the white sauce(usually smothered on chicken -crab claws with chives were well paired - swordfish belly was succulent but could use a little punch ( shaved ginger or horseradish?) - seared mackerel was nice but maybe a little smoke or calamansi? - the crispy hashbrown with uni/crab- PERFECT! - toast with lobster was decadently tasty but the escargot got a little lost..a sprinkle of seasoned salt? Overall a unique and wonderful menu which we cannot wait to eat the rest of the dishes😋

We really enjoyed the cocktail specials and especially the mushroom gnocchi which is a must to order. The tuna appetizer also stood out as the flavor was amazing. Both dinners we ordered were also great as we ordered the swordfish and striped bass. The bass was definitely better. Service was great and attentive.

We love Estia before the Orchestra. There is a strong commitment from waitstaff and kitchen to getting us out on time while also allowing us to enjoy a relaxing delicious dinner (6:00-6:15 arrival before an 8:00 concert). Food was delicious, as always. Estia is a bit pricey, but it is a dollar well spent. Can be noisy. When reserving, request a quiet corner table.

Cocktails, dinner, and dessert were all great and exceeded our expectations. The service was also great, very friendly and knowledgable. Was on the pricier side for what we usually spend, but felt everything was worth it. Would definitely recommend

Excellent experience, starting with delicious drinks at the bar, and carrying through to a wonderful dinner. Service was also terrific, with special kudos to our waiter, Finn.