Ferris' Oyster Bar and Grill

DOWNTOWN. Opened in 1991, Ferris' had exposed brick and fun local artwork long before they really hit the big time. It's cool and trendy, not a bit stuffy, and more than reasonably priced. Shellfish in all its forms is the house specialty – oysters come in a variety of styles, from Texas to Thai; the cioppino is as good as any Nonna's; and the prawns are tender little morsels that defy the doggie bag. There are also a wide selection of fish dishes and pastas, and amazingly good (and huge) burgers.