Best Casual Restaurants in Financial District

Wonderful place to kick off the New Year with their NYD Brunch! We've been here for the brunch before but this was our first NYD experience. The food was solid. We had a sticky bun and biscuits with jam to start that were off the charts. The kids mac and cheese was top notch and the drinks were A+! Both of the two orders of Eggs Benedict we ordered had over cooked yokes and not enough hollandaise sauce, but they were tasty and our server brought extra sauce on request. Speaking of our server, Hannah was awesome and always attentive to our needs. She really put the experience over the top! We will definitely be back both for the weekend brunch and on New Year's Day 2026!

Excellent Sunday morning breakfast Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. Eggs cooked perfect, coffee hot and tasty. Our server Janice did a wonderful job taking care of us. Great place to enjoy breakfast with a bit of sophisticated ambiance.

This was our first time at Vermilion, and we will definitely be back! We went for a Christmas Eve lunch, and will return to try the dinner menu as well. Our lunch was fabulous and reasonably priced, especially excellent the food and service were. While it appears to be primarily a restaurant that specializes in steaks, at least for lunch we found the appetizers and side dishes to be superb as well. Cases in point: the broiled clams were so tasty, the French Onion Dumplings were delightful, and the Crispy Artichokes are a MUST! I had the French Dip, which was miles beyond any such sandwich I’ve had before: incredibly tender, on crispy yet light bread with Gruyère cheese and a perfect horseradish sauce on the side. (The skinny French fries that came with it were absolutely addictive.) My dining partner had the Spicy Steak Salad and he loved it. Our server Carlos was a true professional: gracious and attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and the wines, and happy to engage in conversation (though never intrusive). The location is great for me because I live and work near downtown and the Wharf District. The Vermilion is on the second floor of a new building, and you could easily walk past it if you weren’t looking for it specifically. Once inside, it’s quite comfortable and has a lovely island bar. The lounge-style seating is comfortable, classy yet relaxed. I look forward to visiting again, and can’t wait to try the dinner options!

Our server was outstanding. The menu was simple but the food was great. We had a great evening.

Best restaurant in Downtown! Amazing food and service.