Best Casual Restaurants in Benjamin Van Clark Park

We had a fantastic dining experience at Cha Bella! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. We began with the focaccia, which was warm, perfectly seasoned, and paired beautifully with the accompanying spread. The grilled romaine salad was a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic, with a delicious char that added depth to every bite. For our entrées, we enjoyed the duck ragu and seared grouper—both were outstanding. The duck ragu was rich and comforting, with tender duck and a perfectly balanced sauce. The seared grouper was cooked to perfection—flaky, moist, and paired with fresh, seasonal accompaniments that elevated the dish. We finished with the key lime pie, which was the ideal sweet-and-tangy ending to our meal. A special thank you to Shawn, our server, who provided warm, attentive service throughout the evening. His knowledge of the menu and friendly demeanor made our experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for fresh, locally-sourced cuisine served with care, Cha Bella is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back!

Our entrees were excellent. Chicken thighs were so good, and the salmon (I had it blackened), was very good. Service was great; attentive but not overbearing. Our server Megan was helpful and extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend B. Matthew’s.

Went for Valentine’s Day and the prefix menu was excellent. Sat is right away, we did not get rushed and the food was prepared perfectly. Will definitely be going back. A must to try.

We truly enjoyed this restaurant. My boyfriend and I like to share every just so that we can experience more. We had escargot, the toasted beet salad. For entrees, we had the chicken breast and the ratatouille. All of the food was delicious and our server Emily was the best. I would definitely eat here again.

Overall excellent! We were greeted and seated at our reservation time. Our server was polite and professional. The food was nicely presented...nice timing between the appetizer and main course. Our dinners were well prepared with the steak cooked as requested. We will go again!