Fodor's Expert Review The Bar at Ave

It's easy to overlook this bar at the entrance to the Kimpton Seafire's main restaurant unless you're waiting for your table, but that would be a mistake. It's not the decor, which is surprisingly sterile despite the handsome driftwood sculpture hanging from the cathedral ceiling. Rather it's the gregarious mixologists who hold court, inventing cocktails on the spot based on your personality and preferences. You can also order dinner from the extensive regular Ave menu, including such standouts as crispy octopus with warm potato-and-white-bean salad or cavatelli with rabbit ragù.