Fodor's Expert Review Libertine Social

This casual spot from James Beard Award–winning chef Shawn McClain and modern mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim puts the emphasis on "social." The food's fun but seriously good: try the caviar fried egg, in which fish eggs are paired with a chicken one and corn pudding, or boards like charcuterie, house-baked bread or pretzels, bacon-wrapped dates, or short rib flatbread. Among the entrées are a skirt steak and a filet mignon, and other large plates might be a truffled half chicken or seared scallops. There are conversation-inducing seating areas and a cocktail program that include swizzles for four, finished at the table with an original swizzle stick custom cut in the Caribbean. There's also a to-go window for those who want the flavors but don't want to leave the tables or the pool.