Fodor's Expert Review Olmsted

Named after one of the two masterminds behind the design of Central Park and Prospect Park (that would be Frederick Law Olmsted, of Olmsted & Vaux) this restaurant caused a stir when it first opened in 2016, thanks to its penchant for keeping live animals in its backyard. Today, the animals in the garden are gone but you can still sip a cocktail there before enjoying a seasonal, ingredient-forward prix-fixe tasting menu of sophisticated international courses. The airy space with an exposed-brick wall and a cascade of plants is a welcome respite in any season, but gets especially lively during brunch on weekends.