Restaurants near Halloway Park

Great place in a warm, welcoming environment! Great food, good service

This was our first time dining at Lucca's and it exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, more a casual elegance. The service was exceptional, and the meal was outstanding. Our only complaint was the meal came within minutes of being served the salad. We would have appreciated more time between the two courses. We look forward to returning again!

An Absolutely Extraordinary Dining Experience — Michelin, Are You Listening? There are good restaurants, there are great restaurants, and then there are places that make you stop mid-bite, look across the table, and wonder how something can possibly taste that good. The Wassweiler is one of those places. We ordered the duck and the teres major, and both were nothing short of spectacular. The flavors, preparation, presentation, and attention to detail were exceptional. Every bite felt intentional, beautifully balanced, and executed with the kind of precision you’d expect from a truly world-class kitchen. And then there was Jess. Exceptional service can elevate a wonderful meal into an unforgettable experience, and Jess did exactly that. She was knowledgeable, personable, attentive without ever being intrusive, and genuinely passionate about making our evening special. Her wine recommendation was absolutely outstanding and complemented our meal beautifully. She didn’t just serve dinner; she helped create an experience. What makes The Wassweiler remarkable is that nothing feels forced or pretentious. It’s sophisticated without being stuffy, refined without losing its warmth, and genuinely memorable from beginning to end. I’ve enjoyed some extraordinary dining experiences, and I don’t say this lightly: The Wassweiler deserves to be in the conversation for Michelin recognition. The culinary execution, hospitality, and overall experience are operating at a level that deserves serious attention. To the chef and kitchen: Bravo. To Jess: You are an absolute treasure. And to anyone considering dining here: Make the reservation. Order something adventurous. Trust the wine recommendation. Enjoy every minute. Five stars simply don’t feel like enough.

Four of us came in on a Wednesday night with reservations, and wow—what a delicious evening! It’s a smaller restaurant, and with a party of six and a few other tables, it felt cozy and comfortably full. We’d had a late lunch, and two of us weren’t especially hungry, so we ordered the trout, bison steak, huckleberry salad, and bison tartare, plus a bread basket to share. Let’s start with that bread and garlic-herb compound butter. I could have eaten the butter straight from the dish! Paired with the charred, toasted bread, it disappeared embarrassingly fast considering we’d just told our sweet server, Matthew, that we “weren’t that hungry.” I had the bison tartare, and don’t let the idea of raw meat scare you away. The flavor was clean, slightly sweet, and beautifully seasoned, with a silky, velvety texture that reminded me of high-end sashimi. Chef’s kiss! I would absolutely order it again. My only suggestion would be a thinner slice of bread underneath, but that’s purely personal preference. My husband’s trout? Holy moly! The skin was deliciously crisp, and the fish underneath was tender, flaky, and wonderfully fresh tasting. And those whipped white sweet potatoes were heavenly! I don’t know what kind of magic is happening in that kitchen, but it’s working, my friends. My son’s bison steak was equally impressive: a beautiful sear on the outside and juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness inside. Matthew helped us nail our order. He was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and genuinely personable—the kind of server who makes a great meal even better. 10/10 all the way around. Highly recommend!

This is such a cute cross between fine dining and local watering hole. If the evening had been a bit warmer, we’d have loved to sit on the patio. The drinks were good and the filet was fantastic. The Basque cheesecake was the perfect finish to dinner.