Estia Greek Taverna And Bar, Boca Raton

With a name like Estia Greek Taverna and Bar, you'd expect to find plenty of rustic touches that remind you of a small eatery in Greece, and that's exactly what you get at the Boca Raton restaurant. The white-washed walls inside the dining room boast a wooden door and window frame painted a vibrant cerulean that brings to mind a seaside Greek village. Nearby, plants hang from a wooden shelf and strands of twinkling lights dangle from the ceiling. Outside, the twinkle lights illuminate the patio and the Greek flag waving in the breeze.

The food matches the atmosphere, with such Greek comfort dishes as roasted chicken and vegetables, braised lamb shank, and moussaka. Estia also celebrates the love affair Greece—and Boca—has with fresh seafood, offering pan-fried swordfish, seared tuna, and shrimp sautéed in a tomato-ouzo sauce.