Smith and Porter Restaurant and Bar, Minneapolis

The Smith and Porter Bar and Restaurant bills themselves as "approachable, yet refined." Which means this: their contemporary comfort food is just the right amount of upscale while still being homey. On the menu, guests can find comfort cuisine such as their signature burger, which is given an upscale twist with secret sauce and roquefort cheese. Or, they can opt for homemade crab ravioli served in a savory cashew butter. Steaks cooked to order, à la carte halibut, and appetizers such as seared scallops round out the menu, while the bar offers inventive cocktails such as the Minnesota Lakesider with grapefruit crema and cranberry liqueur. Among these contemporary meals and drinks, the restaurant offers a cozy, yet upscale atmosphere, which welcomes guests with a warming fireplace and modern décor.