Amici's Beachside Bistro, Indian Harbour Beach

Roughly translated, "amici" means "friend" or "friendly" in Italian. It's befitting of Amici's Beachside Bistro, where chef-owner David Dashi and his wife, Valentina, go to great lengths to ensure every guest is comfortable, whether they are dining inside surrounded by cozy leather booths or outside on the spacious patio, which boasts dark wicker furniture and a full bar.

Their menu, though not overwhelmingly long, features a wide assortment of Italian favorites, including signature pastas. The truffles sacchetti, for instance, is comprised of cheese-and-truffle-stuffed pasta, fresh garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a butter sauce. Away from the pastas, other signature dishes jump off the menu, as well, including the veal amici. That particular dish is sautéed in a homemade sherry wine sauce, making it more of a treat for your mouth than getting punched by the queen.