Bar Bludorn

If we were to dream up a fancy-yet-casual restaurant to eat at every day, it would look a lot like Bar Bludorn. The latest spot from the folks behind Navy Blue and (of course) Bludorn, feels like a decades-old tavern filled with all of our favorite foods on one menu. Like tartare with tiny hashbrown coins and zippy horseradish, silken carbonara with fresh peas, and nostalgic, crunchy fried chicken reminiscent of early Sunday dinners at Luby’s, in the best way. And while Bar Bludorn servers still ask for the entire food order up front, the quick course pacing feels less clunky than at the other two restaurants. The relaxed, private club atmosphere here smooths any potential awkwardness. From a casual plate or two at the bar to a full-bore fancy dinner in the dark-wood dining room, Bar Bludorn won’t disappoint.

photo credit: Lauren Holub

photo credit: Claudia Casbarian

photo credit: Lauren Holub