Cervo's

A tiled, lantern-lit galley on Canal Street turning New England seafood into sharp, sun-warmed dishes from coastal Spain and Portugal.

Cervo's opened in 2017 from Nialls Fallon and Nick Perkins, the duo behind Brooklyn's Hart's, applying the same instinct for bright, ingredient-driven cooking to the Iberian coast. Expect just-shucked oysters, clams steamed in vinho verde, and a plancha sending out sea bream and skate wing, all built around sustainably sourced Northeast seafood and a glass list heavy on Spanish and Portuguese pours. The narrow wood-paneled room gets loud and packed most nights, which is part of the draw.

Best for: Date night