Palomino

Palomino is the kind of place to choose when dinner is part of the evening’s plan, not just a quick stop between activities. It sits at the Royal Palms Hotel on Rosemont Avenue and leans into a polished, upscale experience with a garden-hotel setting rather than a harborfront one. The menu is broad and international with exotic cocktails and a vast wine selection.

For visitors, it makes a perfect date night or a celebratory dinner. Expect upper-mid-range to upscale pricing, smart-casual dress and a restaurant that is attracting attention quickly enough that reservations are worth making in advance. Reviews are very strong on atmosphere and service overall, though a few recent diners mention occasional pacing issues when the restaurant is busy, so it is better suited to a relaxed evening than a rushed one.

Best for:

• Date night in a polished setting

• Special dinners

• Cocktails and a more dressed-up night near Hamilton