Fodor's Expert Review Basin Martini Bar

Although its name suggests evening cocktails, this stylish downtown storefront space is just as well regarded for its reliably tasty dinner fare—truffled veal meatloaf, burgers topped with Crater Lake blue cheese, and seared scallops with corn risotto are among the highlights. There's seating in a handful of comfy booths or at stools along the modern bar, where you can order one of the creative drinks—consider the lemon-basil martini.