Best Lunch Restaurants in Financial District

Always excellent… 5th year here! Highly recommend.

This was our first time at Vermilion, and we will definitely be back! We went for a Christmas Eve lunch, and will return to try the dinner menu as well. Our lunch was fabulous and reasonably priced, especially excellent the food and service were. While it appears to be primarily a restaurant that specializes in steaks, at least for lunch we found the appetizers and side dishes to be superb as well. Cases in point: the broiled clams were so tasty, the French Onion Dumplings were delightful, and the Crispy Artichokes are a MUST! I had the French Dip, which was miles beyond any such sandwich I’ve had before: incredibly tender, on crispy yet light bread with Gruyère cheese and a perfect horseradish sauce on the side. (The skinny French fries that came with it were absolutely addictive.) My dining partner had the Spicy Steak Salad and he loved it. Our server Carlos was a true professional: gracious and attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and the wines, and happy to engage in conversation (though never intrusive). The location is great for me because I live and work near downtown and the Wharf District. The Vermilion is on the second floor of a new building, and you could easily walk past it if you weren’t looking for it specifically. Once inside, it’s quite comfortable and has a lovely island bar. The lounge-style seating is comfortable, classy yet relaxed. I look forward to visiting again, and can’t wait to try the dinner options!

Excellent service and delicious food! My Godson suggested this restaurant to celebrate his birthday and it was a great choice. The waitress was very engaging but not over the top. Drinks and food came pretty quickly. I would definitely go back.

First time at State Street Provisions. Had reservations for a high top table and was sat directly across from the bar and next to host stand. Perfect table for the two of us. Service was good. We both had the burger, fries, salad and heirloom carrots and all of it was delicious. The burger was my favorite! Flavors were yummy and cooked to perfection - medium rare. While I never order American cheese, it’s what came with the burger and it worked! Even the bun was delicious. I had the Pemberley cocktail. Don’t drink gin too often but boy was this delicious! We ended dinner with the Abuelita Panna Cota for dessert. It was tasty, just the right amount of sweetness! Great vibe in the bar area. Lights down low and tasteful Christmas decorations, warm and cozy. Will definitely go back!

Best restaurant in Downtown! Amazing food and service.