I agree. Chez Henri would be a great option. The Ashmont Grill in Dorchester might be another good one, though it's a bit more lively and quirky than 75 Chestnut.
Having just returned from an early dinner at Chez Henri I can't say enough good things about dinner in their bar. The Cubano sandwich was, as always, wonderful. Cocktails were well-made and the service was fantastic. Only probelem on a Friday might be the wait, depending on when you go.