Dinner with a good friend in highland area

[liney714]

I am meeting a friend soon for dinner. We have done punch. Looking for something else in this area. What would you recommend?

[liney714]

Thanks to everyone who responded. Will let you know what we decided

[eastlakovore]

I'd add Ristorante Luci or Luci Ancora for some Italian.

[gryffindor249]

I love Carmellos, but it can get quite crowded on the weekends.

[Fudist]

Stay far, far way from Palumbo's.

[Brad Ballinger]

Can you say more? Some of their stuff is actually pretty good. Love the salmon pizza.

[Brad Ballinger]

On the high end, Joan's in the Park and Luci Ancora (but high end is relative compared to other options in Highland). Highland Grill is good for a change of pace from Punch. For burger fare, the Nook. Palumbo's Pizzeria also worth a shot (and not just for pizza). Just outside Highland, technically in Mac-Groveland, you could go to Scusi. Small plates better than the pizzas.

[semanticantics]

Scusi just had a change in chef.

What is that cafe on Cleveland and like Randolph? 128 or something? Is that any good?

Highland proper doesn't have a ton of choices, Mac Grove and Grand have more.

[Brad Ballinger]

128 Cafe is at Cleveland and Laurel.

[The Dairy Queen]

There's a Joan's in the Park thread bouncing around here. That might be a good option, too. It's on Snelling somewhere in that stretch between Ford Parkway and Randolph.

~TDQ

[bob s]

The Highland Grill is always pleasant and has good food.

[sheepy]

Highland Grill is just like all the other Blue Plate restaurants.

[BigE]

I'd drive a few miles to Brasa on Grand. I especially love it on a nice night when the doors are all open.

[Seige]

How much do you want to spend and what sort of vibe are you going for? More casual or a little more upscale? And any specific cuisine?