El Five

Take an elevator up five stories to find this Mediterranean escape from the Edible Beats (Root Down, Linger) team. Inside, the space has pops of color and street art vibes, but on the open air patio it's all about the views of the Highlands and Downtown. Be sure to get here early to snag a good seat, then settle in for big, shareable servings of paella and picture perfect cocktails like the apricot frosé or a pineapple mint collins.

One feature this restaurant has that the others don’t is epic city views via floor-to-ceiling windows. But the food is pretty dang good, too. A self-proclaimed “melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions,” you’ll find tapas here using all the best flavors of land and sea. Find hummus and pita, dippable, spreadable cheeses like smoked burrata, hot and melty croquettes, and patatas of all forms, plus a ton of other savory and sweet delights.