Restaurants near Cooper Park

The food was fantastic and the portions relative to the size were very reasonable. Honestly, for a more upscale tapas place the cost of each plate is relatively low, as long as you're conscious of the cost of things you're ordering. The mac n' cheese and calamare was outstanding, and most of the other dishes we ordered (empanadas, churros, B.W.D, montadito) were at least good, if not great. The only downside is because the food and service is so good, its incredibly busy. We made a reservation for 8:30 and didn't get sat until 8:50, which was frustrating. Iberian Pig did give a small bread and tomato dish to apologize for the extra wait, but coupled with the strict cancellation policy, it isn't somewhere I would go if I had somewhere to be afterwards.

The spaghetti and meatballs were absolutely delicious, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The halibut was good, though it was slightly overcooked. The highlight of the experience was the waitress—her professionalism and training were evident in every interaction, making the meal even more enjoyable.

We went on opening week & made a reservation on OpenTable which was ready for us when we arrived. They even had the table blocked with a "reserved" sign which was nice, as a lot of times you still end up waiting for tables even when you have a reservation. We lucked out and got a street parking spot after circling the block, but otherwise the lot out front of the restaurant is a paid lot that is strictly enforced. We were greeted at our table by our server immediately and brought water, which was kept refilled at all times! The server was very friendly and personable, making sure to check in on us throughout the meal. I believe their name was Alejandro and they were also assisted by another server throughout the night. I was initially a little shocked in the menu/prices. I am used to restaurants serving free chips & salsa in this area. We ended up ordering the chips & queso which was a large portion that I felt justified the price after all. I ordered 3 different tacos, all of which were fresh and authentic tasting. Well seasoned, tender meat, really delicious. My sister ordered the burrito bowl with grilled chicken and it was huge. She ended up only eating half of it and taking the other half to-go, but also commented on how delicious it was. The ambiance was the only thing that had me on the fence - but that solely comes down to preference. The music was pretty loud, they were bringing out sparklers and bells for birthdays, and overall it's a pretty upbeat environment. That said, I was there on a Tuesday night with my sister to grab dinner and help her prep for a job interview but if I was there on a Friday night with friends I would have enjoyed it more. So, not worth knocking any stars off but it's definitely worth noting that it's not a casual weekday spot if that’s what you’re looking for.

Parker’s was excellent in every way. The service was superb, the atmosphere was nice: quiet and sophisticated. And the food was terrific. It’s a steak house so I tried the steak and was very happy. High quality beef cooked to perfection with an “au poive” sauce that was heavenly. I’ll definitely be back.

Food and service were impeccable! We were there to celebrate a birthday and were delighted with the signed birthday card and complementary cake with candles.