Dining at the Lark is like escaping to a quiet European hideaway. The room—a beautiful space with Portuguese-style tile murals and a trellised terrace—is warm and welcoming. The ambitious menu features classics like lobster Thermidor, as well as heartier dishes like rack of lamb Genghis and Chinese oven-roasted duck with figs, dates, almonds and brandy. The world-class wine list fits the seasonal, modern French-influenced menu like a glove. The Lark is also known for its dessert trolley, loaded with every kind of cake, tart, cookie and pastry imaginable.

The Lark Information:

• French menu. Dinner. Closed Sunday-Monday. Bar. Jacket required. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.