The Little Owl / Chef's Room

For nearly two decades, this corner fixture has defined the cozy neighborhood joint, packing big flavors into an intimate room with just 28 seats and four stools at the bar. Chef Joey Campanaro’s menus draw on childhood memories of cooking alongside his grandmother, leaning into a comforting style of Italian-ish New American cooking. While the kitchen is celebrated for its hefty pork chop with butter beans and gravy meatball sliders, locals also swear by the legendary bacon cheeseburger, fresh sea bass, and a brunch lineup of poached eggs with a savory pork patty and warm, sugar-dusted beignets. The tight quarters yield a warm, social atmosphere where chatting with your neighbors is part of the charm.