Southport & Irving

The name cements this restaurant's identity in its location, and that's apropos, because this is a textbook neighborhood spot. The tavernish feel lends itself to weeknight meals like a burger, a serviceable bowl of mussels and pizza-like flatbread. For neighborhood locals, it's as solid a standby as anybody could ask for. Tourists from other neighborhoods, however, may not feel it's worth the trip.