From romantic couples to boisterous birthday celebrations, Bernie's candlelit dining room and lush garden patio draw a lively, multigenerational crowd. A provocative painting exhibit decorates three of the walls; the fourth is dominated by an expertly staffed bar. The refined Southern menu puts an upscale twist on homey favorites. Starters include fried green tomatoes, crawfish cakes and fried dill pickles. The boneless buttermilk fried chicken and sweet potato dumplings are tasty entrees.
