Peering over namesake South Gate Square, this upscale café serves American food with a passport to the country’s food-centric regions as well as more exotic cultures. Options range from Asian pork satay to Norwegian salmon, beef tenderloin with mushrooms, and, as a last act, bread pudding made with Kentucky bourbon. The environs are somewhat austere, but servers lend warmth. The leafy outdoor patio generates North Shore destination traffic, so arrive early or expect to wait.

South Gate Cafe Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Closed holidays. Bar. Children's menu. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.