Snapshot: Rialto Cafe

Bruschetta, $6.99

Anytime you dine on 16^th Street Mall you are in for a treat of energy and people watching, but never should the food come at the expense of the atmosphere. Rialto Cafe fully understands this; while the location is grand, it still should not, and is not, the tipping point. With a remarkable menu of contemporary American, the food is wildly flavorful but not over the top—making it easy for a quick bite but with enough class to warrant saving it for special occasions. The selection is approachable with simple items like ahi tuna, but executed with such precision dinner is far from a mundane experience. Whether it is the perfect grilled steak, or the plethora of seafood, there is not a bad choice on the menu.