Mary Queen of Scots (CLOSED)

The namesake monarch of this restaurant (from the owners of West Village pub Highlands) ruled not only Scotland but also France—a historic detail that’s reflected in the Franco-British menu. Dishes include Scottish halibut en papillote with fingerling potatoes and tomato confit, while cocktails and hard-to-find Scotches like the oaky Arran Malt St. Emilion (aged in French wine casks) constitute the booze. The dining room enhances the theme: It's a punk-rock Victorian parlor outfitted with distressed-wood floors, plaid walls, a fireplace and dandelion wallpaper.