This place is a fixture in C-town. When I moved here 12 years ago, it seemed to be more of "THE place to go" than it is now. Restaurants have their days in the sun. But it still thrives, with an older clientele mostly. The food is consistently very good. It's not quite FINE dining. More like really good home-cooked food. But the menu is extensive. In summer, they regularly have gazpacho that's very good. The shrimp cocktail is refreshing. The salad bowls are amazing and filling. The steak is not as good as The Keg's, but still excellent.
@Liz M....wasps ain't the restaurant's problem. It's not like there are wasps at The Peartree, but not next door. It's an environmental thing. Yes, wasps can be bad. Everywhere. I'm terrified by the buggers (bad childhood experience).
The patio is delightful, except for the noticeably loud fan on the roof. The solarium in the back is great for parties and winter brunches.
Extensive dessert menu, cakes and cobblers.
Price is very reasonable.