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11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan

11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: May 12, 2015

You're in on the secret: bring your own bottle and your $100 tab is cut in half. Here, the 11 top-rated venues where diners bring their own. Bonus: Search "wine shop" in Foursquare to find one nearby.

La Sirene is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

1. La Sirene

8.5
558 Broome St (at Varick St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hudson Square · 79 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Make reservations at this tiny and delicious modern French bistro. Enjoy BYOB with no cork fee and try the Tournedos Rossini. Cash only.

Tartine is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

2. Tartine

8.5
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: BYOB and get the croque-monsieur. This place is also great for a weekend brunch but leave the plastic at home - it's cash only.

Poke Restaurant is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

3. Poke Restaurant

8.0
343 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Medved: Inexpensive, excellent sushi + BYOB. Grab wine at Yorkshire Wine on 1st b/w 85th & 86th St, and cash at the ATM across the street at Ryan's Daughter. Cash only.

Milon is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

4. Milon

93 1st Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 85 tips and reviews

Ariel V.Ariel Viera: Bring a good bottle of rum with you (since it's BYOB), order mango lassis, and mix it up! Best way to have a good time.

Kuma Inn is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

5. Kuma Inn

113 Ludlow St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 101 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Kuriloff: Easy to miss - go through the red doors and up the stairs! Mushrooms/bamboo was delicious, but the reason to come here is the "hidden" vibe + BYOB!!

The Cigar Inn is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

6. The Cigar Inn

8.9
1016 2nd Ave (btwn E 53rd & E 54th St), New York, NY
Smoke Shop · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Strickland: BYO, tip well, and one of the pleasant young ladies will take care of opening your bottle, ice, glass etc.

Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

7. Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar

9.1
1372 York Ave (at 73rd St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 113 tips and reviews

DesireeDesiree: Amazing omakase in a small casual space. Leave room for the unique specials. BYOB. Another favorite!

Gaia Italian Cafe is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

8. Gaia Italian Cafe

251 E Houston St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 130 tips and reviews
Hillstone is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

9. Hillstone

9.1
378 Park Ave S (at E 27th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 265 tips and reviews

Wes A.Wes Adams: No corkage fee. Bring your own wine!

Maison Kayser is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

10. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews
Spicy Village is one of 11 Top BYOB Restaurants in Manhattan.

11. Spicy Village

8.8
68 Forsyth St Frnt B (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 184 tips and reviews

AnissaAnissa: BYOB! Also, be warned: the big tray of chicken will leave your mouth numb from the peppercorns! But it's worth it!