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Great food in New York City
Katz's Delicatessen is one of Great food in New York City.

1. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1449 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of Great food in New York City.

2. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon have passed thru Mcsorley's swinging doors.

Burger Joint is one of Great food in New York City.

3. Burger Joint

8.6
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Ichi Umi is one of Great food in New York City.

4. Ichi Umi

6 E 32nd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NoMad · 166 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Spurlock: Try everything, even if you're not sure you're going to like it. Come hungry.

Corner Bistro is one of Great food in New York City.

5. Corner Bistro

8.4
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews

emily g.emily gannett: Order a Bistro Burger & a McSorley's Ale. To avoid the massive queue, go during the day. Or find a seat at the bar. Say hi to Tommy White behind the bar.

Five Guys is one of Great food in New York City.

6. Five Guys

8.2
316 W 34th St, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 66 tips and reviews

Steve L.Steve LeVine: Arrive after 2 PM on a weekday for a better shot at a table. Free unlimited peanuts, if you're into that. A burger, reg. soda and fries will set you back $13.

Burger Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

7. Burger Burger

77 Pearl St Frnt 6 (Pearl St and Hanover Square), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Financial District · 46 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Order ahead and pick up- lines are long when its nice out.

Les Halles is one of Great food in New York City.

8. Les Halles

411 Park Ave S (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoMad · 248 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Order any of the steak dishes!!

Junior's Restaurant is one of Great food in New York City.

9. Junior's Restaurant

8.6
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: There is no substitute anywhere in the world for Junior's cheesecake. -Emily Sprissler, Top Chef

Stage Deli is one of Great food in New York City.

10. Stage Deli

834 7th Ave (btwn W 53rd & W 54th St.), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 47 tips and reviews

VeronicaVeronica: The pastrami is the best in New York! Slather it in Stage Deli mustard and eat some sour pickles!

P.J. Clarke's is one of Great food in New York City.

11. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 314 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the century club: since the 1870s. a lunch and after-work spot when i used to work at sony

Shake Shack is one of Great food in New York City.

12. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1233 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Shake Shack cheeseburger is a classic of Americana in the heart of NYC-a compact patty of juicy, medium-cooked meat plied w. lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle, slotted neatly into a squishy bun

Landmark Tavern is one of Great food in New York City.

13. Landmark Tavern

7.6
626 11th Ave (at W 46th St), New York, NY
Pub · Hell's Kitchen · 69 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Tavern opened in 1868 and is said to be haunted by a Confederate Civil War veteran who, knifed in a fight, staggered up to the second floor to die in a bathtub that’s still there.

Bridge Cafe is one of Great food in New York City.

14. Bridge Cafe

279 Water St (at Dover St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This building dates back to 1794 and was opened as a porter house in 1847, making it New York City's oldest bar. Be on the lookout for pirate ghosts who are said to frequent the bar.

Robert is one of Great food in New York City.

15. Robert

8.4
2 Columbus Cir (Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 123 tips and reviews

Valerie B.Valerie Brown: Stunning design, view of central park/columbus circle and the food!!! The tuscan soup and salmon are excellent - and I loathe salmon. Simply delish for lunch and dinner in midtown where options are li Read more.

16. Brother Jimmy's BBQ

1485 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews

christina c.christina caradona: Super friendly

Brother Jimmy's BBQ is one of Great food in New York City.

17. Brother Jimmy's BBQ

416 8th Ave (at W 31st St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Chelsea · 119 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kramer: Great food, super fresh. Sometimes greasy, always delicious

Tribeca Grill is one of Great food in New York City.

18. Tribeca Grill

7.9
375 Greenwich St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 94 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: It’s the go-to neighborhood classic. Congrats to Robert de Niro for putting Tribeca on the map when he opened this instant favorite in 1990.

Highline Ballroom is one of Great food in New York City.

19. Highline Ballroom

431 W 16th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Music Venue · Chelsea · 137 tips and reviews

20. Gallaghers Steakhouse

9.0
228 W 52nd St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews

Alexandre M.Alexandre Martins: They have an excellent steak. The best that I ate while I was in NY. I recommend. Read more.

Carnegie Deli is one of Great food in New York City.

21. Carnegie Deli

854 7th Ave (at West 55th St), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 289 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve C: Just go there. Get a pastrami sammich. Thank me later Read more.

22. 99 Miles to Philly

94 3rd Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 83 tips and reviews

Anthony T.Anthony Townsend: get steak wit onions and provolone like a real Philadelphian

Yuka Japanese Restaurant is one of Great food in New York City.

23. Yuka Japanese Restaurant

7.6
1557 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 98 tips and reviews

Atalay B.Atalay Balkan: AweeSome Sushi Spot!!!

Dallas BBQ is one of Great food in New York City.

24. Dallas BBQ

27 W 72nd St (btwn Columbus Ave. & Central Park West), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Upper West Side · 55 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is one of Great food in New York City.

25. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

1 Water St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · DUMBO · 180 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Michael Psilakis cools off at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory in where they serve up a scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

26. Arthur's Tavern

7.7
57 Grove St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 64 tips and reviews

Dessy R.Dessy Rabuse: fun, eclectic, great jazz band. Halloween, Hannukah,4th of July, Christmas etc. decor everywhere. No rhyme or reason but fun nonetheless!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Great food in New York City.

27. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.2
283 7th Ave (7th Ave @ 26th Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 67 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben W: Get rice in your soft tacos. It's a delight.

Pop Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

28. Pop Burger

58 9th Ave (btwn 14th & 15th), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 80 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Fast-Food Restaurant That Is Also a Nightclub for Some Reason in our Best Of New York Poll!

Olive Tree Cafe is one of Great food in New York City.

29. Olive Tree Cafe

8.0
117 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd St & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 73 tips and reviews

AngelaAngela: Yummy foods and lovely people. Fill your belly then catch a great comedy show downstairs at the Comedy Cellar... hilarious comics!!!

Whole Foods Market is one of Great food in New York City.

30. Whole Foods Market

8.7
10 Columbus Circle (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Central Park · 349 tips and reviews

Jamie L.Jamie Lin: Large basket line is usually faster than express.

Whole Foods Market is one of Great food in New York City.

31. Whole Foods Market

8.3
4 Union Square South (btwn Broadway & University Pl), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Union Square · 386 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great selection of organic products and great selection of sugar derivatives for people with diabetes. I did a dinner and made desserts using Stevia. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of Great food in New York City.

32. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.9
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Lyndsey M.Lyndsey McAdams: Amazing food! Friendly service! And great live gospel music on Sundays! As a Southern transport in the Big Apple, I highly recommend!

New York Burger Co. is one of Great food in New York City.

33. New York Burger Co.

678 Sixth Avenue (btwn W 21st & W 22nd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Flatiron District · 115 tips and reviews

Stephanie L.Stephanie Lichtenstein: Try the New York Burger Sauce!!

West 3rd Common is one of Great food in New York City.

34. West 3rd Common

1 W 3rd St (btwn Broadway & Mercer St), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 106 tips and reviews

Lori F.Lori Fielding: Just saying, best hang out ever!! Jeremy you won't be mayor for long! <3

35. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Prime Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

36. The Prime Burger

5 E 51st St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam Maranto: Totally old school cafe/lunch counter. Burgers are honest, no frills. Sit at the TV table benches.

Burger Shoppe is one of Great food in New York City.

37. Burger Shoppe

30 Water St (at Broad St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: On Outrageous Food Tom Pizzica discovers the Wall Street Burger Shoppe offering the lavish Richard Nouveau Burger, made with Kobe beef and shaved black truffles. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.

Zaitzeff is one of Great food in New York City.

38. Zaitzeff

72 Nassau St (at John St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Financial District · 88 tips and reviews

ShahShah: A Financial District treat. Burgers with a twist.

Jackson Hole is one of Great food in New York City.

39. Jackson Hole

7.2
521 3rd Ave (at E 35th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Murray Hill · 51 tips and reviews

BillyBilly: One of the best burgers ever. Service is great and very fast. Price is great too.

The Prime Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

40. The Prime Burger

5 E 51st St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews
2nd Ave Deli is one of Great food in New York City.

41. 2nd Ave Deli

8.7
162 E 33rd St (btw 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 181 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: As far as I am concerned, it is the best Jewish deli in New York. My order never changes: piping hot matzoh ball soup, pastrami on rye, extra mustard, extra (full sour) pickles on the side, black cher

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of Great food in New York City.

42. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Lime Rickey: Considering the alarming color, a truly delicious thing. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations

Chelsea Market is one of Great food in New York City.

43. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Between shoots at Food Network Studios, I pop down for some shopping –cooking supplies galore! – Chef Anne Burrell, host of Worst Cooks in America/Secrets of a Restaurant Chef

Magnolia Bakery is one of Great food in New York City.

44. Magnolia Bakery

8.6
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 681 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Can anyone say Red Velvet cupcakes???? Oh My God.... (Christopher loves them) When Al and I are in the city it's a definite stop. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ

5 Napkin Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

45. 5 Napkin Burger

8.5
630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 447 tips and reviews
5 Napkin Burger is one of Great food in New York City.

46. 5 Napkin Burger

6.8
2315 Broadway, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 168 tips and reviews
Bark Hot Dogs is one of Great food in New York City.

47. Bark Hot Dogs

474 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · North Slope · 195 tips and reviews