You will feel as though you stepped into a New England town, these cozy digs offer great and affordable seafood. The oyster selection is top notch, and you can’t beat their lobster roll!
Don't even bother with the small Lobster Roll, go for Ed's sized, and make sure you have his world famous pickles. They're a perfect compliment.
We whole-heartedly recommend the Montauk Lobster Roll - the spiced mayo really gives this Lobster Roll a special kick! And DON’T skip dessert.
We really enjoy the art deco atmosphere and the lively crowd. But they even pale in comparison to the 20 herb salad – you’ll be licking the plate.
Still chic after all these years (it’s been around since 1999) and remains one of our favorite sports for brunch of Seared Tuna Nicoise.
Cozy little restaurant with impeccable service is perfect for Lunch, Dinner or Drinks. You can’t go wrong with their salads, especially the Sauteed Shrimp Salad.
Once seated and you’re in the mood for something light, we’d have no qualms about just having the Roasted Beet Salad and a glass of white wine. Or....you can just get the burger.
One of our best dining experiences in NYC, and well worth the price. The food is over the top, but the simplest things are the best – we love the Green Market salad.
Pair a delicious Mozzarella Panini with their Special Salad and you have a perfect meal to share.
Large, airy and cheerful setting for some very interesting Mexican Cuisine – try the Ensalada Alex-Cesar Cardini and the Pork Shoulder Tacos with a Jamaica Margarita.
House Roasted Turkey: The turkey is marinated in honey, garlic, and herbs, and slow roasted until the turkey is tender and succulent with more than a little garlic kick. Read more.
Greek Grilled Cheese: Housemade pita; kasseri cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese; fresh tomatoes; generous layers of salty pastourma. Read more.
Meat lovers heaven! Take it easy on the delicious buffet and leave room for all-you-can-eat meat for $58.95 per person.
Outstanding steak – share the Porterhouse or have the Braised Short Ribs all to yourself. Start with the Lobster Salad “Cobb” style.
A trendy Parisian café that’s a perfect hangout for after dinner drinks or Sunday brunch. We recommend the Grilled New York Strip Steak with duck fat chips.
Grab a seat in the Lounge and have the Pre Fixe with the Marinated Skirt Steak. Or order the Smoke Short Rib or the Bistro Steak.
A very swanky Steak House - we love the old school bordello feel, almost as much as we love the Bacon Strip, Goose Fat Potatoes and Black Truffle Creamed Spinach.
The best birthday restaurant offers a homey French feast, centered on a shareable dish like roasted chicken, for groups of 8 to 12 on the long “kitchen table” in the back. Read more.
Tony’s new favorite restaurant in New York City! It is a mix of Japanese and Korean BBQ styles. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Known for their Taiwanese sandwiches! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Anthony Bourdain believes they serve the best burger in New York City, but “getting in is a challenge – try early or late.”
You won’t leave hungry! Try to finish The Pitmaster with the side of Mac & Cheese while taking in their live country music .
Hailing from Syracuse, this popular rib joint boasts the best BBQ north of the Mason Dixon. We recommend the chicken wings and the BBQ rib smackers for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness.
This packed barbeque joint is serving up awesome ribs (Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs), perfect mac & cheese and collared greens. Start with the deviled eggs! Jazz music is served on the side.
Great place to come with a big group of friends for a family style BBQ dinner for just $25 per person. Get a full rack of ribs and start with the BBQ wings!
Dine on Keen's famous Mutton Chop or primo cuts of prime, aged beef, and wash it down with one of their 300 single-malt scotches. Seen on Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants. Read more.
Try the Chilorio brisket taco, braised for four hours with ancho chili, garlic and a mix of spices. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the papas y rajas taco at this Nolita warehouse, the vegetarian combination is surprisingly addictive. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the Langosta Taco here, made with buttery hunks of poached lobster sautéed with a chile de arbol–based morita salsa. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
A great South American restaurant with a really innovative menu and very cool decor! - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York
Unlimited Sangria @ brunch. Server is aloud to cut you off so it usually caps at 3-4. Don't be fooled tho, these puppies are 20oz of deliciousness and they have a wide variety of whites and reds!
Try the lengua taco at this popular cart, the soft tongue is simmered for four hours and tucked into two warm griddled corn tortillas. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Tucked away at the end of the tiny alley of Extra Place, this cute little taco place won't last long with the amount of foot traffic it gets. Get a steak or shrimp quesadilla; skip the sour cream.
This charming Belgian café is perfect for brunch. Their trademark is the waffle so don't forget to try it, you won't regret it.
A charming West Village restaurant with a great tasting menu. They are often booked so make a reservation at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
Definitely make a reservation at this European style West Village spot. We recommend the pan roasted chicken and the braised short ribs, yum.
Awesome Australian food. Don’t forget to order an Aussie beer with your kangaroo steak!
The classic meatballs here are definitely worth the wait. The menu comes with a black marker so just check off what you want and send it off. With so many options, the combinations are endless!
Chef Andy Nusser has crafted a menu of substantial tapas and medium-sized entrées, done mostly “a la plancha” with unmistakably Catalan flavors; get the duck egg with mojama. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Try the tuna-sushi pizza and the horse mackerel sushi, recommends chef Scott Conant in his New York Diet. Read more.
Great Cuban spot that often has live music. Bring a date and get the ropa vieja or the vaca frita, a pan fried skirt steak.
The quintessential NYC restaurant, their 3 course dinner is a must. We recommend the seared foie gras and finish your meal up with their scrumptious chocolate cake for dessert.
We love the dumplings at this Thai restaurant, and they also have awesome lunch specials. If dumplings aren't your thing get the Drunk Man Noodle. Yum!
This Greek restaurant is perfect for large groups as they have a very diverse menu of small plates. If you go make sure you try the bacon wrapped dates and brussel sprouts!
Great sushi at this place but it's the fresh tofu we love! If you want great Japanese food in the village look no further.
Nice casual spot for sushi and cocktails in the West Village with a fairly lou atmosphere. Come during happy hour weekdays 4-7pm
Get the ropa vieja, it doesn't get any better. Not to mention the great drink deals - unlimited for $11? This is NYC right?
This Michelin rated restaurant makes for a great special occasion dinner. The best value is had in the 3 course prix fixe, or you can splurge for the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing.
The dishes here are truly unique and provide a very memorable experience. We recommend the pretzel crusted crab cake and the cheesecake lollipop tree. Yes, this is heaven.
Great sausage platters but they're made even better with the beer options. Be wary, if you want to drink out of the 2 liter boot, it takes a $60 cash deposit.
Excellent seafood with a classy atmosphere. Try the chilean sea bass or the crab rusted mahi mahi and throw in some of the amazing parmesar truffle fries just for good measure.
Built in 1719. Opened as Fraunces' Tavern in 1762. George Washington gave his farewell speech as general in 1783. Interior was damaged by fires in the 19th century and reconstructed several times.
Opened in 1827, first American restaurant to feature ordering à la carte, as opposed to table d’hôte, and to employ a separate wine list. Reopened several times since family ownership ended in 1923.
Established 1868 and continuously operated. It is renowned for its fine cuts of steak.
Built 1868 (originally four stories). P.J. Clarke's was established in 1884 and operated continuously since. It has been frequented by a number of famous people and featured in films, TV, and songs.
Estalibshed 1904, the Ace Hotel was formerly the Breslin and, though the bar & dining room gained new owners with their own ideas along with the hotel in 2009, the decor is antique and beautiful.
Established 1906, continuously family owned, features food of Piemonte, Italy's northwestern-most region. Redecorated in 1962 with imported 18th century Piemontese antiques, some owned by the Savoys.
The burger bar in the 31st Street micro-corridor is all organic — right down to the rough-hewn furnishings.
Patrons get to remember their meal with a fluffy muffin-sized coffee cake — made with the same culinary flair as the rest of the complex dessert — after eating lunch or dinner in the main dining room.
Try the hearty rabbit potpie, a puffy dome concealing a hearty stew within. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the Grapefruit Givré, stuffed with rose-scented loukoum and topped with flossy halvah cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the gloriously sloppy That Way, creamy Lioni Latticini mozzarella & juicy gravy made from thickened pan drippings crown this roast beef sandwich. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the sublime kedgeree, studded with flaky haddock and garnished with fried onions, rice, ribbons of omelette and lime. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the luxurious scallop and bone marrow starter. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the crispy, chewy sisig, featuring pork belly and lesser-loved pig parts, punched up with garlic, onion and citrus. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the spicy and sweet kai tod, Asian fried chicken with a garlicky marinade, sweet chili dipping sauce and succulent flesh. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the al pastor tacos. The juicy meat is redolent with lime juice, earthy chilies, sweet pineapple and cumin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the unconventional ants on a log. Roasted and split marrow bones studded with garlicky Pernod-and-fennel-butter-drenched snails. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
To taste the wide swathe of cuisines Lure's menu covers, start with a few oysters, move on to sushi and perhaps close with the Continent-inflected grilled whole daurade. Read more.
The “BLT” burger might be the best burger in the city. Especially when paired with a Spiked Milkshake, we suggest Grandma’s Treat.
Flagship restaurant of Top Chef star Harold Dieterle, a quietly elegant neighborhood restaurant with a focused, sophisticated menu Read more.
Restaurant of Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio, with a rustic, Mediterranean inspired menu Read more.
Mario Batali's now-classic West Village townhouse restaurant where pastas and offal dishes may redefine what you think of Italian food Read more.
The best burgers NYC has to offer! Definitely order the Lobster Sliders! Delish!!!!
An entire restaurant dedicated to the most beloved comfort food, mac & cheese. While you can try the fancier cheese options, the cheeseburger is an old faithful that will not disappoint.
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You can get 5 dumplings for just $1 at this Chinatown establishment. For the price you might think the quality isn't good but it is authentic and fantastic, arguably the best dumplings in all of NYC.
Happy hour on Tuesdays - half price tapas! We recommend the Platano Relleno, wash it down with their tasty sangria.
Is there any dish more perfect than a scrambled egg with Comté cheese and black truffles? Why would you consider spending Saturday afternoon eating anywhere else?
Try the charred octopus cooked three ways and served with three sauces, langoustine with a sliver of foie gras and white balsamic dressing, and Chef Ripert's Japanese-style Sea Medley. Bon Appétit!
This Michelin star restaurant is for the true foodies, especially egg lovers. We recommend the tasting menu to get the full experience.
