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restaurants to try

1. Supper

8.5
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 277 tips and reviews

Rex S.Rex Sorgatz: The limonceli spaghetti is simplest best dish in the whole damn city.

2. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Claxton: Great Bloody Mary's.Fresh and local. If they have the goat cheese bread pudding. Get it. Or go for the grilled fennel sausage with cheesy jalapeno grits. In the mood for savory - burger time!

3. Chez Napoleon

8.4
365 W 50th St (btw 8th and 9th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Chez Napoleon is one of NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop

4. Fatty Crab

2170 Broadway, New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 54 tips and reviews

Chloe M.Chloe Meyerson: The coconut mochi is bangin

5. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Totally hipster. Love this Americana joint. It's just so new skool. -Candice Kumai, Top Chef

6. Williams & Bailey

507 Grand St (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · East Williamsburg · 50 tips and reviews

Matt K.Matt Kerestesy: Get the Chicken & Waffles with a side of Zucchini Fries. Totally awesome food.

7. Rhong-Tiam Express

31 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Flatiron District · 83 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Burgess: Try the Drunk Man Noodle With Chicken - Best Thai food. Also best dish under $10.

8. Wilfie & Nell

8.6
228 W 4th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 175 tips and reviews

Steve W.Steve Whittle: Find a spot at the bar, try their cocktails, try to choose between their Grilled Cheese and their Berkshire Pork Sliders

9. Papatzul

6.9
55 Grand St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 127 tips and reviews

CezaryCezary: the enchiladas with mole sauce are outstanding

10. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: If you manage to get a seat, don't miss the $26 Black LabelBurger (and equally loved bone marrow appetizer). And be sure to say hi to Madonna or Gwyneth for us—they could be at the table next to you.

11. Minca

8.3
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 302 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The spicy miso ramen is as good as any of the ramens from Ippudo. There's really nothing else you should get here. Make it extra spicy.

12. A-Wah

5 Catherine St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: A-wah specializes in Bo Zai Fan (rice casserole dishes). #62, the house special Chinese sausage and minced pork ($8.50), is the one to get

13. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Great food, staff + atmosphere. Celery pot pie, if on menu = amazing, pumpkin salad, any of the entrees, caramelized banana & cream to top it all off. Tonight's a good night to have lots of wine.

14. The Wren

8.5
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews

rogey_macrogey_mac: Try the Bacon Biscuit with poached egg. Probably the best brunch you'll ever have.

Sauce Restaurant is one of restaurants to try.

15. Sauce Restaurant

8.0
78 Rivington St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 187 tips and reviews
Nights and Weekends is one of restaurants to try.

16. Nights and Weekends

1 Bedford Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 90 tips and reviews
Lunchbox Brooklyn is one of restaurants to try.

17. Lunchbox Brooklyn

120 Norman Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenpoint · 52 tips and reviews
Maialino is one of restaurants to try.

18. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
Saltie is one of restaurants to try.

19. Saltie

378 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Williamsburg · 141 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Some of the best and most decadent sandwiches around – Definitely get the Scuttlebutt or the Romaine Dinghy – the salad sandwich, when it’s being available.

20. Rosemary's

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: No tip needed. Order everything. My wife calls it the Italian version of ABC Kitchen. Farm-to-table deliciousness.

Colicchio & Sons is one of restaurants to try.

21. Colicchio & Sons

85 10th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 185 tips and reviews
Zenkichi is one of restaurants to try.

22. Zenkichi

77 N 6th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 155 tips and reviews
Reynard is one of restaurants to try.

23. Reynard

80 Wythe Ave (N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews
Gwynnett Street is one of restaurants to try.

24. Gwynnett Street

312 Graham Ave (at Ainslie St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 79 tips and reviews
Walter Sports is one of restaurants to try.

25. Walter Sports

253 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 249 tips and reviews
Do or Dine is one of restaurants to try.

26. Do or Dine

1108 Bedford Ave (btwn Quincy & Lexington), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 97 tips and reviews

27. No Name Bar

597 Manhattan Ave (btwn Nassau & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Cao: Try the Cumin Lamb Noodles - Like Asian pappardelle, if such a thing exists.

Barboncino is one of restaurants to try.

28. Barboncino

9.2
781 Franklin Ave (btwn St Johns & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Crown Heights · 225 tips and reviews

Zach M.Zach Mack: Grub Street's Cheap Eats says: "Margherita Pizza, $11, plus pork-and-veal meatballs, $9."

Home/Made is one of restaurants to try.

29. Home/Made

293 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer & King St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 40 tips and reviews

30. The Habitat

988 Manhattan Ave (btwn India St & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 101 tips and reviews

Billy K.Billy Keenly: The BLT Club for brunch is delectable, especially when coupled with a make-your-own Bloody Mary. Helpful, friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere.

Governor is one of restaurants to try.

31. Governor

15 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 17 tips and reviews
Battersby is one of restaurants to try.

32. Battersby

255 Smith St (btwn Degraw & Douglass St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 84 tips and reviews
Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is one of restaurants to try.

33. Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

7.5
953 2nd Ave (btwn E. 50th and E. 51st St), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 62 tips and reviews
Socarrat Paella Bar is one of restaurants to try.

34. Socarrat Paella Bar

7.5
284 Mulberry St (btwn Houston & Prince St.), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · NoLita · 73 tips and reviews

35. Daisy May's BBQ

623 11th Ave (at 46th St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 119 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Consistent, delicious BBQ here. Dive into a plate of the brisket or a pulled pork sandwich. Don't overlook the delicious side either!

Sons of Essex is one of restaurants to try.

36. Sons of Essex

7.7
133 Essex St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 169 tips and reviews
Bellwether is one of restaurants to try.

37. Bellwether

594 Union Ave (at Richardson St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews
Harefield Road is one of restaurants to try.

38. Harefield Road

8.3
769 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Graham Ave & Humboldt St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 118 tips and reviews
St Mazie is one of restaurants to try.

39. St Mazie

9.2
345 Grand St (btwn Marcy Ave & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 149 tips and reviews
Champs Diner is one of restaurants to try.

40. Champs Diner

197 Meserole St (btwn Bushwick Ave & Humboldt St), Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 274 tips and reviews

41. 88 Palace

5.5
88 E Broadway (btwn Forsyth & Market St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

BMI EliteBMI Elite: Hidden upstairs in the mall under the bridge - best dim sum in the city! Make sure you order the sticky rice in lotus leaf - it's amazing!

Best Pizza is one of restaurants to try.

42. Best Pizza

9.0
33 Havemeyer St (btwn N 7th & N 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 201 tips and reviews
Isa is one of restaurants to try.

43. Isa

348 Wythe Ave (at S 2nd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 97 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try chef Igancio Mattos’ rib eye, so tender it’s served with a table knife. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Krescendo is one of restaurants to try.

44. Krescendo

364 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Boerum Hill · 41 tips and reviews
Siggy's Good Food is one of restaurants to try.

45. Siggy's Good Food

76 Henry St (btwn Orange & Pineapple St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 89 tips and reviews
Heights Falafel is one of restaurants to try.

46. Heights Falafel

7.9
78 Henry St (btwn Orange St & Pineapple St), Brooklyn, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 38 tips and reviews
Amarin Cafe is one of restaurants to try.

47. Amarin Cafe

7.6
617 Manhattan Ave (at Nassau Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Greenpoint · 41 tips and reviews
Mama Pho is one of restaurants to try.

48. Mama Pho

7.6
580 Grand St (at Lorimer), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 56 tips and reviews
Hungry Ghost is one of restaurants to try.

49. Hungry Ghost

8.3
253 Flatbush Ave (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 147 tips and reviews
Peaches HotHouse is one of restaurants to try.

50. Peaches HotHouse

8.7
415 Tompkins Ave (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 249 tips and reviews
Suzume is one of restaurants to try.

51. Suzume

9.0
545 Lorimer St (at Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 173 tips and reviews
Larry's Ca Phe is one of restaurants to try.

52. Larry's Ca Phe

8.9
135A Woodpoint Rd (btwn Withers & Jackson St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 40 tips and reviews
Red Rooster is one of restaurants to try.

53. Red Rooster

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews
Samurai Mama is one of restaurants to try.

54. Samurai Mama

8.9
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews
Dassara is one of restaurants to try.

55. Dassara

271 Smith St (btwn Degraw and Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 116 tips and reviews

56. The Good Fork

391 Van Brunt St (btwn Coffey & Van Dyke), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Red Hook · 97 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A little something for everyone: you can get a textbook roasted chicken, a serious pub burger, homemade pork dumplings, Korean-style steak & eggs, or a Peking duck leg, if you like. [Eater 38 Member]

James is one of restaurants to try.

57. James

605 Carlton Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 165 tips and reviews

58. Phở Bằng

8.3
157 Mott St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Little Italy · 172 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan Do: I can finally stop looking. This is, hands down, the BEST pho in NYC.

Annisa is one of restaurants to try.

59. Annisa

13 Barrow St (btwn Bleeker & W 4th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 76 tips and reviews
Mas (farmhouse) is one of restaurants to try.

60. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews
Family Meal at Blue Hill is one of restaurants to try.

61. Family Meal at Blue Hill

9.0
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

62. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: They do southern dishes, but the standard order here is pancakes.

Taïm is one of restaurants to try.

63. Taïm

9.2
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews
Acme is one of restaurants to try.

64. Acme

7.8
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews
Delicatessen is one of restaurants to try.

65. Delicatessen

54 Prince St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 370 tips and reviews
Xixa is one of restaurants to try.

66. Xixa

9.2
241 S 4th St (Driggs Ave & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 134 tips and reviews
The Farm on Adderley is one of restaurants to try.

67. The Farm on Adderley

1108 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford Rd. & Westminster Rd.), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Ditmas Park · 192 tips and reviews
Abraço is one of restaurants to try.

68. Abraço

8.7
81 E 7th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 279 tips and reviews
La Nacional is one of restaurants to try.

69. La Nacional

7.3
239 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 39 tips and reviews
Aurora is one of restaurants to try.

70. Aurora

8.8
70 Grand St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 130 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of restaurants to try.

71. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews
Fornino is one of restaurants to try.

72. Fornino

8.1
849 Manhattan Ave (btwn Noble & Milton St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 39 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of restaurants to try.

73. Xi'an Famous Foods

86 Beadel St (at Vandervoort Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 34 tips and reviews
Lighthouse is one of restaurants to try.

74. Lighthouse

8.0
145 Borinquen Pl (at Keap St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 86 tips and reviews
1 or 8 is one of restaurants to try.

75. 1 or 8

66 S 2nd St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Williamsburg · 128 tips and reviews
Amali is one of restaurants to try.

76. Amali

8.3
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
The Grocery is one of restaurants to try.

77. The Grocery

288 Smith St (at Sackett), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 39 tips and reviews
Zizi Limona is one of restaurants to try.

78. Zizi Limona

129 Havemeyer St (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Williamsburg · 82 tips and reviews
SlapFish - A Modern Seafood Shack is one of restaurants to try.

79. SlapFish - A Modern Seafood Shack

8.1
19696 Beach Blvd (at Adams Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Haab is one of restaurants to try.

80. Haab

6.5
202 Leonard St (btwn Grand St & Maujer St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 31 tips and reviews
Battery Harris is one of restaurants to try.

81. Battery Harris

64 Frost St (btwn Lorimer St & Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 158 tips and reviews
Il Passatore is one of restaurants to try.

82. Il Passatore

8.4
14 Bushwick Ave (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 66 tips and reviews
Atrium DUMBO is one of restaurants to try.

83. Atrium DUMBO

15 Main St (btwn Water St & Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 96 tips and reviews
Walden is one of restaurants to try.

84. Walden

502 Lorimer St (at Powers St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 11 tips and reviews
Le Zie is one of restaurants to try.

85. Le Zie

7.8
172 7th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 73 tips and reviews
Momo Sushi Shack is one of restaurants to try.

86. Momo Sushi Shack

8.7
43 Bogart St (at Moore St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 143 tips and reviews
Noorman's Kil is one of restaurants to try.

87. Noorman's Kil

609 Grand St (btwn Leonard & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · East Williamsburg · 118 tips and reviews
Corkbuzz is one of restaurants to try.

88. Corkbuzz

8.6
13 E 13th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews
Antica Pesa is one of restaurants to try.

89. Antica Pesa

7.5
115 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 84 tips and reviews
Bluestone Lane is one of restaurants to try.

90. Bluestone Lane

30 Broad St (at Exchange Pl), New York, NY
Café · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews
Lachlan is one of restaurants to try.

91. Lachlan

312 Graham Ave (at Ainslie St.), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · East Williamsburg · 18 tips and reviews
The Brew Inn is one of restaurants to try.

92. The Brew Inn

8.1
924 Manhattan Ave (at Kent St), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Greenpoint · 28 tips and reviews
Joseph Leonard is one of restaurants to try.

93. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews
Verboten is one of restaurants to try.

94. Verboten

54 N 11th St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Night Club · Williamsburg · 62 tips and reviews
Black Bear Bar is one of restaurants to try.

95. Black Bear Bar

70 N 6th St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews
Cariño Restaurant and Cantina is one of restaurants to try.

96. Cariño Restaurant and Cantina

82 S 4th St (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 77 tips and reviews
The Sandwich Spot is one of restaurants to try.

97. The Sandwich Spot

8.3
3213 Pierce St (at Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Marina District · 66 tips and reviews
Empanada Lady is one of restaurants to try.

98. Empanada Lady

7.0
Sackett Street (btwn Smith and Hoyt), Brooklyn, NY
Food Truck · Carroll Gardens · 3 tips and reviews
Sunny Spot is one of restaurants to try.

99. Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd (Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of restaurants to try.

100. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

9.0
4722 1/4 Admiralty Way (at Fiji Way), Marina del Rey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 117 tips and reviews
La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of restaurants to try.

101. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.3
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews
Superba Food + Bread is one of restaurants to try.

102. Superba Food + Bread

9.3
1900 Lincoln Blvd (at Marco Pl), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews