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Craftbar is one of NYC Favorites.

1. Craftbar

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 154 tips and reviews
ABC Kitchen is one of NYC Favorites.

2. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews
Ed's Lobster Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

3. Ed's Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 245 tips and reviews
Marseille is one of NYC Favorites.

4. Marseille

7.8
630 9th Ave (at W 44th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 114 tips and reviews
Soho House is one of NYC Favorites.

5. Soho House

9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews
Ember Room is one of NYC Favorites.

6. Ember Room

647 9th Ave (btwn 45th & 46th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 62 tips and reviews
Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓 is one of NYC Favorites.

7. Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓

20 Elizabeth St (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 286 tips and reviews
Don's Bogam Korean BBQ & Wine is one of NYC Favorites.

8. Don's Bogam Korean BBQ & Wine

8.9
17 E 32nd St (Between Madison & 5th), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · NoMad · 155 tips and reviews
Orient Express is one of NYC Favorites.

9. Orient Express

8.2
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 71 tips and reviews
Sweet Paradise Lounge is one of NYC Favorites.

10. Sweet Paradise Lounge

14 Orchard St (at Canal St.), New York, NY
Bar · Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews
I Sodi is one of NYC Favorites.

11. I Sodi

8.7
105 Christopher St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 97 tips and reviews
Mercer Kitchen is one of NYC Favorites.

12. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews
Kang Suh is one of NYC Favorites.

13. Kang Suh

1250 Broadway (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 56 tips and reviews
Peels is one of NYC Favorites.

14. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
Juban is one of NYC Favorites.

15. Juban

7.8
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews

16. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Serving up the one of the best dining experiences in the world, Per Se is quite simply the best of the best. Make reservations a month in advance and expect a meal lasting multiple hours.

17. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: For a culinary seafood treat, splurge on the tasting menu at Le Bernadin and experience 8 courses of perfectly paired dishes from world renowned Chef Ripert.

Angel’s Share is one of NYC Favorites.

18. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews
Little Branch is one of NYC Favorites.

19. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews
Employees Only is one of NYC Favorites.

20. Employees Only

9.0
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

21. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

AlefiyahAlefiyah: Call ahead and make a reservation. Wait for them to open the door.

Death & Co. is one of NYC Favorites.

22. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Cienfuegos is one of NYC Favorites.

23. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews
Gramercy Tavern is one of NYC Favorites.

24. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews
The Rusty Knot is one of NYC Favorites.

25. The Rusty Knot

425 West St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Tiki Bar · West Village · 194 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- cheap Tecates, tasty tiki drinks, and pretzel dogs keep it real.

26. Sobaya

8.1
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · East Village · 177 tips and reviews
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

27. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Sakagura is one of NYC Favorites.

28. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

Julie Q.Julie Qiu: SOBA lunch special. Enough said.

29. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The bone marrow solves all... a gateway protein kinda like bacon. So great the whole world stands on its head. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

30. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

31. Hop Kee

7.6
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The urban legend of the phantom menu turns out to be true. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations

32. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 489 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pro tip: on Monday nights from 5 - 10 PM, Hill Country offers all-you-can-eat brisket, ribs, chicken, and sides for $25. [Eater 38 Member]

33. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Balthazar is one of NYC Favorites.

34. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews
Perry St is one of NYC Favorites.

35. Perry St

8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews

36. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews

@Hagan@Hagan: Chicken Pesto Mozzarella smash is the Meatball Shop's Pastrami Sandwich. A must eat in the LES.

37. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love April Bloomfield’s new place. Really hip, and the food is amazing. A perfect lunch or brunch spot while out running around in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

38. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Not too over the top and not too simple either. Nice for catching up with a friend or a fun cocktail party. -Emil Gampe, Launch My Line

39. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Prune is one of NYC Favorites.

40. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: ZOMG the Dutch Pancake with pear. Get it to share with the table..and pair it with one of their awesome Bloody's.

Luke's Lobster is one of NYC Favorites.

41. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 304 tips and reviews
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

42. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.6
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.

43. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Stellar thin crust pizzas, but don't overlook the pastas — they're phenomenal. [Eater 38 Member]

Apothèke is one of NYC Favorites.

44. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews

45. Cookshop

9.0
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

Ong A.Ong Arttasan: have the becon here. thick juicy chunky smokey and fabulous.

46. Kum Gang San

49 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 67 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M

47. Kang Suh

1250 Broadway (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 56 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: I wouldn't be surprised if a crew of old Korean grandmas were in the back making panchan! Not the best place for every favorite dish but, they have def have the most legit BBQ menu.

48. BCD Tofu House

17 W 32nd St (btw 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 48 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Haemul pajun (seafood pancake) is the crispiest in ktown

49. Socarrat Paella Bar

8.1
259 W 19th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · Chelsea · 146 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Expect to wait to share space at the giant communal table that stretches the length of the room, but Socarrat serves near note-perfect paella. A solid menu of Spanish starters, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

50. Momoya

9.2
185 7th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 251 tips and reviews

Abby T.Abby Thomas: Incredibly delicious rock shrimp tempura salad.

51. Lotte New York Palace

8.4
455 Madison Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 109 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Braised Short Ribs with Brunello Sauce over creamy Polenta

52. Markt

676 Avenue of the Americas (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 155 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the French Toast with Sauteed Apples and Bacon

53. Orient Express

8.2
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 71 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Order a sazarac or an Old fashioned.

54. Fedora

239 W 4th St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The new management will give it a rejiggering, complete with a bar menu of house-infused spirits and syrups, and grub by Medhi Brunet-Benkritly.

55. Hotel Griffou

21 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 47 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Try the asparagus soup and/or the foie gras w/ biscuit appetizer.

56. Minetta Tavern

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

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Have their famous burger with an old fashioned - you will feel complete.

57. Udon West

7.8
11 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 152 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Bukake with Kimchi!

58. Ed's Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 245 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Try the corn and lobster chowder soup - although, something tells me it's not fat free. [sigh]

59. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: At the basement of a corner Taio shop lies a seductive laid-back dungeon, where you can lounge and sip on some great margaritas. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line

Keens Steakhouse is one of NYC Favorites.

60. Keens Steakhouse

9.1
72 W 36th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Koreatown · 484 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC Favorites.

61. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

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

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

62. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 405 tips and reviews
Mondrian SoHo is one of NYC Favorites.

63. Mondrian SoHo

9 Crosby St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews
L'Artusi is one of NYC Favorites.

64. L'Artusi

9.4
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews
EN Japanese Brasserie is one of NYC Favorites.

65. EN Japanese Brasserie

8.7
435 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 263 tips and reviews
Ippudo Westside is one of NYC Favorites.

66. Ippudo Westside

9.1
321 W 51st St (btwn 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 529 tips and reviews
Salinas is one of NYC Favorites.

67. Salinas

8.3
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 79 tips and reviews
Cherry Tavern is one of NYC Favorites.

68. Cherry Tavern

6.4
441 E 6th St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 38 tips and reviews
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of NYC Favorites.

69. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews
il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC Favorites.

70. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 247 tips and reviews