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Bite is one of NYC Food-do's.

1. Bite

8.5
211 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 114 tips and reviews
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is one of NYC Food-do's.

2. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9.1
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
New American Restaurant · 154 tips and reviews

3. Grand Sichuan Eastern

6.8
172 8th Ave, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 28 tips and reviews

Mel Q.Mel Q: Try dan dan noodles too!

4. Lan Cafe

342 E 6th St (1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 27 tips and reviews

Nadina B.Nadina Barreto: #36 grill lemongrass seitan on steamed hair rice vermicelli *drool*

5. Antibes Bistro

112 Suffolk St (btw Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 57 tips and reviews

MihaeMihae: Such a cute little hidden gem. The owner, David is a sweetheart. Would totally recommend for dinner with friends. Grab the outside tables before it gets too cold!

6. Piola

48 E 12th St (btw Broadway & University), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 42 tips and reviews

William J S.William J Sisti: happy hour deal. free appitizers with drink purchases

7. Rai Rai Ken

6.7
218 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 199 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Have a late lunch here from 2-5pm - $11 includes Ramen and one appetizer. Try the ramen with tofu and ground pork.

8. This Little Piggy

149 1st Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 98 tips and reviews

DensDens: This place is pretty great. You're not going to beat $4.50 for the Roast Beef sammy and the Pastrami @ $7 is a legit option to Katz's $16 tourist trap. If you go pastrami, hold the cole slaw.

9. Boqueria Flatiron

8.9
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.

10. Niko Niko Sushi & Bowl

80 Wall St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews

Gina C.Gina C.: Go for their ready-made bento boxes (delicious and filling) or for their plain udon (light and perfect for that quick bite). Read more.

11. 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.

12. El Almacén

557 Driggs Ave (btwn N 6th & N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 223 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Next time you're craving a big hunk of cow, snag a table in the garden and order their parrillada. Bring a friend or two to help you finish it all and wash it down with a bottle of Malbec. -Jacqueline

13. Chance Asian Bistro & Bar

223 Smith St (at Butler), Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Michielsen: My three goto three dim sum combo: beef & pine nut, chicken shu mai, sea bass & corn. Each complements the other in flavor and texture.

14. Castros

7.7
511 Myrtle Ave (btwn Grand & Ryerson), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 44 tips and reviews

Heather E.Heather Emanuele: Santa Fe burrito is the most perfect vegetarian burrito ever!

15. Colador Cafe

1000 Bedford Ave (DeKalb), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 40 tips and reviews

Angie G.Angie Gannon: Have the baked eggs - they're amazing. Also, bring cash; they're cash only (there's a chase right across the street tho)

Taro Sushi is one of NYC Food-do's.

16. Taro Sushi

244 Flatbush Ave (at St. Mark's Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · North Slope · 92 tips and reviews

17. La Bagel Delight

9.0
284 7th Ave (at 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Central Slope · 86 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Boyd: Bacon, Egg and Cheddar on an Everything Bagel is the best breakfast sandwich in Brooklyn.

Traif is one of NYC Food-do's.

18. Traif

9.0
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Most of the snacks on chef Jason Marcus’s often-changing menu are $10 or less. Snag a table on the lush back patio, & feast with the knowledge you’re filling your belly without emptying your wallet. Read more.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is one of NYC Food-do's.

19. Nom Wah Tea Parlor

8.0
13 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 376 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the steamed-to-order shrimp-and-snow-pea-leaf dumplings, packed with minced shrimp, flecks of scallions and bright, fresh snow-pea leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

20. 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

Nina C.Nina C: I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!

21. Sushi Yasuda

9.0
204 E 43rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 256 tips and reviews

Karen T.Karen Teng: Best. Sushi. In New York. If you go though, you must make a reservation to sit at the sushi bar in front of Yasuda and say omakase. Otherwise don't bother at all.

La Table Exquise is one of NYC Food-do's.

22. La Table Exquise

370 Tompkins Ave (Putnam), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 5 tips and reviews

Samantha T.Samantha Tan: The best French toast in the world- buttery and caramelised made from chef Sebastien's homemade baguettes! Croissants hot from the oven, desserts to die for, great all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays!

23. Cong Ly

124 Hester St (btw Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Buckley: Great spot, super cheap lunch and the owner is great. I refer to him as the vietnamese don knots. Very nice and funny guy. I'm happy to patronize his place anytime. And the food is good. I love #38.

24. Red Egg

202 Centre St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews

DariaDaria: Duck sliders, pan-fried tofu w/ bok choy, garlic chicken, pan-fried noodles, sesame chicken, and singapore mei fun were our favorite entrees.

25. The Halal Guys

8.7
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews

Daniel D.Daniel Delaney: When visiting, make sure you're at the cart with the yellow / golden plastic bags which say "we are different." Be ware of daytime imposter cart on the south west corner!

26. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews

Joey X.Joey X: Go at lunchtime and get the $6 Luger burger. It's the best deal in the city!

27. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Malaysianish barbecue in a setting that recalls Williamsburg '92. Get bacon, with a tall cold beer. Get some pig. And the crab laksa, yes. Read more.

28. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

James G.James Gash: Tiny place, loud, small plates, high prices, but tasty food & unique dishes.

29. The Meatball Shop

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

Humberto M.Humberto Martinez: Amazing food at an amazing price. Get the spicy pork balls with parmesan cream.

The Pony Bar is one of NYC Food-do's.

30. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews

Benny W.Benny Wong: If you're remotely close to this bar, go. $5 Craft American Beers? Doesn't get any better. Short rib sandwich is also fantastic!Love,Once a Mayor

31. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

TomTom: the chicken biscuit is the best $5 you can spend in Williamsburg.

32. The Highliner

210 10th Ave (at W 22nd St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

Roger E.Roger Ehrenberg: While I miss the old Empire Diner, the Highliner has filled in well. Try the Brisket Hash with poached eggs - crazy delicious. Read more.

Danji is one of NYC Food-do's.

33. Danji

346 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 279 tips and reviews
Cafe Himalaya is one of NYC Food-do's.

34. Cafe Himalaya

8.7
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 121 tips and reviews

35. Boca Chica

13 1st Ave (at 1st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 37 tips and reviews

Vinay G.Vinay Ganti: The shrink ticul is unbelievable as long as you love things spicy. And if you don't you are weird.

La Maison du Macaron is one of NYC Food-do's.

36. La Maison du Macaron

132 W 23rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Chelsea · 135 tips and reviews
Cafe Kristall is one of NYC Food-do's.

37. Cafe Kristall

70 Mercer St (Broome), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · SoHo · 9 tips and reviews
Sabor A Mexico is one of NYC Food-do's.

38. Sabor A Mexico

7.1
160 1st Ave (at E 10th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 32 tips and reviews

39. Amazing 66

66 Mott St (Btw Canal & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 40 tips and reviews

Athena C.Athena Chang: Get the crispy garlic chicken, mayo shrimp and deep fried steak

40. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews

Gary E.Gary Eggers: I've tried just about everything, but to this day the Parisienne (with multi-grain noodles) is still the one to beat.

41. Legend Bar & Restaurant 蜀留香

88 7th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 93 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Surut: Steamed whole seabass , Lamb w/scallions, mo pa tofu, dan dan noodles. All very good dishes.

42. Bonchon Chicken

7.5
207 W 38th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Garment District · 122 tips and reviews

Marcus C.Marcus Calderon: 7.95 lunch special. So. Much. Food. Nom nom nom!!!

Zum Schneider is one of NYC Food-do's.

43. Zum Schneider

107 Avenue C (at E 7th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Alphabet City · 174 tips and reviews

44. 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.

No. 7 Sub is one of NYC Food-do's.

45. No. 7 Sub

1188 Broadway (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 223 tips and reviews

46. New York Pizza Suprema

9.0
413 8th Ave (btwn W 30th & W 31st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 343 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The best pizza near Penn Station. Order an 'upside down' slice.

Hana Food is one of NYC Food-do's.

47. Hana Food

8.6
534 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · East Williamsburg · 79 tips and reviews
Evergreen On 38 is one of NYC Food-do's.

48. Evergreen On 38

6.1
10 E 38th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 30 tips and reviews
Kalustyan's is one of NYC Food-do's.

49. Kalustyan's

9.3
123 Lexington Ave (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Rose Hill · 133 tips and reviews

50. Russian Vodka Room

8.1
265 W 52nd St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Theater District · 101 tips and reviews

Michael I.Michael Israel: Best gravlox in town. The strawberry vodka makes a great shooter.

Mexicocina is one of NYC Food-do's.

51. Mexicocina

8.9
503 Jackson Ave (E 147 St), Bronx, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Mott Haven · 31 tips and reviews

52. El Pote

8.0
718 2nd Ave (btwn 38th and 39th St.), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Frank F.Frank Fayer: Paella Valencia, pitcher of sangria. Stuffed mushrooms are good too. Great ambiance, maybe a bit too bright.

Dorians Aka Club D is one of NYC Food-do's.

53. Dorians Aka Club D

New York, NY
American Restaurant · Yorkville · 2 tips and reviews
Anjappar New York is one of NYC Food-do's.

54. Anjappar New York

7.1
116 Lexington Ave (28th Street), New York, NY
South Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 60 tips and reviews
Moti Mahal Delux is one of NYC Food-do's.

55. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews
Mudville Restaurant & Tap House is one of NYC Food-do's.

56. Mudville Restaurant & Tap House

7.4
126 Chambers St (btwn W Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Tribeca · 135 tips and reviews
Beyond Sushi is one of NYC Food-do's.

57. Beyond Sushi

229 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 119 tips and reviews
Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe is one of NYC Food-do's.

58. Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe

9.0
342 E 11th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · East Village · 318 tips and reviews
Square Diner is one of NYC Food-do's.

59. Square Diner

7.8
33 Leonard St (at Varick St), New York, NY
Diner · Tribeca · 56 tips and reviews
Kitchenette Uptown is one of NYC Food-do's.

60. Kitchenette Uptown

1272 Amsterdam Ave (at 123rd St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · West Harlem · 108 tips and reviews
Bell Book & Candle is one of NYC Food-do's.

61. Bell Book & Candle

7.9
141 W 10th St (btwn Waverly Pl & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 94 tips and reviews

62. Bell Book & Candle

7.9
141 W 10th St (btwn Waverly Pl & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 94 tips and reviews

Jess S.Jess S: Food is inconsistent, but great bar. Points for most produce sourced from their rooftop garden.

Jacob's Restaurant is one of NYC Food-do's.

63. Jacob's Restaurant

7.7
2698 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 143rd St.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews
Dassara is one of NYC Food-do's.

64. Dassara

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

65. The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

8.1
133 E 65th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 77 tips and reviews

Claudia N.Claudia Newman: Lobster & fennel pie a must. Chicken Kiev is special. Scotch egg snack is great. Share mains.

Hakkasan is one of NYC Food-do's.

66. Hakkasan

311 W 43rd St (at 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 158 tips and reviews
Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is one of NYC Food-do's.

67. Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

7.4
953 2nd Ave (btwn E. 50th and E. 51st St), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 62 tips and reviews

68. The Milton

8.2
1754 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 31 tips and reviews

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: Great brunch spot. Had the skillet and eggs benny. Seems anything on the menu is worth trying.

Suzume is one of NYC Food-do's.

69. Suzume

9.0
545 Lorimer St (at Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 173 tips and reviews
Eats is one of NYC Food-do's.

70. Eats

1055 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
Vynl is one of NYC Food-do's.

71. Vynl

756 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 50th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 255 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Budreau: have a frozen cosmo. drink it slow then try not to stumble as you leave

Tropical Restaurant is one of NYC Food-do's.

72. Tropical Restaurant

6.8
36-10 Greenpoint Ave, Queens, NY
Restaurant · Sunnyside · 6 tips and reviews
Paul's "Da Burger Joint" is one of NYC Food-do's.

73. Paul's "Da Burger Joint"

7.2
131 2nd Ave (Astor Pl.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 145 tips and reviews
Benny's Burritos is one of NYC Food-do's.

74. Benny's Burritos

113 Greenwich Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 178 tips and reviews
Gennaro Restaurant is one of NYC Food-do's.

75. Gennaro Restaurant

7.2
665 Amsterdam Ave (W 93rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Sea Witch is one of NYC Food-do's.

76. Sea Witch

8.8
703 5th Ave (btwn 21st & 22nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenwood Heights · 103 tips and reviews
Barbounia is one of NYC Food-do's.

77. Barbounia

8.4
250 Park Ave S (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Flatiron District · 219 tips and reviews
Cafe Mogador is one of NYC Food-do's.

78. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews
Somtum Der is one of NYC Food-do's.

79. Somtum Der

8.5
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 190 tips and reviews
88 Palace is one of NYC Food-do's.

80. 88 Palace

5.4
88 E Broadway (btwn Forsyth & Market St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews
Birreria is one of NYC Food-do's.

81. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews
Hotel Tortuga is one of NYC Food-do's.

82. Hotel Tortuga

246 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 93 tips and reviews
Ramen Okidoki is one of NYC Food-do's.

83. Ramen Okidoki

34-05 30th Ave (at 34th St), Astoria, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Astoria · 41 tips and reviews
Nitehawk Cinema is one of NYC Food-do's.

84. Nitehawk Cinema

9.5
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews
NewsBar Café is one of NYC Food-do's.

85. NewsBar Café

7.9
107 University Pl, New York, NY
Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 80 tips and reviews
ilili Restaurant is one of NYC Food-do's.

86. ilili Restaurant

8.8
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 476 tips and reviews
Loreley Beer Garden is one of NYC Food-do's.

87. Loreley Beer Garden

8.2
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 192 tips and reviews
Mezetto is one of NYC Food-do's.

88. Mezetto

161 E Houston St (Allen St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 65 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of NYC Food-do's.

89. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Burnside Biscuits is one of NYC Food-do's.

90. Burnside Biscuits

3207 30th Ave (btw 32nd & 33rd), Astoria, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is one of NYC Food-do's.

91. Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House

7.7
1588 2nd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 48 tips and reviews