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Festive Brunch NYC

1. Ditch Plains

100 W 82nd St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews

MegMeg: Best bloody mary in the UWS

2. The Penny Farthing

6.2
103 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 174 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The brunch menu ventures into playful fare like the most popular dish, "eggs in a nest," two eggs served any style over parmesan toast. The mimosas, bloody Marys and sunflower martinis are also good. Read more.

3. Von

7.0
3 Bleecker St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Bar · NoHo · 129 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Friendly bartenders, low key atmosphere and very dog friendly. Stay upstairs for a casual drink or go downstairs to dance.

The Smith is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

4. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

5. PUBLIC

210 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 211 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Everything here is fabulous, from cocktails to kangaroo (seriously!). -Gail Simmons, Top Chef.

6. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 312 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The restaurant's $1,000 lobster frittata is sprinkled with ten ounces of Sevruga caviar. If that's aiming a bit too high? Settle for foie gras brioche French toast. It's divine.

Harry's is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

7. Harry's

8.7
1 Hanover Sq, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 122 tips and reviews

Glamazon DiariesGlamazon Diaries: Make a reservation ahead of time for this unlimited champagne brunch. Lively, young singles on a Saturday having a blast over good food and champagne cocktails.

8. Calle Ocho

2756 Broadway (at 106th St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Upper West Side · 292 tips and reviews

Nami K.Nami Kim: Hands down the best weekend brunch with excellent Cuban cuisine and unlimited, complimentary sangrias!! Read more.

Extra Virgin is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

9. Extra Virgin

7.8
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 240 tips and reviews
Harry's is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

10. Harry's

8.7
1 Hanover Sq, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 122 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here for Brunch on Saturday and enjoy unlimited champagne cocktails with your entrée of Poached Eggs and Cornbeef Hash. Reservations are a must!

11. Beaumarchais

409 W 13th St (btwn 9th Ave. & Washington St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 63 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: If you’re in the mood to people-watch, sidle up to the bar for a bottle of Moët champagne and an ounce of Petrossian Ossetra caviar.

Bobo is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

12. Bobo

8.5
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

13. Vandaag

103 2nd Ave (at 6th St.), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · East Village · 83 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Yes, the cocktails seem insane. But a Turf War makes the argument and the roast hen and hete bliksem finishes it. This place is cool. Read more.

14. Prune

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

BravoBravo: I’ve had MANY wonderful meals at Prune, but love to go for brunch for their numerous iterations of Bloody Marys with incredible garnishes. If you’ve got a party of four or more, ask for the only table

15. Gilligan's

6.6
310 W Broadway (btwn Grand & Canal St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 58 tips and reviews

Glamazon DiariesGlamazon Diaries: Skip the packed restos in the neighborhood and head to this cozy outdoor spot with friends for cocktails. Grab a burger and fries, which are cooked on a grill outside.

16. Columbus Tavern

269 Columbus Ave (btwn 72nd St. & 73rd St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews

Jackie U.Jackie Ugrinovsky: Get the bloody mary

17. PS 450

6.5
450 Park Ave S (btwn 30th & 31st St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 139 tips and reviews

Brad M.Brad Monroe: The $25 bottomless Mimosa/Bellini/Bloody Mary + entree weekend brunch is wonderful! Great service too

Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

18. Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel

113 Jane St (at The Jane Hotel), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews
The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

19. The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

8.2
10 Central Park S (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews

20. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Read more.

La Petite Maison is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

21. La Petite Maison

13-15 W 54th St (5th ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

22. Prune

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

EpicuriousEpicurious: Brunch is the highlight for this East Village classic, but don't expect an omelet - robust dishes like grilled merguez with oysters and nine kinds of Bloody Marys are de rigueur here!

Kittichai is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

23. Kittichai

60 Thompson St (btwn Spring & Broome St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews
Arte Cafe is one of Festive Brunch NYC.

24. Arte Cafe

6.6
106 W 73rd St (btw Amsterdam & Columbus), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 78 tips and reviews