The unofficial official First Restaurant of New York. Though its formal dining room is a bit too too for Eater 38 contention, the front room and its seasonal American menu wins. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This intimate, cash-only Upper West Side eatery doles out pizzas and pasta dishes to those who can handle the long wait for a table. Try out the four-quadrant quattro stagioni pie or the Penne Mo Mo. Read more.
This East Village bistro serves up spectacular French fare that won't break your budget. Spring for a bottle of wine, order the Steak Frites Traditionnelle, and don't let anyone steal your fries. Read more.
Peace & Serenity under one roof. Chicks only. Dr Hauschka products. Thai Massage & heaven head to toe are my fave.
This crown jewel of the East Village is very popular for their extensive menu of delicious variety. Try the infamous Korean bo ssäm (pork shoulder lettuce wraps) for which the place is named. Read more.
While dinner & brunch are perennially packed, Buvette is the perfect place to stop for a mid-afternoon or late-evening bite and aperitif. Unless you are part of a group of four, ask to sit at the bar. Read more.
Omakase-only sushi bar Shuko is dark and intimate, complete with a dining cave. Expect simple, classic preparations, and the occasional truffle encrusted sushi roll or caviar-topped lump of toro. Read more.
Kajitsu is Manhattan's only restaurant dedicated to the meat-free fare beloved by Buddhist monks. The dishes are hyper seasonal and composed of locally sourced product. Read more.
The franchise promotes themselves as a restaurant that 'transformed ramen into art.' Here in NYC, we are very fortunate to have two locations here: one in the East Village and one in Midtown.
This seasonal modern American restaurant in the West Village, has raised the stakes on the notion "farm-to-table." All their ingredients are local & they breed, raise, & slaughter their own animals. Read more.
Want top tier sushi at a great price? Head to Sushi Dojo. Order the 15-piece omakase and hand rolls. They also offers cooked dishes like braised snapper head and soba. Read more.
Awesome! This is what fast food should be like! Beautiful, delicious, and unique burgers (the Midtown Melt is our recc). Also recommend trying their smoky mac n cheese.
