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Friend's Best in NYC

Friend's Best in NYC

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Created by Katie Boes • Updated On: January 17, 2019
Gammeeok is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

1. Gammeeok

7.2
9 W 32nd St Fl 2 (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 34 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best 24-hour Hangover Helper

Yakiniku West is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

2. Yakiniku West

218 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 85 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best Asian BBQ

Wallsé is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

3. Wallsé

8.5
344 W 11th St (at Washington), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · West Village · 52 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best Austrian

Green Kitchen is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

4. Green Kitchen

1477 1st Ave (77th St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best Bacon, Egg + Cheese Sandwich

Ess-a-Bagel is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

5. Ess-a-Bagel

8.6
324 1st Ave, New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 34 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best Bagel

Yakitori Taisho is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

6. Yakitori Taisho

7.5
5 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Boes: Best Beer + Meat on a Stick

The Blind Tiger is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

7. The Blind Tiger

8.8
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews
The Ginger Man is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

8. The Ginger Man

11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews
Churrascaria Plataforma is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

9. Churrascaria Plataforma

8.7
316 W 49th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 164 tips and reviews
Mill Basin Kosher Deli is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

10. Mill Basin Kosher Deli

8.2
5823 Avenue T (E 59th St), Brooklyn, NY
Kosher Restaurant · Flatlands · 28 tips and reviews
Sarabeth's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

11. Sarabeth's

8.5
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews
Corner Bistro is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

12. Corner Bistro

8.5
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews
Island Burgers and Shakes is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

13. Island Burgers and Shakes

766 9th Ave (btwn W 51st & W 52nd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 113 tips and reviews
J.G. Melon is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

14. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews
Duke's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

15. Duke's

1596 2nd Ave (83rd St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Yorkville · 15 tips and reviews
Luke's Lobster Union Square is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

16. Luke's Lobster Union Square

8.4
124 University Pl (13th Street and 14th Street), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 3 tips and reviews
Esperanto is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

17. Esperanto

145 Avenue C (at E 9th St.), New York, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 163 tips and reviews
Morris Park Bake Shop is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

18. Morris Park Bake Shop

6.8
1007 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY
Bakery · Morris Park · 2 tips and reviews
Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

19. Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe

9.0
342 E 11th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · East Village · 318 tips and reviews
L'Express is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

20. L'Express

8.1
249 Park Ave S (at E 20th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 198 tips and reviews
Forbidden City is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

21. Forbidden City

212 Avenue A (btwn E. 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 5 tips and reviews
Lil' Frankie's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

22. Lil' Frankie's

8.8
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews
Pakistan Tea House is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

23. Pakistan Tea House

176 Church St (btw Duane and Chambers), New York, NY
Pakistani Restaurant · Tribeca · 29 tips and reviews
Pastrami Queen is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

24. Pastrami Queen

7.6
1125 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews
One & One is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

25. One & One

5.7
76 E 1st St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 107 tips and reviews
Matsuri is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

26. Matsuri

369 W 16th St (at W. 16th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 18 tips and reviews
Grand Sichuan International is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

27. Grand Sichuan International

229 9th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 108 tips and reviews
Chin Chin Thai Kitchen is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

28. Chin Chin Thai Kitchen

6.1
57-17 Roosevelt Ave (58 Street), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · Woodside · 5 tips and reviews
Congee Village 粥之家 is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

29. Congee Village 粥之家

8.3
100 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 218 tips and reviews
Hop Kee is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

30. Hop Kee

7.6
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews
Wo Hop Restaurant is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

31. Wo Hop Restaurant

7.9
17 Mott St (btwn Worth & Mosco St), New York, NY
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 263 tips and reviews
Café Habana is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

32. Café Habana

8.8
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews
Franklin Corner Cafe is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

33. Franklin Corner Cafe

6.8
210 Franklin St (Huron), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Greenpoint · 16 tips and reviews
Leonidas is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

34. Leonidas

120 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

35. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews
Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓 is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

36. 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
Pak Punjab is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

37. Pak Punjab

7.0
40 E 3rd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Deli · East Village · 8 tips and reviews
Myers of Keswick is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

38. Myers of Keswick

8.6
634 Hudson St (btwn Jane & Horatio), New York, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · West Village · 47 tips and reviews
Jean-Georges is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

39. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews
Mamoun's Falafel is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

40. Mamoun's Falafel

8.5
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews
Angel’s Share is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

41. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews
Tony's Pier Restaurant is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

42. Tony's Pier Restaurant

7.8
1 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY
Seafood Restaurant · City Island · 35 tips and reviews

43. beso Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Crown Heights · No tips or reviews
The Pink Tea Cup is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

44. The Pink Tea Cup

120 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Fort Greene · 17 tips and reviews
Monteleone's Bakery is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

45. Monteleone's Bakery

8.6
355 Court St (btwn Union & President St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Carroll Gardens · 43 tips and reviews
Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

46. Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner

7.8
548 3rd Ave (at 36th St), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Murray Hill · 96 tips and reviews
Il Laboratorio del Gelato is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

47. Il Laboratorio del Gelato

9.1
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 345 tips and reviews
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

48. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews

49. Il Bagatto to-go from Il Posto Accanto

190 E 2nd St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · No tips or reviews
Il Mulino New York is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

50. Il Mulino New York

8.7
86 W 3rd St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 62 tips and reviews
Nobu Downtown is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

51. Nobu Downtown

8.8
195 Broadway (at Dey St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Financial District · 90 tips and reviews
Knish Nosh Snack Shack is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

52. Knish Nosh Snack Shack

6.6
New York, NY
Snack Place · Central Park · 3 tips and reviews
Umbertos Clam House is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

53. Umbertos Clam House

5.9
132 Mulberry St (btw Grand & Hester), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Little Italy · 47 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Sushi is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

54. Blue Ribbon Sushi

9.2
119 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · SoHo · 294 tips and reviews

55. Ovo Restaurant

65 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Restaurant · East Village · No tips or reviews
The Palm is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

56. The Palm

206 West St (Warren St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Tribeca · 55 tips and reviews
B & H Dairy is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

57. B & H Dairy

8.5
127 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

58. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
Veselka is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

59. Veselka

8.9
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 649 tips and reviews
Rosa Mexicano is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

60. Rosa Mexicano

41 Murray St, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Tribeca · 13 tips and reviews

61. The Halcyon Gourmet

202 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenpoint · 5 tips and reviews
Cafeteria is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

62. Cafeteria

8.0
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 636 tips and reviews
Gotham Bar and Grill is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

63. Gotham Bar and Grill

12 E 12th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 220 tips and reviews
Chumley's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

64. Chumley's

86 Bedford St (btwn Grove & Barrow St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 34 tips and reviews

65. La Sabrosura Restaurant

25 E 170th St, Bronx, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Mount Eden · No tips or reviews
Barney Greengrass is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

66. Barney Greengrass

8.7
541 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 161 tips and reviews
Golden Unicorn Restaurant 麒麟金閣 is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

67. Golden Unicorn Restaurant 麒麟金閣

8.1
18 E Broadway (at Catherine St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 228 tips and reviews
Bubby's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

68. Bubby's

8.8
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews
Arturo's Restaurant is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

69. Arturo's Restaurant

8.7
106 W Houston St (at Thompson St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 135 tips and reviews
Joe's Pizza is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

70. Joe's Pizza

9.0
7 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 455 tips and reviews
Morris Park Pizza is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

71. Morris Park Pizza

8.4
656 Morris Park Ave (at Unionport Rd.), Bronx, NY
Pizzeria · Van Nest · 7 tips and reviews
John's Pizzeria is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

72. John's Pizzeria

8.3
260 W 44th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Theater District · 349 tips and reviews
Patsy's Pizzeria is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

73. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.9
2287 1st Ave (btwn E 117th & E 118th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 143 tips and reviews
Rosario's Pizza is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

74. Rosario's Pizza

173 Orchard St (at Stanton St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 80 tips and reviews

75. Pintaile's Pizza

124 Park Ave. (E 12th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · No tips or reviews
John's of Bleecker Street is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

76. John's of Bleecker Street

8.9
278 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 229 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

77. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews
Junior's Restaurant is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

78. Junior's Restaurant

8.6
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 tips and reviews
Gray's Papaya is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

79. Gray's Papaya

6.7
612 8th Ave (btwn 39th and 40th), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Garment District · 11 tips and reviews
Fried Dumplings is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

80. Fried Dumplings

99 Allen St (at Delancey St.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 19 tips and reviews

81. The Post Road House

390 Post Rd, Darien, CT
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Essex Street Market is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

82. Essex Street Market

120 Essex St (at Delancey St.), New York, NY
Market · Lower East Side · 102 tips and reviews
Manducatis is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

83. Manducatis

7.6
13-27 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 9 tips and reviews
Flor de Mayo is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

84. Flor de Mayo

8.1
484 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 83rd & 84th St.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews
Sake Bar Decibel is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

85. Sake Bar Decibel

9.1
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 256 tips and reviews
Elora's Restaurant is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

86. Elora's Restaurant

6.9
272 Prospect Park W (at 17th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Slope · 36 tips and reviews
Russ & Daughters Café is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

87. Russ & Daughters Café

9.2
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews

88. Sorrento's Pizzeria

3891 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, NY
Pizzeria · Kingsbridge Heights · No tips or reviews
Patricia's is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

89. Patricia's

8.3
1082 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY
Italian Restaurant · Morris Park · 39 tips and reviews
Brick Lane Curry House is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

90. Brick Lane Curry House

7.2
79 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th and E 5th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 112 tips and reviews
Peter Luger Steak House is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

91. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews
Japonica is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

92. Japonica

7.7
90 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 70 tips and reviews
Tomoe Sushi is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

93. Tomoe Sushi

172 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & Houston St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 217 tips and reviews
Sushi Yasuda is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

94. Sushi Yasuda

8.9
204 E 43rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 256 tips and reviews
Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

95. Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery

8.2
215 Avenue A (btwn 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 106 tips and reviews

96. Kai Kai Thai Bistro

131 Avenue A, New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · No tips or reviews
Turkish Kitchen is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

97. Turkish Kitchen

7.6
386 3rd Ave (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 82 tips and reviews
Excellent Dumpling House is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

98. Excellent Dumpling House

7.5
165 W 23rd St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chelsea · 36 tips and reviews
Red Bamboo is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

99. Red Bamboo

8.7
140 W 4th St (btwn 6th Ave & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 177 tips and reviews
Barnstormer BBQ is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

100. Barnstormer BBQ

7.3
1076 Route 9W (Garrison Rd), Fort Montgomery, NY
BBQ Joint · 26 tips and reviews
Marco Polo Ristorante is one of Friend's Best in NYC.

101. Marco Polo Ristorante

6.8
345 Court St (at Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 14 tips and reviews