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Refer Responsibly

Refer Responsibly

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Created by 8PM Reservation • Updated On: November 10, 2021

Friends don't let friends eat terrible food. Refer responsibly.

Cookshop is one of Refer Responsibly.

1. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Best brunch in town.

Bottega del Vino is one of Refer Responsibly.

2. Bottega del Vino

5 E 59th St (btw 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Just like in Italy. Amazing espresso.

3. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: The pretzel croissant never gets old.

Mermaid Oyster Bar is one of Refer Responsibly.

4. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Oysters and shistito peppers. Divine!

Le Pescadeux is one of Refer Responsibly.

5. Le Pescadeux

90 Thompson St (at Spring St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 102 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: When the restuarant opens up to the street have a glass of Gruner Veltliner and listen to laughter emanating from Vesuvio Playground across the street.

Lure Fishbar is one of Refer Responsibly.

6. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Iconic happy hour but believe it or not they have an excellent burger!

Casa Mono is one of Refer Responsibly.

7. Casa Mono

9.0
52 Irving Pl (btwn E 17th & E 18th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Go mid afternoon when it's quieter. I dream of the Fideos with Chorizo and Clams.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar is one of Refer Responsibly.

8. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

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

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Favorite time to go is early evening and then catch a movie nearby.

ilili Restaurant is one of Refer Responsibly.

9. ilili Restaurant

8.8
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 476 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Just so damn sexy!

SriPraPhai is one of Refer Responsibly.

10. SriPraPhai

9.0
6413 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Thai food mecca and worth the ride on the 7 train.

Crispo is one of Refer Responsibly.

11. Crispo

240 W 14th St (btwn 7th And 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Not the hippest joint but fantastic rustic Italian. The carbonara is a must.

Esca is one of Refer Responsibly.

12. Esca

402 W 43rd St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 106 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Hands down the one of the best crudo in the city.

Marea is one of Refer Responsibly.

13. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Will cost you a months' rent or mortgage payment but worth every penny. Michael White is a master with pasta.

AQUAGRILL is one of Refer Responsibly.

14. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews

8PM R.8PM Reservation: Best oysters in town!