Local favorites

1. Buddakan

9.1

75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY

Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews

2. Catch

8.0

21 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY

Seafood Restaurant · 328 tips and reviews

Spice Symphony is one of Local favorites.

3. Spice Symphony

7.7

182 Lexington Ave (b/t E 31st & E 32nd Sts.), New York, NY

Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Zuma New York is one of Local favorites.

4. Zuma New York

8.7

261 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 86 tips and reviews

5. Covina

127 E 27th St, New York, NY

Mediterranean Restaurant · Rose Hill · 101 tips and reviews

6. Marta

29 E 29th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave S), New York, NY

Pizzeria · NoMad · 298 tips and reviews

7. The Smith

8.9

956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY

American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

8. Pampano

7.6

209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews

9. James

605 Carlton Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY

New American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 165 tips and reviews

Song Thai Restaurant & Bar is one of Local favorites.

10. Song Thai Restaurant & Bar

295 5th Ave (2nd St), Brooklyn, NY

Thai Restaurant · Central Slope · 119 tips and reviews

11. Sushi You

8.1

246 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

12. Tone Cafe

8.6

265 Neptune Ave (Brighton 6th), Brooklyn, NY

Caucasian Restaurant · Brighton Beach · 24 tips and reviews

13. XIN

6.8

8320 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Chinese Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 4 tips and reviews

Avra Estiatorio is one of Local favorites.

14. Avra Estiatorio

9.0

141 E 48th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY

Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews

Nobu Downtown is one of Local favorites.

15. Nobu Downtown

8.8

195 Broadway (at Dey St), New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Financial District · 90 tips and reviews

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of Local favorites.

16. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.0

40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

17. Hatsuhana

8.9

17 E 48th St (btwn 5th and Madison Ave.), New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 130 tips and reviews

18. Sushi MiKasa

6.5

1188 Gravesend Neck Rd (Sheepshead Bay Rd. & E 13th St.), Brooklyn, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Homecrest · 6 tips and reviews

19. Crab Spot

5.8

833 Union St, Brooklyn, NY

Seafood Restaurant · North Slope · 24 tips and reviews

20. Sushi Ryusei

8.9

216 E 39th St, New York, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Murray Hill · 7 tips and reviews

21. Desnuda

122 E 7th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY

Wine Bar · East Village · 94 tips and reviews

Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen is one of Local favorites.

22. Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

1480 2nd Ave (77th St), New York, NY

Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

23. Yiasou

7.3

2003 Emmons Ave (Ocean), Brooklyn, NY

Greek Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 15 tips and reviews

24. XO Creperie

5.7

2027 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Creperie · Sheepshead Bay · 8 tips and reviews

25. Masakari

7.9

1631 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 32 tips and reviews

Karina: Anyone from Brooklyn knows no one does sushi as well as they do!

26. Sea

7.6

114 N 6th St (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Thai Restaurant · Williamsburg · 257 tips and reviews

27. Cafe Espanol

172 Bleecker St (at Sullivan St), New York, NY

Tapas Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 56 tips and reviews

Karina: Yummy lobsters!! Great sangria. Love the atmosphere!

28. Spice Market

403 W 13th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY

Thai Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 386 tips and reviews

Blue Water Grill is one of Local favorites.

29. Blue Water Grill

31 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY

Seafood Restaurant · Union Square · 184 tips and reviews

Karina: Lobster mashed potatoes, oysters, anything in their pomegranate reduction.

Asia de Cuba at Morgans is one of Local favorites.

30. Asia de Cuba at Morgans

237 Madison Ave (btwn 37th & 38th Streets), New York, NY

Cuban Restaurant · Murray Hill · 60 tips and reviews

Karina: I like the little wasabi balls served as a garnish with the mashed potatoes :)

31. Tao

8.7

42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY

Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 390 tips and reviews

Karina: Go on a weeknight so its not so crowded. Just always love their fortune cookie dessert!

32. China Max

2261 Emmons Ave (btw E. 23rd & Dooley St.), Brooklyn, NY

Chinese Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 7 tips and reviews

Dessert Palace is one of Local favorites.

33. Dessert Palace

6.9

2265 Emmons Ave. (btwn Dooley & E 23rd St.), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · 9 tips and reviews

34. Anyway Cafe

7.3

1602 Gravesend Neck Rd (at E 16th St.), Brooklyn, NY

New American Restaurant · Homecrest · 23 tips and reviews

The Corcoran Group: Relaxing and dimly lit lounge with live music, delicious food (try the Sautéed Shrimp) and the best martinis made with amazing infused vodka.

Tatiana Restaurant is one of Local favorites.

35. Tatiana Restaurant

7.4

3152 Brighton 6th St (Boardwalk, Brighton Beach), Brooklyn, NY

Russian Restaurant · Brighton Beach · 66 tips and reviews

The Corcoran Group: Choose one of the extravagant banquets filled with home-cooked food and VODKA and stay for the entertainment. Make sure you bring a full wallet!

36. Nikki Beach

151 E 50th St (btw 3rd & Lexington), New York, NY

Night Club · Turtle Bay · 35 tips and reviews

Sahara Restaurant is one of Local favorites.

37. Sahara Restaurant

2337 Coney Island Ave (btwn Avenue T & U), Brooklyn, NY

Turkish Restaurant · Homecrest · 42 tips and reviews

Kelvin L: Definitely get the hummus dip for the bread.

Taci's Beyti Restaurant is one of Local favorites.

38. Taci's Beyti Restaurant

8.8

1953 Coney Island Ave (at Avenue P), Brooklyn, NY

Turkish Restaurant · Midwood · 69 tips and reviews

Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse is one of Local favorites.

39. Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse

7.8

8814 4th Ave (btwn 88th & 89th street), Brooklyn, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 21 tips and reviews

Dreà ram: great place for dinner

Cebu' Bar & Bistro is one of Local favorites.

40. Cebu' Bar & Bistro

7.8

8801 3rd Ave (at 88th St), Brooklyn, NY

New American Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 62 tips and reviews

Valerie Ferreyra: fabulous brunch.

41. Tulsi

211 E 46th St, New York, NY

Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 58 tips and reviews

42. Bobby Van's

6.9

25 Broad St (at Exchange Pl), New York, NY

Steakhouse · Financial District · 32 tips and reviews

Downtown Alliance: One of NYC's elite steakhouses, the perfect spot for a power lunch or social dinner. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/

The Capital Grille is one of Local favorites.

43. The Capital Grille

8.7

120 Broadway, New York, NY

American Restaurant · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

Downtown Alliance: Contintental menu w/ premium dry-aged steaks and chops, fresh seafood dishes, an impressive setting near the NYSE. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/

44. Dos Caminos

6.9

475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY

Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 195 tips and reviews

People: Made-to-order tableside guac and a 100-plus tequilalist keep stars like Jessica Simpson dipping in. Tip: Snag a sidewalk seatat their spanking-new Hudson Street location for good people-watching.

Tenda Asian Fusion is one of Local favorites.

45. Tenda Asian Fusion

7.3

1734 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY

Japanese Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 6 tips and reviews

Mitoushi Sushi is one of Local favorites.

46. Mitoushi Sushi

1714 Sheepshead Bay Rd (btwn Voorhies Ave & Shore Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 10 tips and reviews

47. Nargis Cafe

8.3

2818 Coney Island Ave (at Kathleen Pl), Brooklyn, NY

Eastern European Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 60 tips and reviews

Chance Asian Bistro & Bar is one of Local favorites.

48. Chance Asian Bistro & Bar

223 Smith St (at Butler), Brooklyn, NY

Asian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 49 tips and reviews

49. Surfish

8.1

550 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Peruvian Restaurant · Gowanus · 59 tips and reviews

Downhouse Lounge is one of Local favorites.

50. Downhouse Lounge

250 Avenue X (McDonald Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Restaurant · Gravesend · 14 tips and reviews

Blue Velvet Lounge is one of Local favorites.

51. Blue Velvet Lounge

341 Avenue U (at W 1st), Brooklyn, NY

Lounge · Gravesend · 1 tip

52. China Grill

60 W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY

Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 65 tips and reviews

53. Houston's

630 Old Country Rd (at Glen Cove Rd.), Garden City, NY

American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Masal Cafe & Lounge is one of Local favorites.

54. Masal Cafe & Lounge

7.3

1901 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Café · Sheepshead Bay · 90 tips and reviews

55. SUSHISAMBA

245 Park Ave S (btwn E 19th & E 20th St), New York, NY

Sushi Restaurant · Flatiron District · 63 tips and reviews

Savored: Crispy Yellow and Lobster Taquitos, Kobe Gyoza, and Miso-Marinated Chilean Sea Bass...Couldn't be happier right now.

Onegin Restaurant is one of Local favorites.

56. Onegin Restaurant

391 Avenue of the Americas (Waverly Place), New York, NY

Russian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 50 tips and reviews

57. Mari Vanna

8.6

41 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY

Russian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 192 tips and reviews

Opera Cafe Lounge is one of Local favorites.

58. Opera Cafe Lounge

8.4

2255 Emmons Ave (Dooley), Brooklyn, NY

Turkish Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 58 tips and reviews

amNewYork: This Turkish/Mediterranean spot has wide floor-ceiling windows that never let you miss out on what’s happening at the waterfront docks on Emmons Avenue.