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The best of the best in the Fashion District including restaurants, bars, and more. Check out our full neighborhood guide here: urbancompass.com/neighborhood_guides/fashion_district
Steakhouse · Garment District · 32 tips and reviews
Compass: The midtown sister to the legendary downtown NYC steakhouse features modern updates on menu favorites, from onion rings topped in blue cheese to a double decker prime steak “hamburger.”
Compass: James Beard award-winning items from dover sole to filet mignon served with five types of potatoes will bring hungry diners up to speed in style.
151 West 34th Street (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 110 tips and reviews
Compass: Beyond the shopping-friendly address at Macy\u2019s Herald Square, the newly opened white-tiled pizza and pasta den boasts authentic gelato and unbeatable Empire State building views.
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Garment District · 182 tips and reviews
Compass: If this quick-serve counter feels like a trip to Asia, know that it’s by design. There are over 50 locations throughout Japan and Singapore, and more stateside locations in the works this year.
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 122 tips and reviews
Compass: For years, the south Philly-born mini chain and food truck has been delighting downtown and late night dining crowds -- and vying for the top sandwich-making spot in the city.
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 78 tips and reviews
Compass: Hit the restaurant for a game day or lunchtime pizza, or make a bigger night of it with foodie-appoved dishes from truffled pasta to salads topped with honey balsamic vinagraitte.
352 W 39th St (btwn 8th Ave & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 130 tips and reviews
Compass: Just a few blocks from Port Authority, you’ll find this mood-lit trattatoria, it’s well-stocked wine vault, and a cozy atmosphere that feels anything but “bridge and tunnel.”
Thai Restaurant · Garment District · 115 tips and reviews
Compass: Quick local delivery, expertly spiced noodle bowls, and an extensive menu that belies it’s simple storefront are among the reasons that food critics consider it a best-kept secret Thai spot.”
Compass: True to its name, the Port Authority-inspired brew house aims to please all manner of beer lovers, boasting 50-plus pours by the cask, tap, bottle, and can, or tasting flights.
Compass: Situated right on the edge of the Fashion District, this giant park has outdoor movie screenings during the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
Compass: Outdoor bistro tables, by-the-hour bike rental stations, and gourmet coffee stands make people-watching the sport of choice at this multi-block streetfront gathering spot.
Compass: From laser-based smoothing treatments to iPods in every room, this high-tech, unisex mini chain keeps beauty junkies on their toes -- and sitting pretty.
Cosmetics Store · Garment District · 13 tips and reviews
Compass: One of the first Manhattan spas to specialize in aromatherapy remains a go-to for hot cream hand and nail services, hair removal, and tea treatments from head to toe.
152 W 36th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Garment District · 96 tips and reviews
Compass: Baby pink and white fixtures and specialty baked goods (served by the single or dozen) make morning coffee and special occasion dessert runs that much sweeter.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 93 tips and reviews
Compass: Named for bebop originator Charlie “Bird” Parker, this white-linened supper club and music venue pairs an award-winning house band and rotating list of top live acts with upscale comfort fare.
Music Venue · Garment District · 90 tips and reviews
Compass: Fresco angels and multiple balconies date back to 1906, but perfomances by present-day stars include Beyonce, The Metropolitan Opera, Leonard Bernstein, and more.
520 8th Ave, #901 (btwn 36 and 37 St), New York, NY
Education · Garment District · 26 tips and reviews
Compass: Industry newbies and celebrity alums rave about the wide range of classes and ticketed productions, which range from expiremental theater to Broadway-ready first works by rising star creatives.
Art Gallery · Garment District · 3 tips and reviews
Compass: Stroll Seventh Avenue from 35th to 41st streets, and take in 28 gleaming silver plates paying homage to international tastemakers from 1930s milliner Lilly Dache to present day legend Marc Jacobs.