Popular midday dishes include the peppered chicken on arugula ($19); marinated sea bass with asparagus on a salad ($19); and the pasta with black pepper, egg and guanciale, cured pig jowl ($15). Read more.
Get the fried lamb intestines-fried so finely that they've curled and buckled in the heat, becoming golden brown & crisp. They taste like lamb potato chips-dip them in the tart chile sauce on the side
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.
The music plays seven nights a week, and during brunch on the weekends, with a 17-piece band shaking down the house on Monday and Tuesday nights. Make sure to order Chef Gregg Berk's fabulous steak.
Terrible food and service. Incredibly overpriced. The people who work there are fun and stuff, but it was totally overrated. I don't recommend it.
Open the little drawer inside one of the tables and you will find a notebook filled with things that random people have written. Feel free to add something yourself. Its really cool to see what othe
This is a fantastic sushi bar.. In the Timewarner bldg.. the Bar tender is crazy.. the food is amazing.. just a fantastic selection .. 4 stars for me
If you can tear yourself away from the Asian-Portuguese fusion, mixology at the bar is among the most precise and inspired in town -- seriously underrated. [BlackBook] Read more.
In my opinion, wd-50 has the city’s best and most eclectic tasting menu. I am always surprised and pleased. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
Definitely an older crowd, however the food is top notch. Their risotto balls are the most delicious and savory amuse-bouche around. Try the new hotel bar for post dinner drinks.
Daniel receives anywhere from 80 to 100 applications and resumes for server positions every day.
There's only one type of pizza on the brunch menu, but they will make other pies if you ask.
Awesome interior and staff. The food is not only delicuous but entertaining! Def. get something that "explodes".
If you're in the mood for Bobby Flay's classic Southwestern cuisine, like the Sixteen Spice Chicken, then check out Mesa Grill in New York, NY.
Top Chef Harold Dieterle puts another tourist attraction on the WVill map. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
The mussel journey begins with the New Yorker (buffalo sauce with carrots, celery & blue cheese), stops off in Athens (kalamata olives, red onion, feta, & oregano) & Paris (bouillabaisse). Read more.
If you’re in the mood for delicious Sicilian cuisine, then definitely give this place a try. We recommend the Gnocchi Con Sugo Di Moscardini.
Chicago chef Grant Achatz ate here when he was in town for the Beard Awards and found a lotus root gelée he told us was “strikingly inspiring.” Read more.
This restaurant is our Italian neighbor on Clinton Street. Everything is amazing, particularly the pastas and desserts. They also have a great wine list.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef
You’ve never had Turkey Meatballs like this! On top of buttery Orzo, they’re perfect for a cold winter evening with one of their tasty reds. Don’t miss the Baklava either. - Jeremy
Patrons tend to start out with a plate of slender, sugar-crusted churros with melted dunking chocolate ($10), but diners might do just as well splitting the brioche French toast ($12). Read more.
My perfect neighborhood brunch spot.You must try the baked eggs with fresh tomato and basil, German pancakes, or crisp Swiss potato with Gravlox. -Gail Simmons, Top Chef
Sit at the bar, or a table, drink and eat any of the seasonal fare, but whatever you do-- get the bread pudding w/cajeta icecream.
Stunning design, view of central park/columbus circle and the food!!! The tuscan soup and salmon are excellent - and I loathe salmon. Simply delish for lunch and dinner in midtown where options are li Read more.
Good place to take a date if you want things quiet, cute and definitely romantic. Read more.
I absolutely die for the Razor Clams! No worries, if you can't get a table, Bar Jamon is right around the corner with a huge wine selection and charcuterie station. -Arnold Myint, Top Chef
Chef John LaFemina's unconstrained creativity delivers a truly unique menu that offers a variety of flavor profiles. We love the Duck and Short Rib Flatbread. Save 30%: http://bit.ly/cBliKa
On June 15, $42 scores spiced blue crabs, sides like buttery taters, beans, corn, & seasonal fruit cobbler. Beer isn’t included but towels are, so grab one & get in there before tickets sell out. Read more.
Rustic Italian eatery from the makers of 'ino. A good romantic spot set in a magically warm room, decked out in dark woods, slate-blue walls and lit by candles.
An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Dan Barber's fresh, eco-friendly food is driven by the harvest at his farm upstate. The room located just below street-level on quaint Village block has the same casual grace as the eats.
Great family staff. Amazing pork buns. Don't forget to order the pepper ice cream and truffled strawberries. One of my fav places. And don't leave wo checking out the tiny kitchen.
The Pancakes are fantastic. Fruit and really tasty whip cream. The Eggs Benedict are good too, but they use applewood bacon instead of Canadian..
Go to Le Barricou for brunch. Get Apple Omelet. Snack on complimentary chocolate croissant and sketch your next comic strip on the paper table covering while you wait.
A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Some of the best food in NYC is coming out of this kitchen. If you want to propose, celebrate, or seal the deal, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the pork chops at this special location. Don’t miss it! Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
Recommended: Sautéed sweet sausage, grilled mackerel, bahay kubo fried rice, chicken pad see ew. The best dishes stick close to Southeast Asia, like the pork-belly adobo and the green papaya salad. Read more.
My neighborhood Middle Eastern restaurant. Puffy, just-baked-in-a-brick-oven pita bread with great salads. -Anita Lo, Top Chef
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.
Begin or end your MoMA trip at this award-winning restaurant, which showcases German artist Thomas Demand. Look closely - the forest is not real but created with 270,000 paper leaves. (via ARTINFO)
There are only five pizzas worth eating in New York & Luzzo’s is amongst them. Nothing beats their standard gooey margarita pie. - Soraya
A quick hop from downtown galleries, this French-African restaurant serves up choice cocktails. Their caipirinha may be New York's best.
This Choice Eats attendee brought Adobo & Atcharra: Pork Belly braised in soy, vinegar and garlic with pickled vegetables
Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
The takeout/delivery menu is different than the dine-in menu. Take out is limited, but the Steak Torta is delicious and delivery super-speedy. The Mexican corn can be considered a tourist attraction.
You can easily eat your heart out for under $20. The scallion pancakes are the best in the neighborhood. Also try the eggplant and the fried pork dumplings. Read more.
Some of the best food in Chinatown – try any of the live seafood (the lobster is really good). Pair it with your own bottles of wine as this place is BYOB (except for beer)!
Best new place in town. Try Chateau Real Martin in red or white. Great wine to be enjoyed with their now famous Tartines.
With over 600 selections, varietals from every wine-making region in Italy, and numerous older vintages rarely seen on these shores, the wine list is simply astonishing.
A little wine bar with great salads and paninis. Open late--you'll find all sorts of restaurant workers hanging out in this tiny spot. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
Per Se is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Escape Times Square and enjoy the serenity of this delicious Italian spot. You’ll find the perfect wine on their extensive list to pair with the chitarra with lobster, saffron fennel and perilla.
Jewel Bako makes for a lovely date night over one of the intimate tables or perched at the expertly-staffed sushi counter. - Inspector
It’s an earthier take on weekend brunch here where New York’s reigning Iron Chef turns out thick waffles with fried quail and an ingenious “Eggs Benny.” Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Everything here is fabulous, from cocktails to kangaroo (seriously!). -Gail Simmons, Top Chef.
Have a glass of something Rhone-ish up front, then head to the dining room for spinach salad, Wooly Pig, and the “Dark and Stormy” dessert. Read more.
Say hi to mike at the door an make sure to look for andrew in the back bar an ask for a Hanging Garden. Basically my fav drink in all of manhattan. Be warned, its strong!
Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Read more.
Go early for brunch and have the hangtown fry - fried oysters w/eggs! Sounds odd but is delish + they run out of it all the time.
No resy, total mob scene, noisy, and absolutely delicious describe the decade-plus-old Brooklyn Italian. Be aware that there's a more accessible wine bar attached. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Recommended dishes: Heirloom tomato salad, lasagna Bolognese, capellini with flaked cod, pan-roasted chicken, grilled lamb chops, hamburger (lunch), chocolate chip bread pudding, cookie assortment. Read more.
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
The ambiance and décor alone is reason enough to dine here. However, its innovative cuisine is a treat for all of your senses. -Lynda Erkiletian, Real Housewives of DC
Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.
Sopressata, fresh mozzarella and red onions with a glass of Malbec. Sugar, butter, lemon crepe for dessert with ice cream on the side. Perfect.
Danny Boome loves the French comfort food at the East Village favorite, Tree, on The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend Linguini with clams and mussels in saffron broth. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
I’ve had MANY wonderful meals at Prune, but love to go for brunch for their numerous iterations of Bloody Marys with incredible garnishes. If you’ve got a party of four or more, ask for the only table
Michael White knocks it out of the park at his high-end Italian seafood spot. Go big on the crudo, followed with pasta and whatever fish they're most excited about that day. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
An oasis in the desert that is this stretch of north theater district. Skip the Sheraton and head to this classy cozy bar.
Was pretty nice, food was delectable, best part though was the tour of Ramsay's immaculate kitchen.
The menu offers lamb and roasted daurade fish, but the most popular items are the roast-pork sandwiches and three kinds of pizzas, cooked by the glow of a wood-burning oven. Read more.
Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin raved to us in her New York Diet about the fior di latte with berries here: “Oh my gosh, it was a beautiful way to end the meal.” Read more.
Experience a classy French oasis set inside the gorgeous St. Regis hotel and enjoy a spectacular meal – splurge on the divine tasting menu and get the wine pairings.
An amazing Japanese barbecue spot on 9th St. & 2nd Avenue. You cook your own food. You get huge plates of filet mignon & cook it with all sorts of sauces.
Great date spot. For those that want to impress but light on cash, Monday's there are half price bottles over $40.
The chef is Didier Pawlicki of the French bistro La Sirene, so expect high-quality renditions of melted Swiss & Roquefort rather than gimmicky, bar mitzvah-esque versions. Alcohol is, for now, BYOB.
This pan-Latin spot serves traditional sangrias and mojitos as well as estilo libre ("freestyle") cocktails. These combine unexpected ingredients like ginger, jicama, pineapple and mezcal.
Mario Batali's osteria maybe be his best effort in New York; it's certainly his most relaxed and consistent. The cacio e pepe is world class. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Intimate and romantic. A perfect date spot. The cute chef and amazing small plates aren't bad either. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Their Mediterranean-style lamb has all of my favorites: yogurt, mint, peppers and the fattiest cuts of lamb you ever done eaten
Frank Decarlo's countryside Italian restaurant has long been a staple on the first-date circuit. The room is warm and the food, mostly cooked in clay pots, impossibly comforting. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
Cozy and comfortable. Best biscuits around. Love the swine of the week. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
One of NYC’s best-kept secrets. Much more appropriate for Cesare’s forbidden love than Juan’s weekly woman.
Perk up after a show with a cappuccino and homemade (they take three days to prepare!) almond or whole wheat croissants.
This spot serves 2 iterations of their dope slow-cooked roast beef sando: the jus & Cheez Wiz "This Way", and the onions/gravy/fresh mozz "That Way". Read more.
Dine here before it closes! Try the Escargots and the Steak Au Poivre. Make sure you visit the bathroom and check out the mirror of truth.
The freshest Greek salad and grilled octopus. A great order-in option for impromptu entertaining at home.
In her NY Diet, funny girl Jenny Slate raves about the beet salad with goat cheese fritters here. Read more.
Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.
After a two-year hiatus, this much-loved southern-inspired Williamsburg restaurant has returned in a new, bigger location to serve arguably the city’s best fried chicken.
Test your balance as you walk along this Lightship that was built in 1929. Then head to Crunch to get in sea-worthy shape like the sailors that used to roam these decks.
the service was great! very attentive, all you can eat crabs, the garlic runs out of its flavor very quick, I think the Old Bay is much more lasting if you go on beast mode like I did!
I would male big fat southern babies with this place. Honestly, get whatever you can, ribs, fried chicken, sweet potato mash and leave room for Abita and Colt 45
Begin with a cool drink (made with the triple-filtered house seltzer) and an order of deviled eggs, dusted with black pepper instead of paprika, the creamy yolks piled high in Mister Softee swirls. Read more.
Yerba Buena takes your palette for a ride with the ingredients used in Chef Medina's dishes. Start with Guacamole or a ceviche, and then try the Suckling Pig or Arroz con Pollo to really satisfy your
A massive, shiny tri-level Meatpacking player that's two parts restaurant, one part basement lounge. Photo-ready clientele and a juicy burger.
One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- cheap Tecates, tasty tiki drinks, and pretzel dogs keep it real.
NY. This delicious restaurant delivers every time. You will never leave here disappointed. Make sure to order a couple crudos for the table and get the pappardelle rabbit cacciatore to share. Read more.
Don’t be seduced by the fish-shack persona of this West Village eatery—the landlubbing Choptank Burger is the real draw here. Read more.
It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Read more.
We had the best time there…all high tops, there with my girlfriend’s Mom, who is 85, and we all loved it! -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
The $25 bottomless Mimosa/Bellini/Bloody Mary + entree weekend brunch is wonderful! Great service too
Brunch! $14.95 for unlimited mimosas and delish food. I dig the eggs benedict. Also they have this amazing red pepper dipping sauce that comes with bread basket.
$20 all you can drink brunch. Mimosas, bloody marys or bellinis and one entree #thrillist
Awesome out of the way Brunch (and Dinner) spot. Try The Farmer’s Breakfast or the French Toast. The waitstaff here is awesome!
Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.
Garden looks great. Old French bistro vibe. But alas, service is TERRIBLE. Was sat after walk-ins despite reservation (they were French). Waited 15m for 1st waiter, no silverware, long wait. Avoid!!!
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Anne Burrell satisfies her cravings for Italian with classic Spaghetti and Meatballs at Extra Virgin in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Excellent Prix Fixe Brunch for $15! If you ask nicely, they might give you a free refill of Mimosa!
The nachos have a lovely corn salsa on here. Waitstaff is nice, but will get overwhelmed if you order 8 plates of nachos.
Flemish Style Beer Beef Stew, Chicken Stew with Bacon and Mushrooms, Homemade Meatballs with Marinara Sauce, Belgian Chocolate Mousse, Belgian Waffles were their featured dishes at Choice Eats!
Everything here is delicious. Try some of their chocolate cake. And their cupcakes are to die for. Beware: Everything there is expensive.
Chef/owner Jonathan Waxman runs this neighborhood place and makes food that makes people happy. -Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef
Now you can pick up a boxed-lunch to take to the High Line from the Iron Chef's sprawling spot. The multi-course meal includes salad, miso soup, a California roll, sushi, and bottled water. Read more.
Simply delicious…the 4 Stagioni is the best. Grab a table out back during the warmer months!
The Ginger Dragon is a great cocktail. As for food, you really can't go wrong. The place is owned by Susur Lee from Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef notoriety.
Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.
You must try the Five Leaves Burger and the Bloody Mary. They also have a great oysters and an inventive cocktail list.
Could this be the best brunch in NYC? Expect a long, but worth it, wait. Then devour an order of the Pear Waffles – a seasonal special!
Awesome brunch, but be prepared to WAIT. Try the Egg Rothkos or the Biscuits & Gravy. Less of a wait for dinner, when you should try the Fried Oyster Sandwich or the Carolina Kale.
The lobster taco is amazing! Save room for the passion fruit tart and bunuelos, so good!!
Cod fish fritters are just perfect!!! Don't worry. The jerk chicken is NOT dry and made justt right.
The menu includes house-cured meats & Italian cheeses, fish courses like charred octopus & cured sardines, fresh pastas with everything from pork ragout to braised duck. Read more.
The sister restaurant to Tao, this clubby spot has a dance club downstairs, and serves an intense one-pound Wagyu-blend meatball upstairs. Read more.
Arrive early to grab a spot at the bar of this unmarkedjoint. Tip: Try the Trophy Wife cocktail—passionfruit makes everythingbetter (if not richer).
Try the Bash Style burger, Chef Josh Capon’s NYC Food & Wine Festival award-winning creation—garnished with caramelized-onion-and-bacon jam, American cheese and shaved pickles. Read more.
Try the lemongrass caramel ribs here, which Adam Platt calls “the finest ribs (sticky, charred, infused with lemongrass and caramel) ever to be served in the vicinity of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue." Read more.
You are near the heart of the city beautiful. Indulge in a Scotch egg, some potpie, a salad, the room. Read more.
This is really high quality Chinese food! Had the chicken and baby eggplant lunch special-- so delicious. Will be back for sure!
This West Village hot spot wanted ivy creeping up its 1839 facade, so they installed fake ivy made of silk. But the Landmarks Preservation Commission ordered it taken down. Read more.
Among the gastronomic greatest hits worth checking out here: handmade mozzarella, oysters, veal and lamb stuffed ravioli, and gelato. And lots and lots of wine. Read more.
Order tumblers of chilled Beaujolais and a Lyonnaise salad; think about how much better life would be if this were your apartment. Read more.
The shrimp tastes like fridge. Seafood is generally old, sadly. Servers are very nice, though. And wine's not bad.
Brunch go with the Big Chicken Biscuit or Sour Cream Pancakes (maybe the best I've ever had). Cheese grits are solid. Wish they opened earlier on weekends and took American Express!
Try the lobster rolls. Seriously, try them. Like the Borg, resistance is futile and you'll be assimilated into the deliciyumminess that is the lobster roll!
A West Village 'cue joint standing out for all the right reasons. Taste the Malaysian honeycomb tripe, which is slow-cooked in smoked tomato curry. Read more.
Michael White’s newest is one of our favorite spot for Grandma-style rustic Italian. Don’t miss the porchetta or the tagliatelle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Thinly cut fries are subtly seasoned. Burgers ($15) are made with brisket and topped with bacon and white cheddar. And the turkey club sandwich ($11) is always popular. Read more.
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
The front of the vest-pocket space—a hybrid bodega, lunch counter, and raw bar—is stocked with groceries. In the back, a mere two dozen seats at the bar and around one communal table. Read more.
Pricey hamburgers are usually all style and no substance, but it's difficult to have any beef with the $26 Black Label burger made with prime dry-aged cuts at this hot spot.
Beauty's got a nightly selection of crostinis (burrata, bone marrow...) called "Jewels on Toast", which unlike family jewels, your date will actually want to polish off. Read more.
The new spot features a butcher and sammy shop with charcuterie (American hams, house-made boudin noir, etc.), 350+ beers and sandwiches filled with things like mutton and pig's head. Read more.
Serving untraditional plates ranging from Daddy's favorite brick chicken with xo sauce and Japanese seven-spice pork sausages to pork-belly buns and squid-ink dumplings. Read more.
The toilet is AMAZING. Top-of-the-line Japanese jobber that does everything for you but your business.
Craft beer-loving commuters rejoice! This space across from Track 13 offers over 80 different craft beers in bottles, six on tap for growler fills, and other tasty snacks and foods.
Staff was super nice! Get the Kare-Kare and llongo hot tog. Soo goood.
Le Bernardin is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
The future of fine dining, a very balanced mixture of classical and modern techniques. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
Before dinner, have a drink on the patio and take in the views of the beautiful Palace Hotel. Dine on the Foie Gras, Cobia and the Blood Orange Sponge Cake.
For the best experience, speak the word omakase. Whether you’re doing the full monty or just sushi or sashimi, put yourself in the meticulous chef’s hands. - Inspector
On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Frank Bruni goes for a classic breakfast of Bacon and Eggs at Picholine, offering dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
Something of an oddity, at least at first blush, Blau Gans turns out rustic Bavarian food in its stripped-down digs. A local standby with food that far exceeds expectations. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The menu of antipasti here includes roasted cauliflower and spicy broccoli rabe ($3). Or try the chicken parm and roast turkey sandwiches on a roll ($7) or hero ($9). Read more.
A definite HuffPost favorite, make sure to order the yellowtail jalapeno roll and ask for the Bash Burger (it's delicious). For dessert, ice cream sandwiches. Read more.
Start with six oysters, a tankard of Sixpoint IPA and a plate of German cured meats. (Party like it’s 1899!) Now salad, steak. #bklyn4life. Read more.
Meet your new spot for NYC "Seoul Food" - this new-meets-old-school Korean small plate eatery. Bring a friend and get down on the Kimchi Bacon Fried "Paella" topped with a farmhouse egg for $16. Read more.
Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
