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Manhattan Keeps on Makin it
Wat’s On Your Plate is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

1. Wat’s On Your Plate

8.6
513 W 145th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · West Harlem · 21 tips and reviews
Harlem Haberdashery is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

2. Harlem Haberdashery

8.0
245 Malcolm X Blvd (Btwn 122nd & 123rd Street), New York, NY
Boutique · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

3. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Tavern is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

4. Amsterdam Tavern

938 Amsterdam Ave (at W 106th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 48 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The tavern steak sandwich is reason to return, with sliced Black Angus strips and gruyere served on a garlic-buttered roll. The beer-battered fish and chips is another favorite. Read more.

Cafe Frida is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

5. Cafe Frida

768 Amsterdam Ave (at W 97th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews

Elise A.Elise Abdalla: Gourmet Mexican food, expensive but if you go for Happy Hour (Mon - Fri 4-7pm) they have $2 tacos that are KILLER! A+ Margaritas as well...

Cafe Frida is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

6. Cafe Frida

768 Amsterdam Ave (at W 97th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews

Geoffrey L.Geoffrey Lewis: Great food! The guac is amazing, and the parilla for two is fantastic and quite filling. We had three eating it and still had leftovers

Luke's Lobster is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

7. Luke's Lobster

8.5
426 Amsterdam Ave (btw W 80th & 81st St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 99 tips and reviews
Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

8. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.9
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: It's the N.Y. state Cheddar grilled cheese that’s really worth coming back for. Toasted sourdough bread, grated Cheddar, kimchi, a fried egg, and pork belly. Read more.

The Ellington is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

9. The Ellington

936 Amsterdam Ave (106th Street), New York, NY
Gastropub · Upper West Side · 60 tips and reviews
Patsy's Pizzeria is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

10. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.2
61 W 74th St (at Columbus Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 65 tips and reviews

James S.James Sims: Damn good pepperoni pizza!

Mill Korean Restaurant is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

11. Mill Korean Restaurant

2895 Broadway (btw 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · West Harlem · 34 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The kalbi and bulgogi are sweet, fatty and tender and can be grilled right at your table, which'll be full with banchan, the huge variety of pickles and marinated dishes that come standard.

Sticky's Finger Joint is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

12. Sticky's Finger Joint

8.1
31 W 8th St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Greenwich Village · 117 tips and reviews

David T.David Tisch: The salted caramel are fantastic...

Smashburger is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

13. Smashburger

7.1
10 W 33rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Aves), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Koreatown · 55 tips and reviews
KyoChon is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

14. KyoChon

319 5th Ave (at E 32nd St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · NoMad · 150 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Korean fried chicken wings can carry a spicy kick. Be prepared to wait a little--these wings take time.

Turntable Chicken Jazz is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

15. Turntable Chicken Jazz

314 5th Ave #F # 2 (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Koreatown · 281 tips and reviews
Legend Bar & Restaurant 蜀留香 is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

16. Legend Bar & Restaurant 蜀留香

88 7th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 93 tips and reviews

Tracie L.Tracie Lee: The Chonjqing chicken is NOT fucking around. If you love spicy this dish is for you.

Empire Biscuit is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

17. Empire Biscuit

198 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 114 tips and reviews
Pio Pio Salon is one of Manhattan Keeps on Makin it.

18. Pio Pio Salon

8.7
702 Amsterdam Ave (at W 94th St.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 86 tips and reviews