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The Smith is one of east village faves.

1. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.

Luke's Lobster is one of east village faves.

2. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 304 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). Read more.

Crooked Tree is one of east village faves.

3. Crooked Tree

110 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Angela C.Angela Cook: Best time to go is at night because of the great music and dimly lit setting. As far as the food goes, be sure to get any crepe that has goat cheese it. The serving is just the right amount too.

The Bean is one of east village faves.

4. The Bean

7.8
54 2nd Ave (at E 3rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 145 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: This cozy coffee shop has the best of ALL worlds-- great coffee, yummy foods, and best of all...DOGS!!!!

La Cerveceria is one of east village faves.

5. La Cerveceria

65 2nd Ave (at 4th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 74 tips and reviews

Scott A.Scott Ahlsmith: Very friendly and caring staff

6. Bodhi Tree

58 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 92 tips and reviews
Ninth Ward is one of east village faves.

7. Ninth Ward

180 2nd Ave (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 140 tips and reviews

Serge K.Serge Kassardjian: During the summer go out to the back patio. A great mini beer garden.

Tompkins Square Park is one of east village faves.

8. Tompkins Square Park

8.7
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

SPINSPIN: Cults don't own a dog but still love to hang out here. "It's kind of creepy...but it's great! You just sit there, maybe bring a dog treat, just ruffle some dogs and hang out."

Peels is one of east village faves.

9. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

Marisa T.Marisa Tom: This is one of my go-to "cute" places. Between the build-a-biscuit, pastry case, Stumptown Roasters coffee, and Southern-inspired menu, I end up here a lot. Try the grits if you're really hungry.

Common Ground is one of east village faves.

10. Common Ground

206 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 72 tips and reviews

Stephanie C.Stephanie Carino: Go to Common Ground and take advantage of their $2 Yuengling and Miller Lite pints and buy one get one appetizers and paninis happy hour special! Do this while playing board games!

Sundaes and Cones is one of east village faves.

11. Sundaes and Cones

8.8
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 291 tips and reviews

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Rachel Dratch of SNL fame calls this the best ice cream in the EV. "The chocolate peanut butter ice cream there will not fail you. I took one bite and I literally stopped in my tracks." Read more.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of east village faves.

12. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Sample quirky treats like the decadent Salty Pimp, a chocolate-dipped vanilla cone with dulce de leche and sea salt. The shop is small, so get your cones to-go. Read more.

Euzkadi is one of east village faves.

13. Euzkadi

108 E 4th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Brady: The goat cheese croquettes are the best I have ever had. They alone are worth the visit.

La Palapa is one of east village faves.

14. La Palapa

7.2
77 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 136 tips and reviews

Shyla D.Shyla D.: Best frozen margaritas! Food comes out quick & hot. Great Mexican food and great service. Guacamole isn't special but the 2 green sauces are amaze!

Poco is one of east village faves.

15. Poco

4.9
33 Avenue B (at E 3rd St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Alphabet City · 220 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Bottomless brunch for $25 on the weekends. Oh, and it's all-you-can-drink as well. #heyo

7A Cafe is one of east village faves.

16. 7A Cafe

130 E 7th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 123 tips and reviews

Nari K.Nari Kim: 7A serves breakfast from 2 am to 5 pm daily, no exceptions. And they close every other Monday night at 11 pm for maintenance, so call ahead!

Yuca Bar & Restaurant is one of east village faves.

17. Yuca Bar & Restaurant

8.0
111 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 245 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Happy hour on Tuesdays - half price tapas! We recommend the Platano Relleno, wash it down with their tasty sangria.

Puddin' by Clio is one of east village faves.

18. Puddin' by Clio

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 66 tips and reviews
Webster Hall is one of east village faves.

19. Webster Hall

7.7
125 E 11th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Music Venue · Greenwich Village · 315 tips and reviews
Thailand Cafe is one of east village faves.

20. Thailand Cafe

95 2nd Ave (at 5th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews
Stuyvesant Square Dog Park is one of east village faves.

21. Stuyvesant Square Dog Park

8.9
2nd Ave (btwn E 15th & 17th St), New York, NY
Dog Park · Gramercy Park · 17 tips and reviews
Eleven B is one of east village faves.

22. Eleven B

6.1
174 Avenue B (11th Street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 19 tips and reviews
Destination is one of east village faves.

23. Destination

211 Avenue A (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 84 tips and reviews
Cocktail Bodega is one of east village faves.

24. Cocktail Bodega

205 Chrystie St (19 Stanton St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 14 tips and reviews
Bianca is one of east village faves.

25. Bianca

5 Bleecker St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 182 tips and reviews
The Belfry is one of east village faves.

26. The Belfry

8.6
222 E 14th St (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 163 tips and reviews
Pouring Ribbons is one of east village faves.

27. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews
Bite is one of east village faves.

28. Bite

8.5
211 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 114 tips and reviews
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of east village faves.

29. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews
Ngam is one of east village faves.

30. Ngam

99 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 242 tips and reviews
Alder is one of east village faves.

31. Alder

157 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews
Agozar is one of east village faves.

32. Agozar

7.2
324 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoHo · 97 tips and reviews
Empellón Cocina is one of east village faves.

33. Empellón Cocina

105 1st Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 152 tips and reviews
Mayahuel is one of east village faves.

34. Mayahuel

304 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 263 tips and reviews