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Decoy is one of Dinner ideas.

1. Decoy

529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: The best meal of our lives. The staff is just wonderful. Oxtail Dumplings are a must have!

The Spotted Pig is one of Dinner ideas.

2. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Okonomi is one of Dinner ideas.

3. Okonomi

9.0
150 Ainslie St (btwn Leonard & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Okonomi does Williamsburg proud with waste-free Japanese lunch and exotic ramen dinner. The set menu always involves a bowl of rice and miso soup, the veggie accompaniments vary seasonally. Read more.

Roberta's Pizza is one of Dinner ideas.

4. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

Momo Sushi Shack is one of Dinner ideas.

5. Momo Sushi Shack

8.5
43 Bogart St (at Moore St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 143 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Inventive and addictive sushi – try the Spicy McBomb, The Pork Betty and the Hotate Punch. Finally serving Beer and Sake too!

Bozu is one of Dinner ideas.

6. Bozu

8.7
296 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews

Donna Flora M.Donna Flora Menamazzate: The best Sushi gourmet in Brooklyn !

Maison Premiere is one of Dinner ideas.

7. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 446 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Oysters and absinthe. Repeat. Read more.

Le Barricou is one of Dinner ideas.

8. Le Barricou

533 Grand St (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 274 tips and reviews

Uber NYCUber NYC: Stop by for French brunch classics executed to perfection (at a reasonable price!). Combine that with a killer Bloody Mary and a cozy, comfortable vibe - you really can't go wrong.

Llama Inn is one of Dinner ideas.

9. Llama Inn

9.1
50 Withers St (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews

Marzy H.Marzy Hart: Everything is delicious, if you don't eat pork, make sure you ask about it in every dish, though. I wish I was eating their quinoa right now.

Naked Dog is one of Dinner ideas.

10. Naked Dog

8.9
47 Java St, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 29 tips and reviews

Fredrik G.Fredrik Gruber: Pasta, wine, beer

Raku is one of Dinner ideas.

11. Raku

9.2
342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

TomTom: New udon spot in the East Village. Generous portions and pretty authentic. The ankake udon is bomb. They offer Kaedama and its cash only. Highly recommended!

Graffiti is one of Dinner ideas.

12. Graffiti

224 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

Marisa T.Marisa Tom: One of my favorite date spots. Best tapas, great wine deal, friendly service.

Traif is one of Dinner ideas.

13. Traif

9.0
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Exciting pork driven menu. Traif (meaning the opposite of Kosher) puts together an affordable menu of small and large plates that are so unique in cuisine style. Read more.

Samurai Mama is one of Dinner ideas.

14. Samurai Mama

8.9
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The communal table is awesome...order some sake, get some pork gyozas, a course of their signature sushi tacos (huh?) and a pork belly udon to finish.

Bohemian is one of Dinner ideas.

15. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: Bohemian is the best hidden place in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Marlow & Sons is one of Dinner ideas.

16. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The restaurant's signature dish is the result of what happens when you sandwich half a chicken between a roaring hot skillet and a 35-pound brick. One of our 5 favorite roast chickens in the city! Read more.

Cafe Mogador is one of Dinner ideas.

17. Cafe Mogador

9.3
133 Wythe Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · Williamsburg · 351 tips and reviews

El Palacio de HierroEl Palacio de Hierro: "El favorito de Prabal Gurung quien viste a Michelle Obama y a Mila Kunis. Pionero en ofrecer autentica comida marroquí en la zona."

Quality Eats is one of Dinner ideas.

18. Quality Eats

19 Greenwich Ave (btwn 10th & Christopher St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · West Village · 79 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The intention here is not to showcase porterhouses, ribeyes, and New York strips, but cheaper cuts of meat at reduced prices. In doing so, it has produced some admirable food. Read more.

Quality Meats is one of Dinner ideas.

19. Quality Meats

9.0
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Excess in the Best Of New York poll!

Peter Luger Steak House is one of Dinner ideas.

20. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 692 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The porterhouse is the best steak in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Blossom Restaurant is one of Dinner ideas.

21. Blossom Restaurant

187 9th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews
Cotenna is one of Dinner ideas.

22. Cotenna

9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews