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NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's
Attaboy is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

1. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Attaboy has no menu; you suggest a mood or a flavor and the bartenders improvise, which they do proudly or gruffly.” Read more.

2nd Floor on Clinton is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

2. 2nd Floor on Clinton

67 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 65 tips and reviews

EvanEvan: The best kept secret on the LES in the bar department. It's like drinking cocktails in your friend's living room. Order the seasonal punch or a whiskey drink and snag a seat by the window.

Yunnan BBQ is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

3. Yunnan BBQ

79 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 96 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Yunnan Chinese cooking with modern sensibilities. Mostly shareable small plates with light, bright flavors.

Copper & Oak is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

4. Copper & Oak

8.8
157 Allen St (btw Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Lower East Side · 40 tips and reviews

Clarissa B.Clarissa Blanco: Love this place for all the obvious reasons. Not so obvious: Classiest (and most delicious) corndogs I've ever had. It's a hot dog wrapped in a croissant baguette.

Sakamai is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

5. Sakamai

157 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Lower East Side · 73 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A long and interesting sake menu with craft cocktails and smart, intricate small plates far beyond usual bar grub.

Yopparai is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

6. Yopparai

151 Rivington St Apt 1 (btwn Suffolk & Clinton), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 54 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A tiny LES izakaya with small plates and an extraordinary sake ice cream.

Azasu is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

7. Azasu

49 Clinton St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 21 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Manhattan's largest selection of cup sake, yuzu margaritas, & Hoppy. Azasu provides the LES with an unusual glimpse of Japanese drinking culture. Read more.

Black Crescent is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

8. Black Crescent

8.3
76 Clinton St (Rivington Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 52 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: A laid back, bar-like ambiance easily hides the fact that their cocktails are well crafted. The Confederate Officer (bourbon, peaches, mint, lemon) is one of the more refreshing drinks on the menu.

Bar Belly is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

9. Bar Belly

9.0
14 Orchard St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 116 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “The cocktails are unfussy and topnotch ... Depending on the evening, you can sip them to the dulcet tones of a live bossa-nova trio or the punchy arrangements of a ragtime pianist.” Read more.

Forgtmenot is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

10. Forgtmenot

9.1
138 Division St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chinatown · 98 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: This joint serves salads, small plates, and grilled items like a burger, mixed grill plate, steak sandwich, and chicken panini. The space features a lot of tchotchkes and reused materials. Read more.

Congee Village 粥之家 is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

11. Congee Village 粥之家

8.4
100 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 218 tips and reviews

Bre P.Bre Pettis: You can call in to make a reservation and you'll beat the lines even if you only call a few minutes before getting there!

Dirty French is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

12. Dirty French

8.4
180 Ludlow St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 142 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: New spot Dirty French, specializes in traditional dishes like Cote de Boeuf alongside Moroccan dishes and even creole flavors from Louisiana. Read more.

Goa Taco is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

13. Goa Taco

79 Delancey St (btwn Allen St & Orchard St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Lower East Side · 91 tips and reviews
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou Cuisine is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

14. Shu Jiao Fu Zhou Cuisine

8.6
295 Grand St (btw Eldridge & Allen), New York, NY
Fujian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 121 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The boiled dumplings are great, but the rice balls with beef ($3) are the real star here. Deliciously soft and sticky, they may remind you of mochi... until you get a bite of that marinated beef. Read more.

Wolfnights is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

15. Wolfnights

8.2
99 Rivington St (Ludlow), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 132 tips and reviews

Edlin C.Edlin Choi: Awesomely delicious wraps for late night munches. Even sober, I'm sure the Brothers Grimm will knock your socks off. My new closer for a night out in LES. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Drexler's is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

16. Drexler's

9 Avenue A, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 30 tips and reviews

Emilie F.Emilie Futterman: Delicious cocktail list, get the Paloma or Fireball Sour

Mr. Purple is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

17. Mr. Purple

8.7
180 Orchard St (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 179 tips and reviews

Jack G.Jack Gashi: Super trendy new rooftop spot in LES. This place will be popping next summer. Meat and cheese by the pool? Yes please.

Hometown Hotpot & BBQ is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

18. Hometown Hotpot & BBQ

8.0
194 Grand St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Hotpot Restaurant · Little Italy · 56 tips and reviews
Lowline Lab is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

19. Lowline Lab

140 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Event Space · Lower East Side · 20 tips and reviews
Shanghai 21 is one of NYC - Lower East Side: To-Do's.

20. Shanghai 21

8.3
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 269 tips and reviews