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Peter Luger Steak House is one of favorite NYC spots.

1. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 691 tips and reviews
Family Meal at Blue Hill is one of favorite NYC spots.

2. Family Meal at Blue Hill

8.9
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews
ABC Kitchen is one of favorite NYC spots.

3. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 720 tips and reviews
Minetta Tavern is one of favorite NYC spots.

4. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges is one of favorite NYC spots.

5. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 54 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of favorite NYC spots.

6. The Dutch

8.5
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

7. Alder

157 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of favorite NYC spots.

8. 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.

Perla Cafe is one of favorite NYC spots.

9. Perla Cafe

234 W 4th St (West 10th st), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 154 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Perla is the year-old Italian restaurant from young gun chef Michael Toscano and restaurateur Gabe Stulman. Toscano has a knack for cooking pasta dishes and monster pieces of meat.

Bar Boulud is one of favorite NYC spots.

10. Bar Boulud

7.3
1900 Broadway (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 186 tips and reviews
Market Table is one of favorite NYC spots.

11. Market Table

8.4
54 Carmine St (Bedforf), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 145 tips and reviews
Freds is one of favorite NYC spots.

12. Freds

660 Madison Ave Fl 9 (at E 60th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews
Eleven Madison Park is one of favorite NYC spots.

13. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews
Daniel is one of favorite NYC spots.

14. Daniel

9.1
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews
Chef's Table At Brooklyn Fare is one of favorite NYC spots.

15. Chef's Table At Brooklyn Fare

212 Schermerhorn St (btwn Hoyt St and Bond St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 46 tips and reviews
Marea is one of favorite NYC spots.

16. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews
Má Pêche is one of favorite NYC spots.

17. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Bondst is one of favorite NYC spots.

18. Bondst

8.8
6 Bond St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NoHo · 221 tips and reviews

R*R*: Lobster tempura rolls are the best ones to experience! A unique sushi place in the middle of SoHo. A great NYC experience!

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of favorite NYC spots.

19. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews
Sushi Yasaka is one of favorite NYC spots.

20. Sushi Yasaka

8.9
251 W 72nd St (btwn Broadway & W End Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 228 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of favorite NYC spots.

21. Umami Burger

432 6th Avenue (btwn W 9th & W 10th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 408 tips and reviews
Kin Shop is one of favorite NYC spots.

22. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
EN Japanese Brasserie is one of favorite NYC spots.

23. EN Japanese Brasserie

8.7
435 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 263 tips and reviews
Bouchon Bakery & Cafe is one of favorite NYC spots.

24. Bouchon Bakery & Cafe

10 Columbus Cir Fl 3 (Time Warner Center), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Park · 333 tips and reviews
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of favorite NYC spots.

25. 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
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of favorite NYC spots.

26. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.7
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews
Per Se is one of favorite NYC spots.

27. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews
Annisa is one of favorite NYC spots.

28. Annisa

13 Barrow St (btwn Bleeker & W 4th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 76 tips and reviews
Sushi Yasuda is one of favorite NYC spots.

29. Sushi Yasuda

9.0
204 E 43rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 256 tips and reviews
Sushi of Gari is one of favorite NYC spots.

30. Sushi of Gari

8.6
402 E 78th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 133 tips and reviews
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of favorite NYC spots.

31. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews
Little Owl is one of favorite NYC spots.

32. Little Owl

8.6
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 246 tips and reviews
Joe the Art of Coffee is one of favorite NYC spots.

33. Joe the Art of Coffee

1045 Lexington Ave (btwn E 74th & E 75th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 129 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of favorite NYC spots.

34. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews
Norma's is one of favorite NYC spots.

35. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 312 tips and reviews
Rouge Tomate is one of favorite NYC spots.

36. Rouge Tomate

10 E 60th St. (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 82 tips and reviews
David Burke Townhouse is one of favorite NYC spots.

37. David Burke Townhouse

133 E 61st St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 68 tips and reviews
Two Little Red Hens is one of favorite NYC spots.

38. Two Little Red Hens

1652 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Yorkville · 362 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good spot on the UES when your sweet tooth is craving some red velvet. Can't go wrong with any dessert here but you should definitely try the pumpkin cupcake.

Shake Shack is one of favorite NYC spots.

39. Shake Shack

8.3
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The location is what makes this Shake Shack great. If there's no dining room inside, get your food to-go and devour it on a bench in nearby Central Park.

Candle 79 is one of favorite NYC spots.

40. Candle 79

154 E 79th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 169 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good for special occasions and dates, this vegan restaurant is good enough to make even the grizzliest of carnivores rethink their eating habits. Definitely try the Seitan Piccata.

Co. is one of favorite NYC spots.

41. Co.

230 9th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 139 tips and reviews
Levain Bakery is one of favorite NYC spots.

42. Levain Bakery

9.3
167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 854 tips and reviews
Sushi Sasabune is one of favorite NYC spots.

43. Sushi Sasabune

7.3
401 E 73rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews
Mezzaluna is one of favorite NYC spots.

44. Mezzaluna

7.6
1295 3rd Ave (btwn E 74th & E 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 23 tips and reviews
Flex Mussels is one of favorite NYC spots.

45. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 180 tips and reviews
Sant Ambroeus is one of favorite NYC spots.

46. Sant Ambroeus

8.7
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews
Pick-A-Bagel is one of favorite NYC spots.

47. Pick-A-Bagel

8.1
1475 2nd Ave (btwn E 76th & E 77th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews
Sushi Nakazawa is one of favorite NYC spots.

48. Sushi Nakazawa

9.2
23 Commerce St (btwn Bedford St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 221 tips and reviews
Perilla is one of favorite NYC spots.

49. Perilla

9 Jones St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
juice press is one of favorite NYC spots.

50. juice press

7.7
1050 3rd Ave (at E 62nd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 42 tips and reviews
Dominique Bistro is one of favorite NYC spots.

51. Dominique Bistro

14 Christopher St (at Gay St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 129 tips and reviews
Sake Bar Hagi is one of favorite NYC spots.

52. Sake Bar Hagi

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 181 tips and reviews
Uva is one of favorite NYC spots.

53. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews
Gato is one of favorite NYC spots.

54. Gato

324 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker St & E Houston St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews
Del Posto is one of favorite NYC spots.

55. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews
AQUAGRILL is one of favorite NYC spots.

56. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of favorite NYC spots.

57. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews