Hotels in NYC aren’t just places to sleep, they’re also serious dining destinations, home to MICHELIN-recognized spots, celebrity chefs, and bars that rank among the country’s best. At the best hotel restaurants in NYC, you’ll find a speakeasy-style omakase sushi counter in Midtown West, the epitome of effortless French elegance on the Upper West Side, and perhaps the city’s most decadent fried chicken in Midtown East.
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For indulgent rooftop tapas and drinks — book Nubeluz (NoMad)
Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, is acclaimed chef José Andrés’s glittering cocktail bar high above Manhattan. Start with an Ibérico ham taco on toasted nori with ossetra caviar and gold leaf. Follow that with oysters topped with escabeche sauce, and sip a salt air margarita, a house favorite. Mirrored surfaces, jewel-toned seating, and skyline views create a jaw-dropping setting, making this a top NYC hotel restaurant for stylish small plates and late-night drinks.
For one of the best hotel restaurants in NYC, serving impeccable afternoon tea — make a reservation at The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel (Midtown East)
Inside the iconic Plaza Hotel, The Palm Court channels Gilded Age glamour with soaring palms and soft lighting. Afternoon tea is the main draw, with tiers of cucumber and labneh sandwiches, truffle caviar grilled cheese, and warm scones with Devonshire cream. In the evening, you’ll find elegant American dishes like a classic club sandwich, Wagyu sliders, and a raw bar of caviar, oysters, and shrimp cocktail. A harpist plays daily for a Midtown East experience rooted in New York tradition.
For European style in NYC — reserve a table at Koloman (NoMad)
Koloman in NoMad fuses French and Austrian sensibilities in a NYC space led by chef Markus Glocker. For a decadent start, try the duck liver parfait with Austrian kracher wine gelée. Then go local with the Long Island fluke in beurre noisette or cross the pond for schnitzel Viennoise with lingonberries and sea buckthorn. This MICHELIN Plate winner is also home to an award-winning wine list poured under the dining room’s custom-carved woodwork and striking chandelier for a richly layered design.
For speakeasy sushi at one of the best hotel restaurants in NYC — snag a seat at Sushi by Bou (Midtown West)
Hidden inside the Sanctuary Hotel, Sushi by Bou offers a refined, timed omakase experience that moves with precision in Midtown West. In the 12-course omakase, expect cuts like lean bluefin tuna, miso black cod, and BBQ eel presented directly by the chef across the sleek counter. Enjoy it all in a neon-lit space with speakeasy energy, hidden in a basement beyond a graffiti-filled hall. Premium sakes and Japanese whiskies round out the experience.
For upscale Italian in TriBeCa — secure a spot at Locanda Verde (TriBeCa)
Locanda Verde at The Greenwich Hotel channels easy Italian charm with chef Andrew Carmellini’s market-driven menu. Try the Sardinian sheep’s milk ricotta with sea salt and oregano, or dig into sea scallop arrabbiata or duck arrosto with cherry mostarda. Other menu highlights include hand-rolled pasta like pappardelle with lamb Bolognese. Wood-beamed ceilings and candlelight set a relaxed tone for dinner at this MICHELIN Plate winner in TriBeCa.
For swanky seafood with plush ambiance — book a table at Brass and The Tusk Bar (NoMad)
In NoMad’s Evelyn Hotel, Brass and The Tusk Bar marries contemporary French cuisine with American plates in a vintage-inspired space. Kick things off at The Tusk Bar with a cocktail and oysters, then move over to Brass, where seafood leads. Begin with crab and maitake croustade with truffle before crusted tile fish with mussels. Or spring for the signature golden Amish chicken roulade, deboned and stuffed with herb mousseline. Gold accents and velvet banquettes add to the swanky vibe.
For evocative dining in a cathedral-esque setting — lock in a spot at Cathédrale (East Village)
Show-stopping Cathédrale in the Moxy East Village makes an instant impression with a soaring steel-mesh ceiling and moody lighting that nods to a deconstructed French church. Expect luxe, French- and Mediterranean-leaning dishes like bright tomatoes á la Provençal and an omelet topped with potato chips and white sturgeon caviar. The dining room is all drama, complete with an epic sculptural centerpiece suspended from the ceiling.
For continental flair and fare in Midtown — score a table at The Whitby Bar and Restaurant (Midtown West)
Located inside the Whitby Hotel in Midtown West, The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is an art-filled space dishing out international flavors with serious style. Red snapper en papillote and smoked eggplant sacchetti with tomato confit are worthy dinner highlights, but afternoon tea is a treasured experience in this vibrant venue. Cocktails are as colorful as the bold custom upholstery, and floor-to-ceiling windows invite plenty of natural light into the visually stimulating setting, brimming with upscale character.
For French glamor on the Upper West Side — reserve Nice Matin (Upper West Side)
Nice Matin, inside the Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side, channels the south of France with a sidewalk terrace and Provencal menu. Start with garlic butter escargot or braised baby artichokes, then choose duck confit, Moroccan-spiced salmon, or steak frites with béarnaise sauce. Housemade pastas at this MICHELIN Plate winner come in starter and main sizes, and the extensive, heavily French wine list is a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner and includes many by the glass options.
For peak NYC luxury — seek a table at Grand Salon & Bar at Baccarat Hotel New York (Midtown East)
The Grand Salon & Bar at Baccarat Hotel gleams with crystal chandeliers, platinum damask, and flowing champagne. The chic French-leaning menu ranges from Wagyu steak frites to fancy fried chicken and ossetra caviar. Wines are served in crystal stemware, and the bar program is toasting 10 years of white-glove service with a celebratory cocktail menu, A Decade of Decadence. Afternoon tea in this jewel box setting, just steps from Fifth Avenue, is another serious treat.
From rooftop cocktail bars with fancy small plates to the most elegant dining in the city, hotels are home to many of the best restaurants in NYC. Sure, there are loads of them, but the best ones book quickly for celebrations, date nights, or even solo sits at the sushi counter. If you want to be sure you’ll get a seat, it’s best to book now.
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others. He is the author of six books, including three cookbooks. Follow his adventures on Instagram @thebrandonalexandr.
