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1. Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine
4.9
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Bayside
Booked 1 time today
Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine serves traditional Greek fare in a cozy environment that welcomes friends and family members of all ages. Located in Flushing, New York, the venue features a classic ambiance and allows guests to indulge in the sights, smells and tastes of the ancient world. On the menu at Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine, you will find such items as roast chicken, grilled shrimp, grilled quail, lean pork chops, New York steak, veal chops, saut�ed codfish and halibut steak. If you're interested in sharing a plate with the whole table, try the combination specials at Mythos Authentic Hellenic Cuisine. The fried combination comes with calamari, keftedes and fried vegetables for the whole family to share. The char-gilled combination allows you to taste samplings of octopus and whole calamari.
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2. The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
2.9
(95)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Bedford-Stuyvesant
Booked 1 time today
Located in Brooklyn, The Grotto serves authentic Jamaican food in a modern industrial space.We serve beer and wine.
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3. Falansai
4.6
Exceptional(21)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Williamsburg
Booked 4 times today
Falansai ("fuh-lan-sigh") is a Vietnamese-Mexican restaurant by chef Eric Tran located in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Just past historical warehouses and vintage clothing shops, you will discover the unique approach to elevated fusion where distinctive Vietnamese and Mexican flavors are artfully remixed with the best seasonal ingredients, while good vibes pulse in the background.Explore our signature Super and Classic Dac Biet dinner menus or dive into some of our celebrated dishes from the A La Carte options.Falansai was established in 2013, and reimagined in 2020. Henry Trieu originally opened Falansai in 2013 and named the restaurant for his father's pronunciation of the word "français." Henry closed the restaurant in early 2020 and sold it to Chef Eric Tran. Falansai "2.0" was reimagined in November of 2020. As a Vietnamese-Mexican and American from Chi-Town (and now New Yorker), diners can expect the unexpected from Eric's cooking.
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4. The Lineup Dinner
5.0
Exceptional(24)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Williamsburg
In collaboration with the Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa, The Lineup proudly presents our Summer Season 7. As Brooklyn’s pioneering dinner series spotlighting rising culinary talent, we return with three unforgettable evenings celebrating innovation, identity, and community.Our mission is to uplift the next generation of chefs by giving them a platform to create and be seen. Each dinner is a deeply personal expression of craft, memory, and creativity.This season features:TJ Hoy (Chef de Cuisine, Gage & Tollner), with a Southern-inspired menu that’s smoky, pickled, and rich with story. Kai Christensen (Sous Chef, Penny), whose woodsy, rustic style is shaped by his rural Oregon roots. Kelley Pittman (Sous Chef, Leon’s), reimagining the comfort food of her Hawai‘i childhood with soulful elegance.Tickets include a six-course tasting menu plus a coursed wine pairing or unlimited a la carte non-alcoholic options.Access available to eligible Visa credit cardholders.
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5. Zaab Zaab - Queens
4.5
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Elmhurst
Booked 4 times today
Zaab Zaab is proud natives of Queens, opened their restaurant in the heart of Elmhurst’s Little Thailand in April of 2022 just before Songrkan, or Thai New Year. The destination for authentic Isaan cuisine from Northeastern Thailand has received numerous accolades, including a 3-star review from Pete Wells of The New York Times, and being listed two years in a row on the NYT’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC as well as being nominated as a semifinalist in the outstanding Restaurateur category for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards. Zaab Zaab is also recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.

“My original thinking when we opened the restaurant was to serve the local Thai community in Elmhurst,” says Chunton. “Clearly I underestimated New York City’s appetite for Northeastern Thai food. We now have five locations across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan and are so proud to represent Thai food and culture in New York City.”   
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6. Il Poeta
4.7
Exceptional(59)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Forest Hills
Il Poeta is an Italian restaurant with a Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and co-owner Mario Di Chiara has over 20 years experience in the most famous Italian restaurant in Venice and NYC with 10 years work experience in Cipriani’s restaurant. In summer 2011 the Italian Government award Il Poeta with "Ospiutalita Italiana nel Mondo" meaning that it is a truly authentic Italian restaurant (so far we are the only Italian restaurant in all Queens to have this award from the Italian Government).
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7. Sprouts New York City Pop-Up Dinner - Fulgurances, Laundromat
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• French • Greenpoint
*Tickets are sold out. If you wish to join the waitlist, please email sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org. Join Sprouts Chef Training to celebrate rising chefs, local purveyors and our Chef Training Program, which provides culinary training and job placement for underserved youth in New York City. Guests will enjoy a multi-course, family-style dinner with drink pairings by Chef Hugo Hivernat and Chef Scott Murry of Fulgurances, Laundromat.
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8. Yakiniku Futago - Japanese Authentic BBQ | Chelsea
4.7
Exceptional(665)
Price: Very Expensive
• Yakiniku • Union Square
Booked 10 times today
【The Story of Yakiniku Futago】Yakiniku Futago began its journey in 2010 as a small barbecue restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, covering just 355 square feet. Our dream has always been to bring smiles to our guests and share the delightful flavors of Japanese barbecue. Today, we proudly serve over 120 locations worldwide, including Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.We aim to be the most memorable Yakiniku restaurant you visit. Our team is dedicated to providing a wonderful Yakiniku experience, where every visitor leaves feeling happy and satisfied. Come join us for tasty food, friendly service, and unforgettable memories!There is a 15-minute grace period for your reservation. In order to satisfy as many customers as possible, we would like to keep our dining hours to a 90 min maximum. We also have a strict policy for NO PETS in our facility. (*Service animals only)
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9. Obvio
4.5
Awesome(41)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 53 times today
A new restaurant and late-night bar born from the collaboration between Santa Cruz Co. and JF Restaurants, Obvio is where distinctive design, exceptional cocktails, and imaginative cuisine converge.More drinks. More music. More fun.Need to Know: Please be advised that Obvio maintains an elegant dress code and as such requires guests to be well attired at all times. The following items are respectfully discouraged: athletic wear, flip-flops or casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, and baseball caps. Entry may be refused to anyone unsuitably dressed.
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10. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.7
Exceptional(10100)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 84 times today
Beauty & Essex- New York is an authentic restaurant because of its unique design and innovative menu. The reviews praise the 'excellent, tasty menu,' 'friendly staff,' and 'great atmosphere.' It's also a 'nice place with good food and a nice atmosphere' that provides a 'superior experience.' The fact that it's a 'nice gem' and a 'cool, quirky restaurant' that offers an 'experience' adds to its authenticity.
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