Best Restaurants for Late Night Dining in Lower East Side

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1. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(1449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • SoHo

Booked 28 times today

Chef-favorite, late-night brasserie featuring raw bar, seafood, American dishes & cocktails in a convivial setting. Blue Ribbon's bustling dining room and friendly bar have been serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992. The Bromberg Brothers' eclectic vision first sprang to life here and has blossomed into an iconic destination known for its late-night dining scene where the country's top chefs congregate and eat after closing their own kitchens. Whether you're craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish platter and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously open late, seven nights a week.

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2. Glass House Tavern

4.5

Awesome(6093)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Theater District

Booked 43 times today

You feel a great energy when you walk into the Glass House Tavern. The decor is soothing and warm, and their neighborhood hospitality makes guests feel welcome. The prompt, friendly service is delightful and the food is incredible. The contemporary American menu sets this restaurant apart from the other choices in the neighborhood. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the emphasis here and the results are fantastic.

3. L'Express

4.6

Exceptional(1095)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Gramercy Park

Booked 40 times today

Iconic French bistro in NY, serving classics such as steak & mussels, beer, wine & breakfast.

4. Chambers

4.9

Exceptional(641)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • TriBeCa

Booked 30 times today

Whether you're visiting from down the block here in Tribeca or from halfway around the world, Chambers aspires to be on top of your list of favorite neighborhood restaurants. We keep it down-to-earth. We're bound to start you off with something great to drink, alcoholic or not, and maybe some snacks while you look over the menu. We went to market this morning and we're going to make some delicious home cooked food and listen to some groovy music. And we've put together an excellent collection of soulful wines, spirits, and fermented beverages that we're excited to share with you. At the end of the day, we're having a few people over for dinner. We look forward to welcoming you in.

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5. Macao Trading Company

4.7

Exceptional(1152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • TriBeCa

Booked 15 times today

From the founders of Employees Only, we welcome you to Macao Trading Company.Please Join Us...Our task, which we take great pleasure in, is to transport you...leave your inhibitions at the door.Macao Trading Co. takes its inspiration from the brothels and opium dens of old 1930's Macao...an exotic time-out-of-time place...mysterious, adventurous, decadent.Whether an intimate dinner, large party, or late night dining, take advantage of our signature Eurasian cuisine: a sumptuous blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences.Located on Church St, at the edge of Tribeca, Macao’s décor is a dramatic composition of lighting, relics, and industrial iron work. The high ceilings and tucked away location provide a fit setting for the restaurant’s 1940's portside warehouse feel, recalling the adventure of Macao’s "red lantern district." "Macao, a fugitive's haven from which there's no turning back..." - Macao, 1952

6. Cafe Chelsea

4.7

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Chelsea

Booked 4 times today

Café Chelsea is an entirely new all-day restaurant at the storied Hotel Chelsea. The French American bistro, operated by Sunday Hospitality and partner Charles Seich, is the hotel's first new restaurant since the opening of El Quijote in 1930.

7. Marseille

4.6

Exceptional(9614)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Theater District

Booked 92 times today

For nearly two decades, Marseille has been the essential French brasserie of Broadway & Hell's Kitchen, its favorite gathering place and its premiere dining destination. The brasserie has long been known as the heartbeat of its neighborhood, and as such Marseilles is beloved by neighbors, theatre goers, performers, tourists, and lovers of joie de vivre of all ages and backgrounds.

8. House of Pasta

4.9

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 13 times today

Located at Manhattan, New York, House of Pasta brings a fresh, vibrant take on traditional Italian cuisine. With a passion for handcrafted pastas, quality ingredients, and a warm, welcoming ambiance, House of Pasta is a destination where old-world recipes meet modern flavors. Whether you’re here for a cozy dinner, a lively group celebration, or just to savor a bowl of perfectly made pasta, our menu has something for every taste.

9. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(4952)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 56 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

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10. Yard House - Times Square

4.6

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Garment District

Booked 27 times today

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

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BradVIP
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous food. Fusion but made with care. The staff was very attentive and fun to talk to. We will be back!
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Macao Trading CompanyPrice: Expensive• Chinese• TriBeCa
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4.7
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cherylVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Also fabulous food, outstanding and caring service.
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Blue Ribbon BrasseriePrice: Moderate• American• SoHo
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4.8
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RichardVIP
New York City •88 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
Good lunch selection. Friendly, efficient service.
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L'ExpressPrice: Moderate• French• Gramercy Park
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4.6

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