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1. Le Veau d'Or
4.9
Exceptional(60)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 40 times today
Established in 1937, Le Veau d’Or reopens under neo-bistro extraordinaires, Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. The renaissance pays homage to the incredible history of the space while bringing an elevated level of execution to the food and beverage programs. Le Veau d'Or serves a $125 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday and an $85 prix-fixe lunch menu Tuesday - Friday. We can accommodate up to four people per reservation in our main dining room. Unfortunately, we don't push tables together for larger parties, but our private dining room can host groups up to 24!Our bar is available for walk-ins where guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink!Our intimate dining room means we are unable to adjust party sizes once a reservation is confirmed. Decreases in party size will be subject to a fee of $50/seat.
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2. Le Parisien
4.9
Exceptional(2294)
Price: Moderate
• French • Murray Hill
Booked 17 times today
Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.
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3. Sushi Yasaka
4.8
Exceptional(2763)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Upper West Side
Booked 87 times today
We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers. We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us. For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.
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4. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6337)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 232 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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5. TAO Uptown
4.5
Awesome(14672)
Price: Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Midtown East
Booked 77 times today
A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.
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6. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3279)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 145 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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7. The Alderman
4.5
Awesome(287)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 30 times today
Nestled right in the heart of Times Square, The Alderman, A modern American Tavern, promises an unforgettable dining experience that transcends mere sustenance—a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of New York’s rich culinary heritage.
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8. Altair
4.6
Exceptional(365)
Price: Moderate
• American • Garment District
Booked 27 times today
Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design. Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room. Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.
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9. Quality Meats
4.7
Exceptional(10749)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 133 times today
Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.
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10. Docks Off 5th
4.2
Awesome(180)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Rockefeller Center
Booked 80 times today
Docks Off 5th is steps away from Radio City Music Hall & Rockefeller Center. Guests can expect an unforgettable dining experience with Instagram-worthy dishes, drinks and décor. At Docks we always say "the camera eats first". We are open for brunch & dinner seven days a week. Docks is a go-to spot for celebrations, special occasions, and private events for locals and visitors.The elevated, but approachable space features a unique family-friendly menu that takes on flavors of old world and new world dishes and adds an artistic twist. A signature bar will offer mixologist-inspired takes on classic favorites while still boasting an impressive list of more traditional cocktails. Docks' impressive decor includes five magnificent faux trees with 20-foot spawns of greenery, plush velvet banquettes, a pink room, a private dining bank vault, a flower wall & many social media-worthy opportunities.

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