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1. The Crosby Bar
4.8
Exceptional(989)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 38 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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2. Surfish Bistro
4.3
Awesome(480)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Park Slope
Booked 5 times today
Lima-born chef/owner Miguel Aguilar has assembled a menu of Peruvian favorites with an international twist. He’s been called a master of ceviche, taking cues from culinary traditions of Japan, Italy, Spain and China. He has won food network competition: Chopped, with the episode No Pales, No Problem.
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3. Sushi Ryusei
4.8
Exceptional(436)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Murray Hill
Booked 7 times today
We are open to indoor seating, and take-out & delivery. Most of sushi counter seatings are for Omakase. We offer also regular menu a la carte, set menu, hot food, maki rolls as standard reservation. Click reservation the time ---> choose standard(tables) or counter. Another phone number (212)983-0525Sushi Ryusei is a new traditional Sushi restaurant located in Murray Hill. It features an Omakase Chef's Sushi Counter as well as traditional choices by former head chef Masato Oyama at Sushi of Gari Columbus and Sushi of Gari Tribeca. Our other skilled chef is also from sushi of Gari.
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4. Rossini's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2199)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Murray Hill
Booked 14 times today
Located in the charming neighborhood of Murray Hill, Rossini's has been serving fine Northern Italian Cuisine for 46 years. The genuine friendliness and warm service makes diners feel right at home in this family owned restaurant. We specialize in Northern Italian Cuisine but also features dishes throughout the Italian Peninsula. Our cuisine is based on many long standing family recipes as well as new and innovative Italian presentations.Our menu offers a wide variety of pasta, chicken, veal and fish dishes or our chef will prepare your favorite dish if you don't see it on the menu.The large chairs and roomy interior provides an ambiance that is perfect for the important business lunch or the intimate romantic dinner.
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5. Lure New York
4.7
Exceptional(3590)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • SoHo
Booked 20 times today
If you don't see your preferred booking time, please call the restaurant or visit our website www.Lurefishbar.com. ------------------------------------Contemporary American Seafood featuring an extensive raw bar and first class sushi program. The striking design is reminiscent of the interior of an elegant cruise ship. We offer amazing cocktails and a well crafted 250 bottle wine list.
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6. Misirizzi
4.9
Exceptional(350)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Village
Misirizzi is a delightful Italian restaurant in New York City, offering authentic cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its fresh, seasonal ingredients and friendly service, Misirizzi invites you on a culinary journey through Italy.The menu features classic Italian dishes alongside innovative creations. Start with appetizers like Polpette, savory meatballs in tomato conserv or Carciofi Fritti, crispy artichokes with shaved parmesan and crumbled pistachio. For your main course, choose from a variety of pastas, including Mafaldine Carbonara with crispy guanciale or Grandmother's recipe Lasagna. If you're in the mood for something heartier, try the Bistecca, a grass-fed sirloin steak served with roasted potatoes and mustard sauce.With its sleek interiors and cozy vibe, Misirizzi creates an inviting ambiance that enhances your dining experience. Come savor the flavors of Italy right in the heart of NYC.
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7. Brass & The Tusk Bar
4.5
Awesome(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • NoMad
Booked 10 times today
Two new high style projects in a historic Nomad hotel:THE TUSK BAR is a cocktail and oyster bar,with its next door restaurant sibling BRASS offering an elegant yet playful menu from Michelin-starred chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra (Wildair, Bar Contra). Join us at The Tusk Bar (named a best bar in America by Esquire) for carefully made cocktails and seafood small plates; or at BRASS for a brasserie-inspired dinner reimagined for a new golden era of dining out in New York City. Both spaces are located through the lobby of the turn–of-the-century Evelyn hotel (est. 1903) and welcome walk-ins as well as accepting reservations.
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8. Superfine
4.8
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • DUMBO
Booked 5 times today
Superfine is a bar/restaurant venue in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. We feature art and live music. Free pool table. Organic and local fare.
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9. Pierre Loti Union Square
4.5
Awesome(225)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Union Square
Booked 13 times today
Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.
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10. The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse New York
4.8
Exceptional(93)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Meatpacking District
Booked 3 times today
The Champagne & Caviar Bar recalls the distinctive glamour of a vintage jewel box, presenting a carefully curated selection of the finest Champagnes, Petrossian Caviar and a menu of classic dishes in which caviar is the star. The space features a progression of hand-blown chandeliers, geometric floors of Italian marble, and an ornate coffered ceiling, punctuated by camel mohair velvet seating for an intimate, immersive experience.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

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