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1. Little Owl
4.9
Exceptional(4523)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • West Village
Booked 73 times today
Nearly 2 grateful decades later the Chef & Owner Joey Campanaro humbly Introduces Little owl's, the Chef's Room, our newest twin dining room, just 1 door down Bedford street, in the Friends Building at Bedford and Grove, accepting reservations for Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Private Dining. Along with Lisa Komara's expertly chosen wine list, we offer bold-flavored, Seasonal-Mediterranean American cuisine with friendly, professional service. We accept reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, in our cozy dining rooms in the storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart— serving with love since 2006. From bridal showers, to product launches, you can book fully private, affordable, lunch meetings, dinner parties and brunch events in the Chef's room-up to 24 people. Not all tables are reserved so walk ins are encouraged. To reserve the bar, the best seats in town, please contact the restaurant.Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family!
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2. Haven Rooftop
4.4
Awesome(4906)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 57 times today
Nestled in the heart of Times Square in the bustling Theater District, Haven Rooftop, offers a welcome retreat from the hectic streets below. The contemporary American menu features expertly crafted dishes, from succulent steaks and fresh seafood to decadent pasta—ensuring a delectable experience for every guest. Whether you’re toasting with handcrafted cocktails, indulging in a gourmet meal, or simply soaking in the city lights, Haven Rooftop is the perfect setting to embrace spring in style.A variety of trees and floral arrangements accent the plush earth-tone seating areas & create a sultry and inviting ambiance. The entire space is encased by glass walls, allowing guests to view the city lights in Midtown while remaining in the chic & intimate confines of the rooftop.
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3. Raf's
4.7
Exceptional(62)
Price: Very Expensive
• Café • NoHo
Booked 10 times today
This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.
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4. Little Ruby's Cafe - SoHo
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • NoLita
Booked 47 times today
Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. Operating 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ruby’s offers an acclaimed varied menu, home to the famous bronte burger, and accompanied by a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it truly is a unique experience.We do not take reservations, we seat guests on a first-come first-served basis.Unfortunately, we do not accept waitlist reservations via phone. Thanks, maaate!
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5. Tokyo Record Bar
new
4.8
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 7 times today
AN HOMAGE TO THE JEWEL BOXES OF VINYL IN JAPANTokyo Record Bar is an izakaya-style tasting menu restaurant where we pick the food, and you pick the vibe. Located in the basement. For each seating, we will send out seven courses of food, the only thing we will ask you do is help us make the soundtrack for the night, with a selection from our extensive vinyl collection. In the mood for a drink? Don’t worry; we offer a vast selection of Champagne, Sake, Beer, and Japanese cocktails to get you right. Just make sure you come ready to have a good time!CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations within 48 hours incur a $85 per person fee. For emergencies, email info@tokyorecordbar.com. WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE.
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6. San Marzano Pasta Fresca
4.7
Exceptional(331)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Village
Booked 20 times today
Dinner Reservations:Every dinner reservation requires a special prix fixe menu and a 90-minute seating.$55 per person includes:Unlimited house wine, draft beer, or sangria3 appetizers served family style1 main course per personSunday-Thursday: An additional prix fixe option is available for $40 per person, which includes:The same food options as the $55 menu, but without the unlimited wine/beer/sangriaUnlimited soft drinksBrunch Reservations:Every brunch reservation requires a special prix fixe menu and a 90-minute seating$34 per person includes:Unlimited mimosasDrip coffee1 main course per person (from either the brunch or dinner menu)A $25 virgin prix fixe replaces the unlimited mimosas with juice/soft drinks.Please note the prix fixe experience is not available for outdoor seating. A $25 cancellation fee per person applies if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours.A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to each bill for brunch and dinner reservations.
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7. Little Ruby's Cafe - Murray Hill
4.7
Exceptional(65)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Kips Bay
Booked 63 times today
Established in 2002, Little Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. Operating 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Little Ruby’s offers an acclaimed varied menu, home to the famous bronte burger, and accompanied by a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it truly is a unique experience.Unfortunately, we do not accept waitlist reservations via phone. For parties of 8+, please contact erin@rubyscafe.com to discuss reservation details.Thanks, maaate!
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8. The Smith - East Village
4.7
Exceptional(4613)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Village
Booked 27 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
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9. Ainslie Bowery
4.5
Awesome(183)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • NoHo
Booked 9 times today
Some things to know when booking with us! Due to high volume,No outside decorations or balloons are allowed for non private reservations. Outside desserts are welcome for a non-waivable fee of $50 per outside dessert. A specific dining room cannot be guaranteed. For any special requests, please leave a note in your reservation.We do not seat incomplete parties.An increase in headcount may not be accommodable, please contact us to confirm your request.** Brunch Reservations **All parties of 9 and under are subject to a 90 minute table limit.All Parties of 10 or more are subject to a 120 minute table limit.** Large Party Reservations (10+) **For parties of 10 or more, we require a different type of dining experience, called Family Style. Guest are required to order from our "Family Style Menu" up to 72-hours prior to their reservation. Any reservations without a "Family Style Menu" submitted 24-hours in advance, will be subject to cancellation.Hope to see you soon!
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10. Petite Boucherie
4.6
Exceptional(1422)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 31 times today
Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless​ dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.​We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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  • IshmailVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    All was great, service food and view thanks so much
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    Haven RooftopPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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    4.4
  • Graig
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Talk about an experience; so delicious first of all. I highly recommend you get there early and sit at the bar with the chefs. You can watch them prepare your exquisite meal and get to know the people taking you on your culinary journey…not to mention some extra bits here and there ;). A memorable meal that I will cherish for a long time.
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    Tokyo Record BarPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • Katherine
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Overall a good experience! The seating was a little cramped. The food was really tasty, but it was pretty small portion sizes for the price. Drinks were delicious
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    Little Ruby's Cafe - SoHoPrice: Moderate• Australian• NoLita
    •
    4.6
  • Meredith BVIP
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 17, 2025
    The service was extremely flexible and attentive for our large party of 10 - between losing 1 person at the last minute and coming from a graduation that was making us later than our reservation, we tested the bounds of how they might reasonably treat us and yet they were lovely, kind, flexible and attentive. We went from worrying about being late to feeling like we were in the perfect spot to celebrate the graduation that we were there to celebrate- a place we’ve gone before for delicious food and now were at to celebrate a very special and personal family event. The food was delicious as always and the service was wonderful and we felt like we were at home.
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    Little OwlPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• West Village
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    4.9
  • Roxana
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 15, 2025
    We love the place! Went for brunch and we enjoyed it!
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    Raf'sPrice: Very Expensive• Café• NoHo
    •
    4.7

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