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A photo of Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village restaurant
1. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village
4.7
Exceptional(384)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • West Village
Booked 144 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.
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2. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6347)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 289 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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3. Pink Taco - NYC
4.0
Excellent(875)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 71 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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4. The Alderman
4.4
Awesome(295)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 39 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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5. Fushimi Times Square
4.6
Exceptional(474)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 8 times today
Founded in 2003, Fushimi Japanese Group has been an atelier for contemporary Japanese-fusion transformation, serving masterfully crafted Japanese dishes with innovative French tastes and techniques in a modern-meets-traditional style. Fushimi aims to produce visionary Japanese-fusion dishes, using the highest quality ingredients and state-of-the-art methods. Hand-picked, fresh ingredients from local farms are shipped weekly to each location and are artistically handled by our expert chefs. The restaurant flaunts its exceptional menu, premium service, and its trendy ambiance and nightlife, making Fushimi Staten Island, Bay Ridge, Williamsburg, and the newly opened Times Square location a MUST-GO! Highly recommended by the Zagat Survey & Michelin Guide, Fushimi welcomes customers looking for innovative developments of traditional cuisines, Japanese food lovers, or simply anyone wanting to try something new.
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6. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(285)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 243 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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7. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(159)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 99 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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8. Twin Tails
4.7
Exceptional(357)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Upper West Side
Booked 123 times today
A new Thai & Vietnamese restaurant from Quality Branded, the team behind Bad Roman, Quality Meats, Don Angie, and other NYC favorites. The menu includes fresh crudos, bright and herbaceous salads, small bites, and entrée favorites like the Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, Crying Tiger Prime Rib Steak, and Cho Lon Duck. On the beverage side, the cocktail menu features a new take on the spicy margarita and many fun riffs that will soon become signatures, while the wine list has strong French influence with entire sections dedicated to Sancerre, demi-secs, and vintage Bordeaux.Twin Tails is open for lunch and dinner daily, across the hall from Bad Roman on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle.
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9. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3284)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 179 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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10. Lagos TSQ
4.3
Awesome(1086)
Price: Expensive
• West African • Theater District
Booked 29 times today
Looking for a West-African Fusion Experience? Dining at Lagos Restaurant and Lounge is an experience you will never forget. We are a New York City restaurant in the heart of Times Square that serves with a Nigerian pulse.

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