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1. Café Mars
5.0
Exceptional(125)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope
Booked 4 times today
Café Mars is an unusual Italian restaurant. Come see what we mean!For parties larger than 6 please email info@cafemarsbk.com to help craft your hassle free dining experience!
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2. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.7
Exceptional(10100)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 78 times today
Beauty & Essex in New York is a fun place with a unique design, described as a 'fun yet sophisticated environment'. It's a 'cool, quirky restaurant with fab ambiance' that serves 'creative, satisfying, and delicious' food. Reviewers also highlight the 'great food and atmosphere' and the 'great vibe, amazing/eclectic menu selection'. Plus, it's a must-do restaurant with a 'fun and glamorous' decor and a high-energy atmosphere.
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3. Industry Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2090)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Street Seaport
Booked 45 times today
Nestled along the East River next to the historic South Street Seaport, Industry Kitchen is just steps from the water’s edge. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Haffmans, features modern American cuisine based on seasonal market ingredients and simply prepared dishes that New Yorkers know and love, such as abundant salads and wood-oven grilled meats, seafood, and pizza. Complimenting all menu choices is a wide variety of craft beers, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The stunning 5,000 square-foot venue accommodates up to 300 guests with indoor and outdoor seating, allowing for unobstructed views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges and Brooklyn Skyline.
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4. Tokyo Record Bar
new
4.8
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 13 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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5. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.3
Awesome(249)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 10 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC is a lively and fun lounge with a rooftop pool that offers breathtaking views of Manhattan. The reviews highlight its amazing ambiance, tasty drinks, and entertaining music. It's a great spot for a night out, whether it's for a first date or just hanging with friends. There are swing dance parties and live jazz, making it a place where everyone can have a blast.
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6. Recreation Bar
4.1
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District
Booked 8 times today
Recreation is a communal and lunch space by day and a cocktail lounge by night - serving as the ultimate living room for the neighborhood. Drawing inspiration from the rec room at your neighbor's house, Recreation features an old school Arcade Machine with games like Ms. Pacman, Centipede and Donkey Kong, Jenga, and - designed to host events or just play ball - a half court-sized basketball court.Please note, the kitchen closes at 10pm; the last order we take is at 9:45pm. Email recreationrsvp@concretehg.com for more information.
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7. Pappas - New York
4.4
Awesome(182)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Greenwich Village
Booked 14 times today
The rich flavors of Greece come to life at Pappas Taverna. With a diverse menu featuring traditional Greek eats with a modern approach, guests can indulge in live wood-fire cooked meats & fish and small plates prepared with the utmost care. The large space, inspired in design by the coastlines of Greece, features two bustling bars, block-to-block dining rooms & private dining areas that transport you to the Mediterranean. Pappas New York is located on the historic MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village.DRESS CODENO SWEATSNO SHORTSNO MEN’S BOOTSNO ATHLETIC WEARPlease note that our doorman has the discretion to ensure that all guests enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain the ambiance that makes Pappas New York a unique destination.21+
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8. Wildair
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Lower East Side
Booked 19 times today
Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.
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9. You're Invited: Moon & Pepper Pop-up in NYC
new
5.0
Exceptional(10)
Price: Moderate
• American • TriBeCa
Get ready for a fiery experience you won’t forget: Moon & Pepper, the hottest culinary event in NYC, presented by OpenTable and Blue Moon. From May 30 - June 1, visit New York’s hottest pop-up event Moon & Pepper to try the world’s spiciest curry. As the complement to all things spicy, Blue Moon is bringing globally-acclaimed chef Vivek Singh's record-breaking “Bollywood Burner” curry to Maxwell Tribeca to give spice-lovers a chance to try his signature dish alongside menu items from local guest chefs.Disclaimer: Please be advised that this event features spicy dishes that may cause discomfort or allergic reactions. Participants acknowledge that consuming spicy foods can result in temporary effects like sweating, heartburn, or other reactions, and attend at their own risk. Attendees must be 21 or older. Organizers, sponsors, and affiliates are not responsible for any adverse effects and may use event photography for future promotional purposes.
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10. The Stand
4.6
Exceptional(336)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 5 times today
The Stand welcomes its guests with their new and exciting presentation of northern Italian taverna fare. Flavors explode with a mix of chef driven small and large composed plates, homemade pastas, Brick Oven specialties and NY Style Pizzas. The beverages include crafted cocktails, a deep list of draft selections and stylistic wine selections along with one of the largest whiskey selection in NYC. Come for the Food and stay for the Comedy, a double dose of entertainment and hospitality.
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