480 Best Fun Restaurants In Lower East Side

480 restaurants available nearby

1. Buddakan NY

4.6

Exceptional(15062)

$$$$

• Chinese • Meatpacking District

Booked 180 times today

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.

2. Bad Roman

4.4

Awesome(269)

$$$$

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 227 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

A photo of Beauty & Essex- New York restaurant

3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9007)

$$$$

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 76 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

4. Cathédrale

4.3

Awesome(1809)

$$$$

• French • East Village

Booked 45 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in Ribeye Steak au Poivre, Chickpea Socca Pancake and Bouillabaisse 'Tetou' for the table, as well as Baked Red Snapper Provençal and Rotisserie Chicken Chasseur.

5. Sake No Hana

4.6

Exceptional(109)

$$$$

• Japanese • NoLita

Booked 31 times today

Occupying a dramatic, festive space beneath the catwalk entry of Moxy Lower East Side, Japanese restaurant Sake no Hana serves free-spirited izakaya dishes invigorated with New York attitude. With a shareable menu of grilled teppanyaki dishes, yakitori skewers, Wagyu beef, creative sushi rolls, and a curated list of sakes, beers, and cocktails highlighting Japanese spirits. The space buzzes with alluring energy perfect for any celebration.

6. Cafe Cluny

4.7

Exceptional(1930)

$$$$

• French • West Village

Booked 120 times today

Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. We hold tables for a maximum of 10 min after the reservation time. To ensure your table is ready upon arrival please inform us if you are running late. You may call the restaurant directly at (212) 255-6900We do not accept reservations during Brunch on the weekends and seat tables on a first come first serve basis

7. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3170)

$$$$

• French • TriBeCa - Downtown

Booked 126 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. The Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, umbrellas, and heaters. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

A photo of TAO Downtown - New York restaurant

8. TAO Downtown - New York

4.5

Awesome(5919)

$$$$

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea

Booked 110 times today

Designed by Rockwell Group, TAO Downtown offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests descend into a multi-level space. The subterranean restaurant, located in the heart of Chelsea, is intended to look and feel as if it has been there for decades and only unearthed recently to reveal the artifacts within. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter a long corridor with a dragon scale patterned screen and Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls.

9. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(13220)

$$$$

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 78 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.

10. tán

4.5

Awesome(148)

$$$$

• Unspecified • Midtown East

Booked 36 times today

Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán Penninsula, tán's hyper modernist menu by acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gomez Luna Torres features coastal Mexican fare with rebellious and bold flavors inspired by their travels and heritage. Join us for dinner nightly. ¡Salud!

Best Fun Restaurants in Lower East Side

Price

Cuisine (20 of 124)

480 restaurants available nearby

1. Buddakan NY

2. Bad Roman

3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4. Cathédrale

5. Sake No Hana

6. Cafe Cluny

7. The Odeon

8. TAO Downtown - New York

9. TAO Uptown

10. tán

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