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1. Ella Funt
4.3
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• French • East Village
Ella Funt is a modern French restaurant serving a unique take on French cuisine in the heart of New York. Under the culinary guidance of Alexandros Gkoutsi use French cuisine as a vehicle for the best in- seasonal ingredients with a twist, serving food that is expertly crafted to be both complex yet welcoming. Named after the legendary Club 82 drag artist, Ella Funt offers French New York dining in a signature bar space in which to look and be seen.
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2. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3482)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 42 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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3. Pink Taco - NYC
4.1
Excellent(885)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 34 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. Bartley Dunnes
4.6
Exceptional(143)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 14 times today
**Please note that we are strictly over 21's***Fernando's Hideaway is now on Open Table! Please follow the link below:https://www.opentable.com/r/fernandos-hideaway-new-york *Bartley Dunne’s is a new cocktail bar in the heart of New York City offering Music, Art, Cocktails & Food to its customers. With its sleek bordello-style interior design, signature cocktails crafted by celebrated mixologist Conor Myers and funky house & disco beats, Bartley Dunne’s is a unique and unforgettable experience. While reservations are recommended, we also welcome walk-in guests. If you're in the neighborhood, feel free to drop by, and we'll do our best to accommodate you. Our Food & Drink menus are symphony of flavors, carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Step into a world where every bite and sip is an adventure where tradition meets innovation and where your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary.We look forward to welcoming you in soon!
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5. Olio e Più
4.6
Exceptional(4346)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Village
Booked 130 times today
Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. 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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6. The Dickens
4.6
Exceptional(140)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 22 times today
The Dickens is a literary-themed cocktail bar and restaurant located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York City. This venue offers a complete experience for dinner, drinks, and dancing, featuring six unique spaces, including a rooftop bar. The Dickens is celebrated for its inventive cocktails and tasty food, all within an inclusive and immersive atmosphere.
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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square
4.2
Awesome(4850)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 84 times today
Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square is a fun place to dine, as described by customers. It's an awesome music-stylized restaurant with a vibrant ambiance that guests love. The food is delicious, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is energetic. Customers say it's a great place to have fun, eat good food, and that the restaurant is full of props to wander around and look at. It's also a great place for memorabilia lovers.
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8. Medium Rare - New York
4.7
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Murray Hill
Booked 54 times today
Good News.. We are walk-in only for dinner 7 days a week. INSIDER TIP: Dinner reservations after 9pm can be made here. You can make Brunch reservations here and you can also contact us a mail@mediumrarerestaurant.com for larger parties and private events. A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dining experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak (with our secret sauce); and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great bottomless prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers.
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9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Times Square Manhattan
4.5
Awesome(2192)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Theater District
Booked 58 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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10. Haswell Green's
4.5
Awesome(307)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 11 times today
Any Reservations after 8:30 pm on Fridays/Saturdays for Dueling Pianos. We require a 2-drink minimum per person.Cover Charge + Drink Minimum - there is a $10 cover charge per person in addition to a 2-drink minimum spend per person. The cover charge will be reflected on the final bill. ~ Haswell Greens is a Bi-level locale with a range of spaces for every style and size of event. The interior speaks to the age of the Industrial Revolution with exposed brick and piping, punctuated with colorful and modern twists.We host many private events, from corporate happy hours to engagement parties & full floor buyouts. If interested email us at EVENTS@HASWELLGREENS.COM or go on our website and fill out the ‘PRIVATE EVENTS’ link! Reservation for live music must email INFO@HASWELLGREENS.COMGroups of over 8 guests will need to email us at INFO@HASWELLGREENS.COM Strictly over 21’s

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