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1. Chez Fifi
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 37 times today
A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you!
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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
4.7
Exceptional(5425)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Village
Booked 216 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com
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3. Roscioli À la Carte
new
4.7
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 64 times today
Roscioli NYC — A la Carte — is an homage to our sister restaurant, Roscioli Salumeria, in the heart of Campo de’ Fiori. Our street level alimentari space celebrates the historic Roman restaurant based on one idea: great ingredients from the deli make for a great meal. Enjoy carefully sourced cheeses and salumi, classic Roman pasta, our famous tiramisu and more. We are a very small space and the largest party size we can accommodate as a reservation is 5 people. CANCELLATION POLICY: Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a $50 per person fee. For emergencies, email ciao@rosciolinyc.com. WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE.
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4. Emily West Village
4.7
Exceptional(307)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • West Village
Booked 61 times today
A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)
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5. Ophelia
4.3
Awesome(1587)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 46 times today
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.
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6. Chart House Restaurant - Weehawken
4.8
Exceptional(11574)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Weehawken
Booked 109 times today
Spectacularly located on the Hudson River directly across from Manhattan, the Weehawken Chart House at Lincoln Harbor offers panoramic views of the glittering New York skyline – from the Empire State Building to Wall Street. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 27 historic, waterfront & showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From top-of-the-catch seafood to succulent steaks, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. We offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies, & decadent desserts like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Just minutes from Midtown Manhattan, Chart House will exceed your every expectation. Please note that reservations are for indoor dining only.
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7. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1600)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 35 times today
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.
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8. Monterey
4.5
Awesome(553)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 56 times today
Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.
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9. Lodi
4.4
Awesome(35)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 45 times today
Located at 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Lodi draws inspiration from Italian aperitivo culture and the Art Deco architecture of the restaurant’s surroundings. Ignacio Mattos and his team envision Lodi as a neighborhood anchor both elegant and friendly that matches its historic address. It is a place you can visit any time of day, whether for a quick morning espresso or a leisurely late-afternoon cocktail on the plaza.
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10. Le Rock
4.5
Awesome(77)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Rockefeller Center
Booked 66 times today
Anchoring the renaissance of Rockefeller Center is Le Rock, a thoughtful revamp of a historic Art Deco space from James Beard Award-winning chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr. From the team behind some of Manhattan’s best restaurants (including Frenchette and Le Veau d'Or) comes an updated take on a grand brasserie in a iconic space, hailed by The New York Times in a Critic’s Pick three star review as “truly exciting”. Though focused on French cuisine, the location is iconic New York - Le Rock is located on 50th St between Fifth and Sixth Avenues adjacent to the Theater District, as well as MoMA and Radio City Music Hall. Open six days a week (closed Sunday), weekdays with continuous service from lunch until 9 pm.

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