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1. Chez Fifi
4.7
Exceptional(70)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 39 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. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.5
Awesome(7036)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 62 times today
The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com
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3. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.5
Awesome(5760)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 40 times today
For ninety-nine years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1926, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite-an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends' latest Carnegie Hall performances.
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4. The Leopard at des Artistes
4.7
Exceptional(3372)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 37 times today
Located in the New York landmarked Hotel Des Artistes, and surrounded by the astonishing 1920s murals by Howard Chandler Christy, THE LEOPARD at des Artistes cuisine respect the rich Italian cultural traditions, the absolute quality of ingredients, and the balance between dishes based on rural elements, such as pasta, vegetables, cheese, and seafood ingredients from the Mediterranean. We look forward to welcoming you to our home, in one of the most iconic spaces in New York City, Hotel des Artistes. Buon appetito!
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5. Ophelia
4.2
Awesome(1573)
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. Grand Brasserie
4.4
Awesome(173)
Price: Expensive
• French • Midtown East
Booked 45 times today
About Grand BrasserieTimeless elegance of historic Grand Central Terminal with the laid-back elegance of French design. Landmark Vanderbilt Hall, once the Terminal's main waiting room, has been transformed into Grand Brasserie, a New York City meeting place with Parisian flair. Open daily from 5:30 AM to 2 AM, our brasserie features two impressive bars and dining rooms, offering a menu filled with timeless French classics. Whether you're seeking a morning espresso, a leisurely lunch, or a late-night drink, Grand Brasserie is your go-to destination for authentic French cuisine in the heart of New York City. What You Need to KnowHow to get to: Located inside Grand Central Terminal, in the grand Vanderbilt Hall.Address: 89 E 42nd St. Entrance to Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street & Park Avenue.Menu Options: Brunch from 5:30 AM - 3 PM. Dinner until 2 AM. Lunch Prix Fixe available daily.Please note: Bar area seats are only available on a first come, first served basis.
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7. Thyme
4.7
Exceptional(2896)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Roslyn
Booked 32 times today
Located in the historic village of Roslyn, and overlooking Gerry Park and the Roslyn Duck Pond, thyme has a harmonious approach to food which embraces wholesome ingredients with diligent preparation. The finest and freshest ingredients and presentation make all the difference at thyme, and we work closely with local farms and purveyors whenever seasonally possible. Spectacular presentation is an essential part of the thyme experience, so menus embrace the essence of seasons in both flavor and color. It is our desire to create a dining experience that is similar to a night out with your closest friends; warm, engaging and pleasing to all the senses!
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8. Monterey
4.5
Awesome(540)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 35 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. Brass & The Tusk Bar
4.5
Awesome(69)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • NoMad
Booked 19 times today
Two new high style projects in a historic Nomad hotel:THE TUSK BAR is a cocktail and oyster bar,with its next door restaurant sibling BRASS offering an elegant yet playful menu from Michelin-starred chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra (Wildair, Bar Contra). Join us at The Tusk Bar (named a best bar in America by Esquire) for carefully made cocktails and seafood small plates; or at BRASS for a brasserie-inspired dinner reimagined for a new golden era of dining out in New York City. Both spaces are located through the lobby of the turn–of-the-century Evelyn hotel (est. 1903) and welcome walk-ins as well as accepting reservations.
A photo of Lodi restaurant
10. Lodi
4.4
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 43 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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