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1. True Food Kitchen - Hackensack
4.3
Awesome(714)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hackensack
Booked 18 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Hackensack guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Hackensack at The Shops at Riverside, next to Bloomingdale's, off of New Jersey State Highway. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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2. Lucille's Coffee & Cocktails
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Harlem
Booked 9 times today
This hip hangout is a coffee bar by day & serves cocktails plus a pared-down food menu at night.
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3. Nubeluz
4.6
Exceptional(912)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • NoMad
Booked 144 times today
Elevated Cocktails, Stunning Views Nubeluz by José Andrés is a lightbox in the sky, bringing together the Spanish word for cloud ("nube") and for light ("luz"). Nubeluz offers modern interpretations of classic cocktails and small bites coupled with remarkable 270-degree views of the New York City skyline.
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4. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(7098)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 71 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
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5. Hoexters
4.7
Exceptional(362)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 62 times today
Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777
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6. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(5793)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 25 times today
Russian Tea Room in NYC is a popular spot for afternoon tea, as highlighted by multiple reviews. Customers rave about the delicious tea, sandwiches, scones, and desserts, with some even mentioning the 'high tea service'. It's described as an 'iconic place to have afternoon tea', with 'good food and good portion sizes'. It's not just about the food, the ambiance and service are also highly praised.
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7. BG - Bergdorf Goodman
4.7
Exceptional(4828)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 61 times today
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.
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8. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel
4.4
Awesome(1011)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square
Booked 35 times today
The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience. Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.
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9. Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village
4.7
Exceptional(155)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Union Square
Booked 114 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.
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10. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1508)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 40 times today
Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
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