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1. The River Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(9286)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • DUMBO
Booked 66 times today
The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.
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2. Obvio
4.5
Awesome(41)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 61 times today
A new restaurant and late-night bar born from the collaboration between Santa Cruz Co. and JF Restaurants, Obvio is where distinctive design, exceptional cocktails, and imaginative cuisine converge.More drinks. More music. More fun.Need to Know: Please be advised that Obvio maintains an elegant dress code and as such requires guests to be well attired at all times. The following items are respectfully discouraged: athletic wear, flip-flops or casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, and baseball caps. Entry may be refused to anyone unsuitably dressed.
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3. Fraunces Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(3249)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Financial District
Booked 92 times today
Fraunces Tavern Restaurant, est. 1762, is a historic landmark in FiDi. Offering small batch craft & specialty beers, handcrafted cocktails, & 1000+ spirits, experience the delectable flavors of thoughtfully prepared American cuisine, featuring our farm-to-table ingredients. The establishment boasts 7 distinct spaces, each providing exceptional options for both public & private experiences alike. Invite friends to sit around the warm fire in the Dingle Whiskey Bar or gather & mingle in The Wine Room. Host a formal event under the crystal chandeliers in the Washington Room for a private dining experience. Whether you prefer the Independence or Hideout Bar, both offer a fun and informal atmosphere to enjoy happy hour with friends. Experience the secluded charm of The Piano Bar Upstairs, to enjoy exquisite food, drinks, and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. If you're a history buff, visit the Bissell room to view the beautiful mural painting depicting downtown NYC in the 1700s.
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4. Industry Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2090)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Street Seaport
Booked 51 times today
Nestled along the East River next to the historic South Street Seaport, Industry Kitchen is just steps from the water’s edge. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Haffmans, features modern American cuisine based on seasonal market ingredients and simply prepared dishes that New Yorkers know and love, such as abundant salads and wood-oven grilled meats, seafood, and pizza. Complimenting all menu choices is a wide variety of craft beers, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The stunning 5,000 square-foot venue accommodates up to 300 guests with indoor and outdoor seating, allowing for unobstructed views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges and Brooklyn Skyline.
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5. The Highlight Room NY
4.3
Awesome(66)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Chinatown
Booked 9 times today
The Highlight Room’s real showstopper is the spectacular view of the city through a glass wall that spans the entire width of the room and folds back to allow access to the outdoor terrace. From there, guests can lift a cocktail to the expansive views — north to the Empire State Building, south to the Freedom Tower. The north and south sides of the room are lined with two-toned leather and velvet banquettes positioned to take advantage of the cityscape views from floor-to-ceiling windows.The bar, set off by wooden arches and antique mirrors, complements the greenery, and elaborate, candelabra-style chandeliers allude to the candles that would illuminate the German garden as evening fell. Layers of premium materials — plaster, brass, velvet upholstery, caramel drapery, terrazzo tiles — add a dose of playful luxury. Although the bar is open to the public, the overall sense is of a swank member’s club, a private Eden commanding the sky above the Lower East Side. Must be 21+.
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6. Tokyo Record Bar
new
4.8
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 17 times today
AN HOMAGE TO THE JEWEL BOXES OF VINYL IN JAPANTokyo Record Bar is an izakaya-style tasting menu restaurant where we pick the food, and you pick the vibe. Located in the basement. For each seating, we will send out seven courses of food, the only thing we will ask you do is help us make the soundtrack for the night, with a selection from our extensive vinyl collection. In the mood for a drink? Don’t worry; we offer a vast selection of Champagne, Sake, Beer, and Japanese cocktails to get you right. Just make sure you come ready to have a good time!CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations within 48 hours incur a $85 per person fee. For emergencies, email info@tokyorecordbar.com. WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE.
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7. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.3
Awesome(249)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 16 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop pool and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s indoor lounge and outdoor rooftop pool boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 11pm.
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8. Silver Lining Lounge
4.2
Awesome(104)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • NoLita
Booked 4 times today
Located off the iconic Bowery in the Lower East Side, this Live Music Bar comes alive with nightly musical performances on stage. Experience local bands, Grammy award-winning musicians, and international special guests bringing the house down with all your favorite hits from the 60s, 70s, 90s, and 2000s. Silver Lining will have you on your feet, singing along as the music fills the room, with light bites and drinks flowing. Grab your friends and join the party every Thursday through Saturday. Curated by Creative Directors Dylan Hales and Ronnie Flynn, co-founders of Lower East Side hot spot The Flower Shop.We’re getting the bands back together.We are a 21+ venue. Live music will be from 9:30pm to 1:30am. Reservations are for a 2-hour experience. A $95 per person minimum spend on Thursdays-Saturdays, applicable to food and beverages, regardless of party size. A valid government-issued ID is required for entry. No copies or paper IDs accepted.
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9. Brass & The Tusk Bar
4.5
Awesome(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • NoMad
Booked 15 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.
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10. The Listening Room @ Tokyo Record Bar
new
4.5
Awesome(3)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Greenwich Village
Booked 7 times today
The Listening Room @ Tokyo Record BarThe menu at Tokyo Listening Bar will include wine, sake ocktails and an expanded food offering by chef, Tadaki Iwai.Tokyo's Listening Room has covered you with an excellent sound box and nightly DJs jazzing up the atmosphere with everything from Classic Rock to Bossanova! Located on the first floor. There's always something new and exciting to tune into. And why not sip on some bubbly or try out some specialty sake while you're at it? Our menu offers a deliciously Japanese-inspired spread with light bites from our top chef, Aki Iwaki (formerly of Bohemian). It's not as formal as Tokyo Record Bar, so you can sit back, relax, and let the good times roll!CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations within 24 hours incur a $25 per person fee. For emergencies, email info@tokyorecordbar.com. WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE.

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