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1. Strange Delight
4.8
Exceptional(208)
Price: Expensive
• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene
Booked 52 times today
A contemporary take on the classic oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, near BAM, Barclay's, the Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal. Strange Delight finds its influence in New Orleans and is also inspired by the rich history of oysters in New York. Our menu consists of regional seafood prepared in a variety of styles: Charbroiled Oysters and Shrimp Remoulade share the stage with classic seafood towers and Oysters Rockefeller. A rotating selection of larger plates features items such as Black Cod Almondine and Blackened Swordfish Belly.To drink, Strange Delight updates old classics, serving both a Hurricane and Ramos Gin Fizz service for 2, alongside Martinis and Sazeracs. Our wine and beer lists feature our favorite American producers. Please note: We offer 3 distinct types of reservations:Regular: a table in our back dining roomBar: seats at our back dining room barHigh-top: a higher table with bar stools in our front room with an open kitchen and oyster counter.
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2. Il Colosseo Restaurant And Pizzeria
4.8
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bensonhurst
Booked 3 times today
Il Colosseo is an Italian restaurant that is a local favorite. The dining room here is small and intimate, which adds to the homey atmosphere the eatery provides. At the back of the dining room, Il Colosseo has an open kitchen where guests can watch as the talented kitchen staff prepares the food. The kitchen is dominated by a giant brick oven where the staff cooks up all of its incredible pizzas.Il Colosseo begins its menu with antipasti like fried calamari for two, baked clams, sautéed octopus, sautéed broccoli rabe and a pasta e fagioli soup with white kidney beans and fusilli noodles in a light tomato broth. Some of the various entrées diners can sample are a chicken Francese, spicy shrimp fra diavolo, veal piccata, pasta bolognese and the Frank Sinatra pasta made with black olives, clams, mussels and shrimp in a garlic and white wine sauce.
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3. Gjelina - New York
4.5
Awesome(237)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 121 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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4. Kabawa
4.8
Exceptional(74)
Price: Very Expensive
• Caribbean • East Village
Booked 45 times today
Kabawa, a deeply personal restaurant from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku, offers a nuanced and distinct perspective on Caribbean cuisine. Built around a set menu with plenty of choices, it’s a place to take your time, enjoy a meal, and discover something new each time you visit.Kabawa’s menu is a three-course, $145 prix fixe experience, exclusive of beverage, tax, and gratuity.  The restaurant is divided between kitchen counter seating, an immersive experience with direct chef service, or more secluded table seating.Structured to showcase the depth and diversity of Caribbean cuisine, our ingredients are thoughtfully procured, fusing local produce from neighborhoods right here in New York with specialty items sourced directly from the Caribbean. Every touch point — from the custom mosaics to the ingredient sourcing to the instrumental music — is intentional, tapping into Chef Paul’s upbringing in Barbados to reflect the vibrant, welcoming spirit of a Caribbean home.
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5. Potluck Club
4.8
Exceptional(90)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 39 times today
Potluck Club is a Cantonese-American restaurant located in the bustling cross-section of Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Nolita. The menu and restaurant design draw inspiration from the experience of growing up in Chinatown.Need to Know: Reservations are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcomed. We have a 10 minute grace period for all reservations. If we are able to accommodate you in the event that you arrive beyond the grace period, we will happily do so, however this is at the discretion of the host. If you are running late, please reply to your confirmation text to let us know.75min dining time for parties of 1-3 guests90min dining time for parties of 4-5 guests2hr dining time for parties of 6+ guestsFor parties 8 guests or larger, we require a Prix Fixe menu. Please e-mail us events@potluckclubny.com to book your reservation.Reservations cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged a cancellation fee of $10 per guest.
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6. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke
4.7
Exceptional(386)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 47 times today
Park Ave Kitchen opened quietly on 12/14/23, on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in NYC. Located on the ground floor of beautiful 277 Park Avenue, Chef Burke created a New-American Brasserie with a widely varied food and beverage offering, thanks to its unique combination of ala carte dining room and cafe/grab & go shared space. Complemented by a high degree of hospitality, Park Ave Kitchen has quickly become one of the most popular midtown dining destinations.From dry-aged steaks to fresh fish, sushi to juicy burgers, grain bowls to custom salads, delicious desserts and specialty coffees, Park Ave Kitchen offers something for everyone. Breakfast (served all day!), lunch, Happy Hour and dinner! The bar offers award-winning wines, an eclectic beer list, creative cocktails and mocktails.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is Chef David Burke’s first new venture in NYC in almost 3 years, and a welcome neighbor to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.
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7. Barbounia
4.7
Exceptional(4096)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park
Booked 72 times today
Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.
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8. Monterey
4.6
Exceptional(562)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 66 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. Marcellino
4.3
Awesome(138)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 5 times today
Marcellino bridges the traditional with the contemporary, bringing live-fire cooking, housemade pasta, and a robust Italian wine list, delicious house cocktails to the heart of Little Italy in New York City.
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10. Boucherie - Union Square
4.5
Awesome(2728)
Price: Expensive
• French • Gramercy Park
Booked 43 times today
Boucherie Union Square is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse celebrating Joie de Vivre. The restaurant features an ample menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites, such as the Soupe à l’Oignon and Steak Frites, in addition to delectable dry-aged meats. Alongside an extensive wine list featuring our exclusive Boucherie Wine Collection, guests can enjoy signature cocktails, absinthe drinks, non-alcoholic options, craft beers, and more. Surrounded by majestic wooden-framed mirrors and original Belle Époque posters, our Union Square Location features a variety of inviting seating options. From pristine white marble and wood bistro tables to cozy burgundy leather booths, a 32ft handmade pewter bar, and a private room for up to 40 guests, our 222-seat restaurant exudes timeless charm and Parisian elegance. We look forward to welcoming you!*Please note that kitchen hours may differ.

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