Restaurants near Lincoln Center

15 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Smith- Lincoln Square restaurant

1. The Smith- Lincoln Square

4.5

$$$$

• American • Lincoln Square

Booked 264 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

2. Cafe Fiorello

4.6

Exceptional(8933)

$$$$

• Italian • Lincoln Square

Booked 96 times today

Our outdoor cafe is first come, first served. We do not take reservations for our outdoor cafe.----------------------------------A forum for Lincoln Center’s performing arts culture for nearly 30 years, Café Fiorello features a sprawling bar filled with more than 50 kinds of antipasti. Finished in warm wood, brass and mirrors, the main dining room suggests a timeless charm. In addition to the hot and cold antipasto specialties of vegetables and seafood, the menu features updated Italian classics and specialty dishes, as well as a selection of seafood, steak, veal & pasta.

A photo of Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center restaurant

3. Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center

4.1

Excellent(8405)

$$$$

• Mexican • Lincoln Square

Booked 136 times today

Located directly across the street from Lincoln Center, Rosa Mexicano is the ideal destination for dinner before a performance, or a cocktail after the show. This impressive space features an award-winning, 30-foot iridescent blue tile water wall inspired by the cliff divers of Acapulco, designed by architect David Rockwell. Known for tableside guacamole service and creative margaritas, Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a fun atmosphere. Our beverage program boasts over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits, and our signature Latin hospitality is delivered with warmth and professionalism. A destination born of a unique vision, at Rosa Mexicano you will experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard, who was a world traveler, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator.

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4. Lincoln Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(5974)

$$$$

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 50 times today

Lincoln Ristorante sits proudly on the plaza level of the world famous Lincoln Center for the performing arts.

A photo of Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel restaurant

5. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

4.5

Awesome(672)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square

Booked 19 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.

A photo of The Leopard at des Artistes restaurant

6. The Leopard at des Artistes

4.7

Exceptional(2768)

$$$$

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 42 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!

7. Atlantic Grill

4.5

Awesome(516)

$$$$

• Seafood • Lincoln Square

Booked 30 times today

Atlantic Grill will be participating in Restaurant Week NYC for dinner from July 18th to August 21st.Atlantic Grill, located near Lincoln Center, Central Park and Columbus Circle, has reopened with a new look, feel and menu from Monte Carlo Hospitality Group and Michelin-starred Chef Antonio Salvatore. Under their guidance, Atlantic Grill’s refreshed menu aims to please previous regulars and new guests alike.The restaurant continues to celebrate the freshest seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, the finest cuts of meat and local seasonal produce with Chef Antonio’s signature Mediterranean flare and nods to dishes and ingredients located in or near other major global bodies of water.On view is an abundance of fresh fish displayed on ice are showcased through the raw bar or sushi bar selections. An emphasis on a “catch of the day” program affords Chef the opportunity to present the day’s item in various ways including sashimi, ceviche, grilled, and more.

8. Shun Lee West

4.1

Excellent(3098)

$$$$

• Chinese • Lincoln Square

Booked 26 times today

Conveniently located across from Lincoln Center and a startling revelation in shiny black lacquer, Shun Lee exudes Asian chic with grand authority.For haute Chinese cuisine, it’s among New York City’s best. Regional offerings include crispy Grand Marnier prawns with honey walnuts (Canton), braised sea bass in hot bean sauce (Hunan) and shredded beef with leeks and hot peppers (Szechwan). Specialties include beggar’s chicken baked in lotus leaves and clay (requires one day’s notice), Hunan tripe, sweetbreads with black mushrooms and of course, Beijing Duck.

A photo of The Grand Tier Restaurant restaurant

9. The Grand Tier Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3689)

$$$$

• American • Lincoln Square

Booked 16 times today

The Grand Tier Restaurant is located inside The Metropolitan Opera House and offers both a la carte and prix fixe menus. The restaurant welcomes the general public, not just ticketed guests of the Metropolitan Opera House. Reservations required. The restaurant’s location makes it the perfect pre-theater dining experience for all guests of Lincoln Center. The exquisite modern American cuisine and classic dining room, highlighted by Chagall murals and brilliant Swarovski crystal chandeliers, make it a memorable destination regardless of the occasion. Our doors open two hours before curtains go up. Ticketed guests of the Metropolitan Opera may also dine in the restaurant at intermission, but must pre-order and reserve via phone: 212.799.3400, or email: thegrandtier@patinagroup.com . Reservations for ticketed guests dining at intermission ONLY, are not taken via Open Table. Please note that proof of vaccination is no longer required.

10. Shun Lee Cafe

3.7

Very Good(1428)

$$$$

• Dim Sum • Lincoln Square

Booked 10 times today

With Shun Lee Cafe conveniently located across from Lincoln Center, Dim Sum is just the ticket. The Cafe, a black and white checkerboard dining room, decorated with images from the Chinese calendar.Terrific Dim Sum on rolling carts in constant motion and a variety of dishes in smaller portions completes the menu at Shun Lee Cafe. The Cafe is a great pre-theater stop for a “quick” dinner.

Restaurants near Lincoln Center

Price

Cuisine

15 restaurants available nearby

1. The Smith- Lincoln Square

2. Cafe Fiorello

3. Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center

4. Lincoln Ristorante

5. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

6. The Leopard at des Artistes

7. Atlantic Grill

8. Shun Lee West

9. The Grand Tier Restaurant

10. Shun Lee Cafe

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