Seasons change, trends come and go, but these restaurants have withstood the test of time—and have become integral parts of the New York City dining scene. Here are NYC’s OpenTable Classics: the places that continue to excel after 10+ years. There’s a reason they’re still around: they keep giving us a reason to come back.
| Restaurants: | The Modern, Nougatine at Jean Georges, Cookshop… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Contemporary American, French, American… |
| Neighborhoods: | Midtown West, Chelsea… |
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$$$$·Contemporary American·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Tasting Menu
Museum dining can get a bad rap. Not at The Modern, one of Danny Meyer’s first restaurants in New York City and a testament to his vision of elegant-yet-approachable fine dining. D…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·French·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of New York City’s most influential chefs, and his restaurants near Columbus Circle—the eponymous Jean Georges, and its sister, Nougatine—are a per…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·American·
Chelsea
- Neighborhood Gem
- Creative Cuisine
- Casual
For over ten years, Cookshop has been serving its Greenmarket-driven, Italian-influenced cooking to neighborhood regulars, hip, young party-goers, and everyone in between. It’s gla…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·Contemporary French·
SoHo
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
There are few places as fun to dine in as Raoul’s, where locals cram into white-tableclothed tables and dine on steak tartare, frisee salads, roast chicken, and steak au poivre. He…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·Steak·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Groups
For a true steakhouse experience, head to Keens, one of the most glorious places in the city to eat meat, drink martinis, and be merry. The restaurant is a picture-perfect version …Read more
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View More Info$$$$·Steakhouse·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
It’s hard to believe that Quality Meats is over twelve years old; the place still feels hip and modern, with a bustle and buzz usually reserved for newer hot spots. The menu is dev…Read more
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Union Square
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
Gotham Bar and Grill is a quintessential New York restaurant, a place with a devoted local clientele, an elegant-yet-laid-back vibe, and consistently high-quality food. This is Ame…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·Italian·
Midtown East
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
For a Midtown power lunch or dinner, head to Casa Lever, an Italian restaurant in the architectural landmark Lever House. Andy Warhol originals line the wood-paneled walls, and Mad…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·American·
SoHo
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Cozy
Mercer Kitchen, a SoHo restaurant from the Jean-Georges Vongerichten group, is a lovely spot for lunch or dinner in SoHo. The Greenmarket-focused menu has something for everyone, a…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·Chinese·
Meatpacking District
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
While it may not be the most authentic or low-key Chinese restaurant in town, Buddakan certainly has its perks: it’s fun, it’s glizy, it’s sceney, and the food is—somewhat shocking…Read more
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