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La Grande Boucherie NYC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(9,110)Midtown West - 2
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,923)Midtown West - 3
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,425)West Village - 4
Cecconi's Dumbo
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.6(5,531)DUMBO - 5
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(316)East Village
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Don Angie
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(50)Greenwich Village - 2
STK - NYC - Midtown
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4(9,970)Midtown West - 3
Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(30,860)Theater District - 4
Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(82)Upper East Side - 5
Una Pizza Napoletana
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(17)Lower East Side
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Buddakan NY
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.7(16,343)Meatpacking District - 2
Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(10,084)Lower East Side - 3
The River Cafe
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(9,281)DUMBO - 4
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(10,217)Meatpacking District - 5
BONDST
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.8(3,309)NoHo
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Oceans - New York
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(2,008)Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Oceans is a refined seafood restaurant offering an elevated yet approachable dining experience. Founded by the award-winning Toptable Group, Oceans showcases the best of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean through a menu crafted by Executive Chef Andy Kitko. Known for its pristine oyster bar and sushi, whole fish presentations, signature seafood towers, and premium steaks, Oceans blends exceptional technique with market-fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. Whether you’re planning a business dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or seeking one of the best seafood restaurants in NYC, Oceans delivers hospitality and quality. Guests can enjoy elegant dining in a contemporary space designed by David Rockwell, expertly crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list. Conveniently located near Union Square, Oceans is a top destination for seafood, happy hour, and private dining in New York City. Oceans is Michelin recommendedStrip House Speakeasy
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(432)Strip House Speakeasy is located in the space next to the original Strip House in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Set in glamorous backdrop of the Roaring Twenties & Prohibition Era, 11 East 12th Street was one of the thousands of illegal speakeasies supplying NYC with Libations & Liberation. Its hidden connection to the room above - 13 East 12th Street - helped spark its success for when officers arrived with a search warrant in hand, they were only able to gain entrance to the physical address listed - ‘13 East’...not ‘11’.
Village Taverna Greek Grill
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.8(683)Greek Restaurant located near Union Square and NYULittle Ruby's Cafe - East Village
Price: Moderate•Australian•4.7(152)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.
Yakiniku Futago - Japanese Authentic BBQ | Chelsea
Price: Very Expensive•Yakiniku•4.6(663)【The Story of Yakiniku Futago】
Yakiniku Futago began its journey in 2010 as a small barbecue restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, covering just 355 square feet. Our dream has always been to bring smiles to our guests and share the delightful flavors of Japanese barbecue. Today, we proudly serve over 120 locations worldwide, including Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
We aim to be the most memorable Yakiniku restaurant you visit. Our team is dedicated to providing a wonderful Yakiniku experience, where every visitor leaves feeling happy and satisfied. Come join us for tasty food, friendly service, and unforgettable memories!
There is a 15-minute grace period for your reservation. In order to satisfy as many customers as possible, we would like to keep our dining hours to a 90 min maximum. We also have a strict policy for NO PETS in our facility. (*Service animals only)Pierre Loti Union Square
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.5(223)Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.
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- AAurélieVIPMunich •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHad a great team dinner! Lovely food, lovely service. The weather was so nice that we were sitting outside 🩷🧚♀️will come backMore infoABC KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gramercy Park•4.6
- BBekahVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood and wine were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our evenign.More infoCasa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square•4.7
- JJenniSan Antonio •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe stewed beef with vegetables in red curry was exceptional.More infoSoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village•4.7
- DDavidBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had an excellent brunch. Omelet and shakshouka and labneh. Great service. We came from train station and they nicely checked our bags The coffee was great. The best item was this amazing rosemary bread Service was spot on and friendly and they changed omelet ingredient for my wife without fuss Great location. Will recommendMore infoBarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park•4.7
- CCatalinaMiami - Dade •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoWe celebrated our anniversary dinner here and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the ambiance was beautiful. We’ll definitely be coming backMore infoCathédralePrice: Expensive• French• East Village•4.5
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