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A photo of Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel restaurant
1. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel
4.4
Awesome(1019)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square
Booked 24 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.
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2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1112)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 31 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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3. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.7
Exceptional(10106)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 70 times today
Beauty & Essex in New York is a fun place with a unique design, described as a 'fun yet sophisticated environment'. It's a 'cool, quirky restaurant with fab ambiance' that serves 'creative, satisfying, and delicious' food. Reviewers also highlight the 'great food and atmosphere' and the 'great vibe, amazing/eclectic menu selection'. Plus, it's a must-do restaurant with a 'fun and glamorous' decor and a high-energy atmosphere.
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4. The Dickens
4.6
Exceptional(149)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 11 times today
The Dickens is a literary-themed cocktail bar and restaurant located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York City. This venue offers a complete experience for dinner, drinks, and dancing, featuring six unique spaces, including a rooftop bar. The Dickens is celebrated for its inventive cocktails and tasty food, all within an inclusive and immersive atmosphere.
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5. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.3
Awesome(249)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 11 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC is a lively and fun lounge with a rooftop pool that offers breathtaking views of Manhattan. The reviews highlight its amazing ambiance, tasty drinks, and entertaining music. It's a great spot for a night out, whether it's for a first date or just hanging with friends. There are swing dance parties and live jazz, making it a place where everyone can have a blast.
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6. Sugar Factory - Time Square
3.2
Good(1131)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Theater District
Booked 80 times today
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, expands in New York with their new Times Square location. The family-friendly, high-energy, celebration destination known for its sweets and treats is set to open in New Yorks famous Times Square.“Our high-energy, sweet restaurant is enjoyed by guests across the state of New York, and we’re excited to introduce our brand to the residents of Manhattan,” shares Sugar Factory owner Charissa Davidovici. “From our colorful and vibrant dishes, to our over-the-top desserts, every moment at Sugar Factory Jacksonville will offer guests an extremely memorable and instagrammable experience from the minute they walk in to the minute they leave.”
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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square
4.3
Awesome(4857)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 98 times today
Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square is a fun place to dine, as described by customers. It's an awesome music-stylized restaurant with a vibrant ambiance that guests love. The food is delicious, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is energetic. Customers say it's a great place to have fun, eat good food, and that the restaurant is full of props to wander around and look at. It's also a great place for memorabilia lovers.
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8. Beast & Butterflies
4.1
Excellent(326)
Price: Expensive
• American • West New York
Booked 14 times today
NOTE: ALL RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INDOOR ONLY. *OUTDOOR TEERRACE IS OPEN FOR ALL M SOCIAL HOTEL & WALK-IN GUESTS ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. A private oasis perched above the electrifying hustle and bustle of Times Square, Beast & Butterflies invites you to lounge, gaze, dream and enjoy cocktails & bites in a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the wonders of New York City. Nestled in an intimate setting, let your wings down and indulge whilst eying New York City’s sparkle. A wrap around terrace, an indoor glass perch, Beast & Butterflies lets you soar above the neon glitz whilst surrounded by vivid New York art and galvanizing tunes. Drop in for a glass of wine, a curated cocktail and some bites to elevate your evening in the city that never sleeps. Beast & Butterflies gathers people, unites cultures and blends places to create the ultimate Urban Retreat.
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9. Tokyo Record Bar
4.9
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 10 times today
Tokyo Record Bar: Two Experiences, One SoundtrackDownstairs, Omakase Jukebox offers an intimate, seven-course tasting menu from Chef Ignacia Valdes. Inspired by Japan’s vinyl jewel boxes, this izakaya-style dinner invites guests to help curate the night’s soundtrack from our extensive vinyl collection. It’s a playful, high-energy dining experience where food and music go hand in hand.Upstairs, the Cocktail Bar keeps the vibe going with a more laid-back mood. Expect nightly DJs spinning everything from Classic Rock to Bossa Nova, alongside Japanese-inspired snacks and light bites. It’s the perfect spot to sip, snack, and let the night unfold.Cancellation Policies:Omakase Jukebox: Cancellations within 48 hours incur an $85 per person fee.Cocktail Bar: Cancellations within 24 hours incur a $25 per person fee.
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10. Big Apple Brunch
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 9 times today
The Big Apple Brunch Series is a Multi-cultural Experience That brings everyone together from all ways of life. We offer chicken and waffles to our Rasta pasta for a taste of the Caribbean culture to our breakfast burrito to give that taste of latin , our menu offers something tasty for everyone to enjoy. This is not your average brunch party we serve up a different experience featuring our live Aerialist performance to A List Djs so prepare yourself for great music , amazing food and dope vibes!21 + to enterOur Menu is Curated by Celebrity Chef Saul Montiel

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  • AlexandraVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Such an amazing experience and Chef Anthony made the experience even better! 100000/10!! My husband and I had so much fun
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • Dianna
    Memphis / West Tennessee •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    There were five of us in our party. We had a reservation for dinner. We were seated in the rear of the restaurant which was kind of far in the back. We requested a more lighted area that was further away from the kitchen. People kept bumping into my chair. Our waiter did accommodate and moved us to a booth. It was a tad tight but much better. We ordered eight different dishes to share amongst our party. We had the Branzino, roasted broccolini, crab Rangoon soup dumplings, mac and cheese, fried bbq baos,, apple kale salad, chicken meatballs, and little french dips. The food was quite tasty. We especially enjoyed the baos and salad. The service was on point for the most part. Wish our waiter checked on us more. Near the end of our dining experience there was a new person helping us. It was quite busy so perhaps everyone was sharing tables. The server who cleared our dishes was very nice and the gentleman at the pawn shop entrance/exit asked about experience. He was quite pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is decorated nicely with an intimate decor. It was cozy and comfortable. Reminded me of an old dining club from the 1940’s. We had a great time..
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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    4.7
  • Shahin
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food and time! Will be back for sure in the near future
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    Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Lincoln Square
    •
    4.4
  • Brianna
    Montreal / Quebec •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food, great service and overall great experience
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    The DickensPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Hell's Kitchen
    •
    4.6
  • Mario
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 28, 2025
    It is a great place to go with a very affordable price overall I love it
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    Somewhere Nowhere NYCPrice: Very Expensive• Lounge• Chelsea
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    4.3

Discover best fun restaurants in Lincoln Square

Discover a slice of culinary delight in the heart of New York City's Lincoln Square, Manhattan, where the keyword "fun" truly comes to life. This vibrant locale boasts an array of dining establishments that promise not only scrumptious meals but also an exhilarating atmosphere perfect for any lively outing. From innovative American eateries to charming international spots, each restaurant offers a unique blend of delicious cuisine and engaging environments. The dining scene here is characterized by its eclectic mix of options, ensuring that every palate is catered to with both fun and flair. Whether you're planning a casual dinner with friends or a special celebration, Lincoln Square's restaurant scene is equipped to transform any meal into a memorable event. Each location is a testament to the area's commitment to quality and enjoyment, inviting diners to relish in experiences that are as flavorful as they are joyful. Explore Lincoln Square for an unforgettable dining adventure where fun and food meet sophistication and style.

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