Prune
East Village
Chef Gabrielle Hamilton's serves a clean, minimal menu of New American food in a tiny box of a restaurant on 1st St. The menu changes with the seasons, but...
- Café or Bistro
- Organic
Annisa
West Village
Annisa--which means the women in Arabic--is a lesbian-owned and operated restaurant serving Asian fusion cuisine in the West Village. Chef Anita Lo is a master...
- Casual
- Asian fusion
Babbo Ristorante
West Village
Mario Batali's famous downtown eatery is so good that it can be near-impossible to score a reservation. Try about a month in advance of your trip, or if you're...
- Fine Dining
- Italian
Take Root
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
Chef Elise Kornack and her wife Anna Hieronimus, sole employees of Take Root in Brooklyn, earned a 2015 Michelin star as "one of the most personal culinary endeavors...
- Casual
- American
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Chinatown
One of the best options for cheap, fresh dim sum in Chinatown, Nom Wah Tea Parlor has a cult following devoted to its roast pork buns and steamed spareribs.
- Casual
- Chinese
- 1
Sylvia's
Harlem
A Harlem institution, Sylvia's has been serving up Southern comfort foods like grits, cornbread, barbecued ribs, down-home fried chicken and cornmeal-dusted catfish...
- Theme
- American
- 1
Cafeteria
Chelsea
A sleek little spot centered around lunch basics like burgers and Caesar salads, Cafeteria is also known for its exceedingly handsome servers. Ask for a table...
- Casual
- American
- 1
Old Homestead Steakhouse
Meatpacking District
Located in the heart of the trendy Meatpacking District, Old Homestead has not moved since opening its doors in 1868, serving a full classic steakhouse menu of...
- Steakhouse
- American
- 1
Café China
Murray Hill
With the air of a 1930s Shanghai teahouse, Café China serves Sichuan dishes authentic enough to make eyes water. Favorites are Chungking Chicken (prepared with...
- Casual
- Chinese
Outback Steakhouse
Chelsea
The Florida-based Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain serves American food in Australian-themed dining rooms in nearly a 1,000 locations around the globe - including...
- Steakhouse
- International
Azuri Cafe
Clinton
The Azuri Cafe creates a fusion of Kosher and Middle Eastern cuisines to come up with its own take on traditional dishes like falafel, shawarma and hummus. Open...
- Casual
- Kosher
Buddakan
Meatpacking District
Restaurateur Stephen Starr's Buddakhan is a cavernous space with a dark and surreal sexy vibe that is right at home in the Meatpacking District. The decor is
- Fine Dining
- Asian fusion
Cheryl's Global Soul
Brooklyn
A Brooklyn neighborhood eatery, Cheryl's Global Soul does soul food with a global twist that highlights celebrity chef Cheryl Smith's experience in some of the...
- Casual
- Multi-Cuisine
Daniel
Upper East Side
Daniel - as in French celebrity chef Daniel Boulud - is his swanky Michelin 2-star flagship in Manhattan. Opened in 1993, it changed locations five years later,...
- Fine Dining
- French
Mr. Broadway
Times Square
Originally dairy kosher, Mr. Broadway has gone through several names and reincarnations since the family business began in 1922. By the mid-80s, it was a...
- Casual
- Kosher
Umami Burger Hudson New York
Midtown West
The Los Angeles-born Umami Burger brand took up residence in the Hudson Hotel in the summer of 2017 in a lofty space accented with exposed brick, dark woods and...
- Casual
- American
Wildair
Lower East Side
Shared-plates Wildair, run by young chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske who have the tasting room Contra a few doors down, is a small wine bar reputed to...
- Pub
- American
Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side
First opened in 1888, Katz's Delicatessen is a cornerstone of the downtown dining scene. The food is classic Jewish deli, and most patrons will be ordering...
- Casual
- Deli
- 2
Bubby's
Tribeca
You're likely to see at least one celebrity at this popular breakfast spot in Tribeca, serving diner-style classics in a breezy, relaxed dining room. The...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Angelica Kitchen
East Village
A charming and relaxed spot serving creative vegetarian comfort food, Angelica Kitchen is one of the rare veggie-centric restaurants that will also please...
- Casual
- Vegetarian
Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant
Midtown East
Serving fresh seafood to commuters since 1913, the Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant is a testament to the perfection of fresh seafood served simply. The...
- Seafood
Alder
East Village
Wylie Dufresne of molecular gastronomy fame heads this East Village gastro pub, and while you might be expecting deconstructed everything, the menu is surprisingly...
- Casual
- Fusion
Balthazar
SoHo
A faithful recreation of a Parisian brasserie, Balthazar is a downtown staple for tourists and locals alike. Though you'll probably have to wait for a table,...
- Café or Bistro
- French
Bar Boulud
Upper West Side
A more wallet-friendly way to try chef Daniel Boulud's classic French fare, Bar Boulud serves a variety of bistro favorites, with an emphasis on cured meats and...
- Café or Bistro
- French
Bosie Tea Parlor
West Village
A gem of a teahouse in the West Village, Bosie Tea Parlor serves excellent loose leaf tea along with suitably dainty eats. People love this place, so expect a...
- Coffee shop
- Other
Candle 79
Upper East Side
A full vegan menu of remarkable inventiveness, Candle 79 helps to offset the many steak restaurants otherwise found in its Upper East Side neighborhood. ...
- Casual
- Vegetarian
Del Posto
Meatpacking District/Chelsea
Elegant dining in a marble-and-mahogany palace setting is delivered by Del Posto, the first Italian restaurant to get a 4-star review from The New York Times. The...
- Fine Dining
- Italian
East of Eighth
Chelsea
A popular pre-theater dinner spot in Chelsea, East of Eighth has a rainbow-centric décor with walls of photographs chronicling Pride weeks of yore. The menu...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Elmo
Chelsea
Elmo's is a gay-friendly, low-key joint in Chelsea, as well as a top-notch brunch spot. The cocktails are strong and inventive, and the standouts on the menu
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Empellon al Pastor
East Village
A classic Mexican taqueria serving tacos made from the freshest farm-to-table ingredients, Empellon al Pastor is a marvel of simplicity and masterful...
- Casual
- Mexican