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Craftbar is one of NYC Favorites.

1. Craftbar

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Flatiron District · 154 conseils et avis
ABC Kitchen is one of NYC Favorites.

2. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Flatiron District · 721 conseils et avis
Ed's Lobster Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

3. Ed's Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · SoHo · 245 conseils et avis
Marseille is one of NYC Favorites.

4. Marseille

7.8
630 9th Ave (at W 44th St.), New York, NY
Restaurant français · Hell's Kitchen · 114 conseils et avis
Soho House is one of NYC Favorites.

5. Soho House

9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 conseils et avis
Ember Room is one of NYC Favorites.

6. Ember Room

647 9th Ave (btwn 45th & 46th St), New York, NY
Restaurant asiatique · Hell's Kitchen · 62 conseils et avis
Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓 is one of NYC Favorites.

7. Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓

20 Elizabeth St (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Restaurant Dim Sum · Chinatown · 286 conseils et avis
Don's Bogam Korean BBQ & Wine is one of NYC Favorites.

8. Don's Bogam Korean BBQ & Wine

8.9
17 E 32nd St (Between Madison & 5th), New York, NY
Restaurant coréen · NoMad · 155 conseils et avis
Orient Express is one of NYC Favorites.

9. Orient Express

8.2
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · West Village · 71 conseils et avis
Sweet Paradise Lounge is one of NYC Favorites.

10. Sweet Paradise Lounge

14 Orchard St (at Canal St.), New York, NY
Bar · Chinatown · 14 conseils et avis
I Sodi is one of NYC Favorites.

11. I Sodi

8.7
105 Christopher St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Restaurant italien · West Village · 97 conseils et avis
Mercer Kitchen is one of NYC Favorites.

12. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · SoHo · 401 conseils et avis
Kang Suh 강서회관 is one of NYC Favorites.

13. Kang Suh 강서회관

1250 Broadway (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Restaurant coréen · Koreatown · 56 conseils et avis
Peels is one of NYC Favorites.

14. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Lieu servant des petits déjeuners · East Village · 381 conseils et avis
Juban is one of NYC Favorites.

15. Juban

7.8
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Restaurant japonais · Chelsea · 118 conseils et avis

16. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Restaurant français · Hell's Kitchen · 198 conseils et avis

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Serving up the one of the best dining experiences in the world, Per Se is quite simply the best of the best. Make reservations a month in advance and expect a meal lasting multiple hours.

17. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant français · Theater District · 310 conseils et avis

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: For a culinary seafood treat, splurge on the tasting menu at Le Bernadin and experience 8 courses of perfectly paired dishes from world renowned Chef Ripert.

Angel’s Share is one of NYC Favorites.

18. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · East Village · 491 conseils et avis
Little Branch is one of NYC Favorites.

19. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · West Village · 335 conseils et avis
Employees Only is one of NYC Favorites.

20. Employees Only

9.0
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · West Village · 512 conseils et avis

21. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · Union Square · 335 conseils et avis

AlefiyahAlefiyah: Call ahead and make a reservation. Wait for them to open the door.

Death & Co. is one of NYC Favorites.

22. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · East Village · 395 conseils et avis
Cienfuegos is one of NYC Favorites.

23. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · East Village · 214 conseils et avis
Gramercy Tavern is one of NYC Favorites.

24. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · Flatiron District · 446 conseils et avis
The Rusty Knot is one of NYC Favorites.

25. The Rusty Knot

425 West St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bar à ambiance tropicale · West Village · 194 conseils et avis

Village VoiceVillage Voice: One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- cheap Tecates, tasty tiki drinks, and pretzel dogs keep it real.

26. Sobaya

8.1
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant servant des soba · East Village · 177 conseils et avis
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

27. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Restaurant servant des ramen · East Village · 849 conseils et avis
Sakagura is one of NYC Favorites.

28. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar à saké · Turtle Bay · 223 conseils et avis

Julie Q.Julie Qiu: SOBA lunch special. Enough said.

29. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant américain · Williamsburg · 254 conseils et avis

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The bone marrow solves all... a gateway protein kinda like bacon. So great the whole world stands on its head. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

30. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Magasin de produits gastronomiques · Lower East Side · 422 conseils et avis

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

31. Hop Kee

7.6
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Restaurant chinois · Chinatown · 136 conseils et avis

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The urban legend of the phantom menu turns out to be true. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations

32. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · NoMad · 489 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Pro tip: on Monday nights from 5 - 10 PM, Hill Country offers all-you-can-eat brisket, ribs, chicken, and sides for $25. [Eater 38 Member]

33. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastro-pub · West Village · 838 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .

Balthazar is one of NYC Favorites.

34. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
Restaurant français · SoHo · 1059 conseils et avis
Perry St is one of NYC Favorites.

35. Perry St

8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · West Village · 115 conseils et avis

36. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Restaurant italien · Lower East Side · 621 conseils et avis

@Hagan@Hagan: Chicken Pesto Mozzarella smash is the Meatball Shop's Pastrami Sandwich. A must eat in the LES.

37. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastro-pub · NoMad · 688 conseils et avis

BravoBravo: I love April Bloomfield’s new place. Really hip, and the food is amazing. A perfect lunch or brunch spot while out running around in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef

38. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · Flatiron District · 145 conseils et avis

BravoBravo: Not too over the top and not too simple either. Nice for catching up with a friend or a fun cocktail party. -Emil Gampe, Launch My Line

39. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · West Village · 271 conseils et avis

BravoBravo: Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Prune is one of NYC Favorites.

40. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · East Village · 292 conseils et avis

jake f.jake furst: ZOMG the Dutch Pancake with pear. Get it to share with the table..and pair it with one of their awesome Bloody's.

Luke's Lobster is one of NYC Favorites.

41. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · East Village · 304 conseils et avis
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

42. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.6
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar d'hôtel · NoMad · 236 conseils et avis

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. En savoir plus .

43. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Restaurant italien · NoLita · 842 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Stellar thin crust pizzas, but don't overlook the pastas — they're phenomenal. [Eater 38 Member]

Apothèke is one of NYC Favorites.

44. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · Chinatown · 434 conseils et avis

45. Cookshop

9.0
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · Chelsea · 520 conseils et avis

Ong A.Ong Arttasan: have the becon here. thick juicy chunky smokey and fabulous.

46. Kum Gang San

49 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Restaurant coréen · Koreatown · 67 conseils et avis

BravoBravo: A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M

47. Kang Suh 강서회관

1250 Broadway (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Restaurant coréen · Koreatown · 56 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: I wouldn't be surprised if a crew of old Korean grandmas were in the back making panchan! Not the best place for every favorite dish but, they have def have the most legit BBQ menu.

48. BCD Tofu House

17 W 32nd St (btw 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Restaurant coréen · Koreatown · 48 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Haemul pajun (seafood pancake) is the crispiest in ktown

49. Socarrat Paella Bar

8.1
259 W 19th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant servant de la paëlla · Chelsea · 146 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Expect to wait to share space at the giant communal table that stretches the length of the room, but Socarrat serves near note-perfect paella. A solid menu of Spanish starters, too. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .

50. Momoya

9.2
185 7th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Bar à sushis · Chelsea · 251 conseils et avis

Abby T.Abby Thomas: Incredibly delicious rock shrimp tempura salad.

51. Lotte New York Palace

8.4
455 Madison Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Hôtel · Midtown East · 109 conseils et avis

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Braised Short Ribs with Brunello Sauce over creamy Polenta

52. Markt

676 Avenue of the Americas (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Restaurant belge · Flatiron District · 155 conseils et avis

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the French Toast with Sauteed Apples and Bacon

53. Orient Express

8.2
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · West Village · 71 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Order a sazarac or an Old fashioned.

54. Fedora

239 W 4th St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · West Village · 142 conseils et avis

AskMenAskMen: The new management will give it a rejiggering, complete with a bar menu of house-infused spirits and syrups, and grub by Medhi Brunet-Benkritly.

55. Hotel Griffou

21 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 47 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Try the asparagus soup and/or the foie gras w/ biscuit appetizer.

56. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · Greenwich Village · 621 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Have their famous burger with an old fashioned - you will feel complete.

57. Udon West

7.8
11 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant servant des udon · East Village · 152 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Bukake with Kimchi!

58. Ed's Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · SoHo · 245 conseils et avis

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Try the corn and lobster chowder soup - although, something tells me it's not fat free. [sigh]

59. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Restaurant mexicain · SoHo · 723 conseils et avis

BravoBravo: At the basement of a corner Taio shop lies a seductive laid-back dungeon, where you can lounge and sip on some great margaritas. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line

Keens Steakhouse is one of NYC Favorites.

60. Keens Steakhouse

9.1
72 W 36th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant-grill · Koreatown · 484 conseils et avis
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC Favorites.

61. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwicherie · Lower East Side · 1451 conseils et avis

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

62. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Midtown East · 405 conseils et avis
Mondrian SoHo is one of NYC Favorites.

63. Mondrian SoHo

9 Crosby St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Hôtel · SoHo · 123 conseils et avis
L'Artusi is one of NYC Favorites.

64. L'Artusi

9.4
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Restaurant italien · West Village · 397 conseils et avis
EN Japanese Brasserie is one of NYC Favorites.

65. EN Japanese Brasserie

8.7
435 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Restaurant japonais · West Village · 263 conseils et avis
Ippudo Westside is one of NYC Favorites.

66. Ippudo Westside

9.1
321 W 51st St (btwn 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant servant des ramen · Hell's Kitchen · 529 conseils et avis
Salinas is one of NYC Favorites.

67. Salinas

8.3
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Bar à tapas · Chelsea · 79 conseils et avis
Cherry Tavern is one of NYC Favorites.

68. Cherry Tavern

6.4
441 E 6th St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Rade · East Village · 38 conseils et avis
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of NYC Favorites.

69. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 conseils et avis
Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC Favorites.

70. Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Restaurant italien · NoHo · 247 conseils et avis