DINING
American
Blake's Restaurant & Lounge
7 48th St. • New York, NY 10017
212-935-2500
Tri-level restaurant featuring 40-foot ceilings, a spacious outdoor cafe, and a grand mahogany bar. A seasonal American menu is available here with touches of Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin influences. mapBlue Hill
75 Washington Place • New York, NY 10011
Located in Greenwich Village
212-539-1776
Seasonal American food made with the freshest Hudson Valley produce is what you will find when dining at Blue Hill, a neighborhood restaurant. Menu items include Maine crabmeat salad, local black bass, grass fed lamb, and Stone Barns Berkshire pork. more... mapBody Bar and Grill
701 W. 135th Street • New York, NY 10027
Harlem
212-694-1416
Try the jumbo lump crab avacado tower, Brazilian Adobo rubbed beef, or the modern American flavored skewered chicken. Elegant setting along the new waterfront. more... mapCarlyle Restaurant, The
35 East 76th Street • New York, NY 10021
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
212-744-1600
Classy and elegant restaurant that serves fine breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus in Upper East Side Manhattan. more...Cinema Cafe
2 45th St. • New York, NY 10017
212-949-0600
Enjoy watching classic silent films while dining on innovative American cuisine at this unique restaurant. Full service catering and special event planning services available. mapClub Macanudo
26 East 63rd Street • New York, NY 10021
212-752-8200
Sophisticated restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge serving delicious New American and Latin dishes plus their signature desserts in a comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant also offers premium cigars, single malt scotches, and rare cognacs. Jackets are required. Reservations are suggested. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
43 W 55th Street • New York, NY 10019
212-459-9600
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
296 Bleecker St. • New York, NY 10014
212-367-9200
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
496 LaGuardia Place • New York, NY 10014
212-228-6008
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapGramercy Tavern
42 East 20th St. • New York, NY 10022
212-477-0777
Contemporary tavern serving sophisticated American cuisine complimented by an extensive wine list. Reservations are required. mapLever House Restaurant
390 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10022
212-888-2700
Seasonal American cuisine is served as this restaurant designed by Marc Newsom. more... mapRevival Restaurant and Bar
2367 Frederick Douglas Blvd. • New York, NY 10031
Harlem
212-222-8338
French American cuisine infused with the influences of Caribbean, Creole and Soul. Try the Cornbread mushrooms as an appetizer, or the salmon wrapped scallops. A great main course includes slices of grilled eggplant with a creamy saffron suce. Delicious homemade ice creams. more... mapSchiller's Liquor Bar
131 Rivington Street • New York, NY 10002
212-260-4555
An inexpensive menu with a simple selection of such items as rotisserie chicken, steak, and grilled swordfish is what you will find at Schiller's Liquor Bar, a late night favorite which is open Monday through Friday for lunch, dinner, and supper. more... map
Asian
Bistro
Jacques Brasserie
204-206 85th St. • New York, NY 10028
212-327-2272
Romantic bistro known for its Nantucket fresh oysters and steak au poivre in a cozy atmosphere. more... mapVillage Restaurant
62 West Ninth Street • New York, NY 10011
Greenwich Village
212-505-3355
Lively French American bistro with a classic 1920's setting and features including a vintage skylight and a mahogany bar. The restaurant serves a diverse menu and an excellent wine list with one of the specialties being steak 'au poivie'. more... map
Brew Pubs
Chelsea Brewing Company
Chelsea Piers, Pier 59
212-336-6440
Upscale brewpub offering delicious pub cuisine and fine handcrafted microbrews in a relaxed, spacious atmosphere with panoramic views of the Hudson River. more...
Cafes
Crepe Escape, The
East 83rd Street • New York, NY 10028
212-472-2604
Serves authentic French crepes.Garage Restaurant & Cafe
99 Seventh Avenue • New York, NY 10014
212-645-0600
Multilevel, casual cafe serving American cuisine plus a raw bar, grill bar, and microbrews. The cafe also features a fireplace and music. more... mapLe Figaro Cafe
184 Bleecker St. • New York, NY 10012
Greenwich Village
212-388-0002
Landmark, colorful sidewalk cafe famous for its fine foods, homemade pastries, and an excellent selection of coffees. The cafe also features a full bar, karaoke, belly dancing, and a skylight party room with a fireplace. map
Caribbean
Caribe Restaurant
117 Perry St. • New York, NY 10014
212-255-9191
This restaurant serves Caribbean and West Indian style food including curry goat, jerk chicken, brown stew chicken, and rum punch. mapMobay
17 W. 125th Street • New York, NY 10027
212-876-9300
Dine at Harlem's most Southern soulful restaurant serving southern food, jazz, and World Famous Barbecue. We also serve Jamaican, Caribbean, and vegetarian cuisine, all at very affordable prices. Fabulous food, soulful and Caribbean flavor, live music. Go have some fun and fill your belly and your soul at Mobay's. more... mapUnder D Tree
2086 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard • New York, NY 10026
212-622-1183
Located in the historic Theresa Hotel, Under D Tree is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving authentic Jamaican cuisine in Harlem NY. Serving lunch and dinner 7 day a week in their dining room. Take-out services are available. more... map
Chinese
Pig Heaven
1540 Second Avenue • New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side
212-744-4333
Elegant Chinese restaurant specializing in Peking duck, roast suckling pig, spare ribs, and steamed dumplings. map
Coffee Shops
Chocolate Bar
48 Eighth Avenue • New York, NY 10014
Between Horatio and Jane Streets
212-367-7181
The Chocolate Bar offers a variety of coffee, sweets, teas and pastries in a unique environment. The shop features sweets from some of New York's premier manufacturers, as well as a line of signature chocolate bars. These confections are available for gifts and can be personalized. more... map
Contemporary
Allen & Delancey
115 Allen Street • New York, NY 10002
Located in New York's Lower East Side
212-253-5400
Within walking distance of the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge, Allen & Delancey is open daily and serves dinner from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Its menu features such modern American selections as sea scallops, braised fluke fillet, slow roasted porkbelly, and moulard duck magret. more... mapBridge Cafe
279 Water Street • New York, NY 10038
Seaport District
212-227-3344
Landmark restaurant located in Manhatten's oldest wood-frame building serving a daily contemporary menu for lunch and dinner. Brunch is offered on Sunday. more... mapBull Run Restaurant
52 William St. • New York, NY 10005
Financial District
212-859-2200
Enjoy innovative, contemporary American cuisine at this restaurant and a connoisseur wine selection. Guests might also enjoy the lounge bar with big screen tv. more... mapForge
134 Reade Street • New York, NY 10013
Located in Tribeca
212-941-9401
Enjoy ever-changing New American selections in relaxed fine dining atmosphere at Forge. Menu selections include free-range chicken nuggets with smoke onion remoulade, basil crusted halibut, and the leg of suckling pig for two. more... mapTrio Restaurant & Bar
167 33rd Street • New York, NY 10016
212-685-1001
Elegant restaurant serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. During the week, there is a piano player at the hand-carved mahogany bar. more... map
Continental
Fitzers Bar & Restaurant
687 Lexington Avenue • New York, NY 10022
212-355-0100
One of New York's best restaurants serving an selective mix of traditional Irish, Continental, and New American cuisine. Full bar service available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. mapLiberty Lounge
85 West Street • New York, NY 10006
212-385-4900
This restaurant features a turn-of-the-century bar and historical paintings and photographs of downtown New York. Continental cuisine is served complimented by a variety of cocktails. Piano player provides romantic background music. mapSan Martin Restaurant
143 49th Street • New York, NY 10017
212-832-0888
Elegant restaurant specializing in Continental cuisine with items including Black Angus steaks, baby eels, and paella. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Creole & Cajun
Baton Rouge Restaurant
458 W. 145th Street • New York, NY 10027
betw. Convent & Amsterdam
212-281-2336
If you know how to pass a good time then this is the place. Great live music and fine Southern food cooked in the Louisiana tradition with plenty of flavor and soul. Host your party or event here for a night that will not be easily forgotten. more... map
Cuban & Latino
Alfama Restaurant
551 Hudson St. • New York, NY 10014
212-645-2500
Authentic, traditional Portuguese cuisine is served in this contemporary restaurant as well as a wine list with more than 70 wines and 27 ports. Signature dishes are the codfish souffle and fresh sardines. Open daily for lunch and dinner with a Sunday brunch available. more... mapCafe Español
172 Bleecker St. • New York, NY 10012
Greenwich Village
212-505-0657
Cozy restaurant offering delicious Spanish cuisine including paella, lobster, steaks, and seafood plus their famous sangria and margaritas. Outdoor dining is available. more... map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Bagel & Bean
828 Seventh Avenue • New York, NY 10019
212-262-6340
Eat here for a healthy alternative to takeout and delivery with specialties including gourmet sandwiches, hand rolled bagels, nonfat cream cheeses, international coffees, and espressos. Catering is available. mapKatz's Delicatessen
205 Houston Street • New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side
212-254-2246
Established in 1888, Katz's is the oldest and largest real New York deli and is the site of "Where Harry Met Sally." Hand carved deli meats are served here. Catering is available. mapOriginal Carnegie Deli
854 7th Avenue • New York, NYLocated between 54th and 55th Streets
212-757-2245
A New York mainstay, The Original Carnegie Deli is a must when visiting midtown Manhattan. For over 60 years, patrons have been enjoying such selections as pastrami and corned beef sandwiches and cheesecake. more... map
Diners
Ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway • New York, NY 10019
212-956-5151
Retro 1950's diner serving great American dishes featuring New York's largest indoor train. Also features a giant video screen, singing waiters, and nostalgic memorabilia. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. more... map
French
Capsouto Freres Restaurant
451 Washington St. • New York, NY 10013
212-966-4900
Contemporary French restaurant offering a charming dining room and specializing in dessert souffles. more... mapChanterelle
2 Harrison St. • New York, NY 10013
TriBeCa
212-966-6960
Classic French cuisine is served at this restaurant that features a wine cellar with over 3,000 bottles of some of the best French wines. Reservations are required. Closed on Sunday. more... mapD'Artagnan, The Rotisserie
152 46th Street • New York, NY 10017
212-687-0300
This French restaurant offers dishes inspired by Gascony in southwest France including organic chicken, natural foie gras and meats, and wild mushrooms. mapJean Georges
One Central Park West • New York, NY 10023
Located in the Trump Tower International Hotel
212-299-3900
Jean Georges' award-winning chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten is well known for preparing "inventive French new cuisine style dishes," using an interesting mix of wild herbs and oriental seasonings. more... mapL'Ecole Restaurant
462 Broadway • New York, NY 10013
SoHo
212-219-3300
Enjoy contemporary French dishes prepared by advanced students of the renowned French Culinary Institute at this elegant restaurant. The restaurant also serves an award-winning wine list. mapMontrachet
239 Broadway • New York, NY 10013
Tribeca
212-219-2777
Multilingual classic French restaurant serving extraordinary dishes in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Reservations are required. Closed on Sunday. mapPayard Patisserie & Bistro
1032 Lexington Avenue • New York, NY 10021
Located Between 73rd and 74th Streets
212-717-5252
Payard Patisserie & Bistro is an upscale French patisserie and a contemporary French bistro that serves signature and traditional pastries and cuisine. more... map
Fusion
K Japanese Fusion
357 West Broadway • New York, NY 10013
Between Broome and Grand Streets
212-226-6744
This restaurant features a menu including amazing sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine served in a sexy, sleek setting. mapPublic
210 Elizabeth Street • New York, NY 10012
212-343-7011
Offering global fusion cuisine prepared by Chef Brad Farmerie, Public serves dinner seven days a week, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Friday and Saturday until 12:00 a.m. Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Menu items include butternut squash soup, pan-seared New Zealand snapper, cured wild boar, fried Barron Point oysters, and truffled beet and ginger risotto. Adjacent to Public is its wine lounge, the Monday Room. more... map
Indian
Bombay Palace
30 West 52nd Street • New York, NY 10019
212-541-7777
Enjoy fantastic authentic Indian cuisine at Bombay Palace. more... map
International
Gilt
455 Madison Avenue @ 50th Street • New York, NY 10022
212-891-8100
Located in the Villard Mansion of The New York Palace Hotel, Gilt takes advantage of its late 1800s environment of gilded walls and cathedral ceilings to project a chic modern atmosphere. Gilt's ever changing menu is filled with classics that have a hint of cultures from around the globe. It is complimented by a nice wine selection. more... mapPravda
281 Lafayette Street • New York, NY 10012
Located at the Edge of Soho
212-226-4944
Gather some friends for an intimate dinner and great martinis at Pravda, an underground caviar bar which offers Russian inspired food and over 70 different vodkas including 10 house-infused flavored vodkas. more... map
Italian
Casa Bella Restaurant
127 Mulberry St. • New York, NY 10013
Lower East Side
212-431-4080
Old World neighborhood restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine including fresh imported meats, fish, and homemade pastas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapCinquanta Restaurant
50 East 50th St. • New York, NY 10022
212-759-5050
Fine Italian restaurant specializing in game dishes such as venison, duck, pheasant, rabbit, and quail. Fresh pasta is made daily. mapCovo Trattoria
701 W. 135th • New York, NY 10027
Harlem
212-234-9573
Pizza with cocktails and imported beers. What could be better. The pizza is not overly complicated but relies on the freshness of its ingredients to deliver the flavor. Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5-8. Half price pizza on Wednesdays. more... mapDa Nico Ristorante
164 Mulberry St. • New York, NY 10013
Lower East Side
212-343-1212
Fine dining restaurant featuring a summer outdoor garden and a sidewalk cafe. Authentic Italian cuisine is served including fresh homemade pastas and nightly specials. more... mapF.illi Ponte
39 Desbrosses St. • New York, NY 10013
Tribeca
212-226-4621
Landmark fine dining restaurant overlooking the Hudson River and serving delicious Italian cuisine in a warm atmosphere. Closed on Sunday. more... mapFiamma Osteria
206 Spring St. • New York, NY 10012
212-653-0100
Italian osteria serving signature Italian dishes in 130-seat modern restaurant. A glass elevator takes diners to a party room that can accommodate up to 70 people for private events. mapFlorio's Grill & Cigar Bar
192 Grand Street • New York, NY 10013
Located in the Heart of Little Italy
212-226-7610
Enjoy cozy, spacious candlelit dining and homemade Italian food in the Heart of Little Italy! Try the delicious veal, fresh seafood dishes, and of course fresh cooked pasta. This is also a cigar friendly restaurant featuring an excellent humidor and a free cigar with your dinner. more... mapIl Cantinori
32 10th St. • New York, NY 10003
212-673-6044
This Northern Italian restaurant has an old, rustic Tuscan farmhouse setting with lots of flowers. Reservations are required. mapMAD 28
72 Madison Avenue • New York, NY 10016
212-689-2828
All of the classic Italian dishes at this restaurant are prepared in-house with the finest and freshest ingredients. Specialties include the homemade rolled pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta in a pink sauce and the raspberry lime mousse cake. more... mapOriginal Vincent's of Little Italy
119 Mott St. • New York, NY 10013
Little Italy
212-226-8133
Established over 90 years ago, this Italian restaurant offers homemade Italian specialties including lasagna, meatballs, and stuffed shells. Multilingual staff on site. mapPuglia Restaurant
189 Hester Street • New York, NY 10013
Little Italy
212-966-6006
This Italian restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1919 and provides nightly live music. Three rooms are available for private events. mapUmbertos Clam House
178 Mulberry St. • New York, NY 10013
212-431-7545
World famous clam house offering traditional Italian cuisine and Italian seafood specialties, served with their famous hot, medium, and sweet sauces. more... map
Japanese
Locally Operated
Aureole New York
34 East 61st Street • New York, NY 10021
Located Between Madison & Park Avenues
212-319-1660
Manhattan's premier progressive American cuisine restaurant in an Upper East Side brownstone, Aureole New York is recognized by Relais & Châteaux for world-class dining. more... mapFireBird Russian Restaurant
365 46th St. • New York, NY 10036
212-586-0244
One of Manhattan's most magnificent restaurants, FireBird offers great Czarist Russian cuisine and features a spectacular piano bar on the second floor in the parlor. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for dinner. Closed on Monday. more... map
Mediterranean
Metronome Restaurant
915 Broadway • New York, NY 10010
212-505-7400
Upscale restaurant featuring soaring 20-foot ceilings, dimmed lights, and coppery gold decor. Serves wonderful Mediterranean cuisine with live jazz and R&B on Wednesday and Saturdays nights. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. more... map
Mexican & Southwestern
Pizza
Chuck E. Cheese's
280 St. Nicholas Avenue, 2Nd Floor • New York, NY 10027
212-222-9522
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... map
Regional & Franchised
Planet Hollywood New York
1540 Broadway • New York, NY 10036
212-333-STAR
Immerse yourself in movie memorabilia while dining on wonderful American and California cuisine at this well known venue. Collectible merchandise is available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Regional Cuisine
City Hall Restaurant
131 Duane St. • New York, NY 10013
Tribeca
212-227-7777
Located in a 19th century cast-iron landmark building, this restaurant serves a New York City menu of market steaks, shellfish, oyster varieties, and grilled whole fish. Open for dinner Monday through Saturday. The bar is open daily. more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
Inside Track, The OTB
991 Second Avenue • New York, NY 10022
212-752-1940
Reminiscent of an English pub, this sports bar offers offtrack betting and New York Racing Association Thoroughbred and harness racing simulcast on two large screens and 15 TV monitors. Jackets are required. Open for lunch and dinner. more... mapMickey Mantle's Restaurant
42 Central Park South • New York, NY 10019
212-688-7777
This sports bar and restaurant serves hearty American cuisine and features a sports art gallery, memorabilia museum, and ten TV monitors. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapO'Casey's Restaurant
22 41st St. • New York, NY 10017
212-685-6807
Wonderful Irish restaurant serving great food and drinks Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Serves groups of 10 to 200 people Monday through Sunday. map
Seafood
Le Bernardin
155 West 51st Street • New York, NY 10019
Located in Midtown Manhattan
212-554-1515
New York's internationally acclaimed four star seafood restaurant in the Equitable Building, the award- winning Le Bernardin offers an excellent take on preparing seafood and an exceptional wine list. Recognized by Relais & Châteaux for world-class dining, Le Bernardin is two streets away from the Museum of Modern Art. more... mapPacifica Restaurant
138 Lafayette St. • New York, NY 10013
North Fulton
212-966-8898
Being one of the first seafood restaurants in the North Fulton area, it offers an exclusive seafood menu and sushi. There is also a raw bar that features a variety of oysters. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Sushi
Harumi Sushi
937 First Avenue • New York, NY 10022
212-893-8263
Known for their sushi and fusion cuisine, this restaurant specializes in all types of rolls including angel, princess, Kila, tawa, blackened tuna, chicken sea bass, and grill boneless quails. more... mapHatsuhana Restaurant
17 48th St. • New York, NY 10017
212-355-3345
The only sushi restaurant to ever receive four stars in the New York Times, Hatsuhana first introduced sushi to New York over 25 years ago and still offers delicious sushi items. more... map
Steaks & Chops
Angelo and Maxie's Steakhouse
233 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10003
212-220-9200
Upbeat steakhouse featuring huge portions of delicious steaks and seafood in a fun atmosphere. more... mapBroadway Joe Steakhouse
315 46th St. • New York, NY 10036
Broadway Theatre District
212-246-6513
Landmark restaurant specializing in great steaks, prime rib, pastas, and seafood with four different dining rooms available. Casual attire. Open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapDylan Prime
62 Laight St. • New York, NY 10013
Tribeca
212-334-4783
Modern steakhouse featuring a dramatic mahogany and glass paneled wine cellar and serving delicious steaks and more in a soft candlelit dining room. more... mapRothmann's Steakhouse
3 East 54th Street • New York, NY 10022
212-319-5500
This unique steakhouse serves fine quality dry aged beef and an extensive wine list with more than 550 bottles in a classic, romantic atmosphere. more... mapStrip House
13 East 12th St. • New York, NY 10003
Greenwich Village
212-608-7400
Established in 1925, this restaurant features a ruby-red dining room with French accents and serves delicious steaks, innovative side dishes, and delectable desserts. mapTalia's Steakhouse & Bar
668 Amsterdam Avenue (92nd-93rd Streets) • New York, NY 10025
212-580-3770
Glatt Kosher restaurant and bar with on & off premises catering. Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Talia's becomes a Lounge House with live band. more... map
Tea Rooms
Alice's Tea Cup
102 West 73rd Street • New York, NY 10023
73rd and Columbus
212-799-3006
Don't miss this great tea cafe with an extensive selection and great food to match. map
Thai
Talay
701 W.135th Street • New York, NY 10031
Harlem
212-491-8300
A stylish interior is guarded by large lions at the entrance. They are difficult to miss. The cuisine is described as Thai-LAtin. Menu items include Grilled Lemon grass pork sausage, whole snapper with sweet- chile mango suace, plantain spring roll. Contemporary Asian cuisine with a lively New York social atmosphere. more... map
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