Best Restaurants for People Watching in DUMBO

76 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(5280)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 198 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

2. Westville Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(496)

Price: Moderate

• American • DUMBO

Booked 13 times today

Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

3. Superfine

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4.3

Awesome(111)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • DUMBO

Booked 3 times today

Superfine is a bar/restaurant venue in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. We feature art and live music. Free pool table. Organic and local fare.

4. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2261)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 253 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

5. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14557)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 126 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

6. Becco

4.5

Awesome(28601)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 178 times today

Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

7. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10577)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 147 times today

Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.

8. Temple Court

4.8

Exceptional(1377)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 7 times today

Steps away from The Beekman's centerpiece atrium and the bustle of The Bar Room, is Tom Colicchio's Temple Court. Surrounded by a series of stained-glass windows, and full of historic charm, Temple Court's Dining Room is a destination for the fine dining devout. Now under the stewardship of Executive Chef, Travis Sowards, Temple Court is a tour de force of Tom Colicchio's most classic flavor profiles, reimagined and assembled on a showcase menu in Downtown NYC. *The Bar Room is not reservable through Open Table*

9. Joe Allen

4.8

Exceptional(4713)

Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 69 times today

Please note; we only take reservations up to one week in advance.With Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if you're desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call, as we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.We begin taking reservations seven days in advance starting at midnight online and at 11 a.m. over the phone. Because of staggered theatre times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more.For reservations after theatre, please check your show's running time at http://joeallenrestaurant.com/show_info

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10. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(895)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 85 times today

A grand yet intimately scaled space, The Dining Room at The Guesthouse offers a live-fire dining experience in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling travertine, a monolithic hearth, and embedded Molteni rotisseries. The menu features fresh ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared, along with a selection of Champagnes and wines from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

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Sage
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Had dinner on a very busy night, food and service were all excellent! Thank you especially to Sammy and Valerie for taking such good care of us. Second time here and looking forward to coming back.
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Bad RomanPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.5
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patricia
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great lunch on new years! we greatly recommend for asian food!
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TAO UptownPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Midtown East
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4.4
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Nicola
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Gorgeous setting. We had river views in summer there are outside tables. A stylish restaurant with a central bar area. The food was fast and delicious and had a great vegetarian selection. About 5mins walk from York Street. Really can’t recommend this place enough.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.6
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SergioVIP
Miami - Dade •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Locale is beautiful, service staff was great. The spot, perfect The food, not so much
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Westville DumboPrice: Moderate• American• DUMBO
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4.6
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Larry
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Great casual atmosphere. A bit noisy but not overwhelming. Food very good and service excellent.
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SuperfinePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• DUMBO
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4.3

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

2. Westville Dumbo

3. Superfine

4. Bad Roman

5. TAO Uptown

6. Becco

7. Quality Meats

8. Temple Court

9. Joe Allen

10. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

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