Best Restaurants for People Watching in South Street Seaport

57 restaurants available nearby

1. TAO Uptown

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 135 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.

2. The Crosby Bar

4.5

Awesome(925)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 32 times today

The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.

3. Industry Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(2020)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Street Seaport

Booked 29 times today

Nestled along the East River next to the historic South Street Seaport, Industry Kitchen is just steps from the water’s edge. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Haffmans, features modern American cuisine based on seasonal market ingredients and simply prepared dishes that New Yorkers know and love, such as abundant salads and wood-oven grilled meats, seafood, and pizza. Complimenting all menu choices is a wide variety of craft beers, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The stunning 5,000 square-foot venue accommodates up to 300 guests with indoor and outdoor seating, allowing for unobstructed views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges and Brooklyn Skyline.

4. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10532)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 126 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.

5. MR CHOW - TriBeca

4.2

Awesome(2421)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • TriBeCa

Booked 16 times today

Opened in 2006 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow, most recently awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for its excellence, service, and cuisine this is the second post to the original in NYC on 57th Street. Mr Chow's latest & hippest location is surrounded by a Patio & the attractive bar opens at 5:00PM daily.NY Magazine wrote in 2006 "To eat at a Mr Chow restaurant is to participate in a roving party, one that has migrated through four decades, three continents, & an awful lot of soup dumplings." TriBeCa's Executive Chef Kwok Hor, is a highly respected professional in the Chinese Cuisine Industry & has given many lectures at The Hong Kong Culinary Association. MR CHOW's menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles & Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate & skillful chefs. Also, on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.

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6. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(880)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 74 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

7. Joe Allen

4.8

Exceptional(4705)

Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 26 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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8. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

4.7

Exceptional(2485)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 45 times today

Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you

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9. The Smith - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(4552)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Village

Booked 76 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

10. Serafina Tribeca

4.6

Exceptional(739)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • TriBeCa

Booked 39 times today

A beautiful building on the corner of West Broadway and Reade Street with large windows, excellent for people watching in the colder months and lovely breezes on warmer days and nights. Comforting Italian cuisine paired with excellent wines, or one of the many choices from the large bar menu cocktails and spirits. Open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

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KristinaVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
This was our first experience and it did not disappoint. From the second we walked in we were blown away. The ambiance the food the service was top tier. We can’t wait to dine again next time we are in the city!
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Quality MeatsPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Andrea
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We tried The Crosby Bar’s afternoon tea after years of going to The Plaza. The Crosby’s gluten free offerings were delicious and we preferred their GF scones. The Crosby was also a better value; the finger sandwiches were bigger and we had the option of asking for more at no extra charge. Truly excellent. We will be back.
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The Crosby BarPrice: Expensive• American• SoHo
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4.5
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Danielle
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food & excellent service! Just a little dark to read the menu in certain areas!
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TAO UptownPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Midtown East
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4.4
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Lekan
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a great experience and amazing service. The staff always makes sure we’re taken care of.
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MR CHOW - TriBecaPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• TriBeCa
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4.2
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Steven
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We visit this restaurant for our anniversary on December 19 every year, the service is great, the Iglo is private and cozy, the food section is small and expensive nevertheless the ambience is great
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Industry KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• South Street Seaport
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4.6

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57 restaurants available nearby

1. TAO Uptown

2. The Crosby Bar

3. Industry Kitchen

4. Quality Meats

5. MR CHOW - TriBeca

6. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

7. Joe Allen

8. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

9. The Smith - East Village

10. Serafina Tribeca

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