Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Chinatown

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1126)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 26 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

2. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3211)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 174 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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3. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6880)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 93 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

4. The Crosby Bar

4.5

Awesome(942)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 51 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.

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5. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30085)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 378 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

6. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3685)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 165 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

7. Palma

4.9

Exceptional(3386)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 53 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

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8. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5165)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 172 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

9. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9227)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 40 times today

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

10. Barbounia

4.6

Exceptional(4004)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park

Booked 84 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.

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Jordan
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great restaurant for a classic fancy diner brunch experience, but if it is busy expect to feel rushed. We felt like burdens within 45 minutes of sitting down and would have ordered coffee or more cocktails but could sense the urgency of the team trying to turn the tables. If we’d been a walk in I would understand more, but tough with a reservation.
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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Anna
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Palma is without a doubt my favorite restaurant in the city. If you live here or are visiting- don’t skip out on this place!
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.9
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CriseldaVIP
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We did the omakase and it was soooo worth the money! Everyone at Nobu was so pleasant. Christian was so attentive and gave us detailed explanations of the plates we devoured. The dessert was to die for!
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Nobu Downtown | RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Financial District
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4.7
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JoiceVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I chose here to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. We had a great time at Bondst. We got big eye tuna tarts Grilled octopus Spicy crab crispy rice (last time we had tuna crispy rice) Omakase (8pc) which was the best best All of the dishes were amazing! At last we had dessert and treats on the house, which made our hearts warm. Love this place, and will come back soon.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Nelsie
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went for afternoon tea. We were seated in the back room that’s smaller more intimate and had a view of the back (I guess) garden space. It was so beautiful even in the winter. The waiters weren’t overbearing and we weren’t rushed. This was a Christmas gift to my stepmom and she fell in love with it.
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The Crosby BarPrice: Expensive• American• SoHo
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4.5

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

2. BONDST

3. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4. The Crosby Bar

5. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

6. The Odeon

7. Palma

8. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

9. The River Cafe

10. Barbounia

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