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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1124)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 30 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. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14580)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 72 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.

3. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3673)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 157 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.

4. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2862)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 59 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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5. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

4.4

Awesome(223)

Price: Very Expensive

• Lounge • Chelsea

Booked 10 times today

Somewhere Nowhere NYC is a lively and fun lounge with a rooftop pool that offers breathtaking views of Manhattan. The reviews highlight its amazing ambiance, tasty drinks, and entertaining music. It's a great spot for a night out, whether it's for a first date or just hanging with friends. There are swing dance parties and live jazz, making it a place where everyone can have a blast.

6. Cathédrale

4.3

Awesome(2565)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 44 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.

7. Oscar Wilde

4.1

Excellent(138)

Price: Moderate

• American • Chelsea

Booked 13 times today

Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?

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8. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 72 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

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9. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

4.9

Exceptional(606)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Jackson Heights

Booked 3 times today

Sushi On Me in Jackson Heights is a blast! It's a unique, speakeasy-style sushi joint that delivers a fun, intimate, and high-energy experience. Reviewers rave about the amazing food, the delightful and fun staff, and the great vibes. The omakase experience is described as 'incredible', with 'imaginative and scrumptious' dishes. It's also a great spot for special events and celebrations, and the place where you can 'make friends with the rest of the bar'. So, get ready to have a night to remember!

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10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(7037)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 87 times today

Serra by Birreria is a fun place to be with its vibrant decor and lively ambiance. Reviewers rave about the beautiful and colorful decor, and the enjoyable, relaxing vibe. It's a place where you can dine in a tranquil escape from the city, and enjoy great food and drinks. One reviewer even described it as 'lots of fun, large and popular place'. So, come and experience the 'fun, lively atmosphere' for yourself!

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Kristen
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5.0
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The igloo was a NYC dream come true! Food & drinks were delicious, service was outstanding and atmosphere can’t be beat.
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David
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved our server - made my date special and was pretty funny. I ate the paper to the duck for two thinking it was rice paper and not questioning it at all - choking it down with a smile on my face.
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TAO UptownPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Midtown East
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Tim
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A wonderful tapas experience with delicious ingredients some new and some standards. Service was great as was the wine selection. Our table expensed a little too much volume from the music in the speaker but this was but a small blemish in in otherwise outstanding dinner.
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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Stephanie
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Took my mom here for her 77th birthday and was so happy it was still decorated for Christmas, what a beautiful sight! The food and drinks were amazing and the cost for 4 of us was reasonable! Would definitely come back to Papillon Bistro and Bar when I visit NYC!
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LisaVIP
New York City •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food and service are always OUTSTANDING at The Odeon! Today, I want to call attention to our server's attention to detail, which was spot-on excellent! She must have observed my dining companion opening his birthday card, or overheard us talking....but when dessert arrived, it came with a lit birthday candle and heartfelt congratulations : ) THANK YOU!
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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

2. TAO Uptown

3. The Odeon

4. Casa Mono

5. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

6. Cathédrale

7. Oscar Wilde

8. Nami Nori West Village

9. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

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