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1. Cafe Zaffri
4.4
Awesome(39)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 57 times today
Cafe Zaffri, lovingly known as “Zaf’s”, is the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room. Located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its diaspora.
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2. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1840)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 87 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.
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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(231)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 232 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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4. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(127)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 86 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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5. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 166 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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6. T-Squared Social
4.3
Awesome(66)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garment District
Booked 20 times today
T-Squared Social is a multi-dimensional dining and entertainment experience started by Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake. Merging elevated cuisine and craft cocktails with state-of-the-art Full Swing sports simulators, Duckpin bowling, darts and premium sports-watching, T-Squared Social brings together the best of entertainment and sports. Whether you’re a group of two or 20, this venue has something for everyone to enjoy. Located just a block from Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, T-Squared Social is the ultimate place to catch up with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, watch a ballgame and have some fun. The menu features a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, beers and wines, as well as shareable plates perfect for groups. T-Squared Social also has a variety of private event offerings and can host up to 400 people. Learn more about private event options on their website.
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7. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke
4.4
Awesome(341)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 33 times today
Park Ave Kitchen opened quietly on 12/14/23, on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in NYC. Located on the ground floor of beautiful 277 Park Avenue, Chef Burke created a New-American Brasserie with a widely varied food and beverage offering, thanks to its unique combination of ala carte dining room and cafe/grab & go shared space. Complemented by a high degree of hospitality, Park Ave Kitchen has quickly become one of the most popular midtown dining destinations.From dry-aged steaks to fresh fish, sushi to juicy burgers, grain bowls to custom salads, delicious desserts and specialty coffees, Park Ave Kitchen offers something for everyone. Breakfast (served all day!), lunch, Happy Hour and dinner! The bar offers award-winning wines, an eclectic beer list, creative cocktails and mocktails.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is Chef David Burke’s first new venture in NYC in almost 3 years, and a welcome neighbor to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.
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8. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.6
Exceptional(4136)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 13 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.
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9. Sessions
3.9
Excellent(187)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 3 times today
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia.
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10. Gaia Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Midtown
Booked 14 times today
Gaia is an upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Herald Square. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and artfully crafted dishes, Gaia offers a dining experience that blends elegance and flavor in a vibrant, modern atmosphere. Perfect for intimate dinners, celebrations, and private events, our menu showcases Mediterranean classics reimagined with a contemporary twist.

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