Best Historic Restaurants in Englewood Cliffs

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Jalao

4.4

Awesome(404)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Washington Heights

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Jalao! Escape from the streets of New York City to the brightly colored paradise of the Dominican Republic while dining at Jalao. Enjoy authentic Dominican food and vibrant cultural surroundings right in the heart of NYC’s Washington Heights Neighborhood.Eat surrounded by the vibrant ambiance of Taíno, African, and Spanish influences that blend together in a flavorful splash of Dominican culture. In a courtyard built for live music and dancing, experience the timeless atmosphere of the historic Ciudad Colonial of Santo Domingo.Located in the brand new Radio Hotel, join Manhattan’s Little Dominican Republic community as they experience a taste of home. Handcrafted Dominican furniture adorns the dining area, while the walls are splashed with brightly colored murals and authentic Carnival masks.

2. Tavlin

4.4

Awesome(198)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Tenafly

Booked 6 times today

A kosher Bistro Grill restaurant in Tenafly nj RCBC

3. Chez Fifi

4.7

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you!

A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant

4. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.5

Awesome(6948)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 88 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

5. Hawksmoor NYC

4.5

Awesome(2844)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 147 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in the restored Assembly Hall of the landmarked United Charities Building, Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that celebrates all-natural, pasture-reared, and traditionally dry-aged beef. Our beef is seasoned simply with sea salt and cooked over live-fire charcoal. Our seafood is locally and sustainably sourced from northeastern waters and we use small-farm produce whenever possible. On Sunday afternoons Hawksmoor keeps with the tried-and-true British tradition and features a Sunday Roast. Completing our offerings are award-winning cocktails, including New York City's coldest martini, and a carefully curated wine selection. The restaurant houses 150 in the dining room and 35 in the bar area. There are also two private dining rooms that can hold 12 people and serve exclusive, family-style menus.

A photo of The Leopard at des Artistes restaurant

6. The Leopard at des Artistes

4.6

Exceptional(3340)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 40 times today

Located in the New York landmarked Hotel Des Artistes, and surrounded by the astonishing 1920s murals by Howard Chandler Christy, THE LEOPARD at des Artistes cuisine respect the rich Italian cultural traditions, the absolute quality of ingredients, and the balance between dishes based on rural elements, such as pasta, vegetables, cheese, and seafood ingredients from the Mediterranean. We look forward to welcoming you to our home, in one of the most iconic spaces in New York City, Hotel des Artistes. Buon appetito!

A photo of RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York restaurant

7. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York

4.7

Exceptional(5234)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 277 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

A photo of Butcher and Banker NYC restaurant

8. Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

Awesome(1645)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown West

Booked 32 times today

Beneath the pulsing city lies a hidden dining destination. USDA Prime steaks from the finest Black Angus cattle. Bespoke cocktails. A restored Bank Vault from the 1930s. This is Butcher & Banker, a new "steakeasy" at the crossroads of Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Javits Center and Hudson Yards.Butcher & Banker is no ordinary steakhouse. A dozen different steaks are on offer, but non-steak eaters will dine exceedingly well here.Butcher & Banker pays homage to the New Yorker Hotel’s storied history. The New Yorker opened in 1930 at the height of the Great Depression as the then largest hotel in the city. It has attracted a who’s who of entertainers and dignitaries from around the world, including Muhammad Ali, JFK, Joan Crawford and Nikola Tesla. Beneath the hotel, a bank vault and offices were occupied by the Manufacturers Trust Company until 1980. With the opening of Butcher & Banker, the public can see the vault for the first time in 37 years.

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9. Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.2

Awesome(7968)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown East

Booked 117 times today

We are a New York landmark with Guastavino tiled vaulted ceilings located on the lower level of the magnificent Grand Central Terminal. Our dining hours are from 11:30 AM to our last seating at 9:30 PM Monday through Friday. We are eager to serve you again!

10. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1548)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 32 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

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ClintonVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best meals ever. We started with the foie gras and then the endive salad. Next was the deviled crab and the steak fries. Would order the same again. It’s a hard reservation to get but worth it.
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Chez FifiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Cancun / Riviera Maya •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was amazing, food was delicious. Overall a great experience.
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Hawksmoor NYCPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gramercy Park
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4.5
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EileenVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A special occasion experience! Everything was wonderful.
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The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.5
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New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was very good! So was the service. Definitely going back!
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JalaoPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Washington Heights
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4.4
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LauraVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Feb 2025
What a gem of a spot! The hubby and I went on a Friday for lunch. I ordered the shakshouka pita, which was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and well seasoned. The hubby ordered the shawarma platter with french fries. He literally ate everything on his plate because he said it was all so tasty! We really loved that they set the table with a sample of assorted pickled veggies, pita bread, cole slaws, and dipping sauce. We both left lunch feeling stuffed in the most satisfying way. I must also add that we had a lovely server who was very attentive and polite. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and can’t wait to come back!
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TavlinPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Tenafly
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4.4

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