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1. Cafe Zaffri
4.3
Awesome(18)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 31 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(1816)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 73 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.
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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(211)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 235 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(109)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 79 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. Sessions
4.0
Excellent(180)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 12 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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6. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.5
Awesome(4136)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 15 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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7. Black Iron Burger Theater District
4.5
Awesome(195)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Theater District
Booked 30 times today
Fine dining chef based burgers - craft beer and cocktails - sports bar - private and corporate events and parties - late night lounge DJs - full bar license until 4am - best burger joint Zagat 2017 and 2018, best burger TripAdvisor 2019 to 2022New York Times Rated
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8. T-Squared Social
4.2
Awesome(65)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garment District
Booked 11 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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9. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 158 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 breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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10. Santi
4.5
Awesome(31)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Midtown
Booked 12 times today
Esteemed Chef Michael White makes his awaited return to the heart of New York City with a brand-new Italian. The menu promises a delightful exploration of Italian cuisine, drawing inspiration from Chef White's extensive travels and apprenticeship throughout the country. Prepare to experience the culmination of his culinary journey, presented with diligence and a commitment to timeless flavors.Santi is part of Michael White and Bruce Bronster's Bbianco HospitalityParanza, BahamasMirabella, MiamiMika, Coral GablesLevant, Puerto Rico

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  • LillyVIP
    Frankfurt •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Extremely flavorful and interesting! Everything is super delicious! I recommend the Kong karee and the yum kaw moo is a whole experience on its own! Love the ambience and service is great. It’s my favorite restaurant in nyc for sure
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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    4.7
  • MaiaVIP
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always great. Food is top notch. Always a go to when in NYC.
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    Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • Gina
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Overall experience was superb for Valentine’s Day. We tried to get a little bit of everything but the ribeye was top notch! Please ask for the chimichuri on the side. The buffalo cauliflower was cooked and battered to perfection and not soggy. The Korean wings had a great sauce to it, and the garlic bread was great as well. Food was hot & fresh on arrival ending with 2 big slices of strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting. Ask for Ken (kenneth) he was a great vibe of a waiter!
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    Legasea Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Midtown West
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    4.3
  • brendan
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The restaurant is exquisite and the service was fabulous. I highly recommend the breads & spreads, jibineh cheese, mushrooms, beets and eggplant to start. The octopus & steak skewers, the shish barak, the chicken and spaghetti. We had the cheesecake, baklava, and tiramisu. All ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Cafe ZaffriPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Union Square
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    Very good. My girls and I really enjoyed our dinner here. It was fun and the band was lively.
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    SessionsPrice: Expensive• American• Theater District
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