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1. Cafe Zaffri
4.4
Awesome(40)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 61 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. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(234)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 201 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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3. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 198 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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4. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 93 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. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1840)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 80 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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6. Bocado Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(1335)
Price: Moderate
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 31 times today
Wine Bar & Restaurant Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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7. Caffe Buon Gusto - UES
4.7
Exceptional(1172)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 28 times today
This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile. During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.
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8. Costa
4.4
Awesome(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Upper East Side
Booked 13 times today
Located at 1300 Madison Avenue, Costa Restaurant is a cozy retreat just steps from Central Park, the Jewish Museum, and the Met. Led by Chef Toni, Costa offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a focus on fresh homemade pasta, seafood, meats, and light salads. Chef Toni’s signature Pistachio-Crusted Salmon is a standout favorite, known for its perfect balance of flavors.The restaurant features a warm, vintage New York ambiance with beautiful bar seating, where you can enjoy crafted cocktails while soaking in the city vibe. For a more peaceful experience, our charming backyard offers a cozy, al fresco dining option.Open seven days a week, Costa also offers flexible private event spaces. Our back room accommodates up to 35 seated guests or 45 standing, with a full venue capacity of 70-80 people—perfect for special events or celebrations.Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and make your visit unforgettable at Costa.
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9. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.6
Exceptional(4134)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 16 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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10. Black Iron Burger Theater District
4.5
Awesome(206)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Theater District
Booked 33 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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