Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Carnegie Hill

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AstoriaBattery Park CityBedford / StuyvesantChelseaChinatownCliffside Park

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1. Max Brenner - Union Square

4.2

Awesome(8143)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Union Square

Booked 48 times today

For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age. Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between

2. Dolly Varden

4.3

Awesome(1065)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 25 times today

Welcome to Dolly Varden, a vibrant neighborhood bar in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, where locals and visitors alike come together for expertly crafted cocktails, crave-worthy comfort food, and an inviting atmosphere. Our cozy downstairs Dolly’s Hideaway and lively main floor offer the perfect backdrop for a night out, whether you're here for a laid-back evening or a fun night of celebration. Indulge in our signature dishes like the crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, melt-in-your-mouth Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and flavor-packed Pork Belly Baos, or enjoy lighter bites like Crispy Cauliflower Bites. Paired with cocktails thoughtfully crafted to suit every palate, Dolly Varden is where great food, drinks, and good vibes come together. Whether you’re unwinding after work or kicking off your night, Dolly Varden is the spot to make your own in Hell’s Kitchen!

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3. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

4.4

Awesome(239)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Lounge • Chelsea

Booked 4 times today

Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.

4. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(292)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 66 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

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5. Bill's Bar and Burger

4.2

Awesome(2539)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Rockefeller Center

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center in New York City! Serving homage to burger and shake lovers, Bill’s Burger & Bar first opened its doors in 2009 at Rockefeller Center in New York City – the largest standalone burger joint in the country. It continues to dazzle patrons with an impressive craft burger list that includes its signature Bill’s ‘Fat Cat’ Burger that was listed as one of CNN’s “Top 10 Burgers in America” and continues to be ranked among New York sources like The Daily Meal and Thrillist. The popular restaurant is known for offering a welcoming, low-key environment for guests to enjoy good company, great food and its extensive list of local and craft beer.

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6. Lillie's Union Square

4.1

Excellent(640)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Chelsea

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.

7. Sugar Bar

4.7

Exceptional(620)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Upper West Side

Booked 8 times today

Come to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, an eatery established by the couple who created hits such as “Ain't No Mountain High Enough" & "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Their culinary venture, Sugar Bar showcases the duo's love for great music and Southern-accented dining. The Food: A little Cajun, a little soul, a little Latin, a lot of delicious! Offering meals. prepared with fresh ingredients giving you the warmth of a homemade cooked dish. The Music: Live Entertainment starts at 8 pm. Catch a moment with our weekly Open Mic night every Thursday. Check our entertainment schedule for more. Make a memorable experience by sipping a cocktail, having dinner, and relaxing. At the same time, our friendly staff takes care of you, or you order a delivery and enjoy it in the comfort of your home. ****WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR INDOOR, AND OUTDOOR DINING, PICK-UPS, AND DELIVERY! TUES - SAT AND OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH and EARLY DINNER! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.sugarbarnyc.com***

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8. Del Frisco's Grille - NYC

4.4

Awesome(4872)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rockefeller Center

Booked 87 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is the epitome of comfort food, with its twist on American comfort cuisine. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'great atmosphere', and 'friendly service'. They've got a range of comfort food favorites from 'crispy cheese curds' to 'French fries' and 'cheesecake'. It's a place where you can enjoy a 'casual atmosphere dining experience', so you can just relax and enjoy their 'fabulous food'.

9. Bacall's

3.9

Excellent(1495)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Theater District

Ever evolving and changing, like our namesake, Ms. Lauren Bacall; Bacall’s has evolved into a dynamic theater district multi themed brasserie that changes with the seasons offering experience based dining concepts with a flair for the dramatic and photo opportunities that lends itself well in the age of social media. Food and cocktail stylings are leading edge craft kitchen samples from land and sea with plenty of elevated casual offerings for all guests

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10. Red Rooster Harlem

4.7

Exceptional(10644)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem

Booked 45 times today

Red Rooster Harlem is all about serving comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine. Reviews rave about the 'high end comfort food', 'delicious comfort food', and 'comfort food inspired by black American history with a gourmet flair'. The place is like home with a warm vibe, good food, and a pleasurable experience.

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Joanna
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
went here on a very cold windy afternoon and had an amazing time. our server was really friendly. they have amazing hot chocolate or just chocolate in general (not sure about the stuff on their menu tho). very rich and creamy!!! their chocolate fondue was also good. not the best in cleanliness tho.
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Max Brenner - Union SquarePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Union Square
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4.2
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Angela
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great experience! Food & drink were delicious ( mimosas were especially tasty & coffee was strong & hot). The service was terrific; we loved the ambiance. Would definitely go back.
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Dolly VardenPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Hell's Kitchen
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4.3
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Shamar
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our experience was great we celebrated Valentine’s Day the food that we order was the chicken parmigiana bits and the flat bread that was hard and had to much oil or grease we also ordered the maple crème brûlée and it was ok wasn’t the best and also the Dubai chocolate we were thinking it would taste like chocolate but instead it taste like dark chocolate with gold flakes but overall it was a great experience
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Somewhere Nowhere NYCPrice: Very Expensive• Lounge• Chelsea
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4.4
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NickolausVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always an amazing time at this place! The prefix menu for Valentine’s Day was on point
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.6
M
Marcus
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Feb 2025
I took my friend here for his birthday (as a surprise) and he loved it. Food and drinks were delicious. He was pleasantly surprised.
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Lillie's Union SquarePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Chelsea
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4.1

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