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A photo of Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(310)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Astoria
Booked 5 times today
Our Story The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Visit us at our locations in Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507
A photo of Beauty & Essex- New York restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9942)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 82 times today
Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boom­box, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.
A photo of ASKA restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(68)
Price: Very Expensive
• Nordic • Williamsburg
Booked 7 times today
Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.
A photo of Tokugawa - Madison restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(60)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Upper East Side
Booked 5 times today
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A photo of Le Jardinier - New York restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(437)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Midtown East
Booked 11 times today
Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.
A photo of Casa Bond restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • NoHo
Booked 2 times today
Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.
A photo of Essex restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3196)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side
Booked 17 times today
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Essex's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa. Enjoy our Bonus Bottomless Brunches on Christmas Day & New Year's Day.
A photo of Le B. restaurant
4.4
Awesome(18)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • West Village
Booked 3 times today
Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.
A photo of Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1634)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Midtown East
Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.
A photo of Gabriel Kreuther restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1594)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Midtown West
Booked 1 time today
Gabriel Kreuther is a Relais & Chateaux and Two Star Michelin restaurant looking out onto beautiful Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. We offer a luxurious, upscale Contemporary-French-American & Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinct New York Spirit. Also known for its stunning decor, Gabriel Kreuther looks out onto NYC's vibrant Bryant Park on 42nd street & offers fine-dining in the upscale dining room (reserve here) or elevated casual dining at the bar and lounge (call) offering "some of the absolute best bar food in NYC" (Grub Street). Gabriel Kreuther accepts reservations for the main dining room 6-weeks in advance & you can also book our In-Kitchen Table offering a fully immersive, special dining experience for up to 8 guests by contacting us at office@gknyc.com.

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  • LiyaVIP
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Everything was lovely! The beat salad and the truffle pasta were amazing!!🤩
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    Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
    4.6
  • nancy
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I made a reservation for my niece and her Australian boyfriend who are visiting New York from Toronto. Her Nana and I treated them to dinner for her birthday. They absolutely loved it! And judging by the photos, the food looked fabulous! Thank you for the extra touch by giving her a birthday cupcake. I’ve been hearing about Beauty & Essex for years from a fellow Canadian. I hope I get to visit one day! Thanks again for giving them a wonderful experience.
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
    4.6
  • leoVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Honestly pretty noisy but I feel like it’s intentional so the tables feel more secluded. Personally wish the seats didn’t have a stool separating when dining for 2 but that’s more preferential. The food is phenomenal staff is so so friendly—it feels like they are background actors haha. The space is very intentional well done. Aquavit does not even compare to this if a date is what you’re looking for. The food is also very interesting while aquavit is more classical well done Swedish dishes this is a great space for a date as the dishes give you something to talk about with your partner that pertains to the space you’re in.
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    ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
    4.9
  • AntonyVIP
    New York City •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    It was good quality sushi, but it was too salty and spicy even when we requested less spice. Also, the restaurant is in a former diner, which makes the ambience attractive because it’s been remodeled, but it’s stuck in that configuration.
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    Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
    4.6
  • DimitraA
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Nov 2024
    Love the food here! We always enjoy our meals here and the drinks as well. Can be just a tad too loud in the back of the restaurant.
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    Ruta Oaxaca - AstoriaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Astoria
    4.6

Discover best creative cuisine restaurants in Astoria

Explore the vibrant dining scene of Astoria, New York City, Queens, where creative cuisine takes center stage. This neighborhood is renowned for its eclectic food offerings, with restaurants that masterfully blend traditional flavors with innovative culinary techniques. From Latin fusion to modern Italian and authentic Australian bush tucker, each establishment in Astoria offers a unique twist on classic dishes, catering to a variety of palates and dietary preferences. Whether you're in the mood for the delicately crafted flavors of Greek cuisine or experimental dishes that challenge the culinary norms, Astoria’s restaurant scene promises an exciting gastronomic adventure. The focus on high-quality ingredients and exceptional service is consistent across these eateries, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Dive into Astoria's creative culinary landscape where each meal is not just food, but an art form designed to delight and inspire.

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