Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Woodhaven

15 restaurants available nearby

1. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9220)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 52 times today

River Cafe, nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge, is renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor, and award-winning wine list. Reviewers laud its 'creative and delicious cuisine', 'amazing little bites in between courses', and 'fantastic view'. The restaurant's commitment to quality and service, along with its 'magical' ambiance, make it a unique dining experience that goes beyond just a meal.

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(5293)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 139 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

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3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9981)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 104 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.

4. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(73)

Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 12 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.

5. Casa Bond

4.6

Exceptional(99)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 20 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.

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6. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(445)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 4 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.

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7. Tokugawa - Madison

4.6

Exceptional(64)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

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8. Le B.

4.4

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 2 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.

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9. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

4.5

Awesome(1633)

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'.

10. Gabriel Kreuther

4.9

Exceptional(1593)

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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ChiaraVIP
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The novelty of it being a fancy restaurant behind a pawnshop front was what drew us here, but we also had a really really good experience. This restaurant has to be the one of the prettiest restaurants we’ve ever been to. My husband and I had the prix fixe, which we figured was the best way to try as many of the dishes as possible without getting too full. The food was absolutely delicious! For appetizers we had the Thai Style Deep Fried Shrimp and Little French Dips. I preferred the former over the latter. Our entrees were Lamb Chops and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. i have to say the mushroom ravioli was probably THE best we have ever had. Our sides were truffle mac and cheese and bbq fries, and for dessert we had the LES NYC doughnuts (which come with dark chocolate fudge, berry, and caramel dips) and the black bottom butterscotch pot de creme. The desserts are defintely a cut above the rest. We highly recommend this place! We’ll be coming back someday!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Ariel
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was amazing. The servers and staff were sooo attentive. They greeted us and wished my partner a happy birthday on entry. I got the wild tiger and wow it was sooo good. The drinks were also great. Would definitely recommend
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The River CafePrice: Very Expensive• American• DUMBO
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4.9
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Jake
Mexico City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
100% worth it. Loved it. Every course was outstanding
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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Emanuel
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Always good food and good service. Very consistent.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.6
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WadeVIP
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Simply amazing food and service. Loved. Loved. Loved.
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The River Cafe

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4. ASKA

5. Casa Bond

6. Le Jardinier - New York

7. Tokugawa - Madison

8. Le B.

9. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

10. Gabriel Kreuther

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