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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1024)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 28 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

2. Bond 45

4.5

Awesome(9402)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 134 times today

Located in the heart of Times Square, Bond 45 invites you on a culinary journey of exquisite Italian cuisine. Nestled conveniently next to Sweeney Todd and across from Hamilton, we offer a perfect blend of delectable dishes and a prime location for theatergoers. Savor the flavors of Italy with our diverse menu featuring house-made pasta, succulent seafood, specialty veal chops, and artisan thin crust pizzas. Our culinary creations are sure to delight your taste buds. Book your table at Bond 45 today and indulge in the perfect fusion of authentic Italian cuisine and the excitement of Broadway. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or a food lover, our restaurant promises an unforgettable experience!

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3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4.6

Exceptional(8120)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Midtown East

Booked 15 times today

Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.

4. Sushi Yasaka

4.8

Exceptional(2709)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Upper West Side

Booked 95 times today

We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers. We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us. For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.

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5. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(877)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 122 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - FridayLUNCH: 12pm -5pmSaturday & SundayBRUNCH: 11am - 5pmIn addition, our outdoor Express Cafe, is open daily from 8am to 5pm. *For parties of 10 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com **Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

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6. Tavern on the Green

4.7

Exceptional(18675)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 184 times today

Tavern On The Green will be offering our Holiday Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from November 30th-December 29th. This is priced at $95 per adult, $65 per child and does not include beverages or tax. A 20% gratuity will be added to all checks. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts for gentlemen nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. Reservations as early as 60 days out through our Reservations Department at 212-877-8684 or reservations@tavernonthegreen.com

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7. Bill's Bar and Burger

4.3

Awesome(2336)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Rockefeller Center

Booked 229 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.

8. Petite Boucherie

4.6

Exceptional(1326)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 34 times today

Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

9. Lafayette

4.6

Exceptional(3123)

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 28 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

10. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 15 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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ellievip
New York City •118 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful lunch special : Delicious and reasonably priced.
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Sushi YasakaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Upper West Side
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Bill
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was quite wonderful, surprisingly so for a venue close to theater. A little noisier than I would have liked but to be proximate to our show (7 PM curtain) made it a worthwhile trade-off. Would absolutely return, my new "go to" restaurant for theater evenings.
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Bond 45Price: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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4.5
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Davidvip
Alabama •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Went for drinks and dessert. Our cocktails were delicious. The cheesecake may have been the best I've ever had, Highly Recommend!
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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Sarahvip
New York City •125 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Burger was delicious. Crab cake is full of fresh crab, but could use a little more of the sauce. The slaw served with it is very good too. However, I think the crab cake the boathouse used to have was better. Appreciated the complimentary plate of veggies to start. Offering some bread would be nice too.
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Central Park BoathousePrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Upper East Side
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4.6
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RosemaryCvip
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
Food was delicious served in a highly professional manner.
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FIG & OLIVE Fifth AvenuePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Midtown East
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4.6

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

2. Bond 45

3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4. Sushi Yasaka

5. Central Park Boathouse

6. Tavern on the Green

7. Bill's Bar and Burger

8. Petite Boucherie

9. Lafayette

10. Le Parisien

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