Best Restaurants for People Watching in Fort Lee

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BelmontChelseaColumbus CircleEast VillageFinancial DistrictGarment District

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73 restaurants available nearby

1. Sempre Oggi

4.7

Exceptional(456)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 57 times today

At Sempre Oggi, we believe there is no greater joy in life than taking time to enjoy food and wine with the ones we love. Our focus is on market-driven, authentic Italian cuisine, reinterpreted for New York City diners. From Sempre A Casa, our at-home experience, to our daily Aperitivi Hour, our menus make the most of what's in season and whatever is most delicious that day.

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2. Waterside Restaurant and Catering

4.2

Awesome(1263)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • North Bergen

Booked 2 times today

Waterside Restaurant is the premier waterfront destination for indoor and outdoor dining - featuring curated seafood, steak, and pastas paired with handcrafted cocktails, signature appetizers, and decadent desserts.One of Hudson County's best restaurants with a view, Waterside Restaurant provides semi-private dining experiences, outdoor patios, retractable roof, and outdoor bars on the water. Located on the Hudson Riverfront, you won't need a rooftop - the North Bergen outdoor terrace and patio spaces have unobstructed, waterfront views of the NYC skyline. Experience fresh, flavorful seafood, delicious steaks, and refreshing cocktails that honor culinary techniques with global, contemporary influences.On Fri and Sat nights, stay for live music from top North Jersey DJs from Bergen County, Essex County and New York City. This is your go-to spot for date night, birthday dinners, and romantic nights out along the NJ riverfront.For Private Events, call or email.

3. Allure

3.8

Excellent(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Upper West Side

Booked 5 times today

City Nights Hospitality Presents an Alluring Restaurant and Nightlife Experience at the Hotel BelleClaire It is our pleasure to introduce you to an alluring dining and cocktail lounge experience, where the timeless sophistication of the historic Hotel Belleclaire and the renowned City Nights Hospitality experience ignite. Elevate your mood and vibration with the ethereal skylight as it illuminates the beauty and exquisite detail of the innovative cocktails and exceptional cuisine. Indulge in an inviting escape, from early to late, surrounded by the elegant upper west siders, captivating influencers, and worldly travelers.

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4. Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(835)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to The Lokal 83Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a Mediterranean - American menu which includes Large variety of tappas, seafood, salads, burger ,meat and chicken entrees, vegan, gluten-free , childrens meals,and good selection of wines ,beers and cocktails.

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5. Frankie's Restaurant Arthur Ave.

4.6

Exceptional(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 5 times today

Prime Steaks, Fresh Pasta, Delicious Italian Dishes, Tasty Cocktails & Great Wine, Frankies Restaurant Welcomes You to Enjoy Fine Italian Dining in the Heart of Bronx's Little Italy, Arthur Avenue.

6. Amor Cubano

4.3

Awesome(489)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Harlem

Booked 4 times today

Escape to a world of Cuban delicacies at Amor Cubano. The authentic 1950's Havana setting combines the classic golden age of Cuba with a younger, hip and sexy atmosphere. The air is filled with dancing, singing and performance art as you dine on Cuban cuisine at this truly unique restaurant.

7. Cafe Luxembourg

4.8

Exceptional(8789)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 152 times today

Cafe Luxembourg is offering reservations for indoor dining. Walk-Ins are welcome. Our Outdoor Cafe is complete with electric heaters for your comfort. *Weather permitting, outdoor tables are first-come, first-served.Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-873-7411. Please note, we cannot guarantee immediate seating for incomplete parties. We look forward to seeing you soon. Per the rules of the FDNY and our Permit of Assembly, we are unable to accommodate strollers in the dining room. Guests are welcome to store them in our vestibule or outdoors.Thank you for your patronage!

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8. BG - Bergdorf Goodman

4.7

Exceptional(4751)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown West

Booked 61 times today

Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.

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9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.3

Awesome(5720)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 31 times today

For ninety-eight years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1926, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite-an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends' latest Carnegie Hall performances.

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10. Boucherie - West Village

4.6

Exceptional(3143)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 89 times today

BOUCHERIE is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse, celebrating Joie de Vivre in the heart of West Village. The restaurant prepares a menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites, in addition to the dry-aged steaks. An absinthe-inspired bar offers classic drinks, signature cocktails and craft beers. Located in the building that used to house the prominent Circle Repertory Theater, the 320-seat restaurant provides a diverse array of dining options from the spacious dining room, a seat at the butcher counter, the intimate second-floor gallery with private dining and outdoor cafe.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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SATISFIEDVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food consistently. Authentic Sicilian dishes. Gem.
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Sempre OggiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.7
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Angelina
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Great food, wonderful wait staff and beautiful ambiance.
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Waterside Restaurant and CateringPrice: Expensive• American• North Bergen
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4.2
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SaraVIP
New York City •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Food was excellent. Prices on the high end but portions were generous. Two people shared the whole branzino which was perfectly cooked. It came with a salad and veggies. Some rice would have rounded out the meal nicely. We also shared a large arugula salad with pears and walnuts. Service was great until we needed our check which took way too long.
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Lokal Mediterranean KitchenPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Upper West Side
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4.5
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Cristian
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
My girl and I had a great time at Frankie’s. We are looking to make this a spot for us that we can go to whenever. Food was great, service was great. Looking forward to starting a tradition there.
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Frankie's Restaurant Arthur Ave.Price: Expensive• Italian• Belmont
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4.6
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jose
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
lovely spot, excellent service, good bites, and the abient is prefect!
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AllurePrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Upper West Side
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3.8

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