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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(864)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 62 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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2. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

4.9

Exceptional(606)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Jackson Heights

Booked 12 times today

Sushi On Me in Jackson Heights is a blast! It's a unique, speakeasy-style sushi joint that delivers a fun, intimate, and high-energy experience. Reviewers rave about the amazing food, the delightful and fun staff, and the great vibes. The omakase experience is described as 'incredible', with 'imaginative and scrumptious' dishes. It's also a great spot for special events and celebrations, and the place where you can 'make friends with the rest of the bar'. So, get ready to have a night to remember!

3. Lips NYC

4.8

Exceptional(1703)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Turtle Bay

Booked 27 times today

LIPS has been NYC's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for almost 30 years! Dinner, Drinks & Fabulous Drag Shows nightly, plus Brunch on Sat & Sun.Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over that top drag queens. DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY!Wed: Wacky WednesdaysThur: The Divas ShowFri: Glitz & Glam Dinner ShowsSat: All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch, Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows plus the LATE NIGHT Dirty Show (18+ ONLY)Sun: Broadway Brunch & The Diva's Show-PRICES, MINIMUMS & COVERS BY NIGHT-WED, THUR & SUN, $20 Food Min + $15 Cover | FRI $59 Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |SAT 6 ($59) & 8:30pm PRIME TIME Show ($69) Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) | SAT 11:00 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $15 Cover (18+ TO ENTER & 21+ TO DRINK) GOVT ID REQUIRED -ALL ID'S WILL BE CHECKED! |SAT & SUN - $47 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show |(8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional) --Age: 18+

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4. The Smith - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(8263)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 133 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

5. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(270)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 71 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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6. Sushi on Me - Williamsburg

4.9

Exceptional(119)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Williamsburg

Booked 1 time today

Sushi On Me is a secret hideout where customers can enjoy premium omakase in a speakeasy vibe. Our chefs and staffs are committed to delivering not only the best omakase sushi but also the best omakase experience to all the guests! Guests can enjoy the premium 15-course omakase and the relaxing, speakeasy vibe in the 1-hour seating for the price of $99/person (Not including tax and Gratuity). For parties of 5+guest there is a 20% service charge. Please mention any food allergies or Food restrictions when making the reservation. [No vegetarian and celiac options, Can’t accommodate pregnant guests] We have 4 dine-in slots as follows: 5.00pm - 6.00pm 6.30pm - 7.30pm 8.00pm - 9.00pm 9.30pm - 10.30pm Private party and at-home omakase are also available, all inquiries can be made via sushionmenyc@gmail.com For parties of 6+ guest 50% deposit is required as booking confirmation. Please contact the restaurant regarding the deposit and more details.

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7. Nami Nori - Williamsburg

4.9

Exceptional(29)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Williamsburg

Booked 31 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

8. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1506)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 48 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

9. Cafe d'Alsace

4.8

Exceptional(3599)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 65 times today

Cafe d'Alsace is a lively spot with a vibrant ambiance. Reviewers rave about the great food, friendly service, and lovely decor. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere makes it a joy to visit, and the excellent service adds to the fun. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'fun buzzy vibe'!

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10. Fogo de Chão - Elmhurst, Queens NY

4.3

Awesome(381)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Elmhurst

Booked 43 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Janisse
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The place is absolutely the cutest ! The food was amazing !!! Our chief was for a 5pm class on 1/14/1025 he was everything ! Charming cool funny and cheerful !! Very good energy!!! I would definitely do again !!
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9
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Andrew
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ginger and all the ladies made our experience extra special. We had a friend celebrating a birthday and they made her feel like a queen. The show was fun and over before we knew it. I a time when there is a lot of ugly in the world, this is a wonderful escape.
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Lips NYCPrice: Very Expensive• American• Turtle Bay
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4.8
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KimberlyVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our table wasn’t ready for about 25 minutes past the reservation time and our group of 7 were getting a bit frustrated. The restaurant made it up to us with complimentary Prosecco and appetizers, which we all really appreciated. Because of this amazing customer service and the great food, we will absolutely be back. Thank you!
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.6
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GrahamVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food is consistently very good (their bibimbop is a personal favorite - and the toffee pudding is incredible), service is always professional and attentive, the bar makes good drinks, and the setting is comfortable - if a bit loud (which can be good or bad depending on your audience, evening).
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The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.7
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Bonnie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Very one of a kind omakase! Very high energy and always a great time. My third time here and they never fail to disappoint. I’m always coming out full, happy, and tipsy.
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Sushi on Me - Jackson HeightsPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Jackson Heights
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4.9

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491 restaurants available nearby

1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

2. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

3. Lips NYC

4. The Smith - Midtown

5. Hoexters

6. Sushi on Me - Williamsburg

7. Nami Nori - Williamsburg

8. Ophelia

9. Cafe d'Alsace

10. Fogo de Chão - Elmhurst, Queens NY

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