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1. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

4.6

Exceptional(5052)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 220 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

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2. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(224)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 45 times today

A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)

3. Fraunces Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2983)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 118 times today

Fraunces Tavern Restaurant, est. 1762, is a historic landmark in FiDi. Offering small batch craft & specialty beers, handcrafted cocktails, & 1000+ spirits, experience the delectable flavors of thoughtfully prepared American cuisine, featuring our farm-to-table ingredients. The establishment boasts 7 distinct spaces, each providing exceptional options for both public & private experiences alike. Invite friends to sit around the warm fire in the Dingle Whiskey Bar or gather & mingle in The Wine Room. Host a formal event under the crystal chandeliers in the Washington Room for a private dining experience. Whether you prefer the Independence or Hideout Bar, both offer a fun and informal atmosphere to enjoy happy hour with friends. Experience the secluded charm of The Piano Bar Upstairs, to enjoy exquisite food, drinks, and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. If you're a history buff, visit the Bissell room to view the beautiful mural painting depicting downtown NYC in the 1700s.

4. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1466)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 46 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.

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5. Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.)

4.6

Exceptional(3341)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 12 times today

Dynamic menu of original Southern Italian cuisine that dominates this welcome addition to Hell’s Kitchen. This addition is made even more welcome with the breathtaking beautiful transformation of a once historic space into a hip, fun, stop for dinner that any gourmand will savor.Formerly, known as Film Center Cafe, Bocca Di Bacco boasts Italian cuisine from Puglia, Sicily, and Sardegna with the endless selection of wines from small vineyards in Italy. Exemplifying our policy of being “Farm to Table” operated, we use the healthiest ingredients from locally grown vendors. Located in the heart of the Theater District, this new modernized restaurant features innovative new recipes and the use of the Enomatic Wine Systems.

6. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(471)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 38 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

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7. Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

Awesome(1547)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown West

Booked 34 times today

Beneath the pulsing city lies a hidden dining destination. USDA Prime steaks from the finest Black Angus cattle. Bespoke cocktails. A restored Bank Vault from the 1930s. This is Butcher & Banker, a new "steakeasy" at the crossroads of Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Javits Center and Hudson Yards.Butcher & Banker is no ordinary steakhouse. A dozen different steaks are on offer, but non-steak eaters will dine exceedingly well here.Butcher & Banker pays homage to the New Yorker Hotel’s storied history. The New Yorker opened in 1930 at the height of the Great Depression as the then largest hotel in the city. It has attracted a who’s who of entertainers and dignitaries from around the world, including Muhammad Ali, JFK, Joan Crawford and Nikola Tesla. Beneath the hotel, a bank vault and offices were occupied by the Manufacturers Trust Company until 1980. With the opening of Butcher & Banker, the public can see the vault for the first time in 37 years.

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8. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

Exceptional(9622)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 183 times today

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

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9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(5461)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 65 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. Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.2

Awesome(7826)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown East

Booked 143 times today

We are a New York landmark with Guastavino tiled vaulted ceilings located on the lower level of the magnificent Grand Central Terminal. Our dining hours are from 11:30 AM to our last seating at 9:30 PM Monday through Friday. We are eager to serve you again!

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Chanelle
Birmingham/West Midlands (county) •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Honestly the best birthday Meal I have had. The food was amazing and well proportioned. The restaurant itself was breathtakingly beautiful, very demure. And the best part was Dion, our waiter. He was exceptionally polite and charismatic. What a beautiful person and what an amazing experience. I will definitely be going again next time im in NY.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant New YorkPrice: Moderate• American• West Village
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4.6
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Sean
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Server was tremendous . Food was good. Xmas deco topped it off.
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Fraunces TavernPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Financial District
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4.6
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Rabia
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you’re looking for a stunning rooftop spot with great vibes, this place is a must-visit! The view is breathtaking, especially at sunset, and the ambiance is relaxed yet sophisticated. The snacks are on point—perfectly portioned, flavorful, and creatively presented. Whether you’re into classic tapas or something with a modern twist, there’s plenty to choose from. I especially loved truffle fries absolutely delicious! Overall, it’s the perfect spot to unwind with friends or celebrate a special evening. Lana was so nice Highly recommended
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.2
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Jeff
New York City •125 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
outstanding experience! we have been coming to Emily WV since it opened. While the food has alwys been stellar, service has steadily declined…until this visit. Our server was outstanding and made our evening very enjoyable.
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Emily West VillagePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• West Village
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4.8
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Margaret
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We have eaten there several times. Everything was very good. Most important, although they had originally assigned us a very noisy table despite my request for a quiet one, they allowed us to choose a table in a quiet corner and that made for a huge difference.
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Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.)Price: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6

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1. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

2. Emily West Village

3. Fraunces Tavern

4. Ophelia

5. Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.)

6. Monterey

7. Butcher and Banker NYC

8. Smith & Wollensky - New York

9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

10. Grand Central Oyster Bar

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