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1. Chez Fifi
4.7
Exceptional(68)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 26 times today
A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you!
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2. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 234 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(277)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 228 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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4. Joe Allen
4.7
Exceptional(4821)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 49 times today
We take reservations starting one week in advance of your desired date--seven days in advance, starting at midnight online and at 11 a.m. over the phone. And with Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if your desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call; we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.Because of staggered theater times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more. Apologies, but we don't reserve tables "only for drinks."For reservations after theater, please check your show's running time on our website.Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.
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5. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(155)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 77 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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6. Kappo Masa
4.6
Exceptional(658)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Upper East Side
Booked 19 times today
Located at 976 Madison Avenue below the Gagosian Gallery. Kappo Masa is a collaboration between renown chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama and art dealer, Larry Gagosian. Kappo Masa offers a dining experience that is sophisticated yet relaxed, featuring fresh, modern Japanese cuisine.
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7. Blue Mezze Bar
4.5
Awesome(687)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Upper East Side
Booked 30 times today
Traditional food in a modern setting.Vibes of Mediterranean all around you while you taste the selected mezzes and sipping your drink. The Blue will leave your eyes and palate rejuvenated.
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8. Amalfi at Serra - Eataly Flatiron
4.2
Awesome(7126)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 205 times today
Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.
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9. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1880)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 59 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.
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10. Water & Wheat
4.8
Exceptional(83)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 31 times today
Italian fast -casual dining experience. Simple and magical combination of Water & Wheat for traditional fresh pasta & Artisinal Flat breads.

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  • Patrick
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic as usual. Food's great, staff's great, all was great.
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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    4.7
  • Richard
    Kent •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Really nice place, great welcome and really good food. However our first waitress was excellent but she left soon after we arrived and another lady took over. Her people skills and communication was pretty much non existent. Everything she seemed to do took forever, she forgot a coffee we had ordered and I the end we paid at front of house as we were fed up waiting. It put a slight dampener on the evening, it was probably an isolated incident but nonetheless disappointing. However don't let this put you off as the place is otherwise really good.
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    Joe AllenPrice: Expensive• American• Theater District
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    4.7
  • Nevon
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved Gjelina! Great menu selection and our server was fun and attentive and helped guide our meal with recommendations. Ate dinner here with my colleague and boss and it was a perfect weeknight choice for a fun but professional dinner.
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    Gjelina - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• East Village
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    4.6
  • Aya
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service was amazing so was the food! Had a great evening!
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    Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • Joe
    New York City •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 8, 2025
    The secret to Chez Fifi is the intimate setting with wine service and beverage service that’s truly outstanding. Our group had drinks, cocktails and wine that were all exceptional and added to the dinning experience.
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    Chez FifiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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    4.7

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