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1. Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NY
4.4
Awesome(864)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 158 times today
We are Open ! Our Newest restaurant just Opened in the Times Square District. In the heart of our New York City.We are located in the corner of 50th street and 8th Avenue.Best New Pre - Theater menu. We are open from 7 am - 1 am.
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2. Docks Off 5th
4.2
Awesome(178)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Rockefeller Center
Booked 106 times today
Docks Off 5th is steps away from Radio City Music Hall & Rockefeller Center. Guests can expect an unforgettable dining experience with Instagram-worthy dishes, drinks and décor. At Docks we always say "the camera eats first". We are open for brunch & dinner seven days a week. Docks is a go-to spot for celebrations, special occasions, and private events for locals and visitors.The elevated, but approachable space features a unique family-friendly menu that takes on flavors of old world and new world dishes and adds an artistic twist. A signature bar will offer mixologist-inspired takes on classic favorites while still boasting an impressive list of more traditional cocktails. Docks' impressive decor includes five magnificent faux trees with 20-foot spawns of greenery, plush velvet banquettes, a pink room, a private dining bank vault, a flower wall & many social media-worthy opportunities.
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3. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(279)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 180 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. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village
4.7
Exceptional(381)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • West Village
Booked 113 times today
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.
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5. Friedman's - Theater District
4.5
Awesome(853)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Friedman’s at the Edison is an experience all should have when visiting Times Square. Whether it's pre-theatre, after a show or just browsing the area - we're a must do. Located inside the art deco Hotel Edison, our exquisite dining room is truly breathtaking. Friedman's is proud to announce our partnership with Gayle’s Broadway Rose - Singing Servers! Enjoy live music during dinner services on select days. See Upcoming Events below. We consider ourselves the gluten-free pioneers of NYC and our food is always delicious. Dinner at Friedman's consists of classics like Moms Famous Meatloaf, Pan-Seared Ginger Salmon and Chicken & Waffles. With a wide range of options for vegetarians and vegans, we know how to make anyone feel like family.Our extensive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails shouldn't go unnoticed either. Join us at our wrap around bar before your meal in the dining room.
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6. Benihana - New York, NY
4.3
Awesome(5635)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 107 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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7. The Elgin
4.4
Awesome(549)
Price: Moderate
• American • Theater District
Booked 29 times today
Please call for parties over 4 guests. Your table will be held for 15 minutes.The Elgin is a bar & restaurant serving upscale fare situated just south of Rockefeller Center & steps from Broadway & Times Square. Our goal is to provide sophisticated cocktails, a carefully curated craft & seasonal beer list, amazing food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Please join us!The Elgin’s 4 main principals, Peter Pernicone, Darwin Conner, Paul Baum & Christine Trauben, have known each other for 30 years. They all grew up on the lower west side of NYC in Chelsea & had a goal of owning a bar together & could not be more excited about opening The Elgin. As an acknowledgment of their collective history, they named a signature cocktail—the Chelsea 1724—after their neighborhood. Darwin & Paul grew up in Chelsea on 17th St and Peter & Christine lived on 24th St. They are joined by Patrick Callaghan who has been working with Peter for many years.
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8. Little Owl
4.9
Exceptional(4471)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Village
Booked 97 times today
Little Owl offers bold-flavored Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with friendly and professional service. Currently, we offer reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, against the backdrop of our treasured and storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart—your home away from home since 2006.Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family.
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9. Sugar Factory - Time Square
3.3
Good(1064)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Theater District
Booked 100 times today
Sugar Factory American Brasserie, America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, expands in New York with their new Times Square location. The family-friendly, high-energy, celebration destination known for its sweets and treats is set to open in New Yorks famous Times Square.“Our high-energy, sweet restaurant is enjoyed by guests across the state of New York, and we’re excited to introduce our brand to the residents of Manhattan,” shares Sugar Factory owner Charissa Davidovici. “From our colorful and vibrant dishes, to our over-the-top desserts, every moment at Sugar Factory Jacksonville will offer guests an extremely memorable and instagrammable experience from the minute they walk in to the minute they leave.”
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10. Nice Matin
4.6
Exceptional(4872)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 89 times today
For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

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