Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Columbus Circle

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1. Chez Fifi

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 25 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!

2. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10741)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 138 times today

Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.

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3. Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NY

4.4

Awesome(864)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Theater District

Booked 109 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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4. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1041)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 32 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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5. Black Iron Burger Theater District

4.6

Exceptional(228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Theater District

Booked 36 times today

Fine dining chef based burgers - craft beer and cocktails - sports bar - private and corporate events and parties - late night lounge DJs - full bar license until 4am - best burger joint Zagat 2017 and 2018, best burger TripAdvisor 2019 to 2022New York Times Rated

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6. Ocean Prime - New York

4.8

Exceptional(6615)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Rockefeller Center

Booked 82 times today

Located in Midtown on 52nd between 6th & 7th, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

7. Docks Off 5th

4.2

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rockefeller Center

Booked 111 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.

8. Miss Nellie's

4.5

Awesome(175)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 69 times today

Step into the new Hell’s Kitchen bar, Miss Nellie’s, brought to you by PMac's Hospitality Group (Dutch Fred's, Tanner Smith's, Haswell Greens). Named after the intrepid journalist who circled the globe in a record 72 days and exposed hidden truths with bravery and flair, Miss Nellie’s is more than just a bar and restaurant—it’s a celebration of adventure and innovation.Our menu showcases inventive takes on beloved dishes, blending tradition with daring culinary exploration by Chef David Coleman. Each bite tells a story, just like Bly’s groundbreaking exposés. Our cocktail offerings are a nod to classic concoctions reimagined with contemporary flair. The ambiance at Miss Nellie’s captures the spirit of adventure and storytelling. With a sophisticated, yet inviting atmosphere reminiscent of Nellie Bly’s own era, our space is perfect for those who seek both comfort and excitement just steps from Times Square.All Guests must be of 21 years or older after 8pm

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9. Carnegie Diner & Café – 205 W 57th St, New York, NY

4.5

Awesome(1963)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 101 times today

Enjoy New York City Landmark Diner !Carnegie Diner & Cafe is now accepting online reservations.You have to try our Organic Eggs, Organic Burgers & Organic Chicken.We look forward to seeing you soon!

10. Olio e Più

4.6

Exceptional(4310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 179 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. 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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Sarah
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was great! The staff were so nice. We had a great meal after a long day.
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Black Iron Burger Theater DistrictPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Theater District
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4.6
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Sandra
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Pasta class was very educational and so much fun! The food was amazing and so delicious! We had and loveddd the honey hot barata, calamari, chicken parm with pasta and meat lasagna was delightful.
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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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PaulVIP
New York City •52 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent location, particularly if you have the tickets. Service is very quick and efficient. The only negative I can provide, and most people would consider it a positive, is the proportions are too large.
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Carnegie Diner & Café – 828 8th Ave, New York, NYPrice: Moderate• American• Theater District
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4.4
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Billy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was fantastic - The crab and avocado appetizer is amazing and so was the bone-in sirloin!
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Quality MeatsPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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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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