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1. Red Rooster Harlem
4.7
Exceptional(10694)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 74 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
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2. Cafe d'Alsace
4.7
Exceptional(3716)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 81 times today
Cafe d'Alsace in the Upper East Side is praised for its vibrant bar scene. Customers love the 'fun buzzy vibe' and 'great energy' in the restaurant. The 'lively' atmosphere is highlighted in many reviews, with one customer noting 'the front rooms and bar area are vibrant but noisy'. The decor, featuring multi-colored glass bottles and bold colors on the floors and walls, adds to the vibrant ambiance.
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3. Island
4.7
Exceptional(1183)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 59 times today
Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.
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4. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium
4.7
Exceptional(1871)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highbridge
Booked 9 times today
NYY Steak brings world-class dining to the world-famous Yankee stadium. Out of our award winning open kitchen, the finest dry aged USDA Prime steaks, five-star seafood and sumptuous desserts are presented with perfection. We have a full bar, featuring an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. Around every upscale corner, you'll find signature Yankee touches like our autographed wall of past and present players, baseball diamond-shaped dishes marked with retired Yankee numbers. Our signature steak is a 27oz long bone-in rib-eye commemorating our 27 world championships.**Please note- NYY Steak is only open for Yankees Home Game Days, all guests must have tickets to the game to enter security for the restaurant. Any questions, please reach out to Jason.Parker@nyysteak.com . For Play Off Games- reservations will not be released until game times are determined.
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5. Sofrito NYC
4.7
Exceptional(1460)
Price: Moderate
• Latin / Spanish • Harlem
Booked 20 times today
At Sofrito, the aromatic mix includes the authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine, The magnificent sounds of music from around the world, The Caribbean atmosphere, The delightful living room dining room decor, and fantastic service which takes you back to our Island, Puerto Rico.
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6. Audi Club Yankee Stadium
4.7
Exceptional(973)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Highbridge
Booked 32 times today
Available to ticketed guests with Audi access on their tickets only. There are two seating times, pre-game (approximately 1 and a half hours prior to the scheduled start of the game) and game time (at the scheduled start time of the game). The dining experience is $88 inclusive of tax.Reservations are recommended to guarantee seating for the dining experience.Located in left field on the Coupa Suite Level, the Audi Yankees Club features a cocktail bar and a dining lounge and offers sweeping views of Yankee Stadium. In keeping with the living museum that is Yankee Stadium, images of Yankees greats adorn the club as do Sony high-definition televisions. Performance-cooking stations, a dessert station and full cocktail service complete the gourmet dining experience.
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7. French Roast
4.7
Exceptional(1266)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 96 times today
French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for close to 30 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and newcomers to stop in. French Roast serves authentic French and American cuisine to all. Order essentials such as pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers, and duck confit, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a Parisian café.
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8. Sandro's Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1045)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 20 times today
Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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9. Toloache - Upper East Side
4.8
Exceptional(1653)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Upper East Side
Booked 69 times today
Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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10. Siena Cafe
4.4
Awesome(626)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 37 times today
Siena Cafe is a vibrant bar scene because it offers an exciting atmosphere with a buzzing crowd, as mentioned in multiple reviews. The lively ambiance is accentuated by their 'speak easy style setting for late nights' and 'bottomless brunch on weekends and holiday mondays'. The reviews also highlight the 'loud atmosphere' and 'fun environment' which suggests a vibrant bar scene.
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