Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Manhattan? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Factory 380

4.9

4.9 (16)

$31 to $50

American

Kips Bay

About the restaurant

"The Factory was a space where high and low, rich and poor, black and white, gay and straight came together as one.”

Now, put yourself back in 1962 NYC - Our “neighborhood bar / restaurant / lounge with hidden speakeasy" is subtly referencing the Andy Warhol movement while showcasing modern artful cocktails and craft beers. The Factory 380 serves market fresh creative eclectic fare, fermented grains and cocktails to rocking DJ tunes in a funky decor.

Top review

David

Dined 7 days ago

No se puede ir mal con una tarde/noche aquí. Buenas bebidas, buenas vibras, y comida rica. You can’t go wrong with an afternoon/evening here. Great drinks, great vibes, and delicious food.

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Amber West Village

4.8

4.8 (334)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Village

About the restaurant

New York's Favorite Neighborhood Pan-Asian Restaurant serving Sushi and Asian Cuisine.

We turn the art of eating, whether by yourself or with a group of friends into an experience which will never be forgotten. The decor, friendly staff together with our cuisine is what has made us a beloved favorite.

Our delicious cuisine combines the bold flavors of Asia with delicate french essences. Our menu is served family style which creates a magical experience.

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Jillian

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Overall, this restaurant was great - good food, service, comfortable, clean bathroom, location! The only thing I hope they will improve on - and this is a big one for people who like sushi - their sushi RICE is not authentic. The fish is great, the appetizers are great, the vegetables, tempura, dumplings, etc. are all great. But the sushi rice is, unfortunately, not really sushi rice.

The Lobster Club

4.8

4.8 (373)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

The Lobster Club, a Japanese Brasserie by Major Food Group, is a fixture within Midtown Manhattan's iconic Seagram Building. Designed by architect Peter Marino in collaboration with MFG, the dynamic space reflects an outstanding – perhaps extravagant - interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Using classic techniques like tempura, gyoza, yakitori and robata, along with a focus on Teppanyaki and Sushi, The Lobster Club sources fish directly from Tokyo's Tsukiji market to ensure the highest level of quality. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared, encouraging a spirit of informal fun.

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Guendalina

Dined on Mar 18, 2025

70s vibes Excellent wine list Top meat and sushi Especially liked the background music

Bar Kabawa

4.8

4.8 (13)

$50 and over

Caribbean

East Village

About the restaurant

While we do offer reservations each night, we save half the room for walk-ins too. Come on by! | Bar Kabawa is a wine and daiquiri bar from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean in the heart of the East Village. Drawing inspiration from Chef Paul's culinary journey, the menu features daiquiris, wines by the glass, and a compact list of patties and raw bar bites. Bar Kabawa is a place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home—whether you're dropping in for a casual drink or gathering with friends.

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Ryon

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Exceptional as always. From the food, daiquiris, staff & music. Bar Kabawa never disappoints.

Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

4.7

4.7 (13)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Locanda Verde is our neighborhood osteria serving Chef Andrew Carmellini's soul-satisfying urban Italian cuisine.

Our bustling Tribeca corner restaurant has been welcoming New Yorkers morning, noon and night since 2009 with a warm and comfortable atmosphere, leisurely Italian spirit and heartfelt cooking. In 2024, we opened our second location uptown on the prime, street-level corner of 50 Hudson Yards, bringing our downtown sensibilities and iconic urban Italian menu to an exciting new neighborhood.

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fmozerVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Beautiful restaurant. Food is great and good for business meetings. Room is very festive with energy. I would prefer having the option to be seated before the entire party arrives. The bar area gets very crowded.

Ofrenda

4.6

4.6 (1074)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Village

About the restaurant

Due to limits on our seating capacity and to ensure ample time for cleaning & sanitizing, we kindly ask all guests to honor a 1.5 hr seating
An Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and chef Ivan Octaviano offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks. Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation. This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.

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Mark

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

Excellent service; great food; try the guacamole and you won’t be disappointed; the chicken enchiladas were amazing and the verde sauce had just the right amount of kick and it was flavorful. Margaritas perfectly crafted.

Boqueria Flatiron

4.6

4.6 (760)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

An energetic, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space near Manhattan's Flatiron Building and Union Square.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Parties of 6 or more at dinner will enjoy our Classic Chef's Tasting Menu ($52 per person plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).

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Melinda

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

Tables are small. The restaurant is relatively noisy. But the food and service were superb. We will go back.

Suprema Provisions

4.6

4.6 (285)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Village

About the restaurant

Home of the Top Rated Burger in NYC the Suprema Burger.
Suprema was inspired by the great salumerias of Rome, tapas bars of Barcelona and sidewalk cafes of Paris, Suprema offers a broad selection of pastas, salumi and cheese boards, small plates, and many savory entrées including the the famous Suprema Burger along with a fine wine and cocktail program crafted by renowned sommelier Joshua Wesson.

From truffled deviled eggs to pork shoulder lasagna, Suprema's menu journeys across Europe and America, with a particular emphasis on artisanal cured meat and cheese, and small-production wines, beers and spirits.

Top review

Leonie

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Delicious food. Had the mushroom pasta. I’ll come back for that!

BAAR BAAR

4.6

4.6 (743)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

East Village

About the restaurant

**For groups of 10 or more, please email andy@baarbaarnyc.com.**

Baar Baar, a reimagining of the Indian love affair with all things spirited. A first of its kind Indian Gastro Bar that will challenge your perception of the subcontinent.

Join us for this journey with India-inspired cocktails that pay homage to our beginnings and modern interpretation of regional Indian Cuisine crafted by Chef Sujan Sarkar.

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Amy

Dined on Feb 7, 2025

Went to check it out for restaurant week. Drinks were a bit pricey. Would definitely go back.

The Dutch

4.5

4.5 (3147)

$31 to $50

American

SoHo

About the restaurant

The Dutch is an American restaurant, bar and oyster room inspired by local cafes, country inns, corner taverns, neighborhood bistros, seaside shacks, roadside joints and the same mix of cultural influences that make New York City great. Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini's roots-inspired American menu features fresh fish and shellfish, choice meats, local produce and the best of what's around.

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LauraVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The good was delicious and tasted very fresh! Loved the oysters and fried chicken.

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