Upper East Side restaurant serving simple and stylish variations of American food, decorated by colorful paintings
343
E. 85th St.,
Yorkville NY 10028
bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,
Tel 212-717-6200
Website: restaurant343.com
Korean barbecue house featuring built-in charcoal table grills on which you grill your own food - under the watchful eye of the staff.
5
W. 36th St.,
Fashion District NY
Tel 212-239-5000
Carnegie Hill kid-friendly American restaurant offering comfort food
45
E. 92nd St.,
Carnegie Hill NY 10128
(at Madison Ave.),
Tel 212-828-5300
Philly cheesesteaks, chili and more. Everything you love about eating in Philadelphia. Delivers from Houston to 18th St and 5th Ave. to Ave. A.
94
Third Ave.,
East Village NY 10003
Btwn 12th & 13th St,
Tel 212-253-2700
Traditional American cuisine, live music on Fridays nights and karaoke
57
Murray St.,
Financial District NY between Church St. and West Broadway,
Tel 212-385-9005
Fax: 212-385-9089 ;Tel: 888-385-9005
E-mail: arthur@amroadhouse.com ;Website: amroadhouse.com
...mignon of yellowfin tuna, a classic Caesar, and lacquered pork chops with cottage-fried sweet potatoes.. -New York Magazine
234
W. 42nd St.,
Fashion District NY betw. 7th & 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-642-2626
Eclectic Lower East Side sandwiches and snacks
49
Clinton St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-979-6096
Website: akacafe.com
A "pub-style restaurant" offering all the basics; burgers, fish and chips, pasta, steak, pork and more along with a good selection of wine and beer
56
Fifth Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between Bergen St. & St Marks Pl.,
Tel 718-636-4385
Website: alchemybrooklyn.com
455
Hudson St.,
West Village NY 10014
betw. Barrow & Morton Sts.,
Tel 212-255-3838
Former hangout of Dorothy Parker and company, the tables are round and the food and drinks are good.
59
W. 44th St.,
Midtown NY 10036
(bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
Tel 212-840-6800
Website: algonquinhotel.com
Affordable American dishes in Lower East Side
76
Clinton St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
at Rivington St.,
Tel 212-505-5011
Serving breakfast and sandwiches. Offers delivery, take out and catering.
36
Avenue A,
East Village NY 10009
Bet 2nd & 3rd St,
Tel 212-533-7183
American home-style cuisine in Upper East Side
1381
Third Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
betw. 78th & 79th Sts.,
Tel 212-327-4853
Enjoy a delightful time at this anytime restaurant and bar.
93
6th St.,
Williamsburg NY 11211
Tel 718-218-7272
Website: anytimeny.com
A somewhat rustic style restaurant with quality organic ingredients, offers such dishes as Ricotta Dumplings and roasted Chatham Cod although the menu is seasonal
501
11th St.,
Brooklyn NY @ 7th Ave,
Tel 718-768-2044
Website: applewoodny.com
Chicken wings that owe more to Scoville heat units than they do to cuisine, it's Super Bowl Sunday food with waffle-cut fries, beer, and a frat-like atmosphere. - CitySearch
179
W. 4th St.,
Greenwich Village NY
Tel 212-627-9500
The menu includes specialty cocktails, like the green-hued Appletini, entrees such as fleshy, oversized prawns brushed with chili oil, grilled mahimahi with mango salsa, pepper-crusted strip steak, burgers and pizzas.
40
E. 4th St.,
Greenwich Village NY at Bowery,
Tel 212-475-2220
International pub grub and hearty American dishes with a touch of Asian and Mexican influences... - New York Magazine
515
Third Ave.,
Kips Bay NY 10016
Bet. 34th & 35th Sts.,
Tel 212-532-3300
Website: bar515.com
Ambitious regional cooking, steaks, raw bar.
152
W. 52nd St.,
Midtown NY 10019
(bet. 6th & 7th Ave.),
Fax 212-265-9616
Tel: 212-265-9700 ;Website: baramericain.com
Good sandwiches, beyond mere bar food.
175
Second Ave.,
Lower East Side NY 10011
bet. 11th & 12th Sts.,
Tel 212-260-3200
Website: barveloce.com
Bi-level space serves gourmet salads and sandwiches by day on the first floor and converts to a fine cheese and caviar bar at night.
529
Broadway,
Soho NY 10012
At Spring St.,
Tel 212-431-4350
Family favorites, big with the stroller set.
150
E. 34th St.,
Midtown South NY 10016
Bet. Lexington & 3rd Aves.,
Tel 212-871-3900
1678
Third Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10128
94th St.,
Tel 212-831-1800
1453
York Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
At 77th St.,
Tel 212-861-3600
1678
Third Ave.,
Yorkville NY (at 94th St.),
Tel 212-861-3600
42
Union Sq. E.,
Union Square NY 10003
Betw. 16th & 17th Sts.,
Tel 212-254-6777
The sole menu item here is a lip-smackingly great Philly-style cheese steak - daringly served on an untraditional kaiser roll with a fistful of caramelized onions.
120
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
Bet. MacDougal St. & 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-473-7500
International menu that covers a lot of ground. Items include steamed edamame, vegetable paella, St. Louis ribs in a tomato-cider-vinegar marinade, cobb salad, crisp squid with spicy Thai sauce, grilled tuna steak and the oven roasted pork chop.
1239
Second Ave.,
Uptown East NY at 65th St.,
Tel 212-308-0600
..Snappy fast-food for carnivores and quasi-vegetarians... -New York Magazine
Website: betterburger.com
565
Third Ave.,
Kips Bay NY at 37th St.,
Tel 212-949-7528
1614
Second Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10011
At 84th St.,
Tel 212-734-6644
A fancy restaurant that offers a luxurious cuisine including foie gras-and-duck appetizer layered with homemade potato chips and polenta, spanish-mackerel tartare and forbidden pastries.
1334
York Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
at 72nd St.,
Tel 212-988-7730
2175
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10024
76th/77th Sts,
Tel 212-362-9238
Website: bignicks.com
Contemporary and elegant with stone fireplace; casual cuisine: pasta, beef stew and more.
1018
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10025
at 110th St.,
Tel 212-662-7600
Website: bistroten18.com
A great place to grab entrees and appetizers or sides and sip cocktails while listening to the DJ.
86
E. 10th St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
Bet. 3rd & 4th Aves.,
Tel 212-253-0246
Bleu's trademark seems to be a juxtaposition of headstrong yet complementary flavors on a single plate. TimeOut New York 2002 Guide
808
W. 187th St.,
Hudson Heights NY 10033
Bet. Fort Washington Ave. & Pinehurst Ave. N.,
Tel 212-928-6006
Website: metrobase.com
Yummy burgers, not so quick service.
92
Third Ave.,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
Bet. 12th & 13th Sts.,
Tel 212-979-0053
Website: blue9burger.com
Eclectic combination of comfort food, Asian-inspired dishes, simple pastas and traditional bistro fare.
1409
Second Ave.,
Yorkville NY Bet. 73rd & 74th Sts.,
Tel 212-327-0400
50
Commerce St.,
West Village NY 10014
at Barrow St.,
Tel 212-352-0009
New American "wonderland" set alongside Central Park's boat pond.
Central Park Dr. N.enter on E. 72nd St.,
Tel 212-517-2233
Casual fare on the waterfront.
W. 79th St.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
On the Hudson River,
Tel 212-496-5542
Website: boatbasincafe.com
17
Waverly Pl.,
Noho NY 10003
Tel 212-473-8890
Casual restaurant known for good burgers and buffalo wings, also offers vegetarian salads and sandwiches, house specialty is Beef on Weck
278
Fifth Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between Garfield Pl & 1st St.,
Tel 718-369-9527
Casual restaurant known for good burgers and buffalo wings, also offers vegetarian salads and sandwiches, house specialty is Beef on Weck
278
Fifth Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between Garfield Pl & 1st St.,
Tel 718-369-9527
Seasonal open-air cafe in the West Village with light fare and allows pets.
775
Washington St.,
West Village NY 10014
at 12th St.,
Tel 212-255-0709
For one of Wall Street's best restaurants. Try this charming, quaint "Downtown secret" snuggled under the Brooklyn Bridge serving innovative New England cusine.
279
Water St.,
Fulton NY 10038
at Dover St.,
Fax 212-619-2368
In New York: 212-227-3344 ;In USA: 800-897-9327
Relaxed, friendly neighborhood favorite. Simple burgers and beer. Great atmosphere.
363
Broadway,
Midtown South NY 10013
at Broome St.,
Tel 212-925-2086
Fax: 212-966-5708 ;Website: broomestreetbar.citysearch.com
Popular NYC restaurant serving American cooking. Outdoor seating in summer. Overrated and overpriced.
25
W. 40th St.,
Fashion District NY 10018
Betw.5th & 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-840-6500
Fax: 212-840-8122
Menu offers several fish dishes, rack of lamb, pastas, roasted chicken and the like.
52
William St.,
Financial District NY 10005
at Pine St.,
Tel 212-859-2200
Website: bullrunwallst.com
...gives overwhelmed tourist a cheap, kid-friendly, no-nonsense alternative to room service, and stressed-out natives a place to decompress from the overheated, often exhausting restaurant scene. - New York Magazine
118
W. 57th St.,
Midtown NY 10019
at le Parker Meridien,
Tel 212-708-7414
Traditional American fare, tempered with subtle global influences and seasonality of ingredients.
415
LaFayette St.,
Noho NY 10003
Bet Astor Pl. & East 4th St.,
Tel 212-253-2828
E-mail: butter@butterrestaurant.com ;Website: butterrestaurant.com
Offers sandwiches (some vegan), wraps, salads, smoothies and a fresh juice bar. Take out and delivery available. Deliveries made between Delancy to Houston St and Allen to Norfolk St.
143
Ludlow St.,
East Village NY 10003
bet Stanton & Rivington St,
Tel 212-674-1353
East Village menu including a vegetarian combo of hummus, tabouli and baba ganoush, or rosemary chicken.
41
St. Marks Pl.,
East Village NY (between First and Second Aves.),
Tel 212-777-1447
Great place for a quick sandwich, salad or break from shopping.
611
Fifth Ave.,
Midtown NY 10022
Betw. 49th & 50th Sts., 8th floor Sak's Fifth Avenue,
Tel 212-940-4080
Fax: 212-940-4849
American cuisine, handmade food specialties with old-fashioned service
109
E. 109th St.,
East Harlem NY 10022
at Park Ave.,
Tel 212-888-2664
Website: cafestbarts.com
Great coffee, great food, great breakfast, great people watching during the day, and great late night snacks or desserts.
189
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
Tel 212-353-2889
Homemade mozzarella and fresh rolls complement such standards as hamburgers and ribs. Reservations are accepted
135
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Between 16th and 17th Streets,
Tel 212-929-9766
Opened in January 2001 this restaurant offers creative, fresh and healthy lunch food
24
E. 17th St.,
Union Square NY 10003
betw. Broadway & 5th Ave.,
Tel 646-336-5523
Website: choptsalad.com
Two-story town house-like eatery on the Upper West Side. Fantastic food paying homage to classic often forgotten American cuisine. So pull up a chair, hum the national anthem and indulge.
24
E. 80th St.,
Upper East Side NY (Betw. 5th & Madison Aves.),
Tel 212-249-6500
A sophisticated and handsomely designed hideaway waits in the twenty-first-floor lobby of the Time Square Hilton... - New York Magazine
21
W. 52nd St.,
Midtown NY (Between 5th & 6th),
Tel 212-582-7200
Fax: 212-586-5065 ;Website: 21club.com
You will surrender to tuna tartare with taro chips, coated crab cakes, truffled macaroni and cheese, spit-roasted pork loin, tender herb-rubbed salmon, salty pommes frites in a spacious dinining area.
12
E. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY (Btw Park Ave South & Broadway),
Tel 212-777-2600
Menu packs a punch of flavor with lobster bisque, tuna tartare, jumbo soft shell crabs atop rep-pepper-corn relish, tarragon-spiked grape salad and dessert is a final touch.
208
W. 70th St.,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
betw. Amsterdam and West End Aves.,
Tel 212-875-8600
Website: compassrestaurant.com
Cookshop's ingredients are consistently top-notch and the menu changes daily.
156
Tenth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Tel 212-924-4440
East Village diner known for homemade soup and 9 oz. hamburgers
739
Broadway,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
at Astor Pl.,
Tel 212-477-5566
Menu offers everything from fish-and-chips to baby lamb chops and freshly baked desserts.
359
West Broadway,
Soho NY 10013
between Broome and Grand Sts.,
Tel 212-925-2898
Website: cuppingroomcafe.com
New American cuisine midproced casual bistro
254
Fifth Ave.,
Midtown South NY 10001
betw. 28th and 29th Sts.,
Tel 212-725-2922
Website: restaurantdano.com
Known for their hot dogs, milk shakes and breakfasts. Vegetarian items available. Fresh water outside for your dogs is a nice perk.
178
E. 7th St.,
East Village NY 10009
SE corner of Tomkins Square Park, bet Ave A & Ave B,
Tel 212-598-0667
Website: dawgsonpark.com
Chef Kenneth Jahonson eschews ordinary bar food in favor of African-spiced shrimp falafel, veal chops and over-roasted Atalantic halibut. - TONY Top 100
1117
First Ave.,
Uptown East NY at 61st St.,
Tel 212-835-5979
Bright, colorful decor and high quality, creative dishes at high-end prices
313
Church St.,
between Lispenard and Walker Sts,
Tel 212-625-1007
Website: dennisfoynyc.com
245
W. 54th St.,
Midtown NY
Tel 212-307-9797
...a casual lunch spot by day...fondue and Champagne lounge by night. - TONY Top 100
416
Third Ave.,
Midtown South NY 10016
between 29th and 30th Sts.,
Tel 212-481-1712
The city's best borek, which is a flaky phyllo pie with a variety of available fillings.
221
W. 38th St.,
Fashion District NY
Tel 212-921-1183
Fresh ingredients, ample portions and friendly service compliments your arugula salad, pear and blue cheese, free- range lamb or the risotto of the day.
736
Tenth Ave.,
Clinton NY 10019
(btw 50th & 51st Sts),
Tel 212-307-6410
Known for excellent burgers, fries and mac & cheese, a comfort food restaurant (a branch of the original Dumont restaurant)with a full liquor selection
314
Bedford Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between S. 1st & 2nd Sts,
Tel 718-384-6127
Bi-level restaurant with an elegant back garden where you will enjoy dishes ranging from the cobb salad- calamari-guacamole to the tuna bruger.
254
W. 23rd St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
(between 7th & 8th Aves.),
Tel 212-352-0075
Website: eastofeighth.com
Bistro where all the classic dishes are completely prepared with no surprises - fried calamari, roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, frisee-and-chicory salad and seared-tuna sandwich are a few examples.
136
West Broadway,
Tribeca NY 10013
(bet. Duane and Thomas Sts.),
Tel 212-233-6436
American food. Kids menu.
136
West Broadway,
Tribeca NY 10013.
Bet. Duane & Thomas Sts.,
Tel 212-233-6436
Fax: 212-962-6063
An American bistro in cozy, attractive surroundings, with friendly service and a variety of delicious, healthy dishes at reasonable prices. Entrees range from chili, meat loaf and half-pound bison burgers to chicken paillard in white wine sauce and prune stuffed pork loin.
159
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
(at 18th St.),
Tel 212-242-5000
Menu has retro selections and New American modern food, good wine bargains.
156
Seventh Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
betw. 19th & 20th Sts.,
Tel 212-337-8000
"Fresh Global Cuisine" featuring wraps and smoothies.
Tel 212-353-9727
Fax: 212-529-5480
Fast-casual restaurant chain based NYC.
2
Great Jones,
Noho NY Betw Broadway and Lafayette St,
Tel 212-353-9727
Fax: 212-529-5480 ;Website: emeraldplanet.citysearch.com
30
Rockefeller Plaza,
Rockefeller Center NY 10112
Concourse Level,
Tel 212-218-1133
Fax: 212-218-1132
209
Smith St.,
Brooklyn NY 11201
Tel 718-694-2277
The Best Steak and Barbecue.
119
Fulton St.,
Fulton NY
Tel 212-267-1977
Classic American dishes such as steak, pork chops, Butternut Squash Ravioi and more, a hip, rustic atmosphere, kid friendly with children's menu between Stratford & Westminster Rds
1108
Cortelyou Rd.,
Brooklyn NY between Stratford & Westminster Rds,
Tel 718-287-3101
Website: thefarmonadderley.com
Great prices for imaginative food is a description that fits Gus'. The atmosphere will keep you feeling great no matter what the situation.
250
W. 27th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Tel 212-352-8822
Casual atmosphere and delicious American cuisine on every plate.
149
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Bet. 17th & 18th Sts.,
Tel 212-243-2020
Unmodern cooking since 1770 such as pork chops with maple sweet potatoes and cider-spiked apple sauce, a whole roasted trout, and 22-ounce grilled rib eye with savory bread pudding.
54
Pearl St.,
Financial District NY 10004
at Broad St.,
Tel 212-968-1776
Website: frauncestavern.com
A cavernous bar/restaurant serving good bar food. Fun hangout.
410
W. 16th St.,
Chelsea NY Bet. Ninth & Tenth Aves.,
Tel 212-242-6555
Fax: 212-242-8703 ;Website: freightnyc.com
421
W. 13th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
Bet. Madison & Park Aves.,
Tel 212-646-7775
Hearty portions of turkey meat loaf, chicken breast stuffed like a Christmas goose and served over lemon bread, and home-made desserts and breads.
77
Irving Pl.,
Gramercy Park NY 10003
betw. 18th & 19th Sts.,
Tel 212-477-2188
Enjoyable food like lamb-chili and gruyere wraps with pepper chutney on the side, and lamb meat loaf with Asian coleslaw & sweet potato fries.
359
Bowery,
East Village NY 10003
at 4th St.,
Tel 212-473-9008
...good value for the money, with good basic food, at a reasonable price... - CitySearch
89
Greenwich St.,
Financial District NY 10006
Tel 212-269-9387
A masculine atmosphere offering excellent steak dishes and cocktails at upscale prices
355
W. 14th St.,
at 9th Ave.,
Tel 212-691-0555
Website: ginlanenyc.com
...menu offers seviche, panini, a cheese plate, and mixed olives accompanied by some of the skinniest breadsticks around... -New York Magazine
287
Tenth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10001
bet. 26th & 27th Sts,
Tel 212-904-1580
383
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
Tel 212-787-3934
Cozy traditional American standards cuisine, very popular breakfast and Sunday brunch menu
483
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
between 83rd and 84th Sts.,
Tel 212-496-0163
Website: goodenoughtoeat.com
1298
Second Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
Tel 212-717-0457
Classic American seafood-centric menu with a few Continental and Italian touches.
323
Third Ave.,
Kips Bay NY 10010
at 24th St., Marcel Hotel,
Tel 212-532-1766
Sandwiches, gourmet pizzas complemented by a nice wine and beer selection.
620
E. 6th St.,
East Village NY 10009
bet Ave B & Ave C,
Tel 212-240-0002
Awesome assortment of texas barbecued brisket, omelettes, fajitas, chcken stir-fry, lamb chili, meat loaf, polenta, grilled tofu, sauteed broccoli rabe and desserts.
13
Carmine St.,
Greenwich Village NY (Bet. Sixth Ave. and Bleecker St.),
Tel 212-206-9777
A Brooklyn hotspot with a laid back atmosphere and a beautiful garden in the warmer months, quality food but slightly pricey and reservations are a must
288
Smith St.,
between Sackett & Union Sts,
Tel 718-596-3335
Comfort food in Med-American restaurant with classy setting
355
Greenwich St.,
Tribeca NY 10013
at Harrison St.,
Tel 212-274-9310
813
W. 187th St.,
Hudson Heights NY 10033
Tel 212-543-2111
Famous for their beer selection and known to have pretty good burgers, this is an after-work hot spot with a relaxed atmosphere
62
Henry St.,
Brooklyn Heights NY between Cranberry & Orange Sts,
Tel 718-522-4801
Upper West Side American cuisine: excellent burger and fries, tender oven-roasted chicken, grilled salmon
2745
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10025
at 105th St.,
Tel 212-866-0600
Website: henrysnyc.com
The entire family will enjoy sandwiches, big bowls of pastas, sushi, nachos smothered in cheese, salsa, creamy chicken potpie and the three berry pie- blueberry, blackberry and raspberry.
477
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY @ 83rd St,
Tel 212-787-7199
Website: hi-life.com
Chain restaurant offering many traditional American dishes and two dozen wine selections.
378
Park Ave.,
Midtown NY 10016
at 27th St.,
Tel 212-689-1090
Website: houstons.com
153
E. 53rd St.,
Midtown NY 10022
at 3rd Ave. entrance on 54th St.,
Tel 212-888-3828
Website: houstons.com
High quality food on a seasonal menu set in a warm atmosphere, the pork-belly appetizer and duck breast entree are both highly recommended
90
Thompson St.,
Soho NY between Prince & Spring Sts,
Tel 212-966-2755
Huge portions of traditional American diches and nostalgic desserts
570
Hudson St.,
West Village NY at 11th St.,
Tel 212-229-2727
Brightly midtown cafe, lit spaciously arranged room decorated for a delightful time.
450
Tenth Ave.,
Hell's Kitchen NY 10018
Tel 212-239-4606
Romantic fireside dining, friendly service & country comfort.
1387
Third Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
at 79th St,
Tel 212-734-6008
Website: hunters.dine.com
Small but fun menu including - lobster-and-pancetta bruschetta , extra-spicy beef carpaccio, and more.
509
E. 6th St.,
East Village NY (bet. Ave A and B),
Tel 212-777-5920
Website: industryfood.com
Large choice of burgers, chicken sandwiches and frothy shakes, no french fries in Hell's Kitchen location.
766
Ninth Ave.,
Clinton NY 10019
betw. 51st & 52nd Sts.,
Tel 212-307-7934
This islander serves splendid food with flavorful spicing. The atmosphere is laid-back and the people easy to get along with.
402
W. 44th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
Tel 212-765-1737
Steak and fish are cooked precisely to order or for the daintier appetites try the pretty salads and killer crab cakes. The upstairs room hosts swing-dance parties.
771
Eighth Ave.,
Hell's Kitchen NY at 47th St.,
Tel 212-247-7518
147
W. 40th St.,
Fashion District NY 10018
Bet. Broadway & 7th Ave.,
Tel 212-869-8300
Multi-room rathskeller with great beer and food to match.
Tel 212-982-3006
Menu of All-American favorites including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes, and freshly-baked apple pie
42
E. 8th St.,
Noho NY 10003
betw. Broadway & University Pl.,
Tel 212-253-8175
Website: johnnyrockets.com
A place for all those desperate for food minus all the unhealthy additives, etc. ;-) Free-range poultry and meat, dairy free cooking and organic produce are part of the Asian and Mediterranean influenced menu. Click here to see a picture
1900
Broadway,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
betw. 63rd & 64th Sts.,
Tel 212-799-1000
Website: josephinanyc.com
Amazing service, great variety of food and beverages and specials to die for. - CitySearch
11
Waverly Pl.,
Noho NY
Tel 212-228-6806
Wings, fries & comfort food at excellent prices.
536
E. 14th St.,
East Village NY 10009
bet Ave A & Ave B,
Tel 212-259-6166
...you'll feel like you're part of an art performance. Time Out New York.
101
Crosby St.,
Soho NY 10012
Bet. Prince & Spring Sts.,
Tel 212-219-3661
Reasonably priced sandwiches, but slow service.
125
E. 4th St.,
East Village NY 10003
Bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,
Tel 212-677-0558
An elegant candle-lit American restaurant, far more upscale than its neighbors, with well balanced flavourful dishes
1073
Manhattan Ave.,
between Dupont & Freeman Sts,
Tel 718-389-3638
Satisfying nourishment such as fish tacos with green-chili sauce, thin-crusted pizzas, juicy and peppery filet and tempura tuna steaks which are moist and firm inside a light crisp batter.
230
Park Ave. So.,
Flatiron District NY 10003
(Bet. 18th & 19th Sts.),
Tel 212-614-1200
Leshko's serves warm lamb medallions with a cool Israeli couscous salad, smoky grilled-vegetable side, tuna steak with twice-baked potato, crunchy green beans with silvered almonds and a plate of chocolate-chip cookies with a cup of extraordinary hot chocolate.
111
Avenue A,
East Village NY 10009
(at 7th St.),
Tel 212-777-2111
A simple but pleasant atmosphere where you'll have your choice of little dishes, big dishes and side dishes from mac & cheese to Foie Gras
434
Seventh Ave.,
between 14th & 15th Sts,
Tel 718-369-3144
Website: littled-eatery.com
35-seat new restaurant on the Lower East Side offering upscale menu of seasonal American dishes
85
Orchard St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
at Broome St.,
Tel 212-226-5047
Website: littlegiantnyc.com
Stylish place, decked out in wood, ancient church pews and pierced-tin lanterns. Sensational sandwiches, salads and wrapes star on the menu.
35
Clinton St.,
Lower East Side NY at Stanton St,
Tel 212-253-1144
Options include the best burger: ten ounces of pure beef, cobb salad and roasted half chicken that's crisp, juicy and tasty.
1394
Third Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
betw. 79th & 80th Sts.,
Tel 212-249-7070
33
E. 60th St.,
Lenox Hill NY between Madison and Park Aves.,
Tel 212-319-3800
American "comfort food" restaurant with everything from mac-and-cheese to meat loaf at reasonable prices
59
Fifth Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between Bergen St & St. Marks,
Tel 718-398-5800
Website: lusciousbrooklyn.com
Top-notch grub like fried calamari, spicy crab cakes, honey glaze salmon, juicy angus skirt steak topped with cilantro spread and the heavely brownie sundae.
264
Elizabeth St.,
NoLita NY Bet. Houston and Prince Sts.,
Tel 212-226-0559
...home to overflowing plates of southern-styled comfort food.
200
E. 3rd St.,
East Village NY 10009
Bet. Aves A and B,
Tel 212-777-4425
Different flavored sausages on a roll.
26
E. 17th St.,
Union Square NY 10003
Right By Union Square,
Tel 212-255-8999
Fax: 212-255-8333 ;E-mail: gil@mandlers.com
Website: mandlers.com
228
West Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
Tel 212-645-9200
Adventurous seasonal cuisine featuring local ingredients.
39
Downing St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
Bet. Bedford & Varick Sts.,
Tel 212-255-1790
Bustling, busy "upscale diner" serving American favorites.
920
Broadway,
Flatiron District NY 10010
at 21st St.,
Tel 212-533-3663
Website: mayrose-nyc.com
A favorite of the theater crowds, serving oversized hamburgers and other standard American fare.
750
Eighth Ave.,
Theater District NY 10036
at 46th St.,
Tel 212-997-8885
You will find dishes like jerk chicken, tandoori salmon, vegetarian quesadillas, white bean and tomato bruschetta bursts, vegetarian buffalo wings, pecan-crusted chicken breast, corn-studded basil grits and a thick filling New York strip.
575
Second Ave.,
Kips Bay NY Bet. 31st & 32nd St.,
Tel 212-481-4844
New American eats.
112
Seventh Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Bet. 16th & 17th Sts.,
Tel 212-366-7267
Website: merchantsny.com
New American eats.
1125
First Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
at 62nd St.,
Tel 212-832-1551
Website: merchantsny.com
Serving American food.
569
Lexington Ave.,
Midtown NY 10022
Bet. 50th & 51st Sts. in the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel,
Tel 212-752-7000
Website: hilton.com
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Rooftop bar.
45
W. 35th St.,
Fashion District NY 10001
Bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-279-3535
Website: hotelmetronyc.com
Serving American food at reasonable prices with an amazing offering of wine at the wine bar.
32
E. 21st St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
Bet. B'way & Park Ave. S.,
Tel 212-353-0800
Website: metrocafenyc.com
Very inventive dishes like a slab of artichoke terrine layered with potato slivers, basil and balsamic vinegar, salad of endive and green apple tossed with pecans and tangy blue cheese, fish and chips served with a side of wasabi, a crisp ginger-soy -glazed salmon with white-bean puree, hanger steak marinated in aged-balsamic and served with fries.
145
Charles St.,
West Village NY at Greenwich Ave.,
Tel 212-352-1118
Serving traditional and contempraray American food in a landmark building which dates back to the early 1800's.
146
Tenth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
at 19th St.,
Tel 212-627-3030
Website: moranschelsea.com
An elegant restaurant set inside the Morgan Library and Museum, the perfect place to go for a little culture and lunch
225
Madison Ave.,
@ 36th St.,
Tel 212-683-2130
Website: themorgan.org
Get a hamburger with anything you want, a shrimp cocktail with crustaceans the size of boomerangs, or a bowl of rice puddings and more.
55
Broadway,
Financial District NY 10006
at Exchange Pl.,
Tel 212-809-3150
Inventive menu, although pricey, American classics and contemporary creations, wine list offers over 2,000 selections, with over 150 wines by the glass
1
Rockefeller Plaza,
Rockefeller Center NY 10020
On 49th St., bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-262-7700
Fax: 212-262-6547 ;E-mail: mail@morrellwinebar.com
Website: morrellwinebar.com
An offshoot of the famous wine store Morrell and Co., this restaurant has an extensive wine list and good traditional American fare.
900
Broadway,
Flatiron District NY At 20th St.,
Tel 212-253-0900
Cheap, quick, classic American food; hot dogs, hamburgers, fries and more
Website: nathansfamous.com
1310
Surf Ave.,
Brooklyn NY at Stillwell Ave. Coney Island,
Tel 718-946-2202
901
Avenue of Americas,
Greenwich Village NY 10001
Manhattan Mall, Food Court - Level 7,
Tel 212-947-1259
The kitchen produces bold flavors with its mix of spring rolls, crab cakes, tuna tartare, pastas and panini and meat loaf.
12
W. 45th St.,
Midtown NY betw. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-391-8053
Chicken fingers, crab-jalapeno poppers and gourmet pizzas are some of the staples the kitchen serves.
966
Second Ave.,
Sutton Place NY at 51st St.,
Tel 212-888-1737
Website: nessabar.com
A well designed New American menu in beautiful surroundings
1
Margt. Corbin Dr.,
Chelsea NY 10040
at Fort Tryon Park,
Tel 212-568-5323
Website: nyrp.org
150
Fulton St.,
Fulton NY 10038
Tel 212-349-0515
515
Seventh Ave.,
Fashion District NY 10018
at 38th St.,
Group Sales 212-221-5200
Reservations: 212-730-4900
Start with the sweet-potato pancakes covered in spicy applesauce, greens and chive sour cream, follow up with the cat-fish blackened, dusted with cornmeal or crusted in crushed pecans, or the rib-eye steak au poivre and you can't go wrong with the varieties of creme brulee, dark-chocolate souffle and apple cobbler.
337
E. 9th St.,
East Village NY 10003
(bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.),
Tel 212-473-0242
NoHo standby provides burgers and other decent American fare, plus some Asian-influenced choices
330
LaFayette St.,
Noho NY 10012
(at Bleecker St.),
Tel 212-925-0070
Fax: 212-226-6341 ;Website: nohostar.com
Located in lobby of the Washington Square Hotel, offers new American cuisine and reasonable prices in cozy ambiance conducive to conversation.
103
Waverly Pl.,
Greenwich Village NY 10011
at MacDougal St., Washington Square Hotel,
Tel 212-254-1200
Fax: 212-260-1179 ;Website: northsquareny.com
Owner Matthew Paratore's goal is to serve elegant meals in a place where it's easy for people to decompress. TimeOut New York 2005 Guide
392
Columbus Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
at 79th St,
Tel 212-799-4530
Fax: 212-799-4516 ;Website: northwestnyc.com
American restaurant with a country menu and atmosphere, serving at affordable prices
18
Wyckoff Ave.,
Brooklyn NY at Trouman St.,
Tel 718-386-3864
Website: north-eastkingdom.com
Fresh ingredients and inventive specials make Olive's worth a visit if you're nearby and you need a good, satisfying midday meal. Known like best sandwich shop in Soho
120
Prince St.,
Soho NY between Greene and Wooster Sts.,
Tel 212-941-0111
Fax: 212-941-0294
Great imaginative dishes providing a refreshing nonradical approach to healthy organic food.
123
First Ave.,
East Village NY 10003
betw. 7th St & St Marks Pl .,
Tel 212-477-7177
Fax: 212-477-4442 ;Website: theorganicgrill.com
A classy yet relaxed restaurant for sophisticated, upscale clientele with a range of dishes from Sea Scallops to Chicken Pot Pie, reservations are a must
205
E. 55th St.,
at 3rd Ave.,
Tel 212-317-2044
Website: pjclarkes.com
Camille Becerra's restaurant has a sophisticated atmosphere and serves ambitious "New American" entree's, offers film night on thursdays, live music on fridays and a DJ Saturdays
60
Greenpoint Ave.,
Brooklyn NY between Franklen & West St.s,
Tel 718-349-2400
Vegetarian friendly food and a great waitstaff are what you can expect at this small cafe.
99
Rivington St.,
Lower East Side NY at Ludlow St.,
Tel 646-645-7502
Cute little Village sandwich shop offering every peanut butter combo, perfect place for children
240
Sullivan St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.,
Tel 212-677-3995
Website: ilovepeanutbutter.com
Murray Hill American restaurant serving home-made country-kitchen dishes
159
Lexington Ave.,
Midtown South NY 10016
at 30th St.,
Tel 212-481-3800
Website: penelopenyc.com
An elegant, upscale restaurant, home to Chef Harold Dieterle, offering Roasted Eggplant Cannelloni, Prime Hanger Steak and Spicy duck meatballs among other things
9
Jones St.,
Greenwich Village NY between Bleeker and West 4th Sts,
Tel 212-929-6868
Website: perillanyc.com
Fast food Philadelphia style offering philly cheesesteaks, chicken steaks, pizza steak, veggie steaks, buffalo-chicken steaks and hoagies among other things, delivery available
789
Ninth Ave.,
Clinton NY between 52nd & 53rd Sts,
Tel 212-333-3042
Website: phillyslims.com
237
Sullivan St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
at Bleeker Street,
Tel 212-982-5222
Intimate West Village New American restaurant with fireplace; nice place for romantic dinner
310
W. 4th St.,
West Village NY 10014
bet. Bank & W. 12th Sts.,
Tel 212-924-2711
Fax: 212-929-8213 ;Website: theplaceny.com
The place for good, affordable wings. - CitySearch
50
Third Ave.,
Greenwich Village NY
Tel 212-979-2468
A quirky comfort food restaurant with simple decor, a little pricey but the menu changes weekly and the dishes are quality
222
Franklin St.,
Tribeca NY between Huron and Green Sts,
Tel 718-383-2355
Website: thequeenshideaway.com
Pleasant spot to dine when accompanied by your most entertaining friends. TimeOut New York.
303
Lexington Ave.,
Murray Hill NY 10016
Bet. 37th & 38th Sts. at the Shelburne Murray Hill Hotel,
Tel 212-689-5200
Website: affinia.com
Refreshing, creative Mediterranean cuisine, served in a cozy, friendly environment.
227
Tenth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Bet. 23rd & 24th Sts.,
Tel 212-242-1122
Website: theredcat.com
972
Second Ave.,
Sutton Place NY 10022
Bet 52st & 52nd Sts.,
Tel 212-754-0277
Website: remedybar.com
"Upscale" dining, sophisicated, seasonal cuisine, gorgeous garden.
4576
Mahanttan College Parkway,
Bronx NY 10471
4576 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx,
Tel 718-884-5232
E-mail: info@riverdalegarden.com ;Website: riverdalegarden.com
Exquisite food featuring steak, seafood & pasta. Extensive wine list. Featuring a pre-theatre & after theatre menu.
694
Eighth Ave.,
Theater District NY 10036
at 44th St.,
Tel 212-302-9999
Fax: 212-575-9611 ;E-mail: robertemmetts@aol.com
Website: robertemmetts.com
Run by women for women who like women. They even serve lesbian wine (from the California vinyard -Bonverre).
531
Hudson St.,
West Village NY 10014
Between Charles and 10th Sts.,
Tel 212-929-3343
Salt
- Greenwich Village
Charming Soho cafe, traditional American cuisine
58
Macdougal St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
between Houston & Prince Sts.,
Tel 212-674-4968
Website: saltnyc.com
Salt
- Lower East Side
29
-A
Clinton St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
bet. Houston & Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-979-8471
Cheap yet classic American food; burgers, fries, hot dogs, onion rings, sandwiches and more, try the orignal beer-milkshake
122
Union St.,
Brooklyn NY at Columbia St,
Tel 718-855-2879
Website: schnackdog.com
308
W. 50th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
The quintessential fast food restaurant offering quality burgers, fries, chicago hot dogs, beer and rich, creamy milkshakes
Madison Sq. Pk.,
Madison Square NY 23rd St at Madison Ave,
Tel 212-889-6600
Website: shakeshacknyc.com
Small midpriced East Villager offers seasonal American menu
406
E. 9th St.,
East Village NY 10009
bet. Ave. A & 1st Ave.,
Tel 212-777-2425
Website: sharenyc.com
Midtown American restaurant near Carnegie Hall serving prime steaks, seafood; raw bar on the first level and live jazz on the second
104
W. 57th St.,
Midtown NY 10019
bet. 6th & 7th Aves.,
Tel 212-245-2422
Website: shellysnewyork.com
65
W. 54th St.,
Midtown NY 10019
Tel 212-247-2700
"Soup Burg is the perfect place for a big lunch or dinner (try the onion rings on the side). The burgers out of this world, and the staff is great!" - CitySearch
1150
Madison Ave.,
Upper East Side NY 10021
Tel 212-744-1233
This happy little Wall Street soup kitchen features the delicious offerings of the renowned chef Johannes Sanzin. Try the carrot-cilantro with pumpkin seed oil, you will not be disappointed.
77
Pearl St.,
Financial District NY 10004
Near Broad St.,
Tel 212-269-5777
Fax: 212-269-5525
26
Vesey St.,
Financial District NY 10007
Tel 212-791-5252
...serves "nothing that crawls, swims, walks or flies." - TONY 100
2058
Seventh Ave.,
Harlem NY 10027
Cor. of 123rd St.,
Tel 212-864-8699
Toll-Free: 800-695-8699 ;E-mail: deecee@strictlyroots.net
Website: strictlyroots.net
Perfect for enjoying an extensive array of period cocktails...stick with the appetizers and main...TimeOut NY.
311
Church St.,
Tribeca NY 10013
Bet. Lispenard & Walker Sts,
Tel 212-431-8642
Fax: 917-237-0363 ;Website: sugarnyc.com
A funky, laid-back restaurant with hipster clientel, quality food and occassional surprises like the vodka lemonade
105
N. 6th St.,
between Berry St. and Wythe Ave.,
Tel 718-963-0608
Specialties include Corn Fritters with Alaskan Salmon Roe, Seasonal Mixed Grill, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and Wild Bass with Chanterelles, and Port Wine Sauce. Dessert highlights are Vanilla Meringue Cake, Fruit Cobblers, and house-made ice creams, and sorbets.
1007
Lexington Ave.,
Upper East Side NY 10021
near 72nd St.,
Tel 212-535-6000
The menu offers an intriguing mix of high and low-end recipes and ingredients but always uses the best quality, from Citrus Marinated Quail to Chickpea Pancakes, a meal here will never disappoint
72
W. 69th St.,
Lincoln Center NY @ Columbus Ave.,
Tel 212-580-4300
Website: telepan-ny.com
An inventive seasonal menu that offers something for everyone including a rich roasted-shrimp tagliatelle, buttery sea bass, and a hearty herb-rubbed rack of lamb served with a potato-goat-cheese gratin.
828
Eighth Ave.,
Midtown NY 10019
at 50th St.,
Tel 212-399-4444
Website: restaurantthalia.com
Serving a French-American menu on the ground floor of MOMA.
9
W. 53rd St.,
Midtown NY 10019
Bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-333-1220
Website: themodernnyc.com
Serving a French-American menu on the ground floor of MOMA.
9
W. 53rd St.,
Midtown NY 10019
Bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-333-1220
Website: themodernnyc.com
2330
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10024
Cor. of 85th St.,
Tel 212-579-5100
Website: timecafenyc.com
One of the best sandwich shops in NYC. Imaginative sandwiches at great prices.
25
John St.,
Fulton NY 10038
Bet. Nassau St. & Broadway,
Tel 212-513-1730
Audacious eaters can try the sea-urchin spaghetti carbonara, seared diver sea scallops or foie gras with braised artichokes or old-fashioned eaters can stick to the roasted chicken with potato puree and vegetables. Egg lovers will enjoy the many interpretations of eggs used in various dishes.
15
E. 15th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10003
Bet. 5th Ave & Union Sq. West.,
Tel 212-647-1515
Website: tiopepenyc.com
Salads, salad, salads----to eat in, order online, or take-out.
Website: tossed.com
Tossed
- Rockefeller Center
30
Rockefeller Plaza,
Rockefeller Center NY 10020
Bet. 49th & 50th Sts.,
Tel 212-218-2525
22
Beaver St.,
Financial District NY 10004
Tel 212-482-0552
Get ready for the kitsch-iest dining experience ever! Fun, reasonable prices.
271
W. 23rd St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-463-8000
Website: trailerparklounge.com
Co-owned by Robert DeNiro and Drew Nieporent serving American cuisine with a delicious unique twist in a dignified setting. The menu includes delicious garganelli with braised-short-rib bolognese and a thin, sweet corn chowder, arugula salad and seared tuna wrapped in nori.
375
Greenwich St.,
Tribeca NY 10013
at Franklin St.,
Tel 212-941-3900
Fax: 212-941-3915 ;Website: myriadrestaurantgroup.com
Serving American food in comfortable surroundings.
Penn Plaza,
Chelsea NY 10019
33rd St. Bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-760-2700
Website: tupelogrill.com
Middle Eastern food.
1270
Amsterdam Ave.,
Morningside Heights NY 10027
Bet. 122nd & 123rd Sts.,
Tel 212-865-4745
A quirky little restaurant with a penchant for unsual combos such as the "Flugy" hot dog (with cream cheese, onion and tomato), or the "Blue Hawaiian" burger (with pineapple and blue cheese), or the Sproke soda (a mix of coke and sprite), along with plently of old classics to choose from
430
E. 14th St.,
between 1st Ave. & Ave. A,
Tel 877-989-4783
Website: thetwistedburger.com
2
West St.,
Financial District NY 10004
Tel 212-962-1247
55
Third Ave.,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
Betw. 10th & 11th Sts.,
Tel 212-995-9668
Fax: 212-979-1932
391
Sixth Ave.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
Betw. 8th St. & Waverly Pl.,
Tel 212-242-5230
Chain of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants based in Boston with locationa in 32 states. Serves steaks, seafood and a variety of other casual dining favorites, along with the signature Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza we invented back in 1943
89
South St.,
South St. Seaport NY 10038
South Street Seaport, Pier 17,
Tel 212-791-7999
Fax: 212-791-7740 ;Website: unos.com
Child-friendly place with deep-dish pizzas and cute desserts which kids love.
432
Columbus Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
at 81Street,
Tel 212-595-4700
Fax: 212-875-8965
220
E. 86th St.,
Yorkville NY
Tel 212-472-5656
Fax: 212-472-7669 ;Website: unos.com
Med-American cuisine using organic ingredients and organic beer & wine in East Village; sidewalk seating in nice weather
175
Avenue B,
Alphabet City NY 10009
at 11th St.,
Tel 212-475-8686
Website: uovo.biz
Casual, second-floor eatery, 35-seat space, which features an open kitchen and small sushi bar
130
West Broadway,
Tribeca NY 10013
at Duane St., Bouley Bakery & Mkt.,
Tel 212-608-5829
Restaurant and club, traditional American cuisine plus sushi.
21
W. 52nd St.,
Midtown NY 10019
Bet. Fifth & Sixth Aves.,
Tel 212-265-1900
Fax: 212-974-7562 ;Website: 21club.com
44
W. 63rd St.,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
Broadway,
Tel 212-246-6363
Small size casual restaurant in West Village serving New American cuisine
210
W. 10th St.,
West Village NY 10014
bet. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.,
Tel 212-741-7971
Little sister to the original "Westville" restaurant and perhaps a slight improvement with more tables and a bar, yet it has the same charm with the chalkboard menu, superb turkey burgers and plenty of vegetarian delights
173
Avenue A,
East Village NY @ 11th St.,
Tel 212-677-2033
An outdoor restaurant with the atmosphere of a suburban backyard, offering everything you might see at a barbecue from hamburgers and hotdogs to steak and mussels with a slice of watermelon for dessert
310
West Broadway,
Soho NY between Canal and Grand Sts, SoHo Grand Hotel,
Tel 212-965-3000
Offers a curious mix of healthy foods with traditionally unhealthy meals such as the organic egg sandwich with cheese and the Kobe beef burger in addition to salads, veggie burgers and BLT's
72
Nassau St.,
@ John St.,
Tel 212-571-7272
Website: zaitzeffnyc.com
2207
A. Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd.,
Harlem NY 10027
Tel 212-690-4400
