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Favorite NYC Restaurants
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items New York City has one of the best food scenes in the world. With endless options, sometimes it can be difficult to narrow it down. This list has the best of the best for any kind of cuisine you're looking for— ramen, burgers, sushi, bar bites, Caribb...
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The Bronx
Upper West Side
A small spot that packs a big punch. It has an incredible menu (the burger is their signature) and all the perfect happy hour vibes. Try everything on the menu because you can't go wrong!
Nobody Told Me
This Asian fusion restaurant specifically focusing on Southeast Asian cuisine, blending flavors from the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Burma with influences from Chef Leah Cohen's Filipino heritage and travels, offering a modern take on street ...
Pig and Khao - UWS
There's no such thing as a bad bite at Jacob's Pickles. With tangy house made pickles, crispy fried chicken, and massive portions there's nothing not to love. By the way, the Buffalo mac & cheese will blow you away.
Jacob's Pickles
Bottomless brunch can be a rare find in the city but Siena Cafe does it best. With a entree + bottomless option on the weekends it makes for a prime brunch spot.
Siena Cafe • Italian • Brunch • Dinner • Lunch
One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the city. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, and you can't beat the location.
At Nine Restaurant & Bar
Lower East Side
If you're looking for good Haitian food in the city then look no further. Rebel has all the signature dishes, plus a few more with a modern twist. This spot will quickly become one of your favorites.
Rebel
Omar's is an absolute must visit when you come to NYC! With the cozy Caribbean vibe, rum centered cocktails and amazing food this place will quickly become one of your favorites. The curried oxtail is my favorite!
Omar's Kitchen and Rum Bar
Happy hour, date night, or a friends dinner— this spot is perfect for everything.
Ainslie Bowery
This small restaurant packs a big punch. Some of the best pancakes I've ever had.
Pig & Butter
Artichoke Pizza is a late night favorite. With locations being open until 4-5AM, it's honestly some of the best food you can get after hours. The spicy vodka pepperoni will change your life.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Harlem
If you're looking for a great vibe and an even better meal for brunch then BLVD is the place to be. With a soul food infused menu, a jumping DJ and live music you won't want to leave. Make sure to make a reservation though because it gets packed!
BLVD Bistro NY
This cozy bar and burger spot is a neighborhood favorite. If you're looking for an amazing burger this is the place to go. I recommend the Parmesan crusted!
Harlem Public
Some of the best sushi in the city! Fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.
Geisha
This Caribbean-English fusion restaurant is a neighborhood staple. A delicious & diverse menu and a cozy atmosphere make for the perfect brunch date.
The Edge Harlem
I don't know if it gets much better than delicious & affordable bar bites, great drinks, the breeze off the Hudson, and an amazing view. This spot is a summertime must.
The Baylander
Thai brunch? Sign me up! The menu here is insane and they truly have something for everyone. I recommend the Singapore noodles!
The Expat
This restaurant has the best mussels I've ever had in my entire life. Also if you're a heavy drinker I recommend the frose!
Maison Harlem
This is one of my favorites for date night. The buffalo chicken pizza will blow you away, in addition to all the other dishes.
Fumo
Midtown
This diner-style restaurant is a fun & delicious place to spend a Saturday morning. Enjoy fatty favorites like burgers and wings, or breakfast staples like chicken and waffles, and all while you watch cartoons on the restaurant TVs. Top it all of...
Mom's Kitchen & Bar
In addition to them having the best penne allá vodka on the planet, their 2-for-1 drink menu is hard to beat. When you try this place once, you'll never stop going.
Pazza Notte
This is one of those spots that you can visit any time of the day or week. Brunch, dinner, lunch doesn't matter— the food will be amazing.
Bocca di Bacco
Lower Manhattan
Grand Banks is the perfect spot to spend a NYC evening. Watching the sun set over the water, while sipping craft cocktails and indulging in a buttery lobster roll— doesn't get better than that.
Grand Banks
Anywhere with braised short rib ramen immediately catches my attention and Saigon Shack does not disappoint. The menu boats bold Vietnamese flavors and by the time you leave you'll already be planning your next visit.
Saigon Shack
If you love omakase as much as I do then this spot is for you. Fresh selections handmade right in front of you at a chic bar style set up make for the perfect afternoon.
Shiki Omakase
Bubby's is a brunch favorite in the city. Don't be deterred by the long line because the wait is well worth it!
Bubby's
This spot is named perfectly because what's better than an incredible burger, a half price drink and a 70s style vibe? That's right, nothing.
The Happiest Hour
The Bronx
This intimate Mexican restaurant is one of those places you can't believe you were lucky enough to find. The best chorizo nachos in the city, flavorful margaritas, and a cozy setting make for the perfect chill date night.
Mexicocina Mezcaleria
Brunch doesn't get much better than this. Amazing food, all the drinks you could want and an amazing DJ. Add this to your list to elevate your weekend.
Rosa's At Park
iNine Bistro is a Black-owned, Latino-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned restaurant in the Bronx known for its eclectic international cuisine, particularly Caribbean and West African dishes, in a vibrant setting that offers brunch, dinner, and nig...
iNine Bistro
This Italian gem is the coziest, cutest and most intimate little date night spot. Enjoy fresh branzino and oysters, while sipping on sangria in the corner booth under candlelight. A truly perfect night.
Porto Salvo
Upper East Side
If you're looking for the best Thai crab fried rice then look no further. THEP Thai is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible menu. No matter what you select on the menu, you can't go wrong.
THEP Thai Restaurant
Now we're all familiar with bottomless brunch, but have you heard of bottomless dinner? Avoca boasts this one of a kind experience and has a killer food menu to match. Perfect spot for a night out with friends.
Avoca
This cozy Thai restaurant is one of my favorites in the city. Their attention to detail, with newspaper style menus and inanimate lighting, pair well with the delicious menu.
Tha Phraya
The ultimate taco Tuesday spot. Between the prickly pear margs, the queso fundido and the fish tacos it's difficult to decide what's better. Come here on Tuesdays for their specials!
Javelina
Brooklyn
This place is small but mighty and the food is absolutely incredible. The oxtails may have very well changed my life.
flamingoBABY Kitchen
The spring roll & peanut sauce at this restaurant has me in a chokehold. And it's cash only so make sure you have some on you.
5ive Spice - Vietnamese Restaurant NYC