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Your Guide to NYC Restaurants ❤️
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items Your curated guide to the best restaurants, cocktail bars, brunch spots, and hidden gems in New York City. From romantic date night restaurants and trendy dinner spots in Manhattan to chic rooftop bars, intimate speakeasies, and weekend brunch favori...
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Date Night & Special Occasions
Girls' Night & Dinner With a Vibe
Speakeasies, Rooftop Cocktails & Skyline Views 🍸
Chic Brunch & Long Lunches
Date Night & Special Occasions
For memorable dinners, beautiful settings, and something a little extra.
One of my favorite places to get a burger. Old-school New York glamour at its best.
Monkey Bar
This is the spot when you're craving a little Parisian charm and a delicious steak au poivre! It’s great food without all of the fuss.
Raoul's
Fun little place. Ideal for a relaxed date night that starts with dinner and ends with cocktails. And has a downstairs speakeasy!
Loulou
An NYC classic, à la SATC! Classic French dishes, a bustling dining room, and effortlessly chic surroundings make this an easy choice for brunch or dinner.
Pastis
A gorgeous Union Square dining spot serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes in an elegant, intimate setting. Ideal for a stylish dinner or girls' night!
Cafe Zaffri
Perfect for a special occasion when you want a beautiful setting and a dinner that feels indulgent. I’ve been here a few times and you need to have the Korean BBQ! If the shishito peppers are back on the menu, you need those as well.
Beefbar New York
Contemporary Japanese dining in a sophisticated, energetic setting. If you can book the wine tasting menu, WOW is all I have to say. Amazing! You get a different wine with each course. It’s exceptional.
Zuma New York
An elevated Italian dining experience that brings together classic New York influences and creative cooking. Hard to get a reservation, but if you’re around for an early dinner, try a seat at the bar. It’s worth it.
Torrisi
Ideal for a leisurely lunch, romantic dinner, or an elegant evening in the city.
La Grande Boucherie
An elegant waterfront restaurant with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge, beautiful interiors, and a seafood-focused menu. Ideal for a romantic dinner, special celebration, or an evening that feels distinctly New Y
The Fulton by Jean-Georges
Floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping Manhattan views. WOW!! A gorgeous choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner.
Manhatta
Super underrated spot. New American cuisine from accomplished chefs. Great for a date night.
The Noortwyck
New hotspot alert! Delilah’s! A gorgeous supper club. It is glamorous and has a great ambiance with dancers. Great for a night out or date night. On my hit list!!
Lady Delilah NYC
Girls' Night & Dinner With a Vibe
For the nights when dinner is only the beginning.
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with beautiful interiors and lively energy. Perfect for birthdays or a girls' nights. Food is good and it’s definitely a vibe.
Mēdüzā Mediterrania New York
Newer place. Think music, cocktails, and a fashionable crowd. A great choice when you want dinner and a night out without changing locations.
Verde
French dining with a theatrical twist. From its glamorous interiors to its lively entertainment, this is a spot for celebrating, dressing up, and making an entire evening out of dinner.
Maison Close Restaurant
Hidden behind a pawnshop-inspired entrance, this glamorous restaurant is known for its dramatic interiors, shareable plates, and energetic atmosphere. Oysters here are great, the dessert wheel is delicious and great for picture taking, and the servic...
Beauty & Essex
A fashionable French-inspired bistro with eclectic interiors, a moody atmosphere, and a lively downtown feel. Perfect for dinner and cocktails.
Ella Funt
Speakeasies, Rooftop Cocktails & Skyline Views 🍸
Because some cocktails are better with a view. From intimate rooftop lounges to lively spots overlooking the Manhattan skyline, these are my picks for sunset drinks, date nights, and evenings worth dressing up for. Great cocktails, beautiful views, a...
Dinner and entertainment with a glamorous, vintage-inspired twist. This intimate supper club combines live music, burlesque performances, and a multi-course dining experience. There’s different themes on different nights. I have been a few times. It ...
Duane Park
This cocktail bar features beautiful artwork, and a cozy fireplace. Perfect for an intimate evening over cocktails.
The Portrait Bar
A stylish restaurant with an eclectic atmosphere, creative cocktails, and a downstairs speakeasy-inspired lounge. A great choice for dinner, drinks, and an evening that continues well beyond the last course.
SAINT RESTAURANT BAR & SPEAKEASY
downtown piano bar with plush interiors, candlelit tables, and live music. Perfect for a date night, celebratory cocktails, or an evening that calls for dressing up.
Nines NYC
This West Village speakeasy is tucked behind a fortune teller’s storefront. It’s perfect for date night, after-dinner drinks, or a night out with friends.
Employees Only
An intimate cocktail bar perched 64 floors above Manhattan, offering creative cocktails and breathtaking 360-degree skyline views.
Overstory
Located atop The William Vale, Westlight offers incredible Manhattan skyline views, craft cocktails, and shareable bites. A beautiful spot for sunset drinks, date night, or catching up with friends.
Westlight
A rooftop lounge with Art Deco-inspired interiors, beautiful views, and expertly crafted cocktails. A lovely choice for an intimate date or drinks with the girls.
Dear Irving on Hudson
Great views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. From sunset cocktails to relaxed afternoons on the rooftop, it’s the perfect blend of understated luxury and effortless NYC cool. Private members’ club; access restrictions apply.
DUMBO House
A rooftop lounge with panoramic city views, beautiful cocktails, and a unique atmosphere.
Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York
A NYC classic rooftop bar. Also perfect for a Christmas themed day with the girls after stopping at the Bryant Park Christmas Market. Trust me!
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Chic Brunch & Long Lunches
For slow weekends, long lunches, and brunch plans worth getting dressed up for. From charming French cafés to lively downtown favorites, these are the spots for good food, great conversation, and a little people-watching. Because sometimes brunch is ...
Try the fresh oysters, small plates, and creative cocktails. Intimate, lively, and perfect for a night out!
Ama Raw Bar East Village
This is a gem! The dishes are beautifully prepared and the experience is unique.
Odo East Village
This is a great choice for a low-key but special evening. Get the natural wines and plates to share!
WEST10WEST
Feels like home! Amazing, homemade pasta with all the flavor and no fuss.
House of Pasta NYC
Exceptional food with a nice atmosphere! This one is a good date night spot.
Penny
A lively SoHo favorite bringing a little Parisian charm to downtown NYC. Great bustling weekend brunches and classic French dishes. Felix is perfect for a fun afternoon with friends, cocktails, and some of the best people-watching in the city.
Felix
Perfect for a leisurely weekend meal followed by a little SoHo shopping.
Balthazar
A SoHo staple known for its signature bagel towers, smoked salmon, and beautiful spreads.
Sadelle’s New York
Tucked inside the iconic Hotel Chelsea, this beautiful French-American bistro combines old-world charm with a lively New York atmosphere. A lovely choice for weekend brunch or leisurely lunches.
Cafe Chelsea
Known for its signature hazelnut maple praline pancakes, creative brunch cocktails, and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
Sunday in Brooklyn
If you want to time travel into your 20’s, this is the place to go. This is pure and utter fun and debauchery, but make it elevated and chic. The most fun brunch experience. Opening back up December 2026!
Bagatelle New York