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1. Cafe Zaffri
4.4
Awesome(39)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 51 times today
Cafe Zaffri, lovingly known as “Zaf’s”, is the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room. Located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its diaspora.
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2. Black Iron Burger Theater District
4.5
Awesome(206)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Theater District
Booked 37 times today
Fine dining chef based burgers - craft beer and cocktails - sports bar - private and corporate events and parties - late night lounge DJs - full bar license until 4am - best burger joint Zagat 2017 and 2018, best burger TripAdvisor 2019 to 2022New York Times Rated
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3. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1840)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 88 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.
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4. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(234)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 206 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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5. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.6
Exceptional(4134)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 13 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.
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6. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 91 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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7. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 197 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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8. Sessions
3.9
Excellent(187)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 4 times today
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia.
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9. Haswell Green's
4.7
Exceptional(279)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 15 times today
Any Reservations after 8:30 pm on Fridays/Saturdays for Dueling Pianos. We require a 2-drink minimum per person.Cover Charge + Drink Minimum - there is a $10 cover charge per person in addition to a 2-drink minimum spend per person. The cover charge will be reflected on the final bill. ~ Haswell Greens is a Bi-level locale with a range of spaces for every style and size of event. The interior speaks to the age of the Industrial Revolution with exposed brick and piping, punctuated with colorful and modern twists.We host many private events, from corporate happy hours to engagement parties & full floor buyouts. If interested email us at EVENTS@HASWELLGREENS.COM or go on our website and fill out the ‘PRIVATE EVENTS’ link! Reservation for live music must email INFO@HASWELLGREENS.COMGroups of over 8 guests will need to email us at INFO@HASWELLGREENS.COM Strictly over 21’s
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10. T-Squared Social
4.3
Awesome(66)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garment District
Booked 13 times today
T-Squared Social is a multi-dimensional dining and entertainment experience started by Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake. Merging elevated cuisine and craft cocktails with state-of-the-art Full Swing sports simulators, Duckpin bowling, darts and premium sports-watching, T-Squared Social brings together the best of entertainment and sports. Whether you’re a group of two or 20, this venue has something for everyone to enjoy. Located just a block from Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, T-Squared Social is the ultimate place to catch up with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, watch a ballgame and have some fun. The menu features a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, beers and wines, as well as shareable plates perfect for groups. T-Squared Social also has a variety of private event offerings and can host up to 400 people. Learn more about private event options on their website.

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