Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Lower East Side

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1. Temple Court

4.8

Exceptional(1373)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 14 times today

Steps away from The Beekman's centerpiece atrium and the bustle of The Bar Room, is Tom Colicchio's Temple Court. Surrounded by a series of stained-glass windows, and full of historic charm, Temple Court's Dining Room is a destination for the fine dining devout. Now under the stewardship of Executive Chef, Travis Sowards, Temple Court is a tour de force of Tom Colicchio's most classic flavor profiles, reimagined and assembled on a showcase menu in Downtown NYC. *The Bar Room is not reservable through Open Table*

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2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6762)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 169 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

3. Babbo Ristorante

4.4

Awesome(4847)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 57 times today

Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

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4. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(885)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 53 times today

A grand yet intimately scaled space, The Dining Room at The Guesthouse offers a live-fire dining experience in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling travertine, a monolithic hearth, and embedded Molteni rotisseries. The menu features fresh ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared, along with a selection of Champagnes and wines from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

5. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(8018)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 81 times today

Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.

6. Buddakan NY

4.6

Exceptional(16288)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Meatpacking District

Booked 154 times today

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.

7. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3656)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 154 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

8. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9204)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 38 times today

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

9. The Musket Room

4.6

Exceptional(860)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • NoLita

Booked 14 times today

Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.

10. Craft

4.7

Exceptional(7036)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 25 times today

Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.

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MartynVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had an amazing birthday experience. Delicious cakes, sandwiches and scones, great tea and an extra birthday treat. All in the great space at the palm court. Arrive feom Friz was exceptional - we will be back just to see him again. A very special experience that I highly recommend
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The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.4
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phillipVIP
Greater Boston •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Babbo was everything and more. The Feast of the Seven Fishes eas a culinary experience. Wonderful
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Babbo RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.4
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Keith
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a pre fixe meal as it was Christmas Eve but I think that worked to our advantage. The Mezze was outstanding. I highly recommend sharing dishes. All of them were very good.
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ililiPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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ShelbyVIP
Orange County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food, service, atmosphere was superb. We dined earlier in the evening, where it was just us two. Felt like a private date night, and that we weren’t even in the city. Can’t wait to return.
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RH Guesthouse, The Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• Meatpacking District
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4.8
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HeiryVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
It was an incredible experience from our waiter Jason, to the food and the environment. Everything was delicious and amazing.
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Temple CourtPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.8

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210 restaurants available nearby

1. Temple Court

2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

3. Babbo Ristorante

4. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

5. ilili

6. Buddakan NY

7. The Odeon

8. The River Cafe

9. The Musket Room

10. Craft

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