Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Kips Bay

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1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 116 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29457)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 369 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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3. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

4.2

Awesome(3995)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Meatpacking District

Booked 58 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

4. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2806)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 36 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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5. Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

Excellent(1042)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 30 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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6. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6930)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 156 times today

Serra by Birreria is a hot spot because of its cozy, welcoming ambiance that mimics an Italian countryside retreat. Reviews consistently praise its 'beautiful atmosphere', 'amazing decor', and 'great ambient'. Plus, the food is consistently excellent, with one reviewer calling it 'delicious'. It's a perfect spot for a date, business dinner, or just a casual outing. The place is highly recommended and consistently gets high ratings for its ambiance, food, and service.

7. Craft

4.7

Exceptional(7001)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 41 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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8. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

4.3

Awesome(927)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square

Booked 13 times today

The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience. Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.

9. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6079)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 254 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

10. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(7987)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 106 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.

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Suzettevip
Miami - Dade •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was pleasantly surprised by Carmine’s given its location in a tourist area. The pasta was cooked al dente and chicken parm still had its crisp from the fryer and just enough sauce. Portions are for 2-4 ppl. Service was very attentive. Highly recommend for a family or group meal.
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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Daniel
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thank you for a wonderful evening my wife had a great night on her birthday! . Olivia our server was great and made the experience memorable.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Mikevip
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food, warm and delightful service, bustling atmosphere.
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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4.7
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Ticole
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ambiance is amazing. Food was fine. But service was terrible.
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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3.9
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Isabellah
Mississippi •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
such a good restaurant, a cool spot for pictures while eating. Our waiter was incredible and so was the food!
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3

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176 restaurants available nearby

1. BONDST

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

3. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

4. Casa Mono

5. Papillon Bistro and Bar

6. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

7. Craft

8. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

9. Nobu Fifty Seven

10. ilili

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