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1. Community Food & Juice

4.5

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Harlem

Booked 18 times today

We are a neighborhood restaurant with an American-eclectic menu that features seasonal, local, organic food whenever possible.We are open for indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting) everyday from 9:00am-9:00pm.Reservations are available for breakfast and dinner. For lunch or brunch, just walk-in!

2. Cafe Zaffri

4.4

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Union Square

Booked 57 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.

3. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(232)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 200 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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4. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(1840)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 87 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.

5. Costa

4.4

Awesome(38)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 8 times today

Located at 1300 Madison Avenue, Costa Restaurant is a cozy retreat just steps from Central Park, the Jewish Museum, and the Met. Led by Chef Toni, Costa offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a focus on fresh homemade pasta, seafood, meats, and light salads. Chef Toni’s signature Pistachio-Crusted Salmon is a standout favorite, known for its perfect balance of flavors.The restaurant features a warm, vintage New York ambiance with beautiful bar seating, where you can enjoy crafted cocktails while soaking in the city vibe. For a more peaceful experience, our charming backyard offers a cozy, al fresco dining option.Open seven days a week, Costa also offers flexible private event spaces. Our back room accommodates up to 35 seated guests or 45 standing, with a full venue capacity of 70-80 people—perfect for special events or celebrations.Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and make your visit unforgettable at Costa.

6. Bocado Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1335)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 21 times today

Wine Bar & Restaurant Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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7. Sarabeth's Central Park South

4.6

Exceptional(4135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 10 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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8. Black Iron Burger Theater District

4.5

Awesome(206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Theater District

Booked 34 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

9. Sessions

3.9

Excellent(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 6 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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10. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.4

Awesome(2497)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 55 times today

While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. At La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
such a great lunch offering. beautiful daylight. great service.
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Cafe ZaffriPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Union Square
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4.4
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I had a wonderful date night here. Both of our meals were excellent and the value for both the food and the ambience felt good considering that it’s midtown. We will definitely visit again.
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Legasea Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Midtown West
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4.3
OT
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New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I love Community. It was a bit too loud for me tonight, a little hard to have a conversation as a result, but otherwise everything was great.
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Community Food & JuicePrice: Moderate• American• Harlem
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4.5
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Yuling
1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
The food is delicious, and the waiter's service is also very good. Next time, I will recommend others to go with me.
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Carlos
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
I had a great Valentine’s Day with my wife. Our server Otto was really attentive and great to us. The pasta was really good and the salmon was cooked to perfection.
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CostaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Upper East Side
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4.4

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