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A photo of Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3538)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Bronx Park
Booked 33 times today
Set among the towering pines of The New York Botanical Garden's Ross Conifer Arboretum, Hudson Garden Grill serves as a spectacular backdrop for modern farm-to-table cuisine. Featuring the bounty of New York's Hudson Valley and the surrounding hills and waters, the menu embodies the restaurants dedication to partnering with family farmers for ingredients grown, raised, and foraged locally-- with exquisite results!For inquiries, please email us at: nybg.hgg@constellationculinary.com
A photo of Red Rooster Harlem restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10643)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 53 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
A photo of Roberto's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1192)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 2 times today
Roberto Paciullo opened his namesake restaurant almost twenty years ago. Since then it has become a neighborhood favorite and a destination for those visiting Arthur Avenue. He prepares the cuisine of his beloved hometown Salerno, Italy. The specials change weekly and reflect Roberto's creative use of the local ingredients from pasta in cartoccio to the perennial favorite veal osso buco.Now closed Mondays for the time being.
A photo of Lefkes Estiatorio - New Jersey restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1034)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Englewood Cliffs
Booked 28 times today
Lefkes emerges from Lefkes Santorini and Athens taking guests on a Mediterranean journey of flavors, offering a uniquely diverse cuisine. Inspired by traditional Greek classics combined with a modern twist, Lefkes offers the finest cuisine sourced from top purveyors and local farms. Lefkes transforms from a daily fine dining restaurant to an exclusive day and nightlife destination featuring top DJs and entertainment. Lefkes brings the energy of Santorini to any location.
A photo of Don Coqui Edgewater restaurant
4.3
Awesome(99)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Edgewater
Booked 64 times today
Don Coqui Restaurant|Lounge|Private Events Now Taking Reservations Starting December 16th. Authentic Latin Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks! Breathtaking Water & New York City Skyline Views.
A photo of Le Monde restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(859)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 45 times today
Located in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side, Le Monde channels Loire Valley cuisine, serving up such classics as cheese, onion soup, and coq au vin.
A photo of Lena restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(170)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Schuylerville
Booked 20 times today
Lena Located in the heart of East Tremont Ave Bronx. Lena offers classics and Italian specialties. Beautifully designed and showcasing Wine Cellar, Open Kitchen with a Pizza oven next to Bar. dining when the weather is agreeable, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. Hand Crafted Cocktails.Executive Chef: Michael ShermanChef De Cuisine: Erickson O'Reilly
A photo of NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1867)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highbridge
NYY Steak brings world-class dining to the world-famous Yankee stadium. Out of our award winning open kitchen, the finest dry aged USDA Prime steaks, five-star seafood and sumptuous desserts are presented with perfection. We have a full bar, featuring an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. Around every upscale corner, you'll find signature Yankee touches like our autographed wall of past and present players, baseball diamond-shaped dishes marked with retired Yankee numbers. Our signature steak is a 27oz long bone-in rib-eye commemorating our 27 world championships.**Please note- NYY Steak is only open for Yankees Home Game Days, all guests must have tickets to the game to enter security for the restaurant. Any questions, please reach out to Jason.Parker@nyysteak.com . For Play Off Games- reservations will not be released until game times are determined.
A photo of Lido restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2023)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Harlem
Booked 24 times today
Lido’s menu is Northern Italian. The menu can be described as fresh, simple, and delicious. Flavors are layered so that each one stands out but does not compete with others in the dish. The food is organic and local whenever possible and all poultry and meats are from farms that treat animals humanely. The ambiance is modish but relaxed. We look forward to seeing you soon.*For parties of 9 or more, please call the restaurant to reserve.
A photo of Mario's Restaurant - Arthur Ave. restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1123)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 7 times today
Since 1919, Mario’s Restaurant, a landmark located in the heart of the “real Little Italy” of the Bronx, Arthur Avenue, has been serving robust, authentic Neapolitan fare for five generations. Recipient of Americas Regional Classics 2000 James Beard Restaurant Award, all the food is made to order, prepared by Executive Chef Massimo, using only the purest, freshest highest quality ingredients. Mario's has come full circle, originally founded by a woman, Scolastica Migliucci and now run by her great-great granddaughter Regina Migliucci-Delfino. You will be greeted like family when you walk through the door and our knowledgeable wait staff will graciously help you through our extensive menu, daily specials and our award winning dishes. Our old world recipes handed down from generation to generation and warm, welcoming atmosphere make dining at Mario's a most memorable experience.

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  • Kaylyn
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was my husband’s and I first time at this specific location and it was AMAZING! We were celebrating a late Valentines. The ambiance of the restaurant is gorgeous. The valet was friendly and costs $15. We was greeted by a nice man entering the restaurant whom held the door for us which was nice. We arrived early for our reservations so we had to wait a little but that’s okay. We enjoyed the lounge / bar area. The noise level was a little over moderate but not too loud. There was great music and people dancing. The vibes were there. Everyone looked happy. Shortly after, we were seated and the staff at the front were super friendly. We were in section D which was nice we can see the city line and it wasn’t too noisy. The tables are a bit small and close together but we made the best of it. It was cozy and romantic. We were sat next to a nice couple that actually interacted with us so it wasn’t so bad. Our waitress Kaylee was the BEST! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Her aura was sweet and warm. She definitely has great customer service and we wish her all the best. She was very attentive and efficient. Thank you !!! :) The food was DELICIOUS! My husband ordered the roast pork with yellow rice and I ordered the skirt steak with black rice. The food was flavorful. The drinks were tasty and gets you “nice”. My husband had 2 Long Island iced teas and tropical storm drink. I had 2 pretty in pinks. We loved that managers came around to shake our hands and make sure we were well cared for. The music was a variety types of music. Had us dancing in our seats lol - we enjoyed our on the house coquito shots! It was so tasty! Overall we had a great time and we will definitely be back! (For dessert too lol) Thank you so much!!!!!!
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    Don Coqui EdgewaterPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Edgewater
    4.3
  • Angela
    New York City •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food great service, but the restaurant was very crowded and music was too loud. This was on Valentine’s Day.
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    Lefkes Estiatorio - New JerseyPrice: Expensive• Greek• Englewood Cliffs
    4.6
  • Ray
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our second time here. It was just as great as the first time. The food and ambiance was great. What made it extra special was our waitress Jade. She was awesome. She was attentive,our water cups were always full and she was very patient in explaining dishes and drinks to us. She even swapped out one drink my wife didn't like at no extra cost or hassle. Jade made our Valentine's dinner that much special. She even took pictures for us.
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    Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
    4.7
  • lisa
    New York City •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Valentines Day at Roberto’s…. Wonderful! No expensive fixed price menu, no jacked up prices, no over-crowding or rush yo flip the table. Just the usual menu, wonderful service and comfortable atmosphere. The one change, Long stem roses on every table.
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    Roberto's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Belmont
    4.8
  • Jariel
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was amazing. Very bright, playful, and flavorful for this year’s orchid show. I had the Salmon cooked medium and it had a luscious fullness with a beautiful crispy skin. If you do dessert try the nube de guava. The cute trifle will definitely make you smile.
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    Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical GardenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bronx Park
    4.5
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