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La Grande Boucherie
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(8,313)Midtown West - 2
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(184)East Village - 3
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,218)Midtown West - 4
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2,328)Upper West Side - 5
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,154)West Village
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Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(24)Upper East Side - 2
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(654)NoMad - 3
The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(193)Midtown West - 4
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.4(6,879)Midtown East - 5
Zimmi's
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(63)Greenwich Village
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Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(9,986)Lower East Side - 2
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(10,186)Meatpacking District - 3
Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(7,040)Gramercy Park - 4
Babbo Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.4(4,873)Greenwich Village - 5
Cecconi's Dumbo
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.6(5,305)DUMBO
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- GGregDenver / Colorado •2 reviews5.0Dined todayOutstanding service bar and food. A staple every time I come to NYC.More infoBONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo•4.8
- NNatalie ClaireNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe 5 Handroll Set was a well-rounded experience. The combination of Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Bay Scallop, and Crab showcased the freshness of the ingredients perfectly. The rice was seasoned impeccably, and the handrolls were assembled with precision. A must-try for sushi enthusiasts.More infoWabi Nori Hand Roll BarPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Lower East Side•4.7
- CClaireNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAlways a fantastic night and meal! Highly recommend!More infoWildairPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Lower East Side•4.7
- CClaireLondon •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoA really great meal with super service in a lively atmosphere. Don't be put off by the quirky entrance via a "pawn shop" - walk in and you are guided into a cool bar and a large dining room. The food is very delicious- fresh, zingy with a creative menu. The portions are good sizes and the desserts are HUGE! One is enough for 2 people and the peanut butter cake might serve 4!More infoBeauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side•4.6
- BBenNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on 3 Jan 2025Contra is your favorite bartender's favorite bar right now. Excellent, nuanced, tasty cocktails and similarly great small bites. Come with 2-4 people, have a couple rounds and snacks (get the wagyu tartar), and then walk to dinner in the neighborhood. Or the other way around!More infoBar ContraPrice: Moderate• American• Lower East Side•4.5
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