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La Grande Boucherie
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(8,254)Midtown West - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,164)Midtown West - 3
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(178)East Village - 4
Gjelina - New York
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.6(54)East Village - 5
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2,299)Upper West Side
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Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(19)Upper East Side - 2
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(640)NoMad - 3
Zimmi's
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(56)Greenwich Village - 4
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.4(6,865)Midtown East - 5
The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(189)Midtown West
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Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(9,981)Lower East Side - 2
Buddakan NY
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.6(16,319)Meatpacking District - 3
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(10,177)Meatpacking District - 4
Babbo Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.4(4,871)Greenwich Village - 5
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Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(7,039)Gramercy Park
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- HHeleenaSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined todayDelicious food, beautiful interior, and wonderful drinks. A very nice date night idea.More infoSoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village•4.7
- JJillNew York City •25 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful food and service. My only complaint is that you don't have alternative milk options.More infoBarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park•4.6
- IInbarHungary •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoEverything was perfect, from the warm welcome by the hostess to the attentive service from our waiter. The charming, beautifully decorated environment set the tone for the evening. Our waiter’s recommendations were spot-on, and the food was absolutely delicious. They went above and beyond to make my birthday celebration specialMore infoBoucherie - Union SquarePrice: Expensive• French• Gramercy Park•4.6
- TCTwoChezChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoHad a wonderful business dinner tonight at Ocean's. This was my 2nd dinner there and as a professional Chef who actively works in the business, both times our whole dining experience was outstanding. Food quality, ambiance, professionalism of our server, timing, value for price paid and ease of reservations was perfect. They made sure to put our table in a quiet area where we could present to our clients - thanks Oceans!More infoOceans - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Union Square•4.8
- TTimPhiladelphia County •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoA wonderful tapas experience with delicious ingredients some new and some standards. Service was great as was the wine selection. Our table expensed a little too much volume from the music in the speaker but this was but a small blemish in in otherwise outstanding dinner.More infoCasa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square•4.7
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Over the past decade, Union Square has gained popularity for its outdoor farmers market (called greenmarket) and nearby cafes and restaurants. A main connection point for Brooklyn trains, Union Square is also a thriving hub for students and young professionals. Casual lunch spots, hip bars, and outdoor patio dining are all options to checkout in the Union Square area.
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