Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Baked Goods, Smoked Fish
179 E Houston St, new york
Russ and Daughters, now the 4th generation owners, have been serving the customers since 1914. This place made history by being the first business in the United States to have “& Daughters” in its name. This place has received many accolades from a long-standing family business and community anchor from the New York City Mayor’s office, the Manhatten chamber of commerce, The Smithsonian institutions, and much more. This place is a landmark of its own hailed by many travel channels, radio stations, local institutions, and celebrities for its contribution to New York’s culinary and historical landscape. Their lox and bagel sandwiches are legendary, but it is all about the superb fish. They offer all types of fish, bagels, cheeses, sandwich specials.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Nightlife, Music, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Happy Hours, Romantic, Outdoor Seating, French, Baked Goods, Date Night, Small Plates
42 Grove Street, West Village, new york
This place is inspired by a European-style eatery offering the closest sourced meat and produce of the season. It is famous for French food. The chef Jody Williams opened this place with a neighborhood vibe where locals hang out and order their favorite food items. The scrambled eggs are cooked with the wand of an espresso machine. You can be sure of the authenticity of the food there as the chef takes extra care to follow the traditional recipes. The chef is a miniaturist so the food is offered in small servings in bite-sized dishes. The guests can also buy cookbooks, bags, posters, t-shirts from the shop.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Nightlife, Vegetarian Options
144 2nd Ave, new york
Opened in 1954, this Ukrainian restaurant has been serving the customers with comfort food serving countless delicious Pierogies, borscht, potato pancakes, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. They source their ingredients from small and local places, e.g. their maple almond granola comes from a small producer in Vermont. They serve many food items such as coffee, eggs, pancakes, burgers, pies, and Ukrainian specialties like borscht—hot and meaty, or cold, with buttermilk, cucumbers, and hard-boiled eggs—and bigos, a hearty “hunter’s stew” of kielbasa, pork shoulder, and cabbage. This place has seen it all from being a newsstand serving soup and sandwiches to one of the best places to eat in new york city.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, French, Baked Goods, Date Night, Takes Reservations
380 Lafayette St, new york
Lafayette is a very popular french bistro in New York’s Noho neighborhood featuring a variety of signatures and traditional dishes from various France regions for lunch, brunch, and Dinner. The dining room at the restaurant boasts soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streets and the entertaining rotisserie bar. The restaurant’s main dining room, bakery, and two private dining suites are housed inside an iconic landmark NoHo building originally designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh with a brasserie-style cinematic landscape with modern additions like mahogany floors, spontaneous murals, etc.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Music, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe
101 Saint Marks Pl # 1, new york
Cafe Mogador, founded in 1983 by Rivka in East Village, is famous for serving Moroccan-inspired cuisine pushing culinary boundaries in the last 3 decades. It gained tremendous recognition and solidified its place as a culinary destination. The place is known for its expertly braised tagines, house-made bread, and award-winning brunch.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Baked Goods, Takes Reservations
4 Clinton St, new york
Clinton Street Baking Company is an American restaurant and bakery opened in 2001 by Chef Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman. It began as a small bakery and a coffee cafe. The menu is simple but spots on. It offers delicious dishes from secret recipes that only Clinton St. Baking Co. knows. The company has been described by different names such as “brunch magnet” by The New York Times, "cult favorite” by TIME, and the "city’s hottest breakfast nook" by The New York Daily News for its delicious food. They have international branches in Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs
159 Lexington Ave, new york
Penelope is a cafe, bakery, and wine bar created and run by Jennifer Potenza, and named after her pet turtle. It offers the best breakfast, a cute atmosphere, and fresh ingredients. Penelope features food and ambiance similar to a New England country kitchen offering painted wainscoting and house-baked confections. From breakfast to dinner, bakery to bar Penelope has something for everyone and anytime. The cute and cozy atmosphere, open space layout of the table, and wooden flooring add something more to the delicious meal.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Burgers, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Food Options, Date Night, Takes Reservations
156 10th Avenue, new york
Cookshop is an American casual restaurant opened by Chef Marc Meyer who brings seasonal dining options with exceptional beverages to New York City. The dishes are made from vegetables grown without fertilizers and animals that were raised humanely and without growth hormones or antibiotics, true to its mission cookshop has independent farmers. The glass-walled corner spot with open kitchen inside is equipped with a wood-burning oven, rotisserie as they tend to be old Italian fashion. The dishes are healthy and their delicious dessert is the perfect ending to the dining experience.
Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Family Fun, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Happy Hours, Romantic, Take Outs, International Food, Takes Reservations
956 2nd Ave, new york
The Smith is a casual Brasserie with four locations in New York City, one in Chicago and one in Washington D.C. Their menu features bistro classics, seasonal food, and great cocktails. They work with the local farmers and purveyors to serve delicious and authentic food and drinks. The Smith's CEO and founder, Jeffrey Lefcourt, has worked with top restaurants in New York City and all of his experience has been applied to this place when he opened it in 2007. It has been a favorite place for food lovers since the time it opened, no wonder this place is very popular, packed with patrons all the time. The place also features a bar where people can enjoy a great variety of cocktails and regular drinks.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegan Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Food Options, Smoked Fish, Takes Reservations
226 Lafayette St, new york
Jack’s Wife Freda, opened in 2011, is an American-Mediterranean bistro famous for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, opened 7 days a week. They serve the dishes from Israel and South Africa, as well as New York’s Jewish food and culture, emphasizing bright, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Visitors will enjoy a lively atmosphere, all-day dining hours, effortless ambiance, and a joyful sense of community. The place is renowned for greeting everyone like family, and food is as good to look at as it is delicious to eat.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cocktails, Full Bar, French, Takes Reservations
170 Waverly Pl, new york
Joseph Leonard is a casual American restaurant in the west village serving seasonal American food in a welcoming, relaxed setting. The restaurant also features a bar where you can enjoy your meals with drinks and a great view. The restaurant offers American and French dishes with southern charm.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Seafood, Salad, Cocktails, Take Outs, Smoked Fish
541 Amsterdam Ave, new york
Barney Greengrass is a century-old establishment, opened in 1908, is famous for smoked fish dishes, delis, bagels, and other specialty food. People travel to this place from all over the world just to taste the food. It has been featured in numerous travel/eating shows and movies. People called the owner “The Sturgeon King” and this title still holds. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They offer high-quality food at reasonable prices. They once famously shipped an order of smoked fish to President Roosevelt
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Free Wifi, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Baked Goods
214 E 45th St, new york
The Comfort Diner fully exemplifies the "comfort diner" moniker with its quick service and friendly staff. The restaurant chef has been working there for more than 20 years, even after the ownership change, ensuring the same food is being served at this retro diner. Comfort Diner is a clean, simple place to dine have breakfast or brunch, or sometimes late-night food.
Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Romantic, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Noodles, Healthy Food Options, Date Night
85 Orchard St, new york
Dudley’s is a quintessential Australian corner pub-and-bistro is home to a variety of small plates, creative cocktails, and an amazing atmosphere. The restaurant is cozy with simple decor, an oversized marble bar, and large street-facing windows allowing customers a perfect people-watching through it. They offer a wide array of dishes to choose from.
Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Family Fun, People Watching, Music, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs
17 Prince St, new york
Cafe Habana, launched in 1998, is a Cuban-Mexican neighborhood cafe & bar in New York. This place originated from the dream of a fifth-generation New Yorker who wanted to create a place he’d always longed to hang out at when he was a kid. Good times around good food, bringing people from all walks of life together around hearty plates in unpretentious surroundings, with a great vibe. Café Habana’s known for its jumping scene, fashion-forward crowd & the addictive grilled corn that many New Yorkers & Global tourists queue up for down the block to get their seat at this NoLita hangout. There are colorful paintings, green painted leaves at the tops of the ceiling, and music to give a cultural vibe and unique dining experience.The restaurant has its branches in Malibu, Miami, and Tokyo Japan as well.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Fried Food
166 S 4th St, brooklyn
Pies n Thighs started as a tiny kitchen in 2006 in place of a beer storage closet with six stools, serving huge donuts, two-napkin smoked pork sandwiches, and salty, crispy fried chicken. The restaurant has received numerous accolades for its dishes, especially baked goods, and comfort food. All the products used for cooking are antibiotic and authentic. The restaurant takes the cooking inspiration from classic American dishes, Mexican and Californian cuisine, and the Slow Food movement’s attention to ingredients.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs
132 W 31st St, new york
Friedmans, which opened in 2009, is a family-run business serving American comfort food and gluten-free options. The name Friedman is named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” Friedman’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant follows the simple mantra "Eat good food". They work with local farmers and serve antibiotic-free meats & local vegetables.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Soup
520 Columbus Ave, new york
Good Enough to Eat was founded in 1981 by Carrie Levin with the goal of serving "good old-fashioned American food". The eatery is a huge success for its all-day, bountiful breakfasts where everything is made from scratch. True to their Farm to Table mission, all of their bread, cakes, cookies, and pies are made on-site with all the raw ingredients from local farmers and merchants, including wild-caught Pacific shrimp, grass-fed beef, humanely raised, antibiotic-free chicken, eggs from pasture-raised chickens. While cooking traditional food, they are also in the vanguard of sustainability and leading the way for others to follow.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Walking Around, Photography, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Date Night, Soup
2880 Broadway, new york
Tom’s is a family-owned restaurant serving a scrumptious line of burgers, fries, stakes since 1940s. The menu selection also includes gluten-free and organic options, and all menu items are designed to meet the high standards for sustainability. It has been in the hands of the same Greek American family since the beginning and still has the classic diner-style eatery menu in the lists. Seinfeld fans rejoice in this place; Jerry Seinfeld’s eponymous character and his friends regularly gathered to eat and chat there. This place has inspired Suzane Vega’s 1987 song 'Tom’s Diner'.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Take Outs, Smoked Fish, Takes Reservations, Soup
120 HUDSON STREET, new york
Opened in 1990 on Thanksgiving Day, Bubby's started as a home-baked, made-from-scratch pie place selling pies to restaurants and neighbors out of a small kitchen at the corner of Hudson and North Moore St. in Tribeca. Customers enjoy its simple and fresh comfort food, Bubby’s is dedicated to cooking traditional American food with thoughtful ingredient sourcing and an “off the commercial food grid” philosophy. The mission is to raise awareness of the beauty of American food - its ethnic contributions and regional and geographic abundance and to celebrate the patchwork of American culture.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Outdoor Seating, Smoked Fish
286 8th Ave, new york
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee company is famous for its high-quality and appetizing bagels. They carefully choose ingredients and un-bromated and unbleached flour, to eliminate toxins in the food. The bagels are individually hand-rolled with care, kettle-boiled in small batch kettles in the store, and baked to perfection in ovens throughout the day so that they achieve the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and chewy center. They use the freshest ingredients and toppings from fresh eggs to premium Atlantic Nova Salmon, smoked whitefish salad, crispy bacon, and fresh produce like avocado, tomatoes, and red onion, to build the world’s best bagel sandwich or wrap. They have been voted as New York City's best bagel by Food Network and other outlets.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, People Watching, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating
2788 Broadway, new york
Sam Thongkrieng moved from Bangkok to New York in the 1980s and worked at Ess-A-Bagel (another very popular bagel place) for years before opening this establishment, Absolute Bagel. This bare-bones joint draws the crowd for its hand-rolled, housemade bagels, spread, and other toppers.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Family Fun, Walking Around, People Watching, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Pizza, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Soup
672 9th Ave, new york
Amy’s Bread is a nationally recognized bakery/cafe that specializes in hand-made, traditional bread as well as sandwiches, sweets, and old-fashioned layer cakes. The bakery started in 1992 in Hell's kitchen with 5 staff members; today the staff has grown to 190 and delivers to over 200 wholesale customers daily. They only buy local and organic ingredients, local dairy products, eggs, and local seasonal fruits. The customers get delighted to see the counter piled high with a variety of loaves in different shapes and sizes. Amy’s Bread is a cross between a Parisian boulangerie and a cozy Midwestern kitchen.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Nightlife, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Happy Hours, Romantic, Lounge, Date Night, Takes Reservations
64 W 39th St, new york
Parker & Quinn is the signature restaurant of the Refinery Hotel at Refinery Hotel in NYC. It showcases classic design that spans a century of New York City history, from the building’s early life as a working factory to a chic, present-day meeting place for fashionable locals and guests. It is conveniently located steps away from Bryant Park in the heart of NYC’s Garment District. The chefs here take a straightforward and rustic approach in the kitchen, relying on high-quality and locally-sourced ingredients to produce balanced, approachable American dishes.
Dine In, Nightlife, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hours, Noodles, International Food, Lounge, Date Night, Small Plates, Soup
245 W 51st Street, new york
Sake Bar Hagi is a Japanese restaurant and bar located in New York. They serve the whole range of food from familiar izakaya fare (Japanese bar serving snacks) to familiar and modern Japanese dishes.
Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Lighthouse, Cafe, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Happy Hours, Romantic, Take Outs, Date Night, Takes Reservations
38 W 36th St, new york
Located in the Garment District, Trademark bar + kitchen is surrounded by centuries of rich, New York and fashion industry history. Since its opening in 2016, Trademark Taste + Grind has paid homage to the strong, independent women ruling the Big Apple with details in hospitality, decor, and talent. This approachable American Bistro is helmed by Executive Chef Adrienne Guttieri, whose menu is laced with family recipes passed down for generations. These Italian signatures are featured alongside lighter twists on affordable steakhouse classics for lunch, dinner, and brunch services. Trademark bar + kitchen is operated by IGC Hospitality, the team behind other notable NYC venues such as Park Avenue Tavern, Parker & Quinn, Refinery Rooftop, and The Wilson.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Nightlife, Music, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Gluten Free Food, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Fried Food, Soup
44-14 48th Ave, queens
Opened in 2012 by the Oropeza brothers, Bolivian Llama Party serves modern Bolivian food for the discerning NYC palate. It has been recognized for its innovative take on Bolivian cuisine by the NY Times, Eater, Gothamist, CNN, TimeOut, and many more. It first got its recognition in Smorgasburg where the Oropeza brothers served their family’s recipes. The brothers share the dream to bring worldwide recognition to the rich culinary history of Bolivia through the fun and creative efforts of their craft.
Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Nightlife, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, International Food, Date Night
219 Mulberry St, new york
Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. The place feels like a little Australia in New York City with signature Aussie brekkie (breakfast), burgers, pasta, Bevies (beverages).