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1. Awash
Decor: 3.5 stars
Food: 4 stars
Service: 3.5-4 stars
The place isn't overly decorated, but it dimly lit - made it a nice place to have dinner on a Friday night at 8:30. Our party consisted of 3 people & we were seated promptly. It seemed like there was…More »
2. Burger Joint
New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-7414
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
I love this place. It literally is a hidden gem. I almost couldn't find it the first time I went. I've been here several times. The meat is seasoned well. You can have it done old-fashioned (no fancy dressing) and it's still amazing. I still can't…More »
3. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-6600
Categories:
Burgers,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
I'm a HUGE burger fan. I love this place.
My boyfriend and I had actually split a burger & fries at Burger Joint, and then proceeded to go directly to Shake Shack. SS's sauce is delicious & their fries are crisp on the outside & soft on the inside.…More »
4. ilili
New York, NY 10001
(212) 683-2929
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
*RESTAURANT WEEK SUMMER 2011*
I haven't been here in 2 years or so and it's still just as good. The hostess that sat us was a little rude. When I had asked if we could be seated on the end (tables are lined up next to each other so closely), she had…More »
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8/30/2009
I had stopped by after a day of shopping at Woodbury. Unfortunately, I had only researched their… Read more »
5. Sevilla Restaurant & Bar
New York, NY 10014
(212) 929-3189
I took my family here for my mother's birthday. It was recommended to me by my ex. At first, I was skeptical. 1) The place is small & the seating was uncomfortable (sat in a booth). The bread that came out was plain and quite honestly, bad.
Then the…More »
6. Kenka
If you're looking for a low-key night (sneakers, jeans, shirt) where you can eat & drink with your friends, this place is perfect for it. It gets loud and is a bit crowded, but it's perfect for a group gathering.
They're food is okay (I'm not an…More »
7. Kun Jip
New York, NY 10001
(212) 216-9487
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown
This is one of my favorite places to go after a long night out. Their udon always hits the spot. They're fast with food, service can be a little rude around that time, but I can't blame them. They have to deal with a bunch of drunk twenty something…More »
8. City Crab & Seafood Company
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-3800
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Gramercy, Flatiron
I came here for restaurant week & once for happy hour on Sunday.
Appetizer: Seared Ahi Tuna Carpaccio
Entree: Maryland lumb crab cake sandwich w/ sweet potato fries
Dessert: Fruit plate salad
The food was decent, nothing amazing. Atmosphere is mediocre.…More »
9. Calle Ocho
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-5025
Categories:
Cuban,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
The free sangria bar was definitely something different and fun. Food was decent, but nothing amazing (I had the salmon & my sister had the tilapia). The waiter seemed a bit rude, but he did a decent job for a party of 11.
10. Antica Venezia
I went there for dinner with my extended family. The overall feeling was that the food wasn't cooked right (chicken & salmon were dry for example). The sauce for most of the dishes were bland or nothing special. I had the salmon which was probably…More »
11. Mamoun's Falafel
New York, NY 10003
(212) 387-7747
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: East Village
Cheap, delicious, fast. What more can you ask?
I usually get a falafel/hummus sandwich, two to be exact (save one for later). I never had their hummus alone, but in that sandwich, it is GOOD. I have been to some of the most well-acclaimed hummus…More »
12. 53rd and 6th Halal Cart
New York, NY 10019
Categories:
Food Stands,
Halal,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
$6 for a platter of chicken (or lamb or both) & rice, and some greens on the side. The white sauce is the key ingredient. The night crew is very fast which is good because the line can be ridiculously long.
Definitely great to eat when trying to…More »
13. Le Grainne Cafe
My friend who lives on the West end loves this place and calls it her favorite secret spot.
The crepes here are delicious and the escargot was also notable.
The bread with butter & jam is very simple but something about it hooks you from the first…More »
14. Molyvos
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-7500
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
I came here for Restaurant week. We all ordered different appetizers which were all very good. Presentation of the food was also well done. A few friends ordered the chicken entree which was well cooked - not dry at all. I had the shrimp w/ couscous…More »
15. Lazy Boy Saloon
They have a good selection of beer on draft which changes. I absolutely love their wings! (tequila citrus to be exact) I have random cravings for them. I do have to agree with some of the other reviewers - it's not very often that you'll get a good,…More »
16. Cafeteria
I've been here twice for dinner. The atmosphere is nice, although crowded. Drinks are made weak (I recently tried their berry mojito), especially for the price they charge/give.
I've had the mac & cheese for an appetizer both times which is good…More »
17. Oceana
New York, NY 10036
(212) 759-5941
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
*SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK REVIEW ONLY*
When you first walk in, you see the oyster bar that is fairly large. It provides a more laid back atmosphere. You also have the option of sitting outside on nicer days.
The dining area itself is fairly large, simply…More »
18. The Water Club
New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-3333
Categories:
Seafood,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town
*SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK REVIEW ONLY*
Being that this restaurant is on the water, there's no way the view can't be nice. It is a little tight fitting as tables are relatively close to one another. The inside has a boat theme which could be cheesy, but…More »
19. Szechuan Gourmet
I came here with a group of 8 girls for a quick dinner before going out. The place was small & plain, but if you want good Chinese food - it's the place to go to! (and I don't really like Chinese food).
We ordered several plates (I can't remember…More »
20. Pio Pio 8
New York, NY 10036
(212) 459-2929
Category:
Peruvian
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I came here with a group of girls before going out for the night. At first glance, I wasn't a fan. The restaurant sign was impossible to see, and when I first stepped in, I saw tables on the side that I assumed were for dining patrons, and it didn't…More »
21. Nobu 57
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-3000
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
This place is one of my favorite restaurants. I have been here on two separate occasions, and I think it lives up to its reputation. I have tried several hot and cold dishes every single dish is done well. The food presentation is excellent and every…More »
22. Nobu Next Door
New York, NY 10013
(212) 334-4445
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: TriBeCa
3.5 stars
The restaurant seating is a little too close for comfort, and it was just me and one other guest. We tried several different plates that were all okay and some didn't really impress us. Overall I felt that the small plates were a little over…More »
23. Megu
*RESTAURANT WEEK 2010 REVIEW ONLY*
I came here on a Wednesday evening with a group of 12 friends. Considering how large the group was, the waitress did a wonderful job of not keeping us waiting for anything. She was very attentive and made sure we…More »
24. Norma's
New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-7460
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
French
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
One of the best brunches I've had. It's located in the Meridian Park Hotel. The room itself is large and bright - great setting for brunch. However, they jam pack every inch of the floor with tables. You're practically elbow to elbow with people. but…More »
25. Havana Alma de Cuba
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-3800
Categories:
Latin American,
Cuban
Neighbourhood: West Village
They have indoor/outdoor seating which we took advantage of, despite the fact it was the beginning of March. The outdoor seating area was heated, but we still got to enjoy the outdoor view.
We had fried calamari for our appetizer which was cooked to a…More »
26. Aja Asian Bistro - CLOSED
New York, NY 10022
(212) 888-8008
Categories:
Lounges,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
3.5 stars.
I think they could have done a little better with interior design. The idea was good, but it was almost kind of cheesy.
We had a party of 12 on a Monday night. The service wasn't bad considering our large group. I tried their Asian Pear…More »
27. Phebe's
New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-1902
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Pubs,
Sports Bars
Neighbourhood: East Village
I've been here a few times for their happy hour. I think they have a great happy hour selection & the food is good. I've tried their wings, spinach dip, nachos, quesadillas - all have been decent. Their selection of draft beers is decent. I was…More »
28. Parnell's
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-1761
Categories:
Restaurants,
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
3.5
*SUNDAY BRUNCH REVIEW*
I love this area for brunch on Sundays. Parnell's is one of the better ones to go to. They offer a large selection to choose from. Everyone in our party enjoyed their selection. Their mimosas were okay.
The interior design is…More »
29. Redemption Cocktail Lounge
*SUNDAY BRUNCH REVIEW*
3.5-4
The place is kind of grungy looking, but it still is one of my favorite places to enjoy a Sunday brunch. The selection is small, but delicious! AND you get 3 drinks too? I'm hooked! (3 drinks, app, entree, 'dessert' for…More »
30. Madison & Vine
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-5535
Categories:
Wine Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, but if someone I knew made reservations here & asked for my opinion, I wouldn't rush them to cancel their reservation.
I made dinner reservations at 6:30 PM on a Tuesday night for 2. We had arrived…More »
31. Gyu-Kaku
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-2989
3.5-4 stars
It's my first time having Japanese bbq but hey, I'm Korean... I have my kalbi background. (It turned out that a lot of the dishes were Korean meats)
For appetizers, we had:
shogun salad, miso soup & sukiyaki bibimbap, edamames (all were…More »
32. Luzzo's
2 stars for the service.
4 stars for the food.
8:30 reservation for 8 people on a Friday night. Seated at 9:00. No acknowledgment from the staff until about 9:15. It took a very long time to even get water & bread, and we had to ask several times.…More »
33. Bocca
*RESTAURANT WEEK 2011 REVIEW ONLY*
Let's start with the fact that I was an hour late for my reservation on a Friday night, thanks to Lincoln Tunnel traffic (which tripled my commute time).They were extremely nice about it and still seated us when I…More »
34. La Masseria
New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-2111
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Made reservations for a party of 9 on a Monday night around dinner time. The place was full the whole night, and we were there for at least 2 hours. The ambiance was simple, but inviting and there was plenty of room between the tables. Our waiter was…More »
35. Serendipity 3
New York, NY 10022
(212) 838-3531
Categories:
American (New),
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
I came here on a Thursday around 5 PM. It was a 45 minute wait for a table for 2. I wasn't too surprised since it's become so popular. Luckily it's in an area where you can walk around and easily kill that wait time.
I had to get the infamous frozen…More »
36. Fishtail By David Burke
*RESTAURANT WEEK 2011 REVIEW ONLY*
3.5 stars.
Let me start by saying I arrived at 2:45 for a 2:30 reservation. The hostess informed me that the kitchen was about to close, but we could stay for their Burgerfest which began at 3:00 PM. She offered to…More »
37. Puttanesca Italian Restaurant
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-4177
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I made reservations before going to Metropolitan for an opera show. It surprisingly started to fill up around 6:00. They tried to do an older Italian restaurant look but the brick walls with bottles of wine everywhere borderline cheesy.
I started my…More »
38. Pocha 32
New York, NY 10001
(212) 279-1876
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown
Great place to eat and drink with friends in a more low key atmosphere. Their boo dae jji gae is really good here. The mandoo comes out mini size but they give a lot (although its taste is mediocre).
39. Arang
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-3028
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown
Stopped by here after a night out in the city. It's not obnoxiously loud here which I liked and the food came pretty quickly. I always crave a hwae mool pah jun which was not the best I've had, but it wasn't bad. We also ordered joh gae tang, which…More »
40. Blossom Vegan Restaurant
Who would've thought I would find another vegan restaurant that I liked? On top of that, everything is organic - another plus in my book!
I stopped by for lunch while walking around Chelsea. As soon as you enter, you make a right into & past the…More »
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