1. Sweet Chick
8.6
178 Ludlow St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower East Side · 206 tips and reviews
Karen R: Shrimp and Grits w a side of Waffles; Lemon, Strawberry, and Herb Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup, Freshly Squeezed OJ
Sam Jones: Very interesting! And welcomed solo travellers happily sitting by the bar, get in early or book if you want a table but it’s something not to be missed
Angus: Be sure to type NYC when searching for their webpage or you will be redirected to a porno site!
angela gaylor: Intimate space with a clean, modern feel. Attentive staff, delish food!
lovethesecities.com: Great addition to the neighbourhood. Not just another Italian! Authentic Piedmont cuisine. Friendly service and a quaint modern space. Squash blossom, veal tonnato and scallops were all very good.
Ana T: Truffles and surprisingly good beef tartar
3. L'Express
7.9
249 Park Ave S (at E 20th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 198 tips and reviews
Deep Gujral: If eating here late night I highly recommend the Escargots à la Bourguignonne (Snails in Garlic–Herb Butter) - with the lamb burger (and goat cheese).
Nathan: Ah, a 24H French cafe -- the epitome of NYC living. The graveyard menu that they serve after midnight is where it's at. The onion soup and steak tartare are bomb. Great drink selection as well.
Remington Guest: get the crouque Monsieur. it's amazing.
7. Minton's Playhouse
7.9
206 W 118th St (btwn St Nicholas & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 41 tips and reviews
Rotimi A. Williams: The live music was fantastic and the seating and venue intimate and cozy. The food was hit or miss, as was the service, but pretty good. Overall a great a experience.
The New Yorker: “Well-heeled jazz lovers can order from a prix-fixe menu that includes sherry she-crab soup and smoked quail with a giblet cornbread cake, while listening to the house band.” Read more.
TheJazzAficionado Booker: The birth place of modern so-called jazz, The African-American Classical Art-Form
8. Yatenga
8.5
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (btwn 133rd & 134th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Central Harlem · 65 tips and reviews
amNewYork: A rustic, appealing spot with whitewashed walls & West African décor, the funky-yet-traditional approach is best seen in dishes like salade Nicoise, escargot and coq au vin. High energy, great music.
Nicola Medrano: Mustafa is the most gracious, humble & efficient waiter. Tuna tar tar, tuna nicoise, shrimp app.. Amazing. Service & food is amazing!! A++++!!
Harlem Ambassador: The Francophiles say it isn't French, then again, they say that about everything. A casual spot which is a perfect "hide & seek" from the madness of Shrine next door. Great for drinks and lite bites.
9. Delectica
7.6
564 3rd Ave (at 38th St), New York, NY
Café · Murray Hill · 31 tips and reviews
Kristen Bee: Israeli breakfast is a must!! they only serve it dining in, so the smoked salmon bagel with capers is my go-to takeout choice. Best breakfast in the 'hood!
Cara Lau: Love the Israeli breakfast platter for brunch.
Virginia Zampella: Awesome oatmeal dish....for 2.99, oatmeal with 3 toppings yum yum!
10. Minetta Tavern
8.8
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews
Marc: Tasting Table Top10 Steak Frites: "Tavern Steak with pomme frites" With good char, a nice pat of herb butter and classic McNally style crack-fries, this is one of the most New York rooms in town.
Yiqi Gu: Black label burger is great, though the medium was rare. Bacon was also excellent.
Time Out New York: Though it’s not quite the same as it was when F. Scott Fitzgerald hung out here (along with contemporaries like Ernest Hemingway), you can soak in the old-timey ambience—assuming you can get a table. Read more.
11. Trademark Taste & Grind
7.8
38 W 36th St (Between 5th & 6th Aves), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Koreatown · 28 tips and reviews
Susan Loh: Loved the olive oil flatbread and burrata and knots. Skip the meatballs.
Zayed Khan: The cocktails are pretty well balanced. Highlight of the menu is probably the "Tall Order" which pulled off the lemon-y green tea flavours really well. The "Quick Draw" was also pleasant.
Michael Natale: Service was not the best but not poor. Food was good. Try the Caesar salad, the fried tomatoes, sauteed greens, and either the hanger steak or brick chicken as the main dish.
Lisa: Friendly staff. Clean, beautiful rooms. Small town feel in the big city. We stay here often and always get an upgrade for the same price!
Erica Kerns: Only hotel in NYC where I can sleep! Love how quiet it is here.
Michael Franklin: Very nice hotel, good prices, great staff. Enjoyed my stay.
13. The Paris Cafe
8.0
119 South St (at Peck Slip), New York, NY
Pub · Financial District · 48 tips and reviews
Jeffrey Dunn: Friendly service and burgers too big to finish. Homemade tartar sauce us also excellent with fries!!!
Downtown Alliance: Established in 1873, Paris hosted Thomas Edison, Teddy Roosevelt and Butch Cassidy. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
In NYC: Great opening night. Go check out the awesome new bar.
14. Maison Harlem
8.7
341 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Manhattanville · 89 tips and reviews
Natalie Bergman: The branding was excellent and sunday night had live jazz
Serious Eats: A classy neighborhood joint with a good bar and great classic French bistro fare. The hefty grilled burger is worth a try as well.
Harlem Ambassador: This dining deprived nabe has a new destination and maison harlem is a hit! The francophiles, the gays, and nyc foodies love mussels & frites, chic decor, and winning wines. Perfect for after Apollo!
15. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Bergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.