2. Birdland
9.2
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
Angela Mauro: Great venue for jazz - get there early to get a good seat...blackened catfish, jambalaya and Chris the bartender were great!
Sarah Colvin: When you're in the mood for Old School, this is the spot. Great stage. Pretty good room. Ask for seating left of center. Book Ahead.
BET: One of the oldest and most noteworthy Jazz clubs in NY. In honor of Black History, see these excellent examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM
3. Mexicue
7.8
1440 Broadway (W 40th St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 61 tips and reviews
Mandar M: If you like it spicy the Mexican jambalaya is on point!!!!!
Benjamin Lodi: Tasty, not-quite-traditional Mexican dishes in a casual atmosphere. Sesame-topped guacamole was delicious, and the “Mexican jambalaya” was odd an odd mix of flavors but nonetheless very good.
Cat Rorick: Fabulous! Small and quaint! Shrimp toastada wAs yummy!!!!
4. 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
Tracy Solorzano: What a great atmosphere! The food was amazing - crispy chicken wings, homemade biscuits, jambalaya. They have live music and the ambience on Sunday night is amazing
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.
7. La Barca Restaurant
7.6
3892 Broadway (btwn 163rd & 162nd st), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Washington Heights · 6 tips and reviews
Hansel: Try the 'tres golpes' (combination of fried cheese, salami and eggs with mashed plantains) after a late night out drinking. Sobers you up real quick
jose aquino: Amazing hispanic (Dom. Rep, Puerto rico and Mexico food. In the middle of wadhigton heights and near of the bronx.👍🏻😁😁😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Chris The Mayor: Get the 3 gulpe
8. Raoul's Restaurant
8.6
180 Prince St (btwn Thompson & Sullivan St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 166 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: This bistro transports you right to Paris. It's all about their limited availability Au poivre burger, which is in contention for best in the city. The crab beignets and Virgin Mary complete ur brunch
Mari: Try not to let the crowdedness of this place scare you off. This is a soho staple and it's amazing. Sit at the bar or get a table in the back. Order everything.
Mari: Oh man, the burger au poivre is so good. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Only available at the bar and not even listed on the menu yet.
10. The Stag's Head
7.6
252 E 51st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Cate Dunn: Ask for an outside table-there is a hidden patio upstairs in the back with table service. Always ask for the special list, order the nachos, and enjoy a beer from a constantly changing rotation.
Brew York: Carved out of the back of another bar, this craft beer spot is an oasis in the vast wasteland of generic Midtown after-work bars. Check out the patio upstairs.
Sinking Ship Records: The bartenders are cute - and they like to chat. So treat them well. It's not uncommon to get a couple drinks knocked off your bill! Consider it a challenge.