Westville East is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

1. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 299 tips and reviews

Kylie J.Kylie Jay: I've always dreamed of a wine slushy this good! The market sides are amazing. Really utilise fresh seasonal produce. Great food at reasonable prices.

Anne H.Anne Hubert: I still maintain this place should be called Eastville

Susan L.Susan Loh: if you're here for dinner, always order off the specials menu. always. then get a slice of apple pie.

The Smith is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

2. The Smith

8.4
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

darnisha b.darnisha bishop: Pretty much everything is good here. They have a nice variety of menu options for brunch. Great place for groups!

Peter B.Peter Barko: Check out the peephole downstairs showing black and white porn

naveennaveen: go downstairs with two others. get into the photobooth. and do photobooth things.

Virginia's is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

3. Virginia's

647 E 11th St (btwn Avenue B & Avenue C), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 43 tips and reviews

Danielle H.Danielle Hunt: The roasted romanesco appetizer, duck breast and hanger steak were all excellent. Try to score a seat by the window and you will enjoy one of the most pleasant dining experiences in the east village

Jenny G.Jenny Grange: Great cocktails and wine selection. The Loisada has a nice spicy kick!

Daniel E.Daniel Egan: The desserts are excellent. Try the chocolate beet cake or the honey passionfruit.

Sister Jane is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

4. Sister Jane

7.7
349 E 13th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 2 tips and reviews

DoubleDeuceDoubleDeuce: The General wings are sweet, over-sweet, then the spice kicks in a bit. The vibe here is great. Sister bar to Tavern on Jane in the West Village. Definitely recommended to try if you're in the nabe.

Pratheeksha K.Pratheeksha KS: Gary the bartender is the nicest

The Wild Son is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

5. The Wild Son

132 1st Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 4 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Anthony: The burger and breakfast sandwich with pork belly were amazing

Alex H.Alex Hunter: Small breakfast & lunch spot - inside maybe seats 10? Grilled cheese with tomato soup really hit the spot. Pancakes for the group, always.

DoubleDeuceDoubleDeuce: Every new thing I try on the menu is crafted to deliciousness. The cocktails are great, the ambiance is great, the staff is delightful, the location is ideal. It's definitely a favorite lately.

Post is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

6. Post

8.9
42 Avenue B (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Alphabet City · 32 tips and reviews

Liza F.Liza Frank: Love this neighborhood gem. So glad it’s open during week days for breakfast and lunch!

Sam E.Sam Eyob: Sausage and biscuit and avo biscuit are the killer apps.

Natalie S.Natalie Shell: Cozy atmosphere with jazz in the background. The biscuits and pancakes are a MUST. Some of the best I’ve had in nyc.

Luke's Lobster is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

7. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 305 tips and reviews

Giovanni D.Giovanni D'Palma: The captains combo is the way to go. Soup and a lobster roll!

EthikusEthikus: A former lobsterman himself, Luke can tell you the area in Maine their catch came from, the trappers who caught them, and the processor that prepared the crustaceans for shipment (Luke's dad)! Read more.

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar says "get the crab roll." Read more.

Hearth is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

8. Hearth

8.5
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Leah H.Leah Hammerschlag: Great brunch vibe. Eggs and tomato is a winner. Tasty chicken salad sandwich. Jalapeño Bloody Mary FTW. Avoid the meatballs though.

EaterEater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]

BravoBravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

Whitmans is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

9. Whitmans

8.1
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews

Burger BedlamBurger Bedlam: Try the Juicy Lucy before anything else! The Bacon & Egg Burger is also tasty! Chicken soup (with a slightly spicy broth from Jalapenos) and warm salty chocolate chip cookies are ridiculous as well.

DensDens: Get the fried pickles. Then punch the guy next to you in the face. Then order 2 Juicy Lucys - give one to the dude who's face you punched in. It's delicious!

ThrillistThrillist: Whitmans has a super legit Juicy Lucy made with a short-rib blend, caramelized onion, spicy pickles, and an ooze-happy stuffing of pimento cheese. Read more.

Cooper's Craft and Kitchen is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

10. Cooper's Craft and Kitchen

8.1
87 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 149 tips and reviews

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O'Leary: Peter Cooper is tasty. Get the chowder, practically a full lobster in each bowl!

John S.John Sampogna: Tons of dudes

Brew YorkBrew York: A gastropub that saved the East Village from a closed eyesore Asian restaurant on 2nd Ave. The 24 craft beers on tap run the gamut from American (Green Flash IPA) to the UK (Meantime Chocolate Stout).

Dan and John's Wings is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

11. Dan and John's Wings

135 1st Ave (btwn St. Marks Pl & E 9th St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 33 tips and reviews

Steve K.Steve Kaliski: Best wings in the east village, maybe in all of manhattan.

Will H.Will Harahan: A good wing place worthy of praise, but if this is the best place in NYC for wings, we’re in trouble.

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Medium/hot are good. Smoky Bourbon is a lowkey winner. 2 for $8 Blue Point helps balance the relatively high price for wings. Food is a lil slow to come out

Paul's "Da Burger Joint" is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

12. Paul's "Da Burger Joint"

7.1
131 2nd Ave (Astor Pl.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 146 tips and reviews

Olof C.Olof Carlson: A great surprise. Excellent meat, cheese, bun. Good value. Service was eccentric but also fun and nice.

naveennaveen: that one day you're feeling especially fat, come here and get your choice of burger and/or philly cheesesteak and/or hot dog (and is better)

Ossi H.Ossi Honkanen: Get the Soul Burger, deluxe (=with fries, lettuce and tomato). Perfect.

Root & Bone is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

13. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 294 tips and reviews

Len G.Len Grand: Ask for the honey sauce!! The aioli dip sauce is superb with the fries

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Craving chicken & waffles? Head to Root & Bone for chicken brined in sweet tea. We recommend the chicken & waffle sandwich or the shrimp & grits! Read more.

EaterEater: Get the fried chicken, biscuits, pork chop, shrimp and grits, & meatloaf- a shredded, $24 square of short rib disguised as brownie. Finish off with banana cream pie or mint chocolate cake. Read more.