1. The Little Owl
8.8
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews
Alina Dasgupta: Half chicken is the staple, but you must try the lamb chops (med rare) and corn side. The corn side was the highlight. Soft shell crab is a great starter. Amazing service.
Heeyoen Uee: The meatball sliders wasn't really good as people say. But the salad, lobster risotto, and soft shell crab spaghettie thumbs up! Very friendly and homy atmosphere. Definitely will go back soon!
Smitch: Soft shell crab burger is delicious. Great menu and space.
2. Almanac
28 7th Ave S (At Leroy Street), New York, NY
Restaurant · West Village · 11 tips and reviews
Margot Mazur: Got any dietary restrictions? The incredible chef at Almanac will hook you up. Amazing tasting menu with splendid wine pairings--all to a vegan's delight!
Eater: Almanac brings a 'micro-seasonal' menu and Colorado ski lodge vibes to the West Village. Offerings come in either a 3, 5, or 8 course tasting menu. They also plan to launch a bar menu soon. Read more.
Staff Picks: Check out NYC's newest high end tasting room, Almanac. Some foods to try: Roasted oysters with pear-parsnip veloute, Cauliflower, Acorn Squash, and the Fluke. They also serve great drinks. Read more.
3. Café Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 39 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Locals come here on Sunday morning to enjoy the Jazz Brunch. We recommend getting a cocktail that makes use of their citrus press as well as the Eggs Norviegienne and the Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
The Wall Street Journal: "It serves martinis at the table in the shaker. You thus get full measure, and the waiter doesn't spill drops of valuable gin on the floor while walking it to you." -Gay Talese Read more.
Becca Bellush: Sunday Jazz Brunch was amazing! Get a mimosa!
6. The Clam
8.8
420 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 81 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Clam Pasta is not to be missed, Clam fried rice and Softshell crab solid as well.
John K: Spicy clams and spaghetti a must
Tasting Table: The restaurant's soft lighting, reflect off a gorgeous arched tiled ceiling, as you twirl strands of linguine studded with tomato sauce and clams ($21). Try their awesome appetizers too. Read more.
7. Fatty Crab
643 Hudson St (btwn Horatio & Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews
Tiffany Strobel: Fatty duck is AMAZING, as is the soft shell crab and chicken clay pot. Chili crab is great but very messy. Bring a Tide stick!
nantini rauch: when you are in the mood to work for your food: chili crab for sure, delicous, messy and great bread to sop up the chili sauce
Food Lover: The food quality is just fantastic, the Chicken Rice, which tasted so buttery and rich and don't miss the Fatty Sliders and the Black Pepper Mussels too. Great!
8. RedFarm
8.4
529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews
Leandro Lagera: Try the Soft Shell Crab, Meyer Lemon-Yuzu Sauce - with pieces of eggplant!http://www.foodnomad.net/2012/05/redfarm.html
sue q: Great cozy Chinese restaurant in west village. Large communal table. Dim sum & dumplings-try the pac man shrimp dumplings
Time Out New York: Try the rib eye. The luscious beef gets an overnight bath in soy and an expert sear to tease out its umami richness. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
9. Perry St
8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews
Kirsy: Delicious lobster and crispy crusted tuna! Great service and ambiance.
Cooking Channel: Fried chicken at Perry St is the ultimate example of our favorite fried chicken taken across the globe. - Jeffrey Saad, United Tastes of America
Bin Yang: Get the fried chicken! A tad spicy, super juicy, and lightly crispy