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WHERE TO EAT IN NYC RIGHT NOW - RESTURANTS

Manhattan - Midtown

Le Bernardin

📍 155 W 51st St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

The Modern

📍 9 W 53rd St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Keens Steakhouse

📍 72 W 36th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Marea

📍 240 Central Park S

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Cote

📍 16 W 22nd St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Manhattan - Upper West Side

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

📍 10 Lincoln Center Plaza

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Jean-Georges

📍 1 Central Park W

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Barney Greengrass

📍 541 Amsterdam Ave

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Jacob's Pickles

📍 509 Amsterdam Ave

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Manhattan - Upper East Side

Daniel

📍 60 E 65th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Café Sabarsky

📍 1048 5th Ave

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

The Carlyle Restaurant

📍 35 E 76th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Manhattan - Flatiron & Gramercy

Eleven Madison Park

📍 11 Madison Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Gramercy Tavern

📍 42 E 20th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Casa Mono

📍 52 Irving Pl

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Cosme

📍 35 E 21st St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Manhattan - NoMad & Chelsea

Atoboy

📍 43 E 28th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Cote

📍 16 W 22nd St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Cookshop

📍 156 10th Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Manhattan - Greenwich Village & West Village

Blue Hill

📍 75 Washington Pl

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Carbone

📍 181 Thompson St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

The Spotted Pig

📍 314 W 11th St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Don Angie

📍 103 Greenwich Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Minetta Tavern

📍 113 MacDougal St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

L'Artusi

📍 228 W 10th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Manhattan - East Village & Alphabet City

Momofuku Noodle Bar

📍 171 1st Ave

Limited Walk-insVisit Website

Hearth

📍 403 E 12th St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Hanoi House

📍 119 St Marks Pl

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Prune

📍 54 E 1st St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Manhattan - SoHo & Nolita

Balthazar

📍 80 Spring St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Estela

📍 47 E Houston St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Lombardi's

📍 32 Spring St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Prince Street Pizza

📍 27 Prince St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Rubirosa

📍 235 Mulberry St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Manhattan - Lower East Side

Katz's Delicatessen

📍 205 E Houston St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Russ & Daughters

📍 179 E Houston St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Clinton St. Baking Company

📍 4 Clinton St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Beauty & Essex

📍 146 Essex St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Manhattan - Financial District

Stone Street Tavern

📍 52 Stone St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Delmonico's

📍 56 Beaver St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Brooklyn - Williamsburg

Peter Luger

📍 178 Broadway

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Lilia

📍 567 Union Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Lucali

📍 1086 Flushing Ave

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Misi

📍 329 Kent Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Brooklyn - DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights

Cecconi's

📍 55 Water St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Time Out Market

📍 55 Water St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Brooklyn - Other Areas

Junior's

📍 386 Flatbush Ave Extension

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Di Fara

📍 1424 Ave J

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

L'industrie Pizzeria

📍 254 S 2nd St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website

Queens

Mu Ramen

📍 1209 Jackson Ave, Long Island City

Reservations RequiredVisit Website

Taverna Kyclades

📍 33-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website

Bronx

Zero Otto Nove

📍 2357 Arthur Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website

Legend & Information:

Walk-ins Welcome
Limited/Recommended
Reservations Required

Total Restaurants: 52

Sources: Compiled from multiple sources including TimeOut NY, The Infatuation, Eater NY, NY Times, and local food guides to ensure variety and avoid single-source bias.

Note: Reservation policies may change seasonally or due to special events. Always call ahead or check the restaurant's website for current availability and policies.


NYC Recommended Neighborhood Favorites

Quality dining experiences in the $20-50 per person range

Manhattan - Midtown(5 restaurants)

Ippudo

$$

🍽️ Japanese Ramen

📍 321 W 51st St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

The Smith

$$

🍽️ American Brasserie

📍 956 2nd Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Quality Meats

$$$

🍽️ Modern Steakhouse

📍 57 W 58th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Totto Ramen

$$

🍽️ Japanese Ramen

📍 366 W 52nd St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website →

Ivan Ramen

$$

🍽️ Japanese Ramen

📍 25 Clinton St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Manhattan - Upper West Side(3 restaurants)

RedFarm

$$

🍽️ Chinese Dim Sum

📍 2170 Broadway

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Cafe Luxembourg

$$

🍽️ French Bistro

📍 200 W 70th St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Telepan Local

$$

🍽️ American Farm-to-Table

📍 329 Greenwich St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Manhattan - Upper East Side(3 restaurants)

The Mark Restaurant

$$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 25 E 77th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Uva

$$

🍽️ Italian Wine Bar

📍 1486 2nd Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Kappo Masa

$$$

🍽️ Japanese

📍 976 Madison Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Manhattan - Flatiron & Gramercy(4 restaurants)

Eataly

$$

🍽️ Italian Market

📍 200 5th Ave

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Union Square Cafe

$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 101 E 19th St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Maialino

$$

🍽️ Roman Italian

📍 2 Lexington Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Craft

$$$

🍽️ New American

📍 43 E 19th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Manhattan - NoMad & Chelsea(4 restaurants)

The NoMad Restaurant

$$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 1170 Broadway

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Tonchin

$$

🍽️ Japanese Ramen

📍 13 W 36th St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Upland

$$

🍽️ California Cuisine

📍 345 Park Ave S

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Buddakan

$$

🍽️ Asian Fusion

📍 75 9th Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Manhattan - Greenwich Village & West Village(5 restaurants)

RedFarm

$$

🍽️ Chinese Dim Sum

📍 529 Hudson St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Via Carota

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 51 Grove St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website →

The Mermaid Inn

$$

🍽️ Seafood

📍 96 2nd Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

I Sodi

$$

🍽️ Tuscan Italian

📍 105 Christopher St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Dante

$$

🍽️ Italian Cafe

📍 79-81 MacDougal St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Manhattan - East Village & Alphabet City(5 restaurants)

Momofuku Ssäm Bar

$$

🍽️ Asian Fusion

📍 207 2nd Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Superiority Burger

$$

🍽️ Vegetarian

📍 119 Ave A

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website →

Veselka

$

🍽️ Ukrainian

📍 144 2nd Ave

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Raku

$$

🍽️ Japanese Udon

📍 342 E 6th St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Kyo Ya

$$$

🍽️ Japanese

📍 94 E 7th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Manhattan - SoHo & Nolita(4 restaurants)

Osteria Morini

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 218 Lafayette St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

The Butcher's Daughter

$$

🍽️ Vegetarian Cafe

📍 19 Kenmare St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Sadelle's

$$

🍽️ Jewish Deli

📍 463 W Broadway

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Peasant

$$

🍽️ Italian Rustic

📍 194 Elizabeth St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Manhattan - Lower East Side(4 restaurants)

Mission Chinese Food

$$

🍽️ Chinese American

📍 171 E Broadway

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Freemans

$$

🍽️ American

📍 Freeman Alley

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Ivan Ramen

$$

🍽️ Japanese Ramen

📍 25 Clinton St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

The Fat Radish

$$

🍽️ British

📍 17 Orchard St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Manhattan - Tribeca & Financial District(3 restaurants)

Locanda Verde

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 377 Greenwich St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Frenchette

$$

🍽️ French Bistro

📍 241 W Broadway

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Bubby's

$$

🍽️ American Comfort

📍 120 Hudson St

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Brooklyn - Williamsburg(4 restaurants)

Reynard

$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 80 Wythe Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Aska

$$$

🍽️ Nordic

📍 47 S 5th St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Llama Inn

$$

🍽️ Peruvian

📍 50 Withers St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Lilia

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 567 Union Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Brooklyn - Park Slope & Prospect Heights(3 restaurants)

Al Di La

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 248 5th Ave

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website →

Stone Park Cafe

$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 324 5th Ave

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Olmsted

$$

🍽️ American Contemporary

📍 659 Vanderbilt Ave

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Brooklyn - DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights(3 restaurants)

Juliana's Pizza

$$

🍽️ Pizza

📍 19 Old Fulton St

Walk-ins OnlyVisit Website →

River Café

$$$

🍽️ American Fine Dining

📍 1 Water St

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Cecconi's Dumbo

$$

🍽️ Italian

📍 55 Water St

Reservations RecommendedVisit Website →

Queens(3 restaurants)

M. Wells Steakhouse

$$$

🍽️ Steakhouse

📍 43-15 Crescent St, LIC

Reservations RequiredVisit Website →

Spicy Lanka

$

🍽️ Sri Lankan

📍 88-12 Sutphin Blvd

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

SriPraPhai

$$

🍽️ Thai

📍 64-13 39th Ave, Woodside

Walk-ins WelcomeVisit Website →

Price Guide & Information

$Under $15 per person
$$$20-35 per person
$$$$35-50 per person
Walk-ins Welcome
Reservations Recommended
Reservations Required

Total Restaurants: 53 restaurants across 14 neighborhoods

Sources: Compiled from The Infatuation, Eater NY, Michelin Guide, New York Magazine, TimeOut NY, and Resy to ensure diverse selections and avoid single-source bias.

Price Range: These restaurants offer excellent value with most meals falling between $20-50 per person (excluding drinks and tax/tip).

Pro Tip: Many of these spots offer prix fixe lunch menus or happy hour specials at significantly lower prices. Check OpenTable or Resy for last-minute availability!


NYC Casual & Chain Restaurants

Budget-friendly spots, chains, and quick bites across the city

Fast Casual Chains(8 spots)

Naya

$

🍽️ Lebanese

📍 Multiple (Midtown, FiDi, UES)

Visit Website →

Dig

$

🍽️ Farm-to-table bowls

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Sweetgreen

$$

🍽️ Salads & bowls

📍 30+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Chipotle

$

🍽️ Mexican

📍 100+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Cava

$

🍽️ Mediterranean

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Chopt

$$

🍽️ Salads & bowls

📍 25+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Just Salad

$

🍽️ Salads & wraps

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Pret A Manger

$

🍽️ Sandwiches & salads

📍 75+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Popular Burger Chains(5 spots)

Five Guys

$$

🍽️ Burgers & fries

📍 40+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Shake Shack

$$

🍽️ Burgers & shakes

📍 30+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Bareburger

$$

🍽️ Organic burgers

📍 Multiple NYC locations

Visit Website →

Five Napkin Burger

$$

🍽️ Gourmet burgers

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

J.G. Melon

$$

🍽️ Classic burgers

📍 UES & West Village

Visit Website →

Pizza Chains & Casual Spots(5 spots)

Artichoke Basille's Pizza

$

🍽️ Pizza

📍 10+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Joe's Pizza

$

🍽️ Classic NY pizza

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Patsy's Pizzeria

$

🍽️ Traditional pizza

📍 Multiple locations citywide

Visit Website →

Two Boots Pizza

$

🍽️ New Orleans-style pizza

📍 Multiple NYC locations

Visit Website →

99 Cent Fresh Pizza

$

🍽️ Budget pizza

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Asian Fast Casual(6 spots)

Dig Inn (Ramen & Rice bowls)

$

🍽️ Pan-Asian

📍 Multiple locations

Visit Website →

Panda Express

$

🍽️ Chinese-American

📍 15+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Wingstop

$

🍽️ Wings

📍 Multiple NYC locations

Visit Website →

Teriyaki Boy

$

🍽️ Japanese

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Poke Bowl

$

🍽️ Hawaiian poke

📍 Various locations citywide

Visit Website →

Xi'an Famous Foods

$

🍽️ Chinese noodles

📍 10+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Sandwich & Deli Chains(5 spots)

Subway

$

🍽️ Sandwiches

📍 200+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Jersey Mike's Subs

$

🍽️ Subs

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

$

🍽️ Toasted subs

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Lenwich

$

🍽️ Sandwiches & salads

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Num Pang

$

🍽️ Cambodian sandwiches

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Coffee Shops & Breakfast(5 spots)

Starbucks

$

🍽️ Coffee & breakfast

📍 300+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Dunkin'

$

🍽️ Coffee & donuts

📍 500+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Gregory's Coffee

$

🍽️ Coffee & pastries

📍 30+ NYC locations

Visit Website →

Black Fox Coffee Co.

$

🍽️ Coffee & breakfast

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Bluestone Lane

$$

🍽️ Australian cafe

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Budget-Friendly Local Favorites(7 spots)

Halal Guys

$

🍽️ Halal street food

📍 Multiple locations citywide

Visit Website →

Gray's Papaya

$

🍽️ Hot dogs

📍 UWS & West Village

Visit Website →

Papaya King

$

🍽️ Hot dogs & papaya juice

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Vanessa's Dumpling House

$

🍽️ Chinese dumplings

📍 Chinatown & East Village

Visit Website →

Los Tacos No. 1

$

🍽️ Tacos

📍 Chelsea Market & Times Square

Visit Website →

Mamoun's Falafel

$

🍽️ Middle Eastern

📍 West Village & East Village

Visit Website →

Schnippers Quality Kitchen

$

🍽️ American comfort food

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

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International Fast Casual(5 spots)

Maoz Vegetarian

$

🍽️ Israeli falafel

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Dos Toros Taqueria

$

🍽️ California-style Mexican

📍 10+ Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Kung Fu Tea

$

🍽️ Bubble tea & snacks

📍 50+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Gong Cha

$

🍽️ Bubble tea

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Bahn Mi Saigon Bakery

$

🍽️ Vietnamese sandwiches

📍 Chinatown

Visit Website →

Healthy & Vegan Options(5 spots)

by CHLOE

$$

🍽️ Vegan comfort food

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Juice Generation

$$

🍽️ Juices & smoothies

📍 30+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

Juice Press

$$

🍽️ Cold-pressed juices

📍 20+ locations citywide

Visit Website →

The Little Beet

$$

🍽️ Healthy bowls

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Liquiteria

$$

🍽️ Smoothies & bowls

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

Visit Website →

Late Night & Quick Bites(5 spots)

Mamoun's Falafel

$

🍽️ Falafel (open late)

📍 Greenwich Village

Visit Website →

Papaya Dog

$

🍽️ Hot dogs (24/7)

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

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Artichoke Pizza

$

🍽️ Pizza (late night)

📍 Multiple Manhattan locations

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Halal Guys

$

🍽️ Street food (late night)

📍 Multiple locations

Visit Website →

Veselka

$

🍽️ Ukrainian diner (24/7)

📍 East Village

Visit Website →

Price Guide & Information

$Under $10-15 per person
$$$15-20 per person
$$$$20+ per person

Total Restaurants: 56 spots across 10 categories

Sources: Compiled from Google Maps, Yelp, official restaurant websites, and local NYC dining guides.

Note: Prices are approximate and may vary by location. Many chains offer deals through their apps or loyalty programs.

Pro Tip: For the best deals, check restaurant apps for daily specials, student discounts, or download coupons before visiting!