2. Blue Note
8.7
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 174 tips and reviews
Davor I.: Not much of a jazz buff but enjoyed listening to Helio Alvez from Brasil. The food (black Angus burger) was solid.
Blue Note Milano: Hi, jazz lover! If you’re planning a trip to Italy, don’t miss Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan. Good italian cuisine and, of course, the best jazz music from all around the world. Read more.
Louis Vuitton: The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!
3. Match 65 Brasserie
8.7
29 E 65th St (Madison & Park Avenue), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews
Jeivar: The chicken paillard is outstanding, fig pizzetta is perfect when available. Don't miss the burger with Swiss cheese on top.
Susan J Campbell: Tuna Tartare and the beet salad were both delicious. Special rack of lamb was excellent, salmon was really good.
Trae F: A fantastic place to spend the afternoon drinking rosé. The staff here are amazing, friendly, and fun! We had a blast. The menu is perfect and the food and cocktails are top notch.
4. Amsterdam Ale House
7.6
340 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 117 tips and reviews
Vita Starck Rice: The beer of course! The service was great! Great atmosophere! Richie was a great host and very personable! The food was excellent. Loved the Angus burger and sweet potato fries. I will come back!
Mischa: Great selection of rotating drafts and fair price for a nicer beer than a Stella. Depending on your budget, the special bottles can be a good idea or just a great turndown if you're not a big beer fan
Akshay Patil: Surprisingly good selection of local seasonal brews. Order up a $6 glass of something 10%+ abv and feel just a bit smug about finding this place.
5. Distrikt Hotel
8.4
342 W 40th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Garment District · 43 tips and reviews
James Tracey: Amazing staff, brilliant location, fantastic rooms, free super speed WIFI, great bar. Best hotel I've stayed at ever! We WILL be back!
Esra Assery: Over friendly staff ❤️ warm and cosy place.. and they also serve complimentary warm apple cider in the lobby which taste amazing..
Miguel Rossy: Don't be fooled by the 'hood. This hotel is sleek, hip, and comfortable. Great rooms, awesome beds, Frete linens...AMAZING staff. If you work midtown, its perfect.
Josh Hickman: Burgers-daring and original, rotating beer selection-nothing to sneeze at and bartenders-friendliest you'll find in the city. Have one of the ever changing IPAs and the chicken sandwich with Brie!
Kristen Favorito: The pretzel....don't question it...just do it!
Lauren Ianuzi: if you're looking to avoid the sometimes crowed bar when stopping in for a bite to eat, ask to be seated in the back dining room. the mac and cheese pie is SO good, just prepare to have leftovers.
Morgan McKee: Food and drinks very good. Try the Elle Corazon, tasty tequila with passion fruit and pomegranate juice that makes you feel good about drinking it 😜
Erin Shea: Best place to watch a movie!
Sylvia Reed: Best place to watch a special film. Really worth it for the sound system- and the food is tasty, wine list is good, served quietly and quickly.
10. Jean Claude II
7.7
1343 2nd Ave (E 71st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews
Lauren Rosen: First time here. Roasted beet salad and hangar steak are delicious. So excited they moved into the hood!
Kathryn R: Really good omelette and frites! Lovely dining room...feels like being in France...
Victoria Rainert: Small place, noisy but you can still hear yourself talk. Great owner/manager. Pretty authentic French fare. Moules frites, excellent hanger steak. Will go back.
11. Oceana
8.1
120 W 49th St. (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 59 tips and reviews
Diane Chen: The service was very attentive and friendly! The seafood was amazing! Everything was done just right and they even made brussels sprouts taste wonderful. We would definitely come back again!!
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Indulge in carnaroli risotto with shrimp stock or grouper "chraime" with a spicy, North African-inspired tomato sauce. – Green Guide Editor
Lindsay Anderson: in my lifetime, I've had a lot of cheese plates. this one was the best.
12. 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
Brad Garoon: Brunch accompanied by a jazz set is soothing. Try the Venison burger, a gamey patty topped with sweet blackberry onion jam, farm cheese, and country ham. The challah bun is a great touch. Read more.
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
13. Bocca Di Bacco
7.7
635 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 38 tips and reviews
DoubleDeuce: Very typical Italian for NYC, and plenty of seating for larger groups or larger folks who want feel more comfortable.
Jeremy Davis: Get the Bruschetta Ai Funghi to start. It. Does. Not. Disappoint.
Mandar M: Just wait for the free bread if you are ordering an entree, it comes with garlic tonatoes - you can make your own bruschetta!
14. Island Oyster
7.5
146 Carder Rd, New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Governors Island · 26 tips and reviews
Ben Mackey: Reasonably priced cocktails, wine and beer with an unbelievably amazing view of Manhattan. Bar seating on one side, tables on the other. Very chill place to relax on a summer weekend.
Elisa: Stellar views, great cocktails
Hitomi Sakai: Ambience and oyster was excellent but food is .. after walking around all day in the island, this food is bit sad