2. Banzarbar
8.6
191 Chrystie St Apt 2F, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews
John Colglazier: They have great cocktails and surprised to see Aaron Burr Appinette Hard Cider!
Steve Kaliski: Fantastic drinks and very intimate environment. Great hideaway tucked inside Freeman’s. John, the bartender, is extremely smart and taught us a ton about oceanic and coastal cocktails/liqueurs.
AKB: This place is a fantasy. It’s magic. The decor is impeccable. The cocktails are next level.
5. Barawine
8.4
200 Malcolm X Blvd (120th St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Central Harlem · 43 tips and reviews
Akiko Bombita: Beautiful ambience and nice service. Sit outside if you can. Excellent wine list. Corn soup is delish (skip if you're lactose-intolerant).
Harlem Ambassador: While the space was jinxed in the past, the new wine bar is a hit with the nabe elites. It's even crowded during a blizzard! An endless wine selection. The lobster carpaccio & skirt steak is a must!
Claude Draillard: Could be great if service was at the level of the wine list. Food is good. Wines are well picked But service is as organized as traffic on a busy day in Cairo!
8. Street Taco
8.4
358 3rd Avenue (corner of E. 26th) (at 26th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Rose Hill · 21 tips and reviews
Josh: Fried chicken taco is so good. Great Guac too.
Melissa Kwan: This is the best kept secret in NYC. Phenomenal tacos, friendly staff, open late. Fish taco and mushroom tacos are the best. Fun place, great vibe.
Amanda Hamilton: Guacamole, dressed Tecates and fish tacos 👌🏼✨
Paige C: Really fun movie experience. The sushi was delicious. It’s a little pricey but you wouldn’t see a movie here every time. Fun for a special occasion or date night. We came for a special movie premiere.
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.
11. Asia de Cuba
7.7
415 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoHo · 17 tips and reviews
Daniel: The Ropa Vieja Spring Rolls and the Chocolate Tres Leches cake were both amazing!
honeywhatscooking.com: Full Review: Guava Cheesecake, Plantain Fried Rice, Tuna Tartare Tacos. http://www.honeywhatscooking.com/2016/06/asia-de-cuba-new-york-city-noho.html
honeywhatscooking.com: I'm quite surprised by the negative reviews. Loved the Tuna Tartare Tacos, Plantain Fried Rice, Red Snapper. Romantic, intimate setting. Date spot.
Katharine Hardison: A great variety of stands selling mostly raw ingredients from the local area but some delicious baked good. Plus there are often wine and hard cider tastings from upstate.
Justin Ordoveza: I love the produce here. It's a menagerie of color. The New York bee guy offers a taste of New York honey.
Food Network: I get all my produce at the Union Square Green Market in NYC. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First
14. The Grand Tier
7.5
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 9 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: A grand, elegant and mature way to enjoy a meal before a night at the opera. Enjoy their seasonal pre-curtain prix-fixe menu – the mushroom bisque and the crab cakes were divine.
danesh j: Don't do a full meal for intermission. Not enough time to chat and eat. Do a drink and dessert. Second intermission is more intimate.
Eleanor Hyman: Wonderful but expensive