1. Upland
9.2
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 270 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: Perfect date night for two: burrata with trout roe ($18), Estrella pasta with chicken liver and rosemary ($18), and lamb neck with polenta ($35).
Eater: Upland is opening! Make your reservations now. There may be fried Roman artichokes and tangles of spaghetti, and there will definitely be pizza. Tue, 10/28. Read more.
Charlie Kaplan: Maybe the nicest service I've ever had? Everyone is so happy to be working here. Try the pappardelle.
2. ABC Kitchen
9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews
Laurent Raufaste: My favorite restaurant in NY, I'm a foodie and I love a lot of places in NY, but this one is as good as a starred Michelin, without the pricetag and the stars. To try it, book well in advance !
nymag: It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
The New York Times: Taste the wages of someone else’s sin: Healthy, haute-organic food that happens to be great, from the prolific Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Read more.
3. Union Square Cafe
9.1
101 E 19th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 74 tips and reviews
Bobby Solomon: Chef Carmen Quagliata’s burger is a classic, and a feat in dry-aging. A blend of short rib and brisket results in a patty that is juicy yet distinctly beefy.
Jasmine Mehrabi: Calamari, beef tartare, *duck pasta, and the gnocchi was very light which was interesting. Overall 8/10.
Charlottes: What a treat! Highly recommended for leisurely lunch midweek. All the things, no rush.
4. The Grill
8.9
99 E 52nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Emily Wilson: Stunning room, aces the old-school New York vibe. Do a cocktail. Do the duck. Don’t skip dessert (order whatever’s being flambéd).
Kuo-yu Liang: Go for the excellent dishes prepared table side, including the crab louie salad, prime rib,cherry jubilee and ask about their duck press.
AmateurConcierge: The kruellers are the best thing ever. Veal chop pretty good.
6. Manhatta
9.3
28 Liberty St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 48 tips and reviews
Dave Couch: Outstanding food at an incredible venue. Amazing setting with incredible view of the New York City skyline
Dan Scavone: The view alone overshadows all the other great things happening here. Interesting pre-fixed menu in the dining room but I favor the bar menu which I look forward to trying. Can’t go wrong either way.
L. Q.: Great deal for lunchtime. Also, unbeatable view. Scotch snails were a great starter. The chicken (yes!) and the pork were delicious. Non-tipping restaurant - which is elegant.
7. Joseph Leonard
9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews
J: Super delicious food (fairytale eggplant & confit tomato are excellent appetizers) & an epic cocktail list that does a great spin on classic cocktails!
Foster Kamer: Sit by the window, look at the puppies in the pet store across the street. Ask them to cook you one.
Eater: Still in its youth, Joseph Leonard is already essential to the neighborhood. Gabe Stulman's tiny neighborhood spot puts out a great vibe and even better food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
8. Sixty Three Clinton
9.1
63 Clinton St (btw Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 7 tips and reviews
Kate: Had a wonderful time - great ambiance, service and food. Loved the scallop, shrimp and grits, and poached pear dishes in particular
Noah Weiss: Incredible tasting menu at a price point NYC needs more of (<$100). Attentive and fun service. Tasty cocktails. Would really recommend.
Javier Rodriguez: Amazing food and great staff. The wine list is solid and reasonably priced
9. Claud
8.8
90 E 10th St (btw 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 3 tips and reviews
Kate: Loved the foie gras terrine, chicken liver agnolotti, and devils food cake. Excellent service. The half chicken with foie drippings was more like an accent of foie, it didn’t have strong flavor.
Monica Desai: Loved the chicken liver, pork chop and mushroom Mille feuille
Marc: TikTok: Escargot Croquets
10. Eleven Madison Park
9.0
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron · 292 tips and reviews
joahnna: Great dining experience overall. Flawless. The moment you step in, youre in for a treat. Everything was sooo good and the service is impeccable. Perf for dinner dates. ✨❤️
Time Out New York: Executive Chef Daniel Humm (also of NoMad) earned top honors as our 2013 Chef of the Year, in part due to the reinvented tasting menu here—a hymn for Gotham’s dining history. Read more.
jake furst: top 5 meal of my life. you literally can not go wrong with anything on the menu. my only suggestion: ask if you can take a tour of the kitchen. thank me later.
12. Gem
8.7
116 Forsyth St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 5 tips and reviews
Peter Sesek: Great atmosphere and tasting menu. The chef and sommelier were knowledgeable and enhanced the dining experience
Michal: amazing flavors. killer playlist. get the wine pairing.
Gregory Fisher: Dinner tasting menu: fantastic retro-vibes, great flavors, and artful presentations, but some dishes lack 3rd dimensions (eg missing varied textures) & service is uneven. Stick to “living room” cafe.
13. Forgtmenot
8.9
138 Division St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews
Jason Denny: Nice little gem in the LES. Decorated like a surf shack meets NYC dive bar. Good food too.
Christina Olenick: Abbey the owner is the most beautifulest person inside and out! Meet her.
7th.List: This joint serves salads, small plates, and grilled items like a burger, mixed grill plate, steak sandwich, and chicken panini. The space features a lot of tchotchkes and reused materials. Read more.
14. Perry St
8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews
The Daily Meal: Order the Crispy Poached Eggs, Caviar, and Vodka Crème Fraîche. Warm, cool, crunchy, creamy — it's a harmonious, special dish! Read more.
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