1. The Smith
8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Rach B: If you only get one appetizer...it should be the fried green beans. Ranch sauce is amazing. Ask for extra.
The Corcoran Group: While dinner here is awesome, we prefer to eat at this hip spot for brunch - reservations are a must. The BLT+E is to die for, and what makes it extra delicious is that it's served on a croissant!
Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.
3. Ryan's Daughter
8.3
350 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews
Krishna Ram: Free potato chips, great bartenders, best of the UES crowd!
New York Habitat: Not quite a dive bar but certainly not an upscale joint, just a good local spot. They've got pool, darts, and even a basketball game to pass the time. Plus who can argue with free potato chips?
Teresa W: Mick and Jimmy: my favorite bartenders in all of NYC.
4. The Halal Guys
8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 891 tips and reviews
K@rTh!kk ReDd!: This is the Original Chicken & Rice Cart Location.. As the name says it get u'r chicken on rice, then smother it with the Hot, BBQ, or Ranch sauces.. Enjoy it with Pita Bread...
Jennifer Wu: It's definitely worth the wait in line for this reasonably priced bowl of chicken and rice goodness! The ranch sauce to top it off perfects the dish.
Brandon Browne: I like the one of the northeast corner who allow you to put on your own sauces (so much extra white sauce). Definitely get a side of falafel as well. Great NYC experience.
5. Cafe Wha?
8.2
115 Macdougal St (btwn Bleeker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Music Venue · Greenwich Village · 76 tips and reviews
M H: Enjoy an evening with the really good house band! A visit is highly recommendable.
New York Habitat: The place where artists like Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Bruce Springsteen all began their careers. Come here for drinks and listen to the great house band play music from all eras!
IWalked Audio Tours: Bob Dylan played 1st public appearance in NYC here. Other performers included Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Havens, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor & Louis Gossett Jr before he turned actor.More site info via<LINK> Read more.
6. Rosella's Pizzeria
7.4
164 William St (btw Ann & Beekman), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Financial District · 50 tips and reviews
David Milberg: Rosellas is my favorite pizza in the Financial District. Their specialty slices are awesome, make sure to try the eggplant. Lunch hour is busy during work day.
Mandar M: Get the eggplant slice and dance to 90s dance music and freestyle ., they just don't make it like this anymore .. Both the pizza and the music .. This place rocks !
Winston Varona: Best pizza in downtown.
8. Bread & Butter
7.3
303 5th Ave (at E. 31st St), New York, NY
Deli · NoMad · 63 tips and reviews
Brian Giambalvo: A little bit of something for everyone and the large salad with 7 toppings at $10 is a great deal since it’s a massive bowl!
Peter Pugliese: Grand Opening Special - 50% off hot & cold buffet, deli & sushi bar between 11:00am - 3:00pm until 11.08.13!
Mike Merry: Wow, easily one the best buffetts around.
Booie: My favorite burger. I love the Lucky Sauce and Chipotle Mayo. Eat your burger with it! Its tangy and spicy but not "hot" spicy.
Kevin Myers: Best damn burgers in town! Happily located in a gay area for gays who don't give a rat's ass about carbs, fat or calories. Order anything, but the chili cheese fries are tops!
Chad Marra: You'd be a fool to forget Lucky Sauce! Drench over fries. Repeat.