4. Saxon + Parole
316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews
james: Manhattan 'on tap' is delicious
David Howland: I could barely understand the bartender because of how fast he was talking. Only one draft beer left at 8pm.
Ashley Gildin: Mushroom pot, Brussel sprouts, salmon, and fois gras are delicious!
5. The Wren
8.1
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 219 tips and reviews
Taylor Gerard: Salads, draft beers
Christopher Lebron: Great weekend daytime spot. Nice beer selection. Soft shell crab sandwich = drool
The Wall Street Journal: A standout cocktail is the Great Jones, a blend of Famous Grouse Scotch, Fee's Black Walnut Bitters and maple syrup served neat. Read more.
6. Joe's Pub
9.0
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews
Joanna: impressive place! love the decor
Concert Ticket Agency: Amazing place or dinner and a show. great live acts, communal seating, food and bev minimum is $12. See incredible acts here in a small setting before they get too huge!
Time Out New York: Catch the Happy Ending Series here, it’s the best reading series with a twist. Big names are required to take a risk onstage: Jesse Ball once taught the crowd how to steal a book from B&N. Read more.
Siovonne: Great place for cocktails. Food was great, and the design of dining in a library is even better.
The Wall Street Journal: Options include the pickle plate and marinated olives, as well as peekytoe crab rolls, which are more like sliders, and ruby red shrimp tacos. Read more.
Serious Eats: Solid menu of American classics and excellent cocktails; a great bet for a pre- or post-show meal.
10. Gato
324 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker St & E Houston St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews
Daniel Boulud: My wife and I love the assorted small plates, especially the piquillo pepper filled with raw tuna. We also enjoy the soft shell crab crostini and the kale paella.
The New Yorker: “Flay knows that while some people crave small plates of seared duck liver and beef crudo, others will migrate toward pizza, a comforting cube of eleven-layer potato, and ‘charred beef.’” Read more.
Dens: The Foursquare tips are spot on -- kale paella, octopus and scrambled eggs as appetizers. The charred beef entre is one of the most delicious things I've had in forever. I'd go back just for that.