NYC Restaurant List - All the places I have eaten at in NYC

Last updated: 23/7/2018
Bold = Highly recommended

 

Michelin Starred:
Masa - ★★★ Omakase Sushi
La Bernardin - ★★★ French seafood
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare - ★★★ French/Japanese
Eleven Madison Park - ★★★
Per Se - ★★★ French/New American
Daniel - ★★ French New American
Atera - ★★ New American
Blanca - ★★ New American
Marea - ★★ Italian seafood
Momofuku Ko - ★★ Asian American
Del Posto - ★ Italian
Gotham Bar and Grill - ★ New American
La Sirena - ★ Italian
Carbone - ★ Italian
Blue Hill - ★ Farm-to-table
The NoMad - ★ French/New American
Hirohisa - ★ Japanese
Jewel Bako - ★ Sushi
The River Cafι - ★ New American
Ai Fiori - ★ French/Italian
Cote - ★ Korean BBQ
Bβtard - ★ Modern European
Peter Luger - ★ Steakhouse
Cafι China - ★ Sichuanese

 

American:
ABC Kitchen – Farm-to-table
Perry St – brunch too
The Coffee Shop – Casual diner in Soho, brunch too
Park Avenue Autumn/Winter/Spring/Summer – Menu that changes every season
Beechers – Mac n Cheese using handmade cheese
The Mercer Kitchen – brunch too
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Sugar Factory – Diner with fancy milkshakes
Root & Bone – Southern comfort food
Mighty Quinns – Southern BBQ
The Dutch – brunch too
Sarabeth's
NOMO SOHO – brunch too
Katz's Delicatessen – Famous pastrami sandwiches
Catch NYC – Seafood
Aquagrill – Seafood
Public Kitchen
Minnie's
Raclette – Melted cheese
by CHLOE. - Vegan
The Pavilion

 

Japanese:
Gyu-kaku – BBQ
Shabu Tatsu – Sukiyaki
Curry-Ya – Gourmet curry
Udon West – Quick and affordable spot in St. Mark’s Place
Yakiniku west – BBQ
Kikoo – All-you-can-eat
Ootoya
Momofuku Noodle Bar – Ramen
Blue Ribbon Sushi – Upscale sushi
Domo Domo – Sushi
Ivan Ramen
Raku – Udon
Wagamama
Morimoto
Sushi Nakazawa – Omakase sushi
Soba Totto – Yakitori and soba
Ramen Setagaya – Ramen
Zen 6 – Ramen
Mr. Taka Ramen – Ramen
Dojo Ramen Noodle Bar - Ramen
Karakatta – Ramen
TsuruTonTan – Udon
Zundo-Ya – Ramen
Sushi on Jones – 30 minutes omakase sushi
Ramen Takumi – Ramen
Ramen-Ya
Ippudo NY – Ramen
Momofuku Ssδm Bar
Robataya


French:
Balthazar – Traditional French bistro
Felix - Traditional French bistro
Le Coucou – Serves all kind of poultry
Dominique Bistro
Jacques 1534

 

Italian:
Il Buco
Eataly La Pizza & La Pasta
OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
San Marzano – Affordable pasta, brunch too
Porsena
Scalinatella
Emmett’s- Chicago deep dish pizza
Giorgione
Piccola Cucina – Casual pasta
Gnocco
Lupa
Morandi – Pizza
Cipriani Downtown
Il Buco Alimentari and Vineria
Bar Primi
Scarpetta
Rossopomodoro
Mamo
Momofuku Nishi
Emily - Pizza
Bar Pitti
Spaghetti Incident
Da Andrea
Savore
Bacco

 

Brunch / Lunch:
DBGB kitchen
Friend of a Farmer
Veselka - Ukrainian
The Smith
The Kitchen sink
Phebe's Tavern and Grill
Sanctuary T – Wide tea selection
Upright Brew House
Little Prince
Delicatessen
12 Chairs Cafι
Jane
Russ & daughters – Famous for their smoked salmon
Union Fare – Fancy croissants
Egg Shop
Cupping Room Cafι
The Blue Box Cafι – Tiffany & Co. cafι
Lafayette
Hundred Acres
Three of cups
Cafe Orlin

 

Steakhouses:
STK Downtown
Bowery Meat Company
Wolfgang’s
Smith & Wollensky
La Relais de Venise – Steak Frites
Churrascaria Plataforma – Brazilian style skewered meats
Ikinari Steak – Japanese style steaks

 

Burgers:
Spotted Pig
Burger joint – Hidden within the Le Parker Meridien Hotel
Burger & Lobster
Shake Shack
Black tap – Famous for fancy milkshakes
Bareburger – Prime rib dinner
Trademark Burger


Quick Bites:
Joe’s Pizza – Best slice in NYC
Yonekichi – Small Japanese burgers
Liquiteria – Smoothies
Vive la Crepe – Savory and dessert crepes
Korilla – Korean chipotle
Vanessa's Dumplings
Agavi – Acai bowls
Artichoke Pizza
Baohaus – Pork belly steamed buns
Juice generation – Smoothies
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
Alidoro – Italian sandwiches
Lil' frankies – Pizza
Soho Park
Black Seed Bagels
Goa Taco
Xi'an Famous Foods – Hand-ripped noodles
Fay da bakery – Hong Kong style bakery
Bali Kitchen – Indonesian
Debutea – Fruit teas
Pommes Frites
Vapiano – Italian
Luke's Lobster
Pasta Wiz – Quick pasta
Saigon Shack – Vietnamese Pho
La Maison du Croque Monsieur
Num Pang
&pizza – Customizable pizza
Pepe Rosso To Go
Yiwanmen – Chinese noodles
Very Fresh Noodles – Spicy hand-ripped noodles
Filaga Pizzeria – Pizza in Chelsea Market
S’MAC – Mac n cheese
The Halal Guys
Chobani – Yorgurt cafι
Mighty Bowl – Asian rice bowls
Red Hook Lobster Pound
Go! Go! Curry! – Japanese Curry
Famous Ben’s Pizza
Dominique Ansel Kitchen (Unlimited Possibilities) – A unique dining experience
Friterie

 

Chinese:
The Bao
Ping – Dim sum
Jing fong – Dim sum
Great NY Noodletown – Classic hk style siu mei
99 Favor Taste – Hotpot
Hot Box – Individual Hotpot
Peking Duck House
Han Dynasty

 

Korean:
Miss KOREA – BBQ
Barn Joo
Turntable Chicken Jazz – Korean fried chicken
Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong NYC – BBQ
Dons Bogam Black – Upscale BBQ
Dons Bogam – BBQ
BCD Tofu House
Boka – Korean fried chicken
Five Senses


Mexican:
Dahlia’s
Taqueria Diana
Otto’s Tacos
Dos Toros Taqueria
Chipotle

 

Others:
Local 92 – Mediterranean
The Boil – Cajun-style seafood in a bag
Kiin Thai – Thai restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide
Saigon Market – Vietnamese
Pera Soho – Mediterranean

 

Dessert:
Magnolia Bakery
Georgetown Cupcake
Chikilicious
Max Brenner
Dough - Donuts
16 Handles - Froyo
Davey's Ice Cream
Doughnuttery – Mini donuts
Van Leeuwen
Eggloo – Fancy egg waffles
10Below – Rolled ice cream
I CE NY – Rolled ice cream
Ice & Vice
Taiyaki NYC – Soft serve in fish-shaped waffle cones
OddFellows
Rice to Riches – rice pudding
Petee’s Pie
Morganstern's Finest Ice Cream
il laboratorio del gelato
Meet Fresh – Taiwanese desserts
Spot Dessert Bar
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
Baked by Melissa
Kung Fu Tea
Vivi Bubble Tea
Lady M – Crepe cake

 

Cafιs:
Third Rail Coffee
Project Cozy
Cha Cha Matcha – Matcha drinks and pastry
Ground Support
Stumptown Coffee Roasters – Best cold brew
La Colombe
Once Upon A Tart
Joe & The Juice
Dominique Ansel Bakery – Cronuts

 

Bars:
Angel’s Share – Speakeasy
The Garret – Speakeasy
The Wren
Linen Hall
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Raines Law Room – Speakeasy
B Flat- Japanese Jazz
JIMMY
Local 138
Brazen Fox