Dinner & drinks
Dinner & drinks in New York
Dinner first, drinks pair naturally.
Example nights
Real New York venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Oct 19.
Dinner at EZ Paella & Tapas in Hell's Kitchen, then Istanbul Kebab House.
- 01EZ Paella & TapasHell's Kitchen · $$
- 02Istanbul Kebab HouseHell's Kitchen · $
Dinner at Jongro BBQ Flushing - Pork Belly, Beef Kalbi , Soju, Lunch Specials in Flushing, then Hanjan Pocha.
- 01Jongro BBQ Flushing - Pork Belly, Beef Kalbi , Soju, Lunch SpecialsFlushing · $$
- 02Hanjan PochaFlushing · $$
Dinner at Albert’s Bar in Midtown-Times Square, then Garlic New York Pizza Bar in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.
- 01Albert’s BarMidtown-Times Square · $$
- 02Garlic New York Pizza BarMurray Hill-Kips Bay · $
Top 12 venues
01
The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare
Chelsea-Hudson Yards · $$$$$
Renowned, upscale 20-course tasting menu that fuses French & Japanese flavors requires reservations.
02
Sparks Steak House
East Midtown-Turtle Bay · $$$$
Select meats, seafood, salads & a deep wine list offered in a clubby atmosphere, open since 1966.
03
Gramercy Tavern
Gramercy · $$$
Michelin-starred, seasonal American: crispy farm chicken, perfectly cooked lamb, pork Bolognese. Tavern side for walk-ins, same kitchen, lower price.
04
THE GRILL
East Midtown-Turtle Bay · $$$$
Midcentury style steakhouse in the iconic Seagram Building, serving classic dishes and cocktails.
05
Le Bernardin
Midtown-Times Square · $$$$$
Three Michelin stars, tasting-menu seafood—scallops in brown butter dashi, lobster lasagna with truffle butter. Wear the reservation like a medal.
06
The River Café
Brooklyn Heights · $$$$
Landmark eatery, newly renovated, offering a New American menu & stunning views of Manhattan.
07
Reserve Cut
Financial District-Battery Park City · $$$$
High-end kosher steakhouse with a wine room and French-Asian menu that includes sushi and Wagyu beef.
08
COTE Flatiron
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · $$$$
Korean steakhouse with tableside grills, prime beef, lychee martinis. Butcher's feast hits the sweet spot — reservation essential.
09
Saga
Financial District-Battery Park City · $$$$$
Seasonal tasting menus on the 63rd floor—two Michelin stars, panoramic views, pacing that doesn't rush you through the night.
10
Frevo
Greenwich Village · $$$$
Multi-course tasting menu at an intimate chef's counter hidden behind a gallery. Flawless service, bold flavors, feels like a speakeasy—you'll come back.
11
Matisse 167
Rutherford · $$$$
BYOB tasting-menu spot in Rutherford. Bone marrow, steak tartare, branzino — each course plated like art. Garden igloo in winter, attentive service that knows when to disappear.
12
Laser Wolf Brooklyn
Williamsburg · $$$$
Coal-grilled lamb and wings on a Williamsburg rooftop — Manhattan sunsets, crispy fries, salatim that keeps coming.