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Restaurants in New York City, New York


Café Boulud - Serves French cuisine in the Upper East Side. Located at the Surrey Hotel this restaurant has two award-winning chefs in the kitchen. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nobu - Has been a pioneer for Japanese cuisine since its opening in 1994. Open Monday- Friday for lunch and Monday- Sunday for dinner.

Gramercy Tavern - Offers contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality and service in a historic landmark building. Serves lunch and dinner.

Bouley - Upscale French cuisine restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Prices range from $38-$45 per person.

Jean Georges - This French restaurant is located near Central Park. Open daily for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday. Prices range from $29- $98.

Daniel - An elegant dining experience in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Serves award-winning Contemporary French Cuisine. Open for dinner Monday-Saturday.

Peter Luger Steakhouse - Peter Luger has been rated New York's #1 Steak House for 26 years in a row. They have been serving the finest meats since 1887. Located in Brooklyn and Long Island. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Per Se - Located in the center of Manhattan, serves American Nouveau and French cuisine. Per Se is considered to be one of the best restaurants in America. Open 7 days a week for dinner.

Le Bernardin - The impeccable service at Le Bernardin has been rated the best in the city. This ornate French restaurant is found in Manhattan and is open for lunch and dinner Monday- Saturday.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria - Grimaldi's serves coal-fired brick oven pizza, which gives the pizza a unique, smokey flavor and a crisp crust. There are multiple locations in the New York area.

Lombardi's Pizzeria - This pizzeria was started in 1905 and is America's First Pizzeria. It is still coveted as one of the best in the United States and is highly rated as the best in New York City. Open 7 days a week for lunch or dinner.

Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant - Located at the Grand Central Terminal, the Oyster Bar claims to have the freshest Seafood in Manhattan. Open for lunch and dinner Monday- Saturday. Prices range from $17.95- $29.95.

The Sea Grill - A fine seafood restaurant located at the Rockefeller Center. Open for lunch and dinner daily, closed Sunday.

Blue Water Grill - Located at Union Square and serves seafood. During the summer months, guests can enjoy the outdoor café. Open daily for lunch and dinner with brunch on Sunday.

Francisco's Centro Vasco - This restaurant is considered New York City's #1 Lobster House. The house specialty is a 1 1/4 lb. lobster. Open 7 days a week.

Barbounia - A Mediterranean restaurant located in Manhattan. The menu has inspiration from several different European cultures. Open for lunch, brunch and dinner.

La Bonne Soupe - French cuisine at an affordable price. La Bonne Soupe is conveniently located only 2 minutes from the city center and within 10 minutes of many local attractions. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.


Peanut Butter & Co. Sandwich Shop - This sandwich shop is a great place to take children. Menu includes classic peanut butter sandwiches and other peanut butter treats. Also serves other sandwiches, milkshakes, and desserts. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

The Primeburger - This old time diner specializes in burgers at an affordable price. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Serendipity 3 - A popular restaurant in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Founded in 1954, this restaurant is known for its foot-long hot dogs and its "Frrrozen Hot Chocolate". The restaurant is a favorite for locals, tourists and celebrities. Serendipity 3 has appeared in a few major movies including the 2001 romantic comedy, Serendipity.

Shake Shack - Located in Madison Square Park this shack is famous for its delicious burgers, hot dogs, and frozen custard. Also has 4 other locations in the New York area.

Carmine's - An Italian restaurant found in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and also in the Theater District. They serve extra large portions designed for sharing. A great family restaurant, open 7 days a week.

Junior's Restaurant - Founded in 1950, Junior's is known as the home of New York's best cheesecake. Located in Brooklyn, Grand Central, and Times Square. Serves a full menu including steak, seafood, sandwiches, salads and of course, cheesecake.

FRED'S Restaurant - Serves comforting American cuisine. Visitors will find burgers, pastas, and even a kids menu. Fred's was named after a dog, so the restaurant has pictures of dogs all over the walls. Open 7 days a week for dinner. Also serves brunch on the weekends.

Keens Steakhouse - Established in 1885, Keens Steakhouse is famous for their mutton chop as well as their prime steaks. Open for lunch Monday- Friday and for dinner 7 days a week.

Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant - Close to Washington Square Park, this Middle Eastern restaurant is the oldest falafel restaurant in New York and is considered to have one of the best falafel in New York. It's also fast and cheap. Open from 11 am to 5 am every day of the year.

Central Park Boathouse Café - A famous icon of Central Park, this restaurant overlooks the lake. Relax and dine as you watch the rowboats and gondolas drift by. Serves lunch Monday- Friday, dinner 7 days a week, and brunch on the weekends.

Union Square Café - This award-winning restaurant opened in 1985. It features American cuisine with Italian influences. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Alice's Tea Cup - A traditional American café good for families. They serve breakfast, lunch and brunch on the weekends.

Ellen's Stardust Diner - This 1950s themed diner serves American cuisine and has many fun features including old 1956 televisions, a drive-in theater screen, and singing waiters/waitresses.

Gabriela's - Some of the best Mexican food in New York City. Offers indoor and outdoor dining spaces, serves lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends.

Virgil's Barbecue - The original barbecue restaurant in New York City. Located just two short blocks from Times Square, Virgil's serves Lunch and dinner all week long, with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

Basso56 - This intimate restaurant serves affordable, fresh and warm Italian cuisine. Open 7 days a week for dinner, serves lunch Monday- Friday.

Patzeria Family & Friends - Located in the heart of the Theater District, Patzeria Perfect Pizza serves a full traditonal American breakfast as well as regional Italian cuisine.

Five Napkin Burger - Serves some of the best burgers in New York. This restaurant is open 7 days a week.