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1. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.4
Awesome(1719)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 71 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.
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2. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(135)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 172 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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3. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.3
Awesome(4118)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 28 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.
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4. Sessions
4.2
Awesome(141)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 10 times today
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia. Located on the main level this light-filled atrium offers live, unplugged musical performances and an open-air terrace that evokes the energy of New York City.
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5. Point Seven
4.6
Exceptional(175)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Midtown East
Booked 38 times today
Chef Franklin Becker's sustainable seafood restaurant, Point Seven, is nestled in NYC's iconic MetLife building, near Grand Central Terminal and the Broadway Theater District. We celebrate diverse seafood preparations from around the globe, featuring sustainable ingredients that ensure a delicious and eco-conscious dining experience. Join us for our new breakfast menu, perfect for business meetings or a nourishing start to your day.
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6. Black Iron Burger Theater District
4.5
Awesome(100)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Theater District
Booked 32 times today
Fine dining chef based burgers - craft beer and cocktails - sports bar - private and corporate events and parties - late night lounge DJs - full bar license until 4am - best burger joint Zagat 2017 and 2018, best burger TripAdvisor 2019 to 2022New York Times Rated
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7. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke
4.6
Exceptional(265)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 25 times today
Opening December 7, 2023 on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.A New-American Brasserie’s food and beverage offering, complemented by a high degree of hospitality, will be similar to other David Burke restaurants – both welcoming neighborhood spots and dining destinations.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is celebrity chef David Burke’s first new venture in New York City in almost three years and a welcome addition to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.
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8. GAIA
4.8
Exceptional(20)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Midtown
Booked 8 times today
Gaia is an upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Herald Square. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and artfully crafted dishes, Gaia offers a dining experience that blends elegance and flavor in a vibrant, modern atmosphere. Perfect for intimate dinners, celebrations, and private events, our menu showcases Mediterranean classics reimagined with a contemporary twist.
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9. Nat's on Bank
4.7
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Village
Booked 10 times today
Your local spot for unpretentious, whimsical NY classics. Nat’s is a neighborhood local, where people gather to celebrate the day, every day. We nurture community, and the opportunity to break bread with friends in a fun, artful environment. Our food is elevated, New York classics but with a touch of whimsy. Healthy, yet sinful when you wish.
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10. T-Squared Social
4.3
Awesome(56)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garment District
Booked 13 times today
T-Squared Social is a multi-dimensional dining experience merging elevated cuisine and craft cocktails with state-of-the-art Full Swing simulators, bowling, darts and premium sports-watching. Located just a block from Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, T-Squared Social is the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, watch a ball game and have some fun. The menu features a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, beers and wines as well as shareable plates perfect for grazing.

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