Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Rutherford

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9953)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 107 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

2. Casa Bond

4.7

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 5 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

3. Essex

4.4

Awesome(3200)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 19 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Essex's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa. Enjoy our Bonus Bottomless Brunches on Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

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4. Tokugawa - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(61)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 8 times today

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5. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(442)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 5 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

6. Le B.

4.4

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 1 time today

Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.

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7. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

4.5

Awesome(1634)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.

8. Gabriel Kreuther

4.9

Exceptional(1593)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Midtown West

Booked 1 time today

Gabriel Kreuther is a Relais & Chateaux and Two Star Michelin restaurant looking out onto beautiful Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. We offer a luxurious, upscale Contemporary-French-American & Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinct New York Spirit. Also known for its stunning decor, Gabriel Kreuther looks out onto NYC's vibrant Bryant Park on 42nd street & offers fine-dining in the upscale dining room (reserve here) or elevated casual dining at the bar and lounge (call) offering "some of the absolute best bar food in NYC" (Grub Street). Gabriel Kreuther accepts reservations for the main dining room 6-weeks in advance & you can also book our In-Kitchen Table offering a fully immersive, special dining experience for up to 8 guests by contacting us at office@gknyc.com.

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9. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

4.7

Exceptional(94)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Jersey City

Booked 12 times today

Open for Dinner Tuesday - Sunday.Opening for Brunch Saturdays & Sundays beginning 05/04.A memorable culinary journey awaits at 87 Sussex, a new gourmet experience offering refined dining in the heart of Jersey City in the quaint neighborhood of Paulus Hook at 87 Sussex Street. 87 Sussex is a true landmark of style featuring thoughtfully prepared menus inspired by global flavors and authentic ingredients, creating dishes of elevated American fare with special attention to delectable vegetarian dishes.

10. Da Raffaele - NYC

4.7

Exceptional(473)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 7 times today

Da Raffaele's is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant.

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DanielVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The non-alcoholic pairing with the seasonal tasting menu was unexpectedly amazing. There were a couple of hits and misses, but overall, it was pretty decent. The seasonal dishes were well-balanced, low carb, delicious, and aligned seemingly with the restaurant’s garden theme. It’s evident that the chef put a lot of thought into designing these dishes. Wonderful job!
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Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
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4.7
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NatalieVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the food. Pistachio guac was amazing, as was the salsas, ceviche, enchiladas and tampqueña. We will be back for sure!
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.7
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Tyler
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful Christmas Day Brunch. Beautiful space and delicious food. Really enjoyed the Burrata Aristocrat with homemade lox. Katie, our server, was friendly and attentive --our champagne glasses were always full.
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.4
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Lauren
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very cool upscale concept. Was decorated beautifully. The food was cooked to perfection. Loved the eggplant I highly recommend. Also ordered a tomahawk steak flavor was so good. One suggestion would be take crispy bits off the tomahawk. It’s presentation would be better. Would definitely return!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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4.6
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AntonyVIP
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
It was good quality sushi, but it was too salty and spicy even when we requested less spice. Also, the restaurant is in a former diner, which makes the ambience attractive because it’s been remodeled, but it’s stuck in that configuration.
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Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Beauty & Essex- New York

2. Casa Bond

3. Essex

4. Tokugawa - Madison

5. Le Jardinier - New York

6. Le B.

7. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

8. Gabriel Kreuther

9. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

10. Da Raffaele - NYC

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