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1. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(9929)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 109 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.
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2. Dudley's
4.6
Exceptional(37)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Lower East Side
Booked 47 times today
From the team who brought us Ruby’s & Elephante, Dudley’s is a neighborhood staple that delivers good vibes and great food in equal measure. The American-meets-Australian all-day cafe serves a lust-worthy brunch, alongside sandwiches, and pasta, all within a lively environment that’s a destination to see-and-be-seen.
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3. Wildair
4.8
Exceptional(176)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Lower East Side
Booked 17 times today
Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.
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4. Bar Contra
4.5
Awesome(261)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lower East Side
Booked 14 times today
A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food. Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.
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5. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3185)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 124 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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6. Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar
4.5
Awesome(100)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Lower East Side
Booked 38 times today
A Sophisticated Interpretation Of Traditional Japanese CuisineA distinctive, well-preserved and comfortable space, high-quality products, authentic cuisine, food and drinks are done flawlessly.We continue to be one of the top Japanese restaurants in America, attracting countless food lovers from all over the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu includes authentic tapas-style Japanese dishes and homemade desserts.
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7. Le Jardin Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lower East Side
Booked 18 times today
"Step into New York's most romantic French paradise perfect for an evening getaway right in the heart of the Lower East Side. One of New York's hidden treasures, Le Jardin Bistro, is back, and will have you thinking you've just stepped into the South of France. Loose yourself in its autumn yellow decor, complete with comfortable banquet seating, vintage movie posters, and music to make you feel like you've been transported to a night of award-winning French cuisine."
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8. Sunday to Sunday
3.8
Excellent(34)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lower East Side
Booked 11 times today
Located in the best corner of the Lower East Side, Sunday to Sunday is an all-day restaurant-cafe-bar. Sunday to Sunday is your Monday through Wednesday workspace, your Thursday, Friday night date destination, and your weekend group brunch, all to a killer soundtrack (we open early, we close late, and we serve great coffee, brunch, dinner and cocktails).
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9. La Caverna
4.5
Awesome(102)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lower East Side
Booked 10 times today
Nothing else in New York quite matches the atmosphere of La Caverna. Cavern isn’t just part of the name – it is the décor as well! You’ll get the instant impression that you are deep in a cave far below the earth’s crust, but with none of the dankness you might find in a real cave. The menu is relatively short but sufficient for a bar atmosphere. If you’re putting together a party and looking for somewhere unique, La Caverna should be at the top of your list. With wings, croquettes, salads, lamb sliders, calamari, mac n’ cheese, grilled chicken, grilled cheese and a burger, there are plenty of munchie items to keep the party going. The cocktail list has something for everyone to make the night fun at La Caverna.
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10. Essex
4.5
Awesome(3193)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side
Booked 27 times today
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original 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. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant'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. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

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  • Hugo
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We always have a great time at Bar Contra. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Small plates from wild air are delicious and the cocktails are creative and there is something for every one. Theo is the best! We always try to sit at the bar when him and his colleague are there, usually on Fridays. Will be coming back repeatedly
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    Bar ContraPrice: Moderate• American• Lower East Side
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    4.5
  • Marlise
    Philadelphia County •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was truly one of the best meals ever! The food was outstanding; the Crispy Rice and Lychee Martinis are a must. Service was incredible. Vibes were high. Highly recommend!
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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    4.8
  • Susan
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a great experience at Beauty and Essex! We ordered 8 items for 5 people and had plenty of food. Highlights were apple and kale salad, tomato soup and grilled cheese dumplings, strip steak and mushroom ravioli. Service was fantastic and ambience was fabulous. Expensive but worth it!
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • ashley
    Los Angeles •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    Never fail to have a great experience at Dudley’s. We show up 5 minutes before our reservation and before the time even hits for our reservation they give us a free round of drinks because they are running behind. We weren’t upset at all but so happy to get drinks and then get seated quickly after. The food is always amazing the ambiance is fun and we will continue coming back for both brunch and dinner frequently.
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    Dudley'sPrice: Moderate• Café• Lower East Side
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    4.6
  • Amelia
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 26, 2024
    Delicious food, kind professional service, lovely ambiance.
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    WildairPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Lower East Side
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    4.8

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