Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Manhattan? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Giorgio's of Gramercy

4.8

4.8 (2691)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

Our patio, is open for dinner and drinks Sun-Wed 5-9pm and Thur-Sat 5-10pm! Take-out, delivery and catering services are also available Mon-Fri 12-3pm, Sun-Wed 5-9pm and Thur-Sat 5-10pm.

Giorgio's of Gramercy is one of Zagat's top rated restaurants in the Gramercy Park neighborhood. Our eclectic American menu will not disappoint. The philosophy at Giorgio’s of Gramercy is to serve quality food using only the freshest of ingredients at great value. We offer menus that are creative, yet simple.

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Michelle

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The staff was so friendly and accommodating to all of our picky eaters. We ran late due to traffic and they accommodated hour time upon arrival and serviced us in such a timely manner that we didn’t miss much of our concert. The kids were so pleased! My partner LOVED the steak and said it was the best one he’s had in a long time. The burgers were big and kids were only able to eat half of their meals. The pasta? Oh my lanta, it’s like every powerful being from heaven came and kissed my taste buds. It was exceptional! And the desserts?! Every bite was mouth watering and left you craving more. It’s a shame we only got three different ones. I WILL be going back and will recommend this restaurant to every person who asks.

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4.7

4.7 (2181)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Village

About the restaurant

For same day reservations or parties of 8 or more, please give us a call at (212) 255-2100 or email us at reservations@markettablenyc.com

Located at the corner of Carmine and Bedford Streets in the West Village, Market Table boasts an airy dining room with exposed brick walls and large windows offering a view onto village life. The menu at Market Table is seasonal American, influenced by Chef Mike Price's childhood on the family farm in Maryland. Chef Price offers nightly specials that reflect his love of creating simple dishes with big flavors.

Both indoor & outdoor seating are available, with outdoor seating on our front patio surrounded by lush, seasonal foliage.

Thank you for joining us at Market Table!

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Lisa

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

I had my parents travel from Ireland from thanksgiving. We had the most amazing meal and experience. Pre fix menu with gorgeous options. My family run a farm to table restaurant in the West of Ireland and they were thoroughly impressed with all the seasonal ingredients on the menu. I think each of us tried a different option for each course and everything was flavoursome, presented perfectly. The steak was cooked to perfection. Fish was nice and light after a having a very filling crab arancini. Turkey portion was massive but probably the only turkey we’ve had that was perfectly moist. I had one of the best Moscow mules I’ve ever had, the list of wine options and beer were endless. Catering to us all. They have a beautiful seating area upstairs, If I had booked well in advance I would have requested a table upstairs, the atmosphere and area is a little bit more relaxed and cozy but all in all no complaints. Service was spectacular. Would definitely recommend!

Robert

4.8

4.8 (8943)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Columbus Circle

About the restaurant

Robert is a modern American restaurant housed within the Museum of Arts and Design with an amazing view of Columbus Circle and Central Park. Enjoy dinner and a bottle of fine wine from our collection in our beautifully designed dining room. Have a seat in our lounge next to our baby grand piano and sip one of our cocktails.

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DeborahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

one of my favorite restaurants in NYC ! (wish there were more salad choices for lunch)

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4.8

4.8 (3693)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Village

About the restaurant

Chef Jean-Georges brings relaxed elegance to the West Village with Perry St - awarded three stars by the New York Times.

Jean-Georges’ son, Cedric Vongerichten, helms the kitchen, creating dishes that reflect his own keen instinct for balancing flavor and texture with an exquisite blend of French, American, and Asian influences and ingredients. The menu is inspired by the season, centering on the local market at Union Square.

Please visit us http://www.perrystrestaurant.com for menus and more information.

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AndrewVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Perry Street makes for a great dining experience.

BG - Bergdorf Goodman

4.8

4.8 (4665)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare.
All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM
*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.

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EileenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Just lovely! Service and food wonderful. Cauliflower steak delicious!

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Truffle Chicken Salad Sandwich

Villard & the Gold Room

4.5

4.5 (499)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Linger over seasonal New American cuisine, graciously served in one of the city’s most elegant and refined dining rooms. From farmhouse breakfast to indulgent brunch fare, Villard Restaurant is an iconic setting for an elevated breakfast located within Lotte New York Palace. Villard is open daily from 6:30am - 11:00am. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Beatriz

Dined 3 days ago

I read some negative reviews and almost cancelled our reservation. VERY glad I didn’t. The hotel and restaurant are beautiful, our servers were attentive, food came out fast. We mostly enjoyed the sweet dishes like the Brioche French Toast and the lemon mascarpone pancakes. The gruyer omelet was nothing special. The decorations in the Hotel are beautiful. Would come again! I requested a table with a view because it was my daughter’s bday and we had a great table! Also host said Happy bday to her when we arrived!

The Restaurant at Great Jones Distilling Co

4.7

4.7 (472)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

NoHo

About the restaurant

The Restaurant at Great Jones Distilling Co. is proud to serve classic favorites reinvigorated by modern technique, and enriched by the flavors of sumptuous local ingredients. Enjoy a unique dining experience that pays homage to a bygone era of the city’s past, and find the best of New York on every plate.

Enjoy our $25 Burger and Old Fashioned special, every Tuesday - Thursday!

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Jane

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

We had been here previously for restaurant week, and enjoyed our meal, we spent the day in NYC yesterday, and friends of ours wanted to try this place after we talked about it, so we met them for dinner. Our friends were very happy with it also. Good food, great ambiance

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Jazz Brunch - The Restaurant at Great Jones

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Christmas Eve Prix-Fixe Menu

The Met Dining Room

4.5

4.5 (3009)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

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Peggy

Dined 5 days ago

The food was excellent. I had salmon with salad, and my niece ordered the vegan cauliflower steaks. Our appetizer, the vegan hummus plate, was a work of art. Our server was on another level, and I wish I could have reviewed her with 10 stars. She was excellent, and went above and beyond to make sure our luncheon was perfect.

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Crab Cakes

L’Adresse NoMad

4.7

4.7 (229)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

NoMad

About the restaurant

L’Adresse Nomad pulls inspiration from European culinary traditions and modern American techniques, fusing ingredients and flavor profiles from both food cultures into a dynamic menu of approachable and thoughtfully crafted dishes, all complemented by L’Adresse’s innovative bar program specializing in benchmark classics and signature offerings inspired thereof.

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DINETOEATVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I was very pleasantly surprised by this place: the interior was beautiful, the service attentive, and the food was rather outstanding!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

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Social Hour at the Bar

Butter Midtown

4.6

4.6 (5869)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midtown West

About the restaurant

BUTTER is located in Midtown Manhattan. Executive Chef, Alex Guarnaschelli offers traditional American fare highlighted and enhanced by subtle global influences with the grace notes of seasonality.

Please note that in accordance with the guidance provided by the City of New York, BUTTER will require proof of Vaccination for Covid-19 as well as a form of Identification for every guests who enters and stays on the premises.

BUTTER accommodates PRIVATE EVENTS for groups of 20 to 250. For more information please visit our website listed below.

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RicardoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I have been to New York many times and have always wanted to try Butter, but I was always alone and when I go to nicer restaurants I always want to have a shared dining experience. This week my husband and I had a week of Christmas in New York and I made sure Butter was on the list of places we would eat. Butter did not disappoint. The hostess and our server Janeth were top-notch. I had a modified Butter Espresso Martini minus the Mezcal. Delicious. For dinner, we split a Buratta Salad and some Parker House Rolls. Whatever the vinaigrette that accompanied the salad was fabulously delicious. The best hunk of Buratta which was so creamy and not the usual curds that most burattas are. The acorn squash and delicata chips were a welcome accompaniment. The Parker House rolls were better than any I've had in Boston's Parker House. We both had the Brazino with Rainbow Chard in a lemon sauce viniagrette. Crispy skin, and tender fish. Well done. We had a bottle of Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc. I was the only who had dessert, just one scoop of the Mocha Chocolate Ice Cream. Perfect finish to a wonderful dining experience or so I thought. Our lovely server Janeth, who was a delight all evening brought us a glass of lovely Champagne to send us off into the busy cold New York City night. The reason I had heard of Butter was because a former New England Patriots Quarterback used to frequent the place and also I am kind of a fan of the own of the restaurant. But yes, if you are in NYC and want a lovely dinner, visit Butter. You won't be sorry!

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