New York City Restaurants $$

    New Leaf Cafe, Manhattan

  1 Margaret Corbin Drive - (Fort Tryon Park) - New York, NY            
Nestled in Upper Manhattan’s historic Fort Tryon Park, the New Leaf Restaurant & Bar offers a stylish and unforgettable dining experience.
Housed in a restored 1930s cobblestone New York City Parks Department building and enveloped by lush, forested surroundings, dining at the New Leaf is like visiting a charming, upstate country inn without ever leaving the city. A true storybook-like setting, the New Leaf was voted “Upper Manhattan’s Most Romantic Restaurant.”
Executive Chef Scott Campbell brings more than 20 years distinguished culinary experience to the New Leaf. Drawing inspiration from local green markets, upstate New York farms and New York City’s community gardens, Chef Campbell creates a constantly changing, imaginative and modern American menu featuring seasonal dishes made from only the freshest, all-natural produce.
The New Leaf is an enterprise of the non-profit New York Restoration Project (NYRP), with proceeds supporting the restoration and maintenance of New York City parks, community gardens and open spaces.
    Jin Ramen, Manhattan
  3183 Broadway (by 125th Street 1 train station) - New York, NY           
Jin is the Japanese pronunciation of the character 仁. It means "benevolence" and finds its root in Confucian ideals. The character Jin consists of two elements. The left side represents a human being and the right side represents the numeral two. Jin is said to depict the way two people should treat one another. This ramen bar is called Jin not only out of an enthusiasm for ramen, but also from a desire to grow a business that has a positive impact on the community. In 2012, after Jin gains a solid foothold in the neighborhood, customers are welcome to advise on how Jin should use its resources to benefit our community and neighbors.
    Trattoria Dell'Arte, Manhattan
  900 Seventh Avenue - New York, NY           
Across from Carnegie Hall, Trattoria Dell’Arte features the largest antipasto bar in New York, a sprawling selection of seafood and vegetable specialties perfect for parties of all sizes. Designed after a Tuscan artist’s studio, the rooms include half-finished paintings, oversized sculptures of fragmented body parts, a gallery of Italian noses, a wine cellar dining room, and a candle-filled private room. The menu focuses on northern Italian specialties such as the steak Florentine, double veal chop, seafood specialties of the Mediterranean, and unforgettable dessert
    Chez Sardine, Manhattan
  183 West 10th Street - New York, NY           
Welcome to Chez Sardine, a New York restaurant experience you won't want to miss.
    The Lake Club
  1150 Clove Road - Staten Island - New York, NY           
The Lake Club is committed to excellence in intimate dining and elegant catering. Here the dynamic staff stands ready to provide extraordinary service and sumptuous cuisine amidst these stunningly landscaped grounds.
Let The Lake Club create for you... an affair to remember.
    Taste Of India Restaurant
  1018 Bergen Street - Brooklyn, NY           
Fine Indian Cousine, Established 1974
    Butcher Bar, Queens
  37-08 30th Avenue - Astoria - New York, NY           
Astoria's first organic, natural and local butcher shop. Voted Astoria's #1 BEST BBQ. Butcher Bar believes in old traditonal methods and the exclusive use of high quality, pasteur raised, no hormone or any antibiotic treated meat guarantees quality and taste. If you haven't visited, come on down and sample some of the finest BBQ in NYC and take home some good meat.
Butcher Bar's mission is to connect our customers to the source of their food – small scale, sustainable local farms that are committed to producing natural, humanely raised, high quality and distinctive meat products.
    Alma Restaurant
  187 Columbia Street - Brooklyn, NY           
Alma is a landmark in the New York dining scene. Built from the ground up, handcrafted by the four owners, each of the three floors offers a unique atmosphere. In 2002, Alma opened its doors under the auspice of Chef Gary Jacobson. Carrying on his tradition, Chef Hans Dannerhoj continues to create sophisticated and memorable cuisine. Guests flock to the roof deck year-round for brunch and dinner. The roof deck is heated in the winter and open air in the summer with unrivaled panoramic views of Manhattan. From the second floor dining room or the deck the sunsets captured at Alma are like no other.
    South Fin Grills, Staten Island
  300 Father Capodanno Blvd - New York, NY            
South Fin Grills offers a unique combination of delectable food, exquisite decor and breath-taking views. The mission here is to be the premier upscale restaurant on Staten Island. The entire staff is fully dedicated to serving guests and welcoming patrons new and old to experience everything South Fin Grills has to offer.
    Bocelli Restaurant
  1250 Hylan Blvd. - Staten Island, NY           
Born in St Angelo dei Lombardi in the Italian province of Avellino, Chef Sena came to attending New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, Stefano studied culinary arts as an apprentice at the Alps Restaurant here on Staten Island under owner/chef Gerard Campitiello. Upon graduation from high school Stefano embarked on a 12-month regional Italian cuisine apprenticeship in Genoa, Italy after which he continued his education at the highly esteemed Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
    Thistle Hill Tavern
  441 Seventh Avenue - Brooklyn, NY            
Thistle Hill Tavern is a casual, seasonal restaurant and bar brought to you by Chef Dale Talde, David Massoni and John Bush serving American tavern fare and handcrafted cocktails. John and Bar Manager Bill Riley have complemented the restaurant’s menu with a cocktail and wine program which reflects the restaurant’s commitment to local ingredients. Thistle Hill’s dining room is handsomely outfitted with original mahogany wood floors, exposed brick and ivory walls lined with wainscoting. The restaurant is also decorated with a collection of antique photos, prints and ephemera representing Brooklyn’s storied history and iconic personalities.
    F & J Pine Restaurant
  1913 Bronxdale Avenue - Bronx, Ne           
Frankie Bastone, uncle frank to those who know him best, opened a storefront restaurant in the Bronx in 1969. His family-style meals, made with recipes taught to him by his mother back home in the hills of Calabria Italy, soon made Frankie the toast of the town. As word about Frankie’s cooking continued to spread, the pine restaurant was transformed from the Bronx’s “best kept secret”, to the landmark restaurant it is today. The tradition of serving quality Italian cuisine lives on through our culinary masters who still create the unique flavors of the pine using the freshest homegrown herbs and ingredients. Please join us for a meal from mama Bastone’s kitchen served to you in the warmth and friendly atmosphere of our dining room.
    Schnitzel Haus
  7319 Fifth Ave - Brooklyn - New York, NY           
German born Executive Chef Uwe along with owner Fred Urban bring authentic German food to Brooklyn. Tastes from the old country are re-created and enjoyed at the Schnitzel Haus of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Come for lunch or dinner 7 days a week or have the staff cater an event for you in the private 2nd floor lounge complete with a full bar and veranda.
    Sik Gaek, Queens
  49-11 Roosevelt Avenue - Woodside - New York, NY           
Welcome to Sik Gaek, a traditional Korean restaurant where the hospitality and service are second to none and the dishes are both delicious and well-served. Come experience authentic Korean cuisine at its best. And for a truly unique and memorable culinary experience, consider trying the sannakji: octopus, served live!
    Arriba Arriba!, Queens
  40-15 Queens Blvd - Sunnyside, NY           
Tasteful and exquisite mexican food and our indredibly, amazingly delicious margaritas. Opened for almost 30 years since our first location guarantees our customer's satisfaction and expectation by providing good taste, quality food and very happy enviroment.
    Café La Nueva
  82-02 37th Avenue - Queens - Jackson Heights, NY
          
The Café La Nueva has established itself as a popular venue for people of all ages and backgrounds.
From the start La Nueva Café Bar Restaurant has become an integral part of Jackson Heights' street plan. The food on offer is eclectic and international in style. The Restaurant is open seven days per week, day and night.
The Bar serves a fine selection of unusual draught and bottled beers and has a short but very selective wine list on offer. A wide variety of liqueurs, spirits and soft drinks are also available.
The Café La Nueva has several spaces available for hire and the Café-Bar-Restaurant can provide all necessary food and drink services to satisfy most requirements.
The cafe-bar Café La Nueva offers you a peaceful oasis where from early morning you can have breakfast, an assortment of delicious ice-creams, excellent coffee, rich and natural fruit juices. In the evening we serve intoxicating cocktails and a wide selection of draught and bottled beer. http://www.cafelanueva.com/
    The Marina Cafe
  154 Mansion Ave - Staten Island - New York, NY           
On July 14, 1980 the Marina Cafe opened its doors to Staten Island. It was then that it began dedicating ourselves to pleasing guests and providing only the highest quality and freshest foods available. The Marina Cafe's policy of pleasing has been its primary standard and celebrating 30 years in business is by far the greatest reward.
The Marina Cafe has come a long way in 30 years.