New York City Restaurants $$

    Opia Restaurant and Lounge, Manhattan

  130 East 57th street - (Lexington-Park Aves.) - New York, NY            
Opia is open seven days a week, serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a lounge fare. After nine years of wining and dining Manhattan's Midtown-East crowd, managing partners Frederick Lesort and Antoine Blech have given Opia Restaurant and Lounge (130 East 57th St, New York, NY 10022) a complete makeover, spearheaded by leading designer Jordan Mozer.
Now with new design elements including an expanded terrace overlooking the bustling street where up to eight guests per terrace can dine al fresco, an original hand-blown glass sculpture by Mozer, and a redesigned banquet area with accommodations for up to 400 people, Opia will continue its long-standing presence on this busy corner of Lexington Avenue.
    Chelsea Brewing Company, Manhattan
  Chelsea Piers, Pier 59 - New York, NY            
Manhattan's largest microbrewery. The brewery consists of a copper and brass 30 barrel brewhouse, six 60 barrel uni-tanks, four 30 barrel uni-tanks, two 60 barrel bright beer tanks and six 15 barrel servers which are located behind the bar in the restaurant.
    Ganso
  25 Bond Street - Brooklyn, NY           
Ganso is a Japanese restaurant that proudly serves its own sophisticated versions of ramen and Japanese comfort food.
    Dos Caminos Soho, Manhattan
  475 West Broadway - New York, NY            
Moving South of the Border (south of Houston Street, that is) Dos Caminos SoHo has brought the fiesta downtown, capturing the true spirit of genuine Mexican cuisine. Executive Chefs Scott Linquist and Manuel Trevino III continue to spice up the New York Mexican scene. From after-work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch, dinner or brunch, Dos Caminos SoHo has also earned a place among the city's top Mexican spots. Let the celebration at Dos Caminos SoHo begin!
Consider the menu a boarding pass to Mexico City. Enjoy Cazuela de Queso, Rib Eye Steak Alambre or one of our other modern takes on traditional Mexican cuisine like the Grilled Kobe Beef Tacos with Caramelized Onions. And no one should miss the fresh, made-to-order guacamole (that Food & Wine called the City's Best) served with homemade tortilla chips - or veggies for those counting carbs!
    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!
    Talde
  369 7th Avenue - Park Slope - Brooklyn, NY            
Talde is a Casual Asian-American Restaurant & Bar brought to you by Chef Dale Talde, David Massoni, and John Bush. The 65-seat restaurant offers guests a casual and comfortable, yet elevated, dining experience, showcasing Asian-American fare reflective of the distinct cultural and culinary experiences of Executive Chef/Partner Dale Talde. Setting the scene at TALDE is an impressive collection of Asian mahogany wood-carvings that Bush and Massoni salvaged from an antiques warehouse in Pennsylvania. Another focal point of the restaurant space is the 6-seat chef’s counter with views into the open kitchen, where guests can watch and interact with Chef Talde and his team as they work.
    Alfredo of Rome, Manhattan
  4 W. 49th Street - (5th Ave.,at Rockefeller Center) - New York, NY           
Alfredo of Rome, located at Rockefeller Center, just around the corner from NBC Studios, is a perfect location for your Tour & Travel and F.I.T. Programs.
    Hurley's Saloon, Manhattan
  232 West 48th St. - Midtown West - New York, NY           
Classic restaurant & bar in New York's theater district, with American cuisine and seafood specialties.
    Yakitori Totto
  251 West 55th Street, 2nd Floor - Manhattan - New York, NY           
This Midtown restaurant's specialty is yakitori (which means "grilled chicken") — a traditional Japanese street food — with an important extra detail: dishes are made with premium-quality meats. Chicken is the focus of the menu, but all sorts of meats are available, as well as classic appetizers such as onigiri and gyoza. Despite the restaurant's commitment to offer premium quality cuisine, Yakitori is a traditional working-class dish, and the restaurant's prices stay true to this.
    Roadhouse Restaurant, The
  1400 Clove Road - Staten Island, NY           
The recipe is unique, for it brings together Northern and Southern Italian tradition. Mixed in, are a few original creations, add in a vision combined with a passion for perfection. That is how The RoadHouse Restaurant was born. Almost 40 years ago, Anthony D'Andrea and his wife, Joanne started a legacy, that continues to strive for taking the best ingredients and giving you the comfort of a home cooked meal.
The story continues to unfold to the next generation, a renovation that provides the same delicious classic favorites, the Clam Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana-w-Baked Rigatoni, Escarole-n-Beans,and our signature Meatballs. All of this coupled with a rustic atmosphere lends to providing you with a beautiful place to have your next family event.
    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.
    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.
    Dassara
  271 Smith Street - Brooklyn, NY            
Welcome Dassara Ramen: top quality cuisine, music and art in Brooklyn.
    Ramen Yebisu
  126 N 6th St - Brooklyn, NY            
Ramen Yebisu offers Sapporo-style ramen created by chef Akira Hiratsuka from Hokkaido Japan. Chef Hiratsuka has crafted the menu at Yebisu from years of experience as a head chef at the renowned Yakitori Totto where he helped pioneer truly authentic Japanese Yakitori in New York City. Growing up in Sapporo on Japan’s Northernmost island of Hokkaido, chef Hiratsuka learned from a tradition of cuisine that uses the finest seafood from the Northern Japan Sea, fresh locally grown vegetables, and a thicker style noodle typical of Sapporo ramen.
Yebisu’s Ramen, also known as “Nama-Men” is made with a special home-made, extremely fresh unheated moist noodle. Yebisu ferments noodles for 48 hours and serve the noodle within a day giving the noodles a superior taste and texture.
Ramen Yebisu has created a unique ramen experience combining Sapporo-style soup with our signature noodles.
    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/
    Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern
  524 Port Richmond Ave - Staten Island - New York, NY           
Denino's has been a gathering place for families and friends all these many wonderful years. After 73 years Denino's has chosen to extend beyond Staten Island and will open a Denino's in the town of Brick, New Jersey.
    New Bistro
  2561 Hylan Blvd. - Staten Island, NY           
Located on Hylan Boulevard in the heart of Staten Island, Bistro is renown for sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere, innovative cuisine and exceptional service. From the moment guests walk through the doors, they are captivated by exquisitely prepared Italian dishes in a chic and stylish setting. Spacious bar is the perfect place to sip a cocktail while enjoying live music. http://www.bistro2000.com
    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.
    Portobello Cafe
  4221 Hylan Blvd. - Staten Island - New York, NY           
Portobello Cafe is committed to providing the utmost in service and atmosphere to its customers. here service is professional, courteous, yet unobtrusive and the goal is that each and every customer to have a pleasant dining experience.
The staff at Portobello strive as individuals, and as a team, to ensure the comfort of all patrons and guarantee your happiness. Portobello Cafe's intention as a thriving business is to assure quality, quantity, and affordability to every customer and to deliver these precedents as perfectly as possible.
    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.
    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.
    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.