New York City Restaurants $$

    Williamsburg Pizza

  265 Union Ave (at the corner of South 3rd St) - Brooklyn, NY           
Williamsburg Pizza's delicious pizza is handcrafted using only the finest and freshest ingredients beginning with old school Brooklyn thin crust; homemade San Marzano tomato sauce; Grande Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese – made fresh daily or imported directly from Italy. And when tossed together, the result is absolutely delicious.
    Shopsins, Manhattan
  120 Essex St - New York, NY           
Welcome to Shopsins, the classic NYC diner owned by legendary chef/owner Kenny Shopsin. The restaurant and its owner were the subject of of the 2004 documentary "I Like Killing Flies". Shopsins offers experimental, unorthodox dishes that you are guaranteed to remember for a long time.
    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.
    Chinar on the Island
  283 Sand Lane - Staten Island - New York, NY           
"Chinar on the Island" restaurant honors the breadth of Mediterranean cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from almost all regions of Middle East to an elegant, contemporary and comfortable setting in Staten Island, New York.
    Blue Water Grill, Manhattan
  31 Union Square West - (16th Street) - New York, NY            
Voted 11th Most Popular Restaurant in New York in the 2008 Zagat Survey and applauded as a restaurant that is "perfect for dates" and "never disappoints," Blue Water Grill is a dining destination in the heart of Union Square. Loyal guests and curious visitors are drawn to the former Metropolitan Bank space that features sexy, dimly-lit red chandeliers illuminating the intimate dining room, a spacious people-watching outdoor café and a cozy subterranean lounge featuring live jazz music.
    Windfall Lounge & Grill, Manhattan
  23 West 39th Street - (5th-6th Aves.) - New York, NY           
Come at lunch and you might think you are in a fine restaurant, come at night and the lunch would be unimaginable to you – the lunch tables are gone, the 44 foot bar awakens, drinking and music prevail, and “party” is the password. But either way we are always ready to capture any celebration you like.
    Ruby Foo's, Manhattan
  2182 Broadway - (76th-77th Streets) - New York, NY            
In the heart of what makes Manhattan tick, Ruby Foo's Times Square is creating a buzz of its own amid the glitz and glitter of Broadway's twinkling lights. Follow the neon light beaming from our fifty-foot "Ruby Foo's" sign. On 49th street, there is no mistaking: the revolving sign beckons passers-by to enter its Shanghai-style banquet setting for Ruby Foo's signature Pan-Asian cuisine.
Inside this 300-seat, multi-decked "Palace", bold colors, broad decorative strokes, mah-jongg tiled walls and colorful open lobby bar are the visual essence of the Ruby Foo's design. A huge lacquered "red gate" archway is the entrance to the Ruby Foo's experience, and is accented with the venue's dramatic lighting that includes lanterns replicated from China's "Forbidden City." At the north end, a gold-leafed Buddha keeps a watchful eye over the guests while they peruse Executive Chef Shawn Edelman's vast menu, a collection of delicious dishes from every part of the Asian continent.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Filippo's Ristorante Italiano
  1727 Richmond Road - Staten Island - New York, NY           
Filippo’s Ristorante Italiano, where diners can feel the personal warmth in this family-run restaurant where the staff knows regulars well.
Service is beyond pleasant: Staff are determined to please and there is a high ratio of staff to patrons. Come have a great time!
    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!
    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
    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/
    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.
    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.