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A photo of Skybar - LIC restaurant
1. Skybar - LIC
3.4
Very Good(22)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Long Island City
Booked 5 times today
Sitting high above the New York skyline, glowing in the heart of Long Island City, Skybar is a vibrant rooftop lounge retreat. With panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, hand-crafted cocktails, small plates, and electrifying music setting the scene. Come to Skybar and experience the energy of the city that never sleeps!
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2. Il Falco Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(477)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Island City
II Falco looks to serve you with the most delicious and finest Italian cuisine in the area. Inspired by the original owners of II Mulino, Gino and Fernando Masci, Bolivar acquired the love for the Italian kitchen. This has given them the experience in creating and mastering familiar pastas such as the wild porcini mushroom ravioli with black truffle cream sauce. From the sea we have branzino cooked in sea salt, as well as fresh seafood with angel hair. For meat lovers we have a choice of delicious veal chops to rack of lamb to PorterHouse Steak. We look forward to providing you with outstanding service and make you feel just like home.
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3. Cafe Zaffri
4.3
Awesome(18)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Union Square
Booked 43 times today
Cafe Zaffri, lovingly known as “Zaf’s”, is the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room. Located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its diaspora.
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4. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(209)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 248 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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5. Nami Nori West Village
4.8
Exceptional(108)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Greenwich Village
Booked 83 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
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6. Gjelina - New York
4.6
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • East Village
Booked 168 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner services.
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7. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1813)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 79 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.
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8. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.4
Awesome(2480)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 58 times today
While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. At La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.
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9. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.5
Awesome(4136)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 14 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.
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10. Nami Nori - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(43)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Williamsburg
Booked 32 times today
Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

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  • Thais
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Favorite restaurant in nyc! The food and service was absolutely perfect! Josias was the best person in the restaurant
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    Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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    4.8
  • kimberley
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We came to this place under the premise that the food was outstanding based on the Michelin rating and social media touting that the food was comparably to that in Thailand…..this was the reason we booked. The service was lovely, everyone friendly and attentive which is always appreciated. The shrimp pancake appetizer was an interactive delicious experience. The rose quartz drink I had done virgin and enjoyed. The shrimp pad Thai was delicious, noodles done well, very tasty. The Wagyu pho was recommended and underwhelming honestly. We enjoyed both of the desserts we ordered, the crème brûlée and mango ice cream served with sticky rice….this was a highlight for us. Would I say Value….Probably Not.
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    SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
    •
    4.7
  • Dionne
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great place with beautiful views a nice place to mingle with friends
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    Skybar - LICPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Long Island City
    •
    3.4
  • brendan
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The restaurant is exquisite and the service was fabulous. I highly recommend the breads & spreads, jibineh cheese, mushrooms, beets and eggplant to start. The octopus & steak skewers, the shish barak, the chicken and spaghetti. We had the cheesecake, baklava, and tiramisu. All ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Cafe ZaffriPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Union Square
    •
    4.3
  • Carlos
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    We enjoyed a wonderful evening and dinner celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The food was delicious and we look forward to returning to try the OssoBuco.
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    Il Falco RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Long Island City
    •
    4.7

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