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Best Restaurants for People Watching in East Elmhurst

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A photo of Red Rooster Harlem restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10600)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 43 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
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4.7
Exceptional(2921)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Midtown East
Booked 11 times today
Opened in 1979 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow. MR CHOW started in London in 1968 and continues to enjoy generations of devoted clients from art, fashion, music, and entertainment. Recently awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for its excellence, service, and cuisine this restaurant described by Givenchy as a "Precious Jewel Box" is one of the most beautiful restaurants in New York City serving high Chinese Cuisine with impeccable service. The menu at MR CHOW is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, and the signature dishes such as Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles, and Ma Mignon. MR CHOW also serves one of the best Beijing Ducks in the world.The famous nightly handmade noodle show is presented in every location since the opening of London in 1968. "Elegant Midtown Chinese and its newer TriBeCa sibling offer “big-league” eats in “welcome-to-the-’80s” digs..." - ZAGAT
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4.8
Exceptional(1107)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 7 times today
La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.
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4.6
Exceptional(1491)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 20 times today
Reservations are for dining guests only. Bar seating is first come first serve and drinks only is permitted at the bar. Please call or text us at 212-903-4001 to reserve parties of 11 or more, credit card guarantee required . Indoor and sidewalk seating is available. Located in Midtown East, Copinette, which means “Girlfriend” in French, offers an American cuisine with French influence. We invite you to dine in our relaxed and refined dining room with feminine touches and beautiful chandeliers. Our menu is full of flavor offering classic dishes with our Copinette finesse. Our extensive wine list focuses on North American, French, and Italian wines with a wide range of price points to suit every occasion. Copinette is open for Dinner. Lunch and Brunch, Come join us at Copinette.
A photo of Numero 28 - Uptown restaurant
4.4
Awesome(219)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Numero 28, a culinary institution born from a rich legacy of four generations of Pizzaioli. Our story began in New York City, where our beloved Nonna Eugenia has been the heart and soul of our restaurant for over 60 years. Her unwavering dedication to traditional Italian cuisine and warm hospitality has made us a beloved staple in the Big Apple.With multiple locations in New York and Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin), we're honored to share our family's culinary heritage with you. Come taste the tradition, come taste the love. Buon appetito, and thank you for being part of our family's story!PLEASE NOTE :1) BYOB available for$20 per person 2) for every party of 9 people or more we offer the following PRE-FIX menus : Bronze $55Bruschetta ClassicaBurrataArugula SaladPolpette della NonnaFamily PizzaSilver $60Bruschetta ClassicaBurrataArugula SaladPolpette della NonnaGrilled SalmonFamily Pizza or Pasta Tiramisu or Nutella Pizza
A photo of 83 1/2 restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1126)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 4 times today
83 ½ is best described as a labor of love. A love of a family, friends and most importantly, food. Chef Vincenzo Mangiafridda, a twenty-year restaurant veteran of the Upper East Side, wanted to open a restaurant that spoke to his deep Sicilian roots. In 83 1/2, his vision has become reality. He created a menu of memorable Italian dishes including silky pastas, inventive antipasti, and delicious entrees. Above all, it’s Vincenzo’s love of people that makes 83 ½ what it is: a warm, welcoming place where friends and families share their passion for food and familiar faces. We can’t wait for your family to meet ours.
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4.7
Exceptional(1442)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 12 times today
Jacques Brasserie is a relaxing sanctuary deep in the heart of the Upper East Side. Low key and inviting, this two-room restaurant and bar serves classic French dishes amongst dark wooden walls adorned with vintage poster advertisements and bohemian scenes a la Toulouse-Lautrec. Open seven days a week, Jacques Brasserie serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.​Our chef creates everything in house, producing classic dishes such as French Onion Soup, Escargot, Steak Frites, Poulet Roti, Salade Nicoise and our most popular dish, Moules Frites.​Committed to serving the finest local and seasonal products, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner, a meal at Jacques Brasserie will captivate your senses. ​Bon Appetit!​​Note : we do not take reservations for BAR AREA ROOM it’s first come first served only.We cannot honor reservations for specific tables
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4.4
Awesome(423)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 9 times today
Located at Second Avenue and 66th Street, Mediterraneo is the epitome of style and fine Italian cuisine. Here the Florentine and Tuscan heritage of the owners, translate into a menu filled with fragrant aromas and flavors spectacular enough to sate the most sophisticated palate.
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4.5
Awesome(98)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Blooms Tavern. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Wishes Noel DonovanManaging Partner
A photo of Tokugawa - Madison restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(61)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Upper East Side
Booked 7 times today
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  • James
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food is good you can tell the owner and chef put a lot of detail and thought into it. Giving the service a pass because as someone in the restaurant industry I don’t think they expected it to be so busy. You can tell owner cares a lot about the restaurant. He should be proud because his place is fantastic. Also the drinks are so delicious. I highly recommend, your taste buds will thank you later:)
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    CopinettePrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
    4.6
  • Fred
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    On the evening of Thursday, December 26, 2024 we dined at Red Rooster & it was a lovely experience. We are a totally blind couple & the staff could not have been more accommodating. Our waitress, Autumn could not have been nicer and more attentive. Each time she put down an item, she told us where she put the item & what each thing was. She made drink recommendations & they were spot on. The food was delicious & we asked if they could cut up our stakes & they did so, willingly and without any hesitation. It was the best dining experience we have ever had. We were honored that the Chef came out & spoke to us about the food. He re-assured us that each time we were there the service would be at the same standards, top notch. The security guard was so nice to escort us to our cab. We highly recommend the Red Rooster for a fabulous dining experience.
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    Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
    4.8
  • JoanVIP
    Key West / Florida Keys •133 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Sonya welcomed us and showed us to a nice table while Angie also greeted us. Raymond helped us with drinks and Antonio took our order. As always, dinner was delicious, service and the atmosphere over the top. We’ll be back soon. Thank you everyone at Mr. Chow. Best wishes. Joan and Randy
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    MR CHOW - 57thPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Midtown East
    4.7
  • LouisVIP
    New York City •91 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    delicious pizza and pasta at a reasonable price. The Calabrese pizza and the lasagna are spectacular.
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    Numero 28 - UptownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
    4.4
  • JaneVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 17, 2024
    The food and service are perfection! If you want a quiet place to go and talk - this is not the plane. Very loud! But worth the loudness for the food!
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    La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
    4.8
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