83 Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Meatpacking District

1. Sei Less

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Garment District

Booked 44 times today

Curiously nestled behind an enigmatic mural in Midtown, behind a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it door stands Sei Less, a newly minted Asian fusion restaurant. With close proximity to Madison Square Garden and the Garment District, Sei Less is the new hot spot that all fiveboroughs will be talking about. Designed for evenings of enviable cuisine and distinctive revelry, the spacefeatures seating for 350 guests juxtaposed with a meticulously curatedcollection of modern art and clean lines, alongside traditional, hand carved Asian design elements in an homage to the architectural pagodas ofgenerations’ past. The curated Pan-Asian menu with a one-of-a-kindcocktail experience as well as mocktails, for the sober-curious set, isdesigned to enhance every evening. In addition to the main dining area,the venue will offer 4 private dining areas to accommodate private parties and events.

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2. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(1840)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 85 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.

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3. Drift Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(94)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Weehawken

Booked 17 times today

Drift Restaurant in Weehawken, NJ serves as a blend of modern flair and coastal charm. It is elegantly perched on the waterfront, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Drift's interior is sleek yet cozy, adorned with a nautical-themed de for that evokes a serene oceanic atmosphere. The menu is a delightful journey through contemporary American cuisine.

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4. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(1042)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 78 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - FridayLUNCH: 12pm -5pmSaturday & SundayBRUNCH: 11am - 5pmIn addition, our outdoor Express Cafe, is open daily from 8am to 5pm. *For parties of 13 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com or kavila@legends.net**Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

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5. Trattoria Dell'Arte

4.5

Awesome(9639)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 86 times today

Welcome to Trattoria Dell' Arte, an enchanting dining experience that transports you to an Italian artist's studio, adorned with oversized sculptures, captivating drawings, and a unique wall gallery featuring famous Italian noses.Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with our diverse menu, showcasing a vegetable antipasto bar and an array of culinary delights, including pasta, fish, seafood, veal chops, steaks, and our signature thin-crust pizza.Conveniently located across the street from Carnegie Hall and in close proximity to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, City Center, and the heart of the Midtown Hotel district around Central Park and 59th Street. Whether you're attending a Broadway show at theaters like the Winter Garden, the Neil Simon, or the Gershwin, Trattoria Dell'Arte is your perfect pre and post-concert or theater dining destination. Join us for a delightful cocktail, indulge in a delectable dessert, or immerse yourself in the artistic ambiance of our space.

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6. Wolfgang's Steak House - Times Square

4.5

Awesome(3650)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 44 times today

TAKE-OUTMonday thru Thursday12 pm to 9:15 pmFriday & Saturday12 pm to 10 pmSunday12 pm to 9 pmWith 4 decades of experience, Wolfgang Zwiener didn't duplicate an exceptional steakhouse, he improved on it to make Wolfgang's Steakhouse exceptional. The porterhouse steak for one, two, four or more, is an outstanding choice. The atmosphere, expanded menu & professional service will appeal to even the most exacting diners. Wolfgang's is pleased to add this location in the heart of Midtown East.

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7. Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

4.4

Awesome(579)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District

Booked 29 times today

Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is a vibrant contemporary American restaurant from Marcus Samuelsson within the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Metropolis is the culinary anchor of this new cultural cornerstone of Lower Manhattan and is honored to play a role in the final chapter of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Its menu explores the rich culinary traditions of New York City through a modern lens with theatrical cocktails, a fun and worldly wine list, and gracious hospitality. Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis features a dazzling yet warmly inviting dining room and a bustling bar, a landscaped outdoor terrace, and a lobby lounge featuring free-to-the-public artistic programming.

8. Lafayette

4.5

Awesome(3130)

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 26 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

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9. Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2729)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 23 times today

Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant, conveniently located on 46th street between 5th and 6th avenues, showcases a modern décor. An intimate bar space with a stunning bar and high top seating. Chazz Palminteri’s features the finest meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as antipasto and traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include Zuppa di Cozze, Filetto di Pomodoro and Cotoletta di Vitello al Marsala. The upscale Italian eatery offers a global wine list boasting close to 250 wines and is curated to pair with the bold, rich flavors of classic Italian fare. Custom cocktails featuring spirits blended with seasonal ingredients as well as Italian and craft beer are offered as well. The space can accommodate 100+ guests for lunch and dinner.

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10. Brooklyn Chop House

4.5

Awesome(2866)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 63 times today

Home of the L.S.D. - Only Place On Earth where guests can enjoy Salt & Pepper / Ginger Garlic Lobster —- 3LB 35 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak & 7Lb Authentic Peking Duck ALL ON ONE TABLE Dim Sum & Chops featuring one of kind - Pastrami - Bacon Cheeseburger & French Onion Soup Dumplings.Voted Best New Restaurant 2018 by Thrillist - BEST STEAKHOUSE in NYC by NEWSWEEK 2019!

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1. Sei Less

2. Legasea Bar & Grill

3. Drift Restaurant & Bar

4. Central Park Boathouse

5. Trattoria Dell'Arte

6. Wolfgang's Steak House - Times Square

7. Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

8. Lafayette

9. Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant

10. Brooklyn Chop House

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