Restaurants near Sidney Hillman Playground

141 restaurants available nearby

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1. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9929)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 105 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

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2. Pig and Khao - LES

4.7

Exceptional(1424)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side

Booked 23 times today

Top Chef contestant Leah Cohen's Pig and Khao (68 Clinton Street) on the Lower East Side. The Southeast Asian inspired cuisine offers a variety of Thai and Filipino influences on the menu including Crispy Pata and pickled mango salad (pork shank cooked in soy sauce and five spice garnished with coriander, crispy garlic served with a secret family recipe sweet and sour liver dipping sauce), Grilled Pork Jowl and Brussels Sprouts Salad (chili lime fish sauce, shallot, herbs and toasted rice) and Crispy Pork Belly Adobo (Szechuan peppercorn, coconut vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crispy garlic, scallion and soft boiled egg). Drinks range from cheap canned beer, wine, cocktails, and a self-serve bottomless tap in the backyard

3. Ivan Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(3184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Lower East Side

Booked 21 times today

Ivan Ramen "More then Just Ramen!"Ivan Ramen imagines the Classic NY diner as seen through the Japanese lens. The food is incredible, the service outstanding, the menu is uniquely Ivan Orkin. Ivan Ramen celebrates Ivan’s creativity through the lens of his life journey. His effortless blending of: his New York roots, his classic French training, and his deep understanding of Japan, color the menu and the restaurant. Ramen here is clearly a must, but you should not miss out on the amazing array of other dishes, which are perfect for sharing while you enjoy a well selected sake. Casual, comfortable and quirky with splashes of art inspired by pop culture and movies, Ivan Ramen is simply a fun restaurant.

4. Ernesto’s

4.9

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Basque • Lower East Side

Booked 6 times today

Ernesto’s is the acclaimed Basque-inspired restaurant from veteran chef Ryan Bartlow, who has worked at world-renowned restaurants, including Akelarre in Spain, Alinea in Chicago, and Frenchette in New York City. At Ernesto’s — which has been named one of The New York Times ‘best new restaurants’ of the year, among other accolades — Bartlow offers a menu inspired by his years spent cooking and living in the Basque region of Spain, mixing signature traditional dishes with seasonal riffs on classic flavors.Ernesto's is open for dinner Monday from 5:30-9:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-9:30pm with the kitchen closing at 9:45pm, and Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm with the kitchen closing at 10:30pm. We accept reservations and walk-ins. We take reservations up to two weeks in advance with our books opening at midnight. **Our outdoor tables are WALK-IN ONLY. Please call on the day of your reservation to check for availability.

5. Wildair

4.8

Exceptional(176)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Lower East Side

Booked 16 times today

Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

6. Dudley's

4.6

Exceptional(37)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Lower East Side

Booked 44 times today

From the team who brought us Ruby’s & Elephante, Dudley’s is a neighborhood staple that delivers good vibes and great food in equal measure. The American-meets-Australian all-day cafe serves a lust-worthy brunch, alongside sandwiches, and pasta, all within a lively environment that’s a destination to see-and-be-seen.

7. Essex

4.5

Awesome(3193)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 27 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

8. Bar Contra

4.5

Awesome(261)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lower East Side

A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food. Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.

9. Yopparai

4.6

Exceptional(504)

Price: Very Expensive

• Izakaya • Lower East Side

Booked 4 times today

Yopparai is a well-loved Japanese restaurant and sake bar known for a wide variety of sake paired with traditional Japanese cuisine. We serve traditional Japanese favorites like sashimi, sushi and grilled meat/fish, while also offering signature dishes like homemade tofu, oden, and Japanese-style hot pot. All of our dishes are homemade using a combination of fresh local ingredients and fish and meat sourced from Japan. We offer unique seating in intimate booths on Japanese tatami mats, as well as counter seating in front of our sushi chefs. If you're celebrating a special occasion, please consider our limited-availability chef's omakase menu. The omakase experience may be booked in advance through Open Table or by calling the restaurant.

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10. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

4.7

Exceptional(1038)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Lower East Side

Booked 24 times today

Vast Japanese menu of sushi & small plates plus sake & cocktails in the trendy Sixty LES Hotel. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern, a traditional Sushi Bar and a fine dining experience, all about melding a fun drinking environment with delicious food offerings. The menu provides something for everyone - vegetarians, sushi lovers and meat lovers alike. We serve everything from small plate items like yakitori by the piece, to family-style platters like filet mignon with lobster platter. Expert Sushi Chefs behind the Sushi Bar create made-to-order fresh sashimi, sushi and signature rolls. All this to accompany hand crafted Japanese beers, sochu style cocktails and an extensive sake and wine list.

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Marilyn
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is flavorful. No dish was a dud. I’d like the music sound level to be lower.
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Pig and Khao - LESPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• Lower East Side
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Jorgevip
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious, but what really stood out was Cecilia’s exceptional service. She went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. Her attention to detail, friendly attitude, and professionalism were truly top-notch. Thank you, Cecilia, for the superb service!
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Rachelvip
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful service, delicious food and that yuzu curd dessert was out of this world!
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Ivan RamenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Lower East Side
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Marlise
Philadelphia County •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was truly one of the best meals ever! The food was outstanding; the Crispy Rice and Lychee Martinis are a must. Service was incredible. Vibes were high. Highly recommend!
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Susan
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a great experience at Beauty and Essex! We ordered 8 items for 5 people and had plenty of food. Highlights were apple and kale salad, tomato soup and grilled cheese dumplings, strip steak and mushroom ravioli. Service was fantastic and ambience was fabulous. Expensive but worth it!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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1. Beauty & Essex- New York

2. Pig and Khao - LES

3. Ivan Ramen

4. Ernesto’s

5. Wildair

6. Dudley's

7. Essex

8. Bar Contra

9. Yopparai

10. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

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