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1. Max Brenner - Union Square
4.1
Excellent(8131)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Union Square
Booked 96 times today
For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age. Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between
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2. Temple Court
4.8
Exceptional(1376)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District
Booked 12 times today
Temple Court, a Tom Colicchio's destination, offers comfort food with a twist. Reviewers love the 'delicious food' and 'excellent service' that makes them feel at home. The 'fantastic' food is 'not the usual predictable combinations on a plate.' The 'historic charm' and 'beautiful decor' create a welcoming environment.
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3. Lillie's Union Square
4.2
Awesome(634)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Chelsea
Booked 1 time today
An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.
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4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.3
Awesome(216)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 11 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.
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5. Monte's Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2296)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 21 times today
Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!
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6. SET L.E.S.
4.4
Awesome(98)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Lower East Side
Booked 5 times today
At SET L.E.S. we bring "hip" and "flavor" together in our energetic restaurant/bar located in the heart of Lower East Side, New York City. Nearing almost a decade, the restaurant has grown into a neighborhood gem, most known for, the Asian-inspired menu and palatable crafted cocktails. While the restaurant is popular for it's lunch and dinner, weekend brunch has become the most quintessential experience. With customer-favorite's like the "Chicken and buttermilk waffles" and the "Steak and eggs skillet" cooked to perfection. The ambiance also makes for a great place to celebrate your birthday, with a special complimentary item with parties over 6.
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7. Rustik Tavern
4.4
Awesome(21)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Bedford / Stuyvesant
Booked 7 times today
One of Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill’s most beloved restaurants, Rustik Tavern welcomes you to enjoy top-notch food in Brooklyn's coolest neighborhood. We have a dope patio and a fiercely flavorful menu that will remind you of mama's home cooking. Drop by for drinks, dinner, or brunch on weekends. We're also available for you to grab something delicious to-go. A perfect place for date night, a reunion with friends, or celebrating life's big milestones. Head to the Celebrate tab to learn more about our private event room and large reservations. Come pull up a seat, you'll feel right at home. Whether you're new to the neighborhood or been here for 20 years, Rustik Tavern is the spot, the Bed-Stuy "Cheers."
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8. Cafe Cluny
4.9
Exceptional(2205)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Village
Booked 85 times today
CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at (212) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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9. The Musket Room
4.6
Exceptional(866)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • NoLita
Booked 16 times today
Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.
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10. Bogota Latin Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(1654)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Park Slope
Booked 10 times today
On par with some of Manhattan's best Latin restaurants but located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Bogota Latin Bistro is a neighborhood restaurant that offers Latin-inspired /Colombian dishes and drinks including mojitos, caipirinhas, aguardiente and imported Latin American wines and beers in a fun, funky and casual environment. We have a great happy hour and serve brunch Saturday & Sunday. Our menu features an assortment of small plates, large plates, side dishes, and desserts that allow you to mix, match and share dishes to create a customized dining experience on every visit. House specialties include Bandeja Paisa, Arroz con Pollo, Empanadas, Arepas and other Colombian classics.Friday & Saturday, our kitchen is open until 1AM. We also have an enclosed patio which is available for private parties all year around. Like us on Facebook.com/BogotaBistro
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