Best Lunch Restaurants in South Street Seaport

215 restaurants available nearby

1. Lafayette

4.5

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 14 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.

2. Petite Boucherie

4.7

Exceptional(1348)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 36 times today

Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4.5

Awesome(8124)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Midtown East

Booked 11 times today

Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.

4. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 25 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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5. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(316)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 144 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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6. ONE Dine at One World Observatory

4.4

Awesome(4808)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 25 times today

Enjoy elevated American cuisine and sprawling views from the highest point in the city at ONE Dine! 🔷For a la carte reservations, tickets to One World Observatory are required to access the restaurant. Take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer here: https://bit.ly/owo-a-la-carte. 🔷 One World Observatory is a cashless operation. Onsite reverse ATM’s are available for cash conversions. The Observatory accepts all major Credit/Debit Cards.If purchasing a dining experience package, tickets to the observatory are included! Your tickets can be picked up at the Guest Services desk in the lower lobby of One World Observatory. For all patrons, we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to your set reservation time to truly enjoy your dual access to ONE Dine and One World Observatory! Reservations will be held for up to 15 minutes after set reservation times. Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday: 12 pm - 10 pm*Parties of 8 or more contact: GROUPDINING@ONEWORLDOBSERVATORY.COM.

7. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14539)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 126 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

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8. Brooklyn Chop House

4.5

Awesome(2827)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 71 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! ***INDOOR DINING IS NOT GUARANTEED UPON RESERVATION***

9. Becco

4.5

Awesome(28580)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 219 times today

Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

10. Temple Court

4.8

Exceptional(1375)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 7 times today

Steps away from The Beekman's centerpiece atrium and the bustle of The Bar Room, is Tom Colicchio's Temple Court. Surrounded by a series of stained-glass windows, and full of historic charm, Temple Court's Dining Room is a destination for the fine dining devout. Now under the stewardship of Executive Chef, Travis Sowards, Temple Court is a tour de force of Tom Colicchio's most classic flavor profiles, reimagined and assembled on a showcase menu in Downtown NYC. *The Bar Room is not reservable through Open Table*

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Chloe
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The spicy vodka pasta was literally heaven so good!!!! And the restaurant was so nice and relaxing
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Little Ruby's Cafe - West VillagePrice: Moderate• Australian• West Village
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4.7
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Jerome
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Spécial Thank you to the manager who made everything possible to get a table for 5 when we booked ( not easy as the Space is limited and christmas is a busy day). We come from France. The food and the atmosphere are excellent. We had great time there. We Will come back !
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Petite BoucheriePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.7
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Wesley
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The room is beautiful, the service seamless, and the food is delicious. A perfect place for dinner!
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LafayettePrice: Expensive• French• NoHo
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4.5
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Angela
Miami - Dade •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My family and I had a fantastic time at Fig and Olives. Thank you.
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FIG & OLIVE Fifth AvenuePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Midtown East
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4.5
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AndreaVIP
New York City •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
We have never been disappointed at this neighborhood gem. Our spinach salad, as well as the escargot, were excellent prefaces to delicious entrees (the cod special and trout). Cocktails lovely, and apple tarte was a fine ending to the meal.
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Le ParisienPrice: Moderate• French• Murray Hill
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4.8

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215 restaurants available nearby

1. Lafayette

2. Petite Boucherie

3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4. Le Parisien

5. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

6. ONE Dine at One World Observatory

7. TAO Uptown

8. Brooklyn Chop House

9. Becco

10. Temple Court

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