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La Grande Boucherie
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.6(7638)Midtown West - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(17768)Midtown West - 3
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2105)Upper West Side - 4
The Smith- Lincoln Square
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(12059)Lincoln Square - 5
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(133)East Village
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(29443)Theater District - 2
STK - NYC - Midtown
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(9405)Midtown West - 3
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.4(6592)Midtown East - 4
Papillon Bistro and Bar
Price: Expensive•Bistro•4(1030)Midtown East - 5
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(556)NoMad
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TAO Uptown
Price: Expensive•Pan-Asian•4.4(14438)Midtown East - 2
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(10136)Meatpacking District - 3
ilili
Price: Expensive•Lebanese•4.7(7985)Gramercy Park - 4
Haven Rooftop
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(4695)Midtown West - 5
Babbo Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.5(4816)Greenwich Village
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- DDavidRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was excellent. We had a short time to dine and get to a show, and they were very accommodating. The service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was calm, quiet, and relaxing. I would dine at this restaurant again and again.More infoOceans - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Union Square•4.8
- KKrishSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAt the outset Alex helped with revising my open table invite multiple times as I had travel challenges. The whole team was phenomenal hosting us. We will be back.More infoBoucherie - Union SquarePrice: Expensive• French• Gramercy Park•4.6
- BBlerimLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst visit, awesome experience. Chef Diego, our Server, our Somm and the rest of the crew were great. Food was incredible, can’t wait to come back soon. Thank you for an amazing time.More infoCasa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square•4.7
- PPaigeAtlanta Metro •38 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe ordered multiple small plates and enjoyed them all. The chicken liver melts in your mouth like butter and the grape jelly is oddly epic. The tuna tartare was fresh and light. Other dishes we enjoyed included the calamari, Brussels, and crab toast). Service and ambience were excellent as well. Can’t wait to return again soon.More infoABC KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gramercy Park•4.4
- TTanishAustin •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoIncredible Thai food unlike any other Thai food I have had personally. I had the Chicken Khao Soi noodles which were absolutely incredible. They have a pretty limited vegetarian menu but what they do have is also very very good. The value for the food at a Michelin star restaurant is unparalleled.More infoSoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village•4.7
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Over the past decade, Union Square has gained popularity for its outdoor farmers market (called greenmarket) and nearby cafes and restaurants. A main connection point for Brooklyn trains, Union Square is also a thriving hub for students and young professionals. Casual lunch spots, hip bars, and outdoor patio dining are all options to checkout in the Union Square area.
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