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1. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3233)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 120 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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2. Beauty & Essex- New York
4.6
Exceptional(10020)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 68 times today
Beauty & Essex in New York is a foodie's paradise, known for its innovative design and share plate dining trend. Reviewers rave about the 'unique, fresh, and light' food, the 'fabulous' ambiance, and 'exceptional' service. The menu offers 'an eclectic selection of delicious apps and mains that are good to share', making it perfect for social dining experiences. The restaurant's 'high energy atmosphere' and 'friendly staff' complete the package, making it a must-visit for food lovers in the city.
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3. TAO Downtown - New York
4.5
Awesome(7162)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea
Booked 111 times today
TAO Downtown in New York is a foodie hotspot. With its fusion/eclectic cuisine, it's praised for its exotic ambiance, phenomenal food, and great service. As one reviewer said, 'Each dish was prepared with great precision and taste.' The vibe is unique, with one reviewer comparing it to some of the finer restaurants in Asia. The ambiance is described as trendy, lively, and beautiful. This fusion food lover's paradise offers an extraordinary dining experience.
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4. The Musket Room
4.6
Exceptional(890)
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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5. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5187)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Financial District
Booked 123 times today
Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.
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6. Pig and Khao - LES
4.8
Exceptional(1441)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 24 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
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7. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6243)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 178 times today
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.
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8. The River Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(9231)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • DUMBO
Booked 36 times today
The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.
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9. ilili
4.6
Exceptional(8067)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Gramercy Park
Booked 90 times today
Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.
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10. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2875)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 48 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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  • Luke
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A brilliant food and hospitality experience. We sat at the counter and it really was 10/10. We love counter seats to get an insight to the kitchen and the team - this was a brilliant insight with a wonderful team.
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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    4.8
  • SarahVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We truly enjoyed our evening last night. The Nobu old fashioned was phenomenal and the sushi and mini tacos and spicy tiny sticky rice was top notch! Ambiance and service was perfect.
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    Nobu Downtown | RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Financial District
    •
    4.7
  • Tammy
    Atlanta •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, wonderful server. Couldn’t believe how fast our food and drinks arrived- our server made excellent recommendations and was so nice. A wonderful experience. Only negative was the noise level, but what do you expect at such a popular place. Totally worth it!!
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
    •
    4.6
  • Kadeisha
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was a great experience! The DJ was awesome. I do suggest having the menu specify what items are cooked in shellfish. My waiter was awesome and verified all items for my sister and I as we have a deathly allergy. Specifying the items would increase the turn around for the order process as I felt bad having to constantly re-choose something and taking longer.
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    TAO Downtown - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Chelsea
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    4.5
  • Jack
    Virginia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The space is well spaced and you have room between tables to where you don’t overhear the conversations next to you. The staff are super attentive without being always there. And the food is just excellent with perfect portion sizes.
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    The Musket RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• NoLita
    •
    4.6

Discover best foodies restaurants in Lower East Side

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Lower East Side, Manhattan, a true paradise for foodies. This area boasts a diverse array of culinary hotspots that cater to all tastes, from modern eateries offering experimental cuisine to cozy spots serving traditional dishes. Each restaurant in this locale is known for its unique atmosphere, exceptional service, and a commitment to delivering a memorable dining experience. Food enthusiasts will find themselves spoilt for choice with menus that showcase innovative dishes prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Whether you're looking for a place to have a casual meal or a fine dining venue for a special occasion, the Lower East Side meets all expectations with its eclectic mix of restaurants. A common thread among these dining establishments is their focus on quality and a great love for culinary arts, making each meal a delightful adventure. Explore this dynamic neighborhood and experience dining at its best, where every restaurant strives to satisfy the discerning palates of food lovers.

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