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1. TAO Uptown
4.5
Awesome(14630)
Price: Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Midtown East
Booked 84 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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2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience
4.9
Exceptional(975)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 29 times today
Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.
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3. Nobu Fifty Seven
4.7
Exceptional(6280)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 203 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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4. Hoexters
4.7
Exceptional(309)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 110 times today
Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777
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5. Quality Italian - New York
4.7
Exceptional(6230)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Midtown West
Booked 185 times today
Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.
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6. Dagon
4.7
Exceptional(1889)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Upper West Side
Booked 56 times today
Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.
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7. The Smith- Lincoln Square
4.6
Exceptional(12349)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Square
Booked 167 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
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8. Twin Tails
4.7
Exceptional(265)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Upper West Side
Booked 131 times today
Quality Branded's new Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, now open nightly in Columbus Circle.
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9. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(220)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Midtown West
Booked 27 times today
Enjoy a fine cigar, single malt scotch, and live music at one of the most exclusive lounges in New York City. Conveniently located steps from Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and Times Square, The Carnegie Club is a magnificent space that’s both grand and intimate. It provides a classic and sophisticated backdrop of hand-carved 18th century bookcases filled with a wide assortment of leather-bound titles, a stone fireplace, 20 foot ceilings, and several cigar humidors--all offset by plush furnishings. The Carnegie Club is also home to New York City’s longest running Sinatra Show featuring Steven Maglio and the Stan Rubin 11-Piece Orchestra which have been dazzling audiences for over two decades. All guests must be 21+ only.
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10. The Alderman
4.3
Awesome(252)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 27 times today
Nestled right in the heart of Times Square, The Alderman, A modern American Tavern, promises an unforgettable dining experience that transcends mere sustenance—a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of New York’s rich culinary heritage.

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  • JuliaVIP
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    An amazing restaurant . The food is spectacular. The gorganzola bread is a must The ribs were fantastic!!!
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    HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was SO good but the service was horrendous. Our server didn’t check on us a single time when we were there for an hour and a half. Our appetizer didn’t show up (but it was on the bill), and they forgot about my husband’s entree so he sat without food for 10 minutes. The food took 30-40 minutes to come out which would have been ok had the appetizer not gone forgotten and had we all had entrees. If the food wasn’t so good we would never go back, but I’d try it again and hope the service improved. The French dip was insanely good! I hope they get it together because midtown could use this place.
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    Miss Nellie'sPrice: Expensive• American• Hell's Kitchen
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    4.6
  • JessicaVIP
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Friendly, welcoming staff, unbelievable food. Always love coming here.
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    Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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    4.7
  • JackieVIP
    Greater Boston •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What a great night!! I was super nervous because I’m not the “chef” in our family, but there was absolutely no reason to be! Our instructor Anthony was great! The pasta we made was easy & i can’t wait to eat it. Our dinner was delicious!!! From the apps to the desert - so so good. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great night!
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    Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.9
  • GraceVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    Amazing service,gracious staff, awesome food, gorgeous presentation ,wonderful evening
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    Twin TailsPrice: Expensive• Thai• Upper West Side
    •
    4.7

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