The Most Scrumptious Restaurants in New York

"My friend booked for us to have dinner here, and it did not disappoint! The decor and ambiance was incredible--intimate, homey, and so charming. We all loved our server Faheem, who did a really good job of explaining the menu and giving his suggestions for what things we could share as a group. His descriptions of some of the unique dishes were very spot on, and we all were so happy, full, and satisfied! The seafood platter is a sampling of all their popular seafood dishes, and very well worth getting as a kind of appetizer if you're in a group of 3 or more! Arancini was another highlight appetizer, and the mafalde pasta with sea urchin was an absolute delight! Their handmade pastas are delicious. Loved the concept of having a restaurant that focuses more on seafood and friendly for folks who may have lactose intolerance. We also went next door to the restaurant's gelateria for dessert, and their flavors were incredible. The pistachio, hazelnut, and dairy-free dark chocolate were *chef's kiss*! This is a lovely addition to the area and a place I'll definitely go back to again and again."

"Joseph dream Burger is a great place they have awesome sandwiches they're not cheap with their meat or chicken in their sandwiches, I love their french fries if you like burgers try their premier burger. Ultimately all all the meat are high quality and very fresh and their location is very modern I highly recommend!"

"Authentic Brooklyn style pizza. Wonderful. I tried a bite of everyone's. White pizza was great, vodka pizza was great. Love the hellboy!"

"When I'm in Brooklyn, I like to stick to my goto spots. I live on Long Island and if I want a warm roast beef sammy? Forgetaboutit. They'd look at me like I had two heads. I've never been to John's deli, lemme see what the hubbub is all about. Walking in, I'm a man on mission. If there is one thing that irks me, someone in front of me and not being prepared on the sandwich offerings. It's like being in an ice cream shop and the person in front of me wants to try every flavor. They're licking the spoon and commenting, Hmm the vanilla notes are very pronounced. Me? I have cash in hand and read the entire menu. I walk in and I'm surprised by the size of the deli. It's a small powerhouse with a few tables. The menu board is to the left on the wall, no one is in front of me and I ask for the Johnny Roastbeef. Roll or Hero I'm asked. I wasn't prepped for that choice so I said on a roll please. The roll was freshly baked but it was a scooby snack, I shoulda went for the the hero. The Johnny Roastbeef is freshly sliced roast beef with sautéed onions, mozzarella and gravy on a freshly baked roll. Look at my picture, the sandwich guy was an artist with the gravy! One bite and it was a slam dunk. There is something about warm roast beef and gravy, to have it on a handheld sammy is epic. John's deli, I'm glad we met. First time here and I had a great sandwich. I can't wait to return."

"Nice, casual Mexican spot in the neighborhood. I always thought this spot was too pricey, but was quite surprised by how good the food was. We started off with a Classic Margarita ($15) and Brooklyn Lager ($8). The Margarita was a bit too strong for me, but it came in a cool skull glass cup. I also wish that it wasn't an extra $2 charge for flavor and spice, which seems unfair.For food, we weren't too hungry and got one dish to share. We ordered the Chopped Cheese Wrap ($20), which was essentially a restaurant version of a Crunchwrap supreme. I love crunchwraps and I love chopped cheese, so this combo was perfection. Plus, the crispy fries that it came with were crunchy and flavorful --some of my favorites honestly. Although pricey, the food is good."

"A Christmas party without a yule log is incomplete. Among the numerous yule log options in NYC, I chose Lady Wong's chestnut Bûche de Noël. Lady Wong is a patisserie celebrating Southeast Asian flavors. Their cakes are artfully blended with French techniques and aesthetics. I always appreciate the elegant design of their cakes. ＊Chestnut Bûche de Noël $69.88This yule log was a beautiful work of art. It looked elegant with the edible snowflake candies and velvety cream piping. Under the thick and creamy vanilla mousse, it revealed a delicate center of chestnut filling and earl grey compote. Underneath it was a crunchy chestnut biscuit. I wished the it had a higher ratio of chestnut cremeux, but overall the flavors were unique and harmonious altogether. Sadly this cake is no longer available, but make sure to keep an eye of their seasonal drops."

"Solid sushi for the price point. I had omakase at the counter and enjoyed every piece (except the Uni which wasn't very fresh in my opinion). The chutoro, otoro, and salmon were my favorite. The sushi chef took about 15/20 minutes to get started but once he did the pacing was great. It's a little hard to find - if you don't enter directly from the subway then take the escalators down to the bottom level of the building. Also note that the bathroom is not in the restaurant but in the atrium (the security guard has to let you in). Go for a casual look and bring friends or coworkers for a low-pressure omakase experience! @alex.eats.365"

"Came for brunch and enjoyed delicious shakshuka and a seasonal bellini. Staff and servers were all attentive and nice. Very cute, but a bit of a small space, however, and some of the tables are inconveniently set in walking paths. Wound up changing tables due to this, but they were accommodating with that."

"A group of 6 of us came at noon and who knew American Bar is a VIBE for lunch. Ambiance was almost better at lunch, I don't know what it was. I ordered the espresso martini as I know they're GAS here, but immediately regretted it when I tasted someone else's breakfast martini. The fusion of Tito's, Orange Marmalade, and lemon had me feeling like I was sitting on the beach in the South of Italy under a striped umbrella just enjoying my existence. Not Positano though, it gets too crowded. We started with pigs in a blanket and they were straight heat, as they almost always are. They are undebatably one of the most underrated appetizers in the game. Pigs in a blanket gotta be 6th man of the year...The 3 of you that consistently read my reviews know that I'm on a quest to find the best steak frites in the city, so when I seen it on the menu I had to pull the trigger. The 8oz hanger steak came with maitre'd butter and some well done thin fries. Not steak sauce on top thank GOD. When a steak comes with steak sauce, one can't help but wonder what they are hiding. What you scared of? Let that steak be eaten for what it is. The steak came medium rare and was cooked PERFECTLY. Fries were good to but to be honest I am a sucker for some thick cut fries or shoestring fries. One extreme or the other... that's personal preference though. I mean everything kind of a personal preference ahahha. We got the check and headed to the Spaniard as one does after a meal in the West Village. All in all, I have it ranked 3rd on my NYC steak frites ranking behind Virginia's and Pastis. I've only tried like 8 though ahahaha they be expensive.IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov_reviews"

"More of a 3.5, the food doesn't blow you away but it's solid and the prices are pretty decent. The thing that makes this place a 4 is how much of a neighborhood place this feels like, nice guys behind the counter. You're not really going to go wrong."

"Worthy of my 1000th review, a stunning Deco vibe steakhouse upon entering. First thing you'll notice besides the energy is the lightness of the colors of the place. It's pastel seating makes it warm and vibrant. Great for business meetings, social gatherings or a date. Totally a vibe.First thing I noticed once seated, was the awesome Martini bar cart. The menu showcases a few pre-designed drinks or you can customize your own classic with perhaps a twist or a shake. The idea is to watch the Sommelier at work. Then there's the prime rib entree, also served table side -- wheeled over on a cart! It's quite a presentation...get that camera ready. The dome shaped lid unveils a beautiful prime rib roast, just waiting to be sliced. The server knows just how to plate it, some au jus is drizzled on and then served. The prime rib was perfect. Just the right amount of fat on the edges, prepared medium rare. It was a beauty. (Comes with a side of super creamy mashed potatoes and an even creamier whipped horseradish). That was heavenly as well.Other must try items, for starters, the balloon sesame lavash. It was very hot to the touch (be careful when ready to pull it apart to eat). It was like a thin flatbread but presented in this balloon shape. A hint of olive oil flavor paired with the sesame seeds and the carrot tahini spread - it was divine. Another appetizer I had was the Hokkaido scallop. I could never resist the raw bar if scallops are on the menu. Presented with daikon, chive oil, serrano chili and yuzu. Chef's Kiss. It was a beautifully balanced dish both in texture and flavor. My friend had the barbequed prawns for his appetizer. Goodness, the size of the plate and the prawns! It looked like a full entree. They were served over grits, New Orleans style. I couldn't try it due to my shrimp allergy but I can tell it did not disappoint. My friend thoroughly enjoyed his meal and he normally doesn't order any seafood that he needs to "work" with so minus removing the prawns head, it was worth the work. It was quite the sizeable appetizer and delicious I'm told. Another entree we must mention, the Iberico pork chop. I mean, what's there to say besides the name. It was a must try just because. Served with ginger cabbage and mushrooms, house bacon and a smoke pork sauce. What's not to love? The pork and mushrooms were excellent (I asked to try some). So juicy and so tender. My dining companion was celebrating his birthday so you know we had to order some dessert. Truth be told we were both quite content with our meals and our stomachs were at capacity. Between the food, before dinner cocktails, and wine throughout - I couldn't really eat another bite. In the spirit of his birthday, we chose something we could share. The ricotta beignets were delightful. Very light and airy with lemon curd. Surprisingly (and thankfully) they were not coated with powdered sugar. The cinnamon and vanilla sugar worked better as a topping. To our surprise, our server presented my friend with a complimentary slice of cake as well when she brought our dessert. Candle and all. It was nicely plated too. I believe the cake was the cloud cake (which is a strawberry layer cake). That was such a pleasant surprise - so sweet of the server to do that. She must've seen or heard me present him with the Birthday card and gift. Fun fact, if you order the bananas foster dessert, that is served on a cart as well! It is flambeed tableside too.The overall dining experience Monterey provides makes this place so welcoming. It's so lively and fun. Did I mention great for socializing? Even if you're not looking to dine here, drinks at the bar is reason enough to pay a visit. The bar counter and seating area is a whole scene by itself. There's pop music playing overhead throughout the restaurant , I think it sets the mood for a great night on the town. I highly recommend and look forward to returning."

"Would return to NYC for these cocktails over and over again -- "only fans" has to be my favorite martini in the city. You won't regret the visit here!"

"A hidden gem around Pratt! Home made noodles and awesome after a tiring day or if you just want great noodles! We tried both the original Lanzhou and the Signature Lanzhou plus a Braised Beef Noodle (yes, we were hungry) and it was awesome!!!Good beer selection including traditional Tsingtao and other Asian beers. Good juice selection, and wait for it ... great dessert! We tried the Crispy Fried Sesame Ball and Eight Treasure Sticky Rice. Too bad they were out of the Crispy Golden Pumpkin Cake with red bean filling. I'm sure that would have been great too.Worth the trip!"

"A hidden gem around Pratt! Home made noodles and awesome after a tiring day or if you just want great noodles! We tried both the original Lanzhou and the Signature Lanzhou plus a Braised Beef Noodle (yes, we were hungry) and it was awesome!!!Good beer selection including traditional Tsingtao and other Asian beers. Good juice selection, and wait for it ... great dessert! We tried the Crispy Fried Sesame Ball and Eight Treasure Sticky Rice. Too bad they were out of the Crispy Golden Pumpkin Cake with red bean filling. I'm sure that would have been great too.Worth the trip!"

"Came here on a busy Friday evening. Came as a party of 3, got lucky that there was a table available. The restaurant was packed and busy This was our first time here, our server gave us great recommendations! He recommended bestsellers.Service was Fast and Delicious food!Ambiance is more darker and sets a mood."

"FOOD WAS GREAT . I am from California but i will review this one again m reviewing what i ate and the great taste . Very good very tasty"

"Best wings in Brooklyn. Nice selection of beer and a great bloody Mary. Welcoming atmosphere and good service."

"This review is for dinner. I honestly can't think of a reason to not give five stars - everything from the service, to ambiance, to food was excellent. I made a reservation for two people on a Saturday night, but the restaurant wasn't too busy.Ambiance: gorgeous! Truly a Parisian getaway - lush red velvet chairs, crystal chandeliers, servers dressed in black and white with suspenders and bow ties. There's bar seating and then I believe there are two sections - one for hotel guests and one for non-hotel guests. This place is perfect for a special occasion, date night, or if you're me and just want to dress up and eat good food. Service: excellent! Friendly servers and very attentive. Food: everything we ordered was seasoned perfectly and I would order again in a heart beat. We split everything amongst two people:-Caesar Salad: nothing crazy here, but it's everything a caesar salad should be. -Escargot: it comes without the shells. I'm used to very buttery escargot and this was not, so it didn't feel heavy or oily. I enjoyed!-Fouquets Onion Soup: quite a large serving. Everything that onion soup should be. Perfectly crispy cheese and salty, but not overpowering. -Nodi Marini Pasta w/ Black Truffle: sooo good. Cheesy and creamy but didn't feel too heavy. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente and there was actually a generous amount of black truffle. -Beef Tenderloin: very good. The sauce and seasoning salt are essential. -Crepes Suzette: they flambéed table side which is really fun! Comes with two. Has a nice orangey flavor from the Grand Marnier. -Fouquets Chocolate Cake: amazing. I was expecting a slice of regular cake but it has different layers - some of cake, some of mousse, some of a gelatin thing. It's actually really light and not too rich. They also have a robust menu of mocktails - just ask for it. I got something with matcha and coconut milk that was delicious. They also go around with a trolley with fresh desserts, which is fun."

"Food was good, service was good and the ambiance was great! Music was fire! Love it!"

"Such a fun spot in NYC's Ktown! I love that they have something for everyone. We tried the twister potato, veggie japche, fried chicken and popcorn chicken, and the angry salmon roll! The sushi was delicious for it being such a small part of the menu. Would definitely come back."

"My poetic travels take me to East Village, Alphabet City in Manhattan, NYC where the staff is very accommodating to our large group of 35+ emerging artists (spoken word performers and musicians) converge in merriment of an open mic. We occupied the rear room and Ama Raw Bar staff provided extra chairs for late arrivals. Our event filled Happy Hour imbibe. My early Sunday dinner comprises of:Vegetable Ramen $18.00Mushroom, soft egg, tofu, chili sesame oil, Chinese vegetable bok choyThe noodles were delicious as well as the broth and the vegetables were tasty. I have always been enamored with noodle soup as my choice of Asian comfort food - first to Dim Sum. No comment on the mushroom as I did not intake due to a disdain.HH Vinho Verde $11.00This white wine was the choice for happy hour which was average. It did not entice my interest to be mesmerized.East Village Happy Hour:Mondays to Fridays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmSaturdays and Sundays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmThere is an outdoor small garden patio, but I was grateful that our poetic open mic was indoors. Facilities are available on site and are unisex for usage. Hospitality for customer service is very attentive upon entering for a greeting and directions leading to the rear room and as menus are abundantly provided for review. The male server Austin P. produced a sales receipt upon request which I was grateful. Four stars, I wish there were more selection and variety of main entrées on the menu such as salmon or fish, French Fries, salads, shrimp dumplings or Japanese Gyoza pork chive dumplings, and/or shrimp rice noodles for an authentic Asian culinary cuisine experience.Nota bene: The website's menu contains different prices vs. the restaurant paper menu which is not updated."

"favorite lunch place ever. The poached egg salad is my perfect meal. Such good ingredients, cutest interior, and great staff."

"In NYC for the busiest week of the year. We passed by this place several times and the reviews were favorable.I ordered a takeout to take back to a family member who was working back at the hotel. I would have loved to dine in but, honestly, the presentation of their takeout was pretty amazing.I ordered a sushi combo with 10 pieces of nigiri including some items I've never had (i.e. amberjack). I ordered the veggie trio for our vegetarian. Also added a miso soup and side salad. The sides were a little disappointing. Might have had a little more of each and the salad deserved just some better components and dressing. Shisho wasn't popular.But the meal itself was well presented, very good sushi and the ginger and wasabi was as good as it gets. Among the best sushi I've had. I give it a 4.5, rounds to 5."

"Very attentive staff, whether it was explaining menu ingredients, refilling water, glasses, joking around with us. Fresh and tasty ingredients with an excellent level of spiciness. The shrimp cheeseballs were served hanging as ornaments from a bonsai. Prices were very fair."

"Great food, attentive service, and a great location. The ambience is a little dark so bring your reading glasses. A great, intimate vibe, and guests of all types. Prices are big, but so are the portions, and the flavors and preparations are great."

"Hallelujah, the full food menu has returned to Sea Witch! When we first went in 2020 they'd narrowed things down to some safe but kinda boring options, so I was pleased to see it restored to its full glory on a recent visit. I really enjoyed my fried oyster po'boy, and my friends liked their popcorn shrimp, pork schnitzel sandwich, and burger.Food aside, the bar has such thoughtful decor and chill vibes, from the very cool ship-inspired exterior and gorgeous fish tank behind the bar to the open and relaxing backyard, complete with ample seating and a mini waterfall with actual fish swimming around in it.I'm sure they do quite well for themselves in winter, but their patio's really the highlight once that warmer weather kicks in."

"I came here with a large group. They were gracious enough to accommodate an additional guest who wasn't included in the initial reservation.We chose the 6 course tasting menu. They have options for vegetarians and pescatarians. The tasting started with focaccia bread and olive oil, which were delicious and perfectly salty. There were two pasta courses, which were generous portion sizes and quite filling. I was disappointed by the vegetarian final savory course. The root vegetables were undercooked and lacked flavor. They have an extensive Italian wine selection with most bottles starting at $60 and up. Service was excellent. However, only a couple of the dishes truly wowed me so not sure this is quite worth the price."

"The Campbell is an amazing speakeasy bar located near Grand Central. They serve well-crafted cocktails that range from classic to creative ones.I tried the Manhattan, of course, and loved how strong it was. I feel like you can't go wrong with any of the choices here. If you're unsure what to order, the staff here is quite helpful.They also offer a couple bar bites, if you're feeling peckish. The spinach artichoke dip is great.There's a decent amount of seating, but I highly recommend making a reservation to fully experience the amazing ambiance of this bar."

"Hane Sushi keeping it Ok!.This local Sushi spot to the stuytown/pcv area is perfectly mediocre food wise. If you are looking for a beautiful ambience, large indoor seating for a large group, lots of outdoor seating for a large group, have a dog for outdoor seating, this is your spot as there aren't many restaurants in the area that offer this amount of space especially for Asian food. The service here is fast, some servers do have a bit of a bad attitude, food is fine if you eat at the restaurant.For the price the food quality is pretty low and not very fresh the Sushi can sometimes taste spoiled, especially when ordered for takeout. When ordering takeout the food has been consistently bad and they always forget items. I would only suggest eating at the restaurant.In short:- Do not order take out- food quality is low and not very fresh- Nice ambience inside- Large indoor space great for large groups but would only go here if you want Asian, otherwise I'd go across the street to rosemary's if you have a large group- Lots of outdoor seating - Good outdoor seating if you have a dog- Would not be my first choice"

"I really enjoyed this spot. The burger and arugula salad I ordered were phenominal. Many drink selections as well and other menu options. I will be coming back to try more menu items."

"This is the trendiest eatery ever to occupy this corner location and by far the most expensive. Whereas previous incarnations offered 50-cent coffee in styrofoam cups and cheap rice-and-beans platters, Brooklyn Burger breaks new ground with its $12.95 angus beef burger, which was quite decent and offers a vegan cheddar cheese option, curiously enough. (We got American cheese.) The fries, which are greasy and delicious, appear to be homemade and are marketed as such.The hot dog is $4.50, and, no, it doesn't cost less if you order it without a bun, so don't even ask, but it does come with a nice helping of sauerkraut. Six mozzarella sticks with an orangish tomato sauce we're priced at $8.95, if I recall correctly. There are no fountain drinks, just bottled soda and the like. The outdoor seating is ample and creatively put together with accents of astroturf where one might expect lawn surfaces, and the overall effect is quite nice for a roadway in Bushwick."

"Found out about Zutto Ramen through the Yelp Elite: Women's History Month Event and decided to check them out.They have a pretty extensive menu. We opted for cocktails, 2 sushi rolls and ramen. The cocktails and sushi were great but the real stars were the ramen bowls. They have unique bowls that I an upgrade from the typical ramen offerings in NYC. We had the Seafood Shoyu Bowl and the Chicken Wonton bowl. I'm honestly still dreaming about the chicken wonton bowl, it was that good!"

"This place is divine in every way. From the food to the vibe to the way the staff treated all of us, it's sure to win you over. We had the big leafy salad, the seared cabbage with cashew cream entree, roast chicken and the latkes with roe. It's clear the chef loves what he does because the food is the star of the show. The staff was mindful of any dietary restrictions we had, and were kind, helpful and professional. Thanks so much Gertrude's!!!"

"The staff at this restaurant are so attentive and kind. The bartender/waiter that we had was so kind and helpful. This was my partners and I'd first time at the restaurant so we did not know what to expect. The music in the restaurant was so good we had to Shazam a few songs. My partner and I do not drink so it was nice of the bartender to recommend and make us mock tails. I got the $1 oysters and had the fresh horseradish with tobasco and lemon juice. They were so yummy and fresh. My partner got the creamy garlic chicken with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Everything on his plate is well seasoned and fresh. While my risotto came out 15 minutes after my partner's entree. It was the best risotto I've had yet! So flavorful and creamy. It was definitely worth the wait. We ended the night with a free tiramisu that the restaurant generously gave us. It was homemade and so light yet rich! I will definitely be back!"

"Came here for lunch!The food was not bad but I would give it a 4/5. Two of the dishes were not as fresh (ie the sea urchin and another fish). The other dishes were fresh, presented well and came out in a timely manner.The service was good at 5/5. The staff was kind along with the chef. I was there with another and we wanted to share an omakase because we were looking for a snack and they allowed it.Not many people there on a weekday during lunch so the ambiance which otherwise might have been crowded was calm and sweet. It was just my table and one other of four at another. Ambiance was 5/5 for low lighting but enough to take photos.Would come here for lunch for quiet and dinner for a louder sound of human chatter. Great for dates or an intimate company meeting."