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1. Cafe Cluny
4.7
Exceptional(2415)
$$$$
• French • West Village
Booked 143 times today
CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at (212) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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2. Skinner's Loft
4.5
Awesome(227)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Jersey City
Booked 4 times today
Within a beautiful atmosphere of well-worn wood, brick, and salvaged furnishings, you'll find great food, served by friendly, knowledgeable people. Skinner's Loft is a local spot with a cosmopolitan outlook, featuring fresh ingredients, eclectic dishes, craft beers and a variety of boutique wines and spirits.Please note that we do our best to honor outside seating requests, but cannot guarantee. The rooftop dining area can accommodate a maximum of four guests per party, and rooftop seating is for adults only.
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3. Light Horse Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(1483)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Jersey City
Booked 25 times today
Opened in 2002, this local favorite has become an institution. Light Horse Tavern brings a new exciting vision to the Jersey City culinary scene. The chef's philosophy is to source out seasonal ingredients and to preserve the integrity of the product when cooking. The seasonal menu always includes a variety of fresh oysters and clams, as well as lighter fare such as the grilled octopus salad, fresh market fish, and heartier favorites such as the prime steaks.Whether settling in at the bar for a pint or indulging in the spectacular cuisine, you are sure to become addicted to the experience. Visit any day for lunch, weekend days for brunch, and always for exquisite food, people watching and pristine outdoor seating. Light Horse Tavern, a revolutionary dining experience!
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4. SAPPEISAN
4.7
Exceptional(617)
$$$$
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 172 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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5. The Crosby Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1092)
$$$$
• American • SoHo
Booked 55 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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6. Frenchette
4.6
Exceptional(495)
$$$$
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 107 times today
Warmly elegant, Frenchette features a veteran kitchen serving a dining room that melds Old World glamour with New York energy. From breakfast through late-night, chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr make the most of their kitchen’s rotisserie and Robata grill with daily specials crowning a menu that features Duck Frites, Turbot for Two and Spit-Roasted Lobster, all approached with a lighter, more contemporary touch. Aperitif-based cocktails are served at the striking pewter bar and an impressive selection of natural wines is on offer.
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7. Blue Ribbon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1549)
$$$$
• American • SoHo
Booked 37 times today
Chef-favorite, late-night brasserie featuring raw bar, seafood, American dishes & cocktails in a convivial setting. Blue Ribbon's bustling dining room and friendly bar have been serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992. The Bromberg Brothers' eclectic vision first sprang to life here and has blossomed into an iconic destination known for its late-night dining scene where the country's top chefs congregate and eat after closing their own kitchens. Whether you're craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish platter and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously open late, seven nights a week.
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8. Tucci
4.5
Awesome(38)
$$$$
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 14 times today
Tucci is a labor of love that honors the Tucci family's legacy, serving refined modern Italian cuisine and family recipes in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant features the distinctive Tucci touch across two levels of dining. The main floor boasts intimate handcrafted banquets, velvet drapes and floor-to-ceiling windows, making the perfect atmosphere for a sublime evening. The lower level dining and cocktail lounge has brick and stone arches dating back to the 1800s, as well as a massive, exquisite handmade bar to complement specially curated cocktails and private dining areas that resemble Tuscan wine cellars. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions and events of all sizes.
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9. St Tropez West Village
4.6
Exceptional(189)
$$$$
• Wine Bar • West Village
Booked 13 times today
A Taste of the French Riviera in the Heart of the West VillageTucked away on one of the most beautiful and welcoming streets in the West Village, St Tropez Wine Bar brings the laid-back elegance and sunny spirit of the French Riviera to New York City.Our philosophy is simple: enjoy life and treat others the way you want to be treated. Executive Chef Gerald Barthelemy crafts a menu rooted in Provençal tradition and made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of dishes, from cheese and charcuterie boards to oysters, vibrant salads, and signature Riviera-style specialties. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available.Owner Yohann Pecheux has personally curated a list of over 40 French wines by the glass or half bottle, offering the perfect pairing for every dish and every mood.Whether you're stopping by for a relaxed dinner, a romantic night out, or a glass of rosé at the bar, St Tropez Wine Bar is your escape to the South of France.
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10. The Mermaid Oyster Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2179)
$$$$
• Seafood • Greenwich Village
Booked 56 times today
The Mermaid Oyster Bar is a warm, friendly, casually sophisticated neighborhood meeting place for dining, drinking and socializing. We serve seafood inspired from the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. All our food is extremely fresh. “From the sea to the table” is how we like to put it. Happy hour daily ALL NIGHT on Mondays and from 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Tuesday- Sunday. $1.50 oysters & clams, drink specials and Mermaid favorites like our fish tacos, shrimp sliders and more.Swim on by we look forward to serving you soon!- The Mermaid Oyster Bar Team

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