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1. Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square
4.1
Excellent(2108)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Theater District
Booked 146 times today
Please call us if you do not see availability or to reserve for parties of 8 ore more.Home of the L.S.D. - Only Place On Earth where guests can enjoy Salt & Pepper / Ginger Garlic Lobster —- 3LB 35 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak & 7Lb Authentic Peking Duck ALL ON ONE TABLEDim Sum & Chops featuring one of kind - Pastrami - Bacon Cheeseburger & French Onion Soup Dumplings.Voted Best New Restaurant 2018 by Thrillist - BEST STEAKHOUSE in NYC by NEWSWEEK 2019!
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2. Matisse 167
4.8
Exceptional(1392)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 7 times today
Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!
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3. Song E Napule - Rutherford
4.8
Exceptional(434)
$$$$
• Italian • Rutherford
Booked 18 times today
We're serving the flavors and feeling of an authentic Italian meal right to you. From traditional brick oven pizzas to homemade gnocchi to hearty pastas, every dish is made with care for our customers to savor. Visit us and settle in to absorb the sights, scents, and sounds of our kitchen. We have full liquor license and starting may 15th 2023 we will not offer anymore the BYOB. Thank you!
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4. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(3193)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 55 times today
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.
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5. The Union Bar & Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(84)
$$$$
• American • East Rutherford
Booked 15 times today
Welcome to The Union Bar & Provisions, a contemporary tavern built to bring people together over great food and drinks. Located in a beautiful new building in the heart of East Rutherford, The Union Bar delivers a classic dining experience that blends elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and artful design within a lively, welcoming atmosphere.Every detail has been carefully curated—from the made-from-scratch menu using fresh, local ingredients to the curated selection of beers on tap and classic cocktails mixed with a twist. Signature dishes like steak frites, fresh lobster roll and seasonal chef specials highlight the kitchen’s commitment to delivering the best versions of the classics. With multiple dining areas, private rooms for events, TVs for every game, live entertainment on select nights, on-site parking, and a spacious outdoor patio, Union Bar & Provisions is set to become Northern New Jersey’s go-to spot where great food, great drinks, & friends come together.
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6. Limusina
4.8
Exceptional(453)
$$$$
• Mexican • Hudson Yards
Booked 68 times today
A new Mexican restaurant from Quality Branded, now open at the corner of 34th and Ninth
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7. Miss Nellie's
4.7
Exceptional(738)
$$$$
• American • Hell's Kitchen
Booked 72 times today
**ALL GUESTS MUST BE OF 21 YEARS OR OLDER**Step into the new Hell’s Kitchen bar, Miss Nellie’s, brought to you by PMac's Hospitality Group (Dutch Fred's, Tanner Smith's, Haswell Greens). Named after the intrepid journalist who circled the globe in a record 72 days and exposed hidden truths with bravery and flair, Miss Nellie’s is more than just a bar and restaurant—it’s a celebration of adventure and innovation.Our menu showcases inventive takes on beloved dishes, blending tradition with daring culinary exploration. Each bite tells a story, just like Bly’s groundbreaking exposés. Our cocktail offerings are a nod to classic concoctions reimagined with contemporary flair. The ambiance at Miss Nellie’s captures the spirit of adventure and storytelling. With a sophisticated, yet inviting atmosphere reminiscent of Nellie Bly’s own era, our space is perfect for those who seek both comfort and excitement just steps from Times Square.
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8. Vesta Wood-Fired
4.8
Exceptional(453)
$$$$
• Italian • East Rutherford
Booked 3 times today
Vesta Wood-Fired is a restaurant led by chef and owner Frank Giampa. Inspired to create a place that celebrates wood-fired pizza and classic Italian-American favorites beloved by Jersey natives like himself, Frank opened Vesta Wood-Fired in 2011.Known for its delicious pizza, crowd-favorite appetizers such as calamari fritti and eggplant rollatini, and signature dishes like chicken francese, pappardelle bolognese, and linguine with clams, Vesta has become a neighborhood favorite. Guests return time and again for the inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and consistently delicious food served in a warm, rustic setting.We welcome both reservations and walk-ins for our dining room, bar, and outdoor patio (weather permitting).
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9. BONDST Hudson Yards
4.8
Exceptional(450)
$$$$
• Sushi • Hudson Yards
Booked 85 times today
BONDST, located at 20 Hudson Yards, is the first ever expansion of the trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. The original BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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10. Ci Siamo
4.7
Exceptional(311)
$$$$
• Italian • Manhattan West
Booked 213 times today
Ci Siamo translates to "here we are" or "we've finally arrived." It's the clinking of glasses after a long week, the rush of arriving at a new destination, the relief of a familiar smile — it's an exhalation. Celebrating the beauty of simplicity, Chef Hillary Sterling centers her Italian-inflected menu around live-fire cooking and seasonal ingredients, bridging the traditional with the contemporary in a transportive yet familiar space. 

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