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1. Bocado Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1480)

$$$$

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 24 times today

Nestled on the Upper East Side near the renowned Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, Bocado Cafe warmly welcomes you. As a rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar, we pride ourselves on serving American bistro fare from morning until night.At Bocado Cafe, we provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Whether you're joining us for brunch with friends and family or seeking a night filled with great cocktails, wine, and delicious food, we cater to a variety of dining experiences.

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2. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1712)

$$$$

• American • Midtown West

Booked 54 times today

Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic and signature cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

3. Cafe Luxembourg

4.8

Exceptional(9439)

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• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 129 times today

Cafe Luxembourg accepts reservations for indoor dining. Walk-ins are welcome and seated based on availability. Outdoor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Due to demand, reservations will be held for 10 minutes past the scheduled time. If you are running late or need to cancel, please call 212-873-7411. We do not seat incomplete parties. If your full party has not arrived within the 10-minute grace period, your table may be released and your party added to the waitlist.In accordance with FDNY regulations, strollers cannot be accommodated in the dining room and may be stored near the outdoor entrance.For parties of 5 or more, a valid credit card is required. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows will be charged $25 per guest to the card on file.

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4. Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center

4.5

Awesome(10170)

$$$$

• Mexican • Lincoln Square

Booked 114 times today

After 25 incredible years at our original Lincoln Center location, we’re excited to announce a NEW CHAPTER — just around the corner at the iconic Empire Hotel.Our new home offers expanded dining areas, multiple bars, vibrant event spaces, and a refreshed design that blends modern sophistication with the spirit of Mexican artistry and the energy of our beloved neighborhood.We’ll continue to serve the Rosa Mexicano favorites you know and love—bold flavors, signature margaritas, and warm, welcoming hospitality—all with the latin flair that’s made us a New York institution.

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5. Lucille's Coffee & Cocktails

4.8

Exceptional(34)

$$$$

• Italian • Harlem

Booked 16 times today

This hip hangout is a coffee bar by day & serves cocktails plus a pared-down food menu at night.

6. Jams - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(853)

$$$$

• Californian • Midtown West

Booked 3 times today

Named "Best Chef in New York City" by the James Beard Foundation, Chef Jonathan Waxman brings his seasonal cooking to Jams. The open kitchen, exposed brick, reclaimed oak, and greenery-lined patio make the space as dynamic as the food.

7. Twin Tails

4.8

Exceptional(1010)

$$$$

• Thai • Upper West Side

Booked 89 times today

A new Thai & Vietnamese restaurant from Quality Branded, the team behind Bad Roman, Quality Meats, Don Angie, and other NYC favorites. The menu includes fresh crudos, bright and herbaceous salads, small bites, and entrée favorites like the Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, Crying Tiger Prime Rib Steak, and Cho Lon Duck. On the beverage side, the cocktail menu features a new take on the spicy margarita and many fun riffs that will soon become signatures, while the wine list has strong French influence with entire sections dedicated to Sancerre, demi-secs, and vintage Bordeaux.Twin Tails is open for lunch and dinner daily, across the hall from Bad Roman on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle.

8. Le Monde

4.6

Exceptional(1056)

$$$$

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 39 times today

Located on Broadway Avenue in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side, Le Monde channels Loire Valley cuisine, serving up such classics as cheese, french onion soup, escargot and coq au vin. Le Monde's French cuisine is now available for breakfast & brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. Come visit the best French restaurant near Columbia University!

9. Happy Cake Bistro

3.8

Excellent(74)

$$$$

• Contemporary Latin • Inwood

Booked 11 times today

Happy Cake Bistro is a modern Hispanic restaurant located in Dyckman, New York. We offer a unique dining experience that combines traditional Latin flavors with contemporary presentation, creating an ambiance that is both warm and refined.

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10. La Grande Boucherie NYC

4.6

Exceptional(11472)

$$$$

• French • Midtown West

Booked 289 times today

With a dazzling dining gallery featuring 40’ glass ceilings, this brasserie and steakhouse is built in the tradition of the Belle Époque, inspired by elegant Art Nouveau design. The menu highlights timeless French classics, from hors d’œuvres and plats principaux to desserts crafted to embody true joie de vivre, alongside a diverse selection of prime steaks, an in-house dry-aged meat program, and premium A5 Japanese wagyu. Guests may dine with us throughout the day, with offerings spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, late lunch, dinner, a lunch prix fixe, and our pre-theatre menu. Our beverage program presents an elevated selection of signature and mini cocktails, non-alcoholic creations, barrel-aged spirits, absinthe, and beer, complemented by an extensive wine list. We also feature the Green Hour menu, offering a curated selection of cocktails and an assortment of exquisite bites. We look forward to welcoming you!*Please note kitchen hours may differ.

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