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Charles Yu

"One of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. Every dish was unique and packed with flavour and were affordable for a Michelin star..."

Sasha Kosmajac

"Very delicious tapa place. We ordered 9 course for 4 people, and we finished everything! My favorites are the clams and pork belly. The wine pairing..."

Jing Shu

"Excellent food, well-deserving of those Michelin stars! Just high quality Spanish tapas with good ingredients in a pretty laid back environment. The..."

Yiyi Zhang

"Casa Mono was an amazing experience. Have been to many tapas restaurants in NYC and Chicago and this one definitely takes the cake. High quality..."

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Electric Lemon

84/100 (2140 ratings)

Minetta Tavern

84/100 (3610 ratings)

"It would all stay there if I had not spotted that it actually had a Michelin star. That a restaurant like this o e has a star is very surprising to..."

Ritik Babbar

"You have to book way ahead if you wana try this place. Oldest still operating tavern in all of nyc. Know to have the 2 best burgers in manhattan. The..."

Nayla

"An historic tavern, it is loaded with photos of the past and very unique. The waiter and staff were attentive, clearing dishes, and pouring water...."

Reetika Pruthi

"A charming restaurant. Highly Recommended! Delicious specialty burgers and steaks. Great selection of red wine. The bar area is also super inviting..."

Beatrice

"Apologies for the gaps in postings. Life has been keeping me busy and the holidays certainly doesn't leave much free time. I hope everyone had a..."

Roaming Panda

"Minetta Tavern has been on my NYC Bucket List for years and yet somehow I've never been though I've lived in NYC my entire life ... Well, last night,..."

Scott3794

"Delicious French cuisine in an atmosphere that takes you back in time to old America. The waiters are very professional and knowledgeable about the..."

Choppa

"Abbiamo deciso, nel corso del nostro viaggio a NY, di provare la famosa Dry-Aged Cote de Boeuf di Minetta Tavern.Che dire? Strepitosa. Proprio..."

Phil

"The Minetta Tavern has a very well known eatery in New York; their black label burger is famous. On my last trip to New York i went there to get said..."

Steak Me Out

"Why Come Here? Iconic restaurant, Old New York dining, meat-fest The entrance to Minetta Tavern could very well be a portal to 1940s New York. Pull..."

The Dishelin Guide

"A bit on the pricey side, even for New York City, but REALLY great burgers!!!!! The location is also great and the staff are nice. All in all, a..."

Joslyn 'Josie' Steck

"Amazing food and great vibe. Reccomend the black label burger,..."

Aaron

"Amazing burger. The flavour of the burger was sensational. Meaty and perfectly seasoned. The only way to have it is medium-rare. One of the best..."

Chandrew

"Best Burger in NYC. Ate here last night for the first time and began the meal with the Roasted Bone Marrow with toasted buttered baguettes. The..."

Lee Pitofsky

"Been wanting to get to Minettas for a while. Very happy we went. I heard a guy in an airport shuttle in Atlanta comment about how great the steaks..."

Grandcru

"Enjoyable Experience. Grade: B+/A-Minetta Tavern houses a snug charm and sense of nostalgia and its warmth was brought to the forefront by..."

Mark

"Good food, cool location. A classic spot for some burgers and fries. This place sure knows how to cook up their burgers and service was good. Price..."

Purdey

"My medium burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were good to match. It's a classic place in the Village and definitely worth looking into...."

Greg

"What an amazing minetta..."

A Meat

"Not to be missed. After you open the non-descript door and step through the velvet curtain you're up for a great experience. The place is buzzing,..."

Kate Parker

"The atmosphere was like a trip back to another era. The $26 Black Label burger was worth every penny. The experience was one of the highlights of our..."

Jeni Lamberto

"Worth the wait. It's true - the Black Label burger and bone marrow are as advertised: sublime, without pretense, they speak for..."

Critically Sweet

"Best $27 burger...it better be!. Though this is not my scene anymore, it was in the NYU 80's, the Blue Label $27 burger is worth the price, if you..."

Stacey

"I heart nyc bars - Minetta Tavern. Named after the Minetta Brook, which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River, this tavern was opened in..."

Iheartnycbars.com

"This is part of a review of three burgers that are worth talking about! I'm afraid to say that I've only ever had the burger here. My friend has..."

Ben Lee Kong

"I order a medium Black Label Burger. This burger is simple: a selection of prime dry-aged beef cuts with caramelized onions and pommes frites. The..."

BarTaste

"The menu features a number of dishes from pasta to steak, but I didn’t even need to look at the menu – this day was all about the Black Label. At..."

James Lees

"We started with some cocktails, the Pistachio de la Rosa composed of don julio anejo, grand marnier, pistachio syrup & fresh lime juice. This was..."

Kyra Yang

"Last week I made the great/horrible decision to try three of New York’s best hamburger joints in less than half a day, sandwiched around a formal..."

Dan A Aldridge III

"Although Shake Shack is regarded by many as the best fast food burger joint in the US I really wanted to try a full-on, no holds barred, New York..."

A Food Story

"The Mr came home from being out of town all week, so a celebratory dinner was in order. He was in the mood for a burger, so we decided to head out to..."

Newbie Foodies

"...the patty is done with a secret mix of expensive blend of meats, as you can imagine only Prime beef is used, which makes it the Ferrari of..."

Odo

""... So, I finally had the burger, and without argument will concede that it is as great as the “masses” have proclaimed. But the burger only..."

KAC Food

"New York is not short of burger purveyors and with only four days in the city I needed to know where to go for the best. A quick poll on twitter saw..."

Gourmet Traveller

"I really enjoyed my week's holiday in New York, and as one might expect the food played a large part in that. Rather than do loads of blog posts (I..."

Mr Noodles

"Do you want to experience New York? the true essence of the city in one single restaurant? Minetta Tavern is your place. In 2009, when..."

The Right Pick

"On a hot summer’s day, Minetta Tavern is almost like an oasis, albeit of the French bistro type. While getting a table without a reservation is..."

Pig Pig's Corner

"I doubt Keith McNally of Minetta Tavern really care that his restaurants were not awarded Three Stars Michelin or were not placed on the Top 50 San..."

Yaokui

"On our last trip we visited the Michelin Starred Peter Luger’s Steakhouse in Brooklyn, a classic restaurant that basically hasn’t changed much..."

Buffalo Eats

"Peering through my looking glass, a once formidable cocktail whose specifics elude me at this juncture, I find my mind fluttering and, most..."

Foodie Buddha

"Exclusivity. It’s a real pain for us common folks who love food – as some restaurants that sound like they would be an experience of a lifetime,..."

F O O D O S O P H Y

"How did you get a reservation here? We were asked, by not just one, but both parties who sat adjacent to us over the course of our meal. Reservations..."

Erika Strum Silberstein

"My dear friend Hungry has a special birthday tradition of taking herself out for a lunch treat. This year, she chose Minetta Tavern to check out the..."

Feisty Foodie

"I understand why this spot is a village institution - it’s difficult to secure a reservation but once you’re in, you feel like you’ve joined a..."

Rovik Robert

"A classic. You can get in for bar seats, and people were taking the burger to-go as takeout throughout our meal. My wife had a PERFECT french..."

Michael “Fishbits” Hraba

"I recently dined at Minetta Tavern and ordered the Black Label Burger, and it was an absolute delight! The ambiance of the place is charming and..."

Ray Pramudi

"The service here is impeccable! They do not cut corners are giving you a true fine dining yet homey experience in the Tavern corner restaurant...."

Katherine Ciaravalli

"One of my favourite restaurants in New York. Their food and drinks are great and the atmosphere of the restaurant can’t be beat. If you’re..."

Blake Cronyn

"Stumbled upon this place as a solo diner and it is absolutely great! The crudo is a great appetizer. Light, citrusy, fresh, great portion and just..."

Max Jiang

"I love this place. Apparently they are famous for their burgers, but because I saw several people unable to finish their burgers, I ordered the filet..."

Joel Tay

"I went to try the famous black labble burger here. I liked it, but I didn't find it exceptional. On the other hand, I tried the duck dish, and it was..."

Amanda Wanderley Viola

"Nice spot in the East Village, party of 2 with a reservation for Saturday brunch. I tried the bone marrow and ordered the French Omelet as my main...."

Andrew Hanks

"I had the honey-glazed smoked duck. Truly the most tender, succulent duck I've ever had. The taste was amazing and the apricot jelly was a perfect..."

Arron Asberry

Temple Court

84/100 (1527 ratings)

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"Everything about this place made it such an enjoyable experience. The live music gave it such a magical touch. The decorations and the architecture..."

Yorlieth Avila

"Wonderful food, gorgeous location worth lingering in with good company. Lovely jazz brunch on Sunday (occasion visited) Service staff seemed to be a..."

Andrew Dorschner

"I've been here for dinner a few times before. But this visit was unplanned. I was showing the area to a friend visiting from Rome. We happened to..."

Mary S (Doc)

"My experience here was exceptional. I love the ambiance, top notch service and the food very much. We were able to find a table easily on a Saturday..."

Melike Alıntaş

"We stopped by for a few cocktails. We didn't book a table in advance, so we set in the bar. I can't say anything about the food, since we didn't..."

Vlad Lesun

"This restaurant is exceptional. A beautiful place to get a nice high end meal. The dinner started with a complimentary bite of albacore on a spoon..."

Dorothy Lee

"I love everything about this place. 10/10 - food, drinks, service & atmosphere! Only issue I had the first time was parking but then I found a garage..."

Merrick Lee

"Fresh local brews on draft with great quality. A lady at the bar was raving about the pâté. The ambience was incredible. Bartenders were..."

Mick Bonde

"Very gorgeous interior and the service was good. I especially loved the salad and desert. Would recommend going to the bar before..."

Amandip Kaur

"A dark, cozy bar lounge. Perfect for a nightcap or a bite to eat. We ordered room service earlier but enjoyed the bar for late night drinks. Pet..."

Audrey

"Classy yet cozy ambiance? ✔️ Staff that serves and sleighs? ✔️ Overly salty food? Sadly..."

Sainath Dasma

"We got an early reservation Friday evening. By 7ish, the dining room and the bar area were packed. Service is top notch. Plenty of help to provide..."

Kevin Loo

"We stopped here for drinks. We didn’t make any reservations, so we set at the bar. We took steak tartare and onion dip. They were out of this..."

Tanya Lesun

"my guest and I had the tuna tartare and Spanish octopus for first course, and scallops, rabbit loin, fingerling potatoes, and creamed spinach for..."

Christopher Thomas

"Curated dishes, wonderful atmosphere and attention to detail. This is what our experience was like for dinner at Temple Court. The use of spices and..."

Joseph Adelantar

"Amazing!!! It’s so beautiful inside! Classic nyc. It’s for sure a spot you have to make sure you check out at some point. The food was amazing..."

Neha Luthra

Black Barn

84/100 (1838 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place to go for brunch! Situated right on the north side of Madison Park with two story windows to illuminate your view. This restaurant is..."

Holly Hyman Kurzrok

"The people in restaurant are extremely friendly. I was there last night with friends and I was taking photos, the lady in front showed me the whole..."

xiaoning zhang

"Stopped by for a quick brunch while in the neighborhood and had a delightful time. The Sweater Weather cocktail was a unique surprise that was quite..."

Michael Nemeth

"Had a very nice time here . Great location . Staff was very nice , had a nice summer cocktail and the salad was soo good . Chicken could have been a..."

Thomas

"One word: delicious! We arrived for what I’ve learned is a late lunch in NYC (since so many places close around 3), but we never once felt rushed...."

Catherine Nikkel

"I recently attended a client event hosted by our company in the cellar, featuring a demonstration of souffle preparation. The event was attended by a..."

Cheryl Nordyke

"It's a very high quality restaurant, it seemed my group was the only walk-in customers. We arrived there in Saturday evening and could have seats..."

Jaeung Sim

"To start off, Blackbarn is incredible. If you’re considering going to this restaurant, don’t think twice, just book a reservation and go. To..."

sarah laskaris

"Perfect brunch spot! The atmosphere is exciting. I don’t know how often there is live performances but there was one when I visited. The brunch..."

Adati Tarfa

"We came here for a team event and had a great experience. The service was great. The food came quickly. The waitress knew the food and drink well and..."

Lutao L

The John Dory Oyster Bar

84/100 (1346 ratings)

Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar

"This place become my regular sushi place cause the Fresh Sushi, yummy like melted in mouth, friendly and attractive service, would love to go back..."

Catherine Zhuo

"Good food, the service is on point. If you like the page you get an edamame or blue ball shot on the..."

Scott Baldino

"Moved to the Upper East Side recently- love this place, it's our go to sushi and dumpling spot. You can also order it through seamless if we're not..."

Aisley Carter

"Good quality sushi for a good price. Very friendly staff. Nice small..."

Melissa Vaccaro

"Omg so..."

Natalie Frey

"Nice decoration and excellent food. Quick service. And affordable..."

Dnesh Ad

Left Bank

84/100 (1465 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Had dinner with a group of 20 in their private room downstairs. I had the sliced Brussels sprout salad and Arctic Char. Excellent. Everyone enjoyed..."

Steve Landsberg

"Love Left Bank restaurant Food is simple but very interesting. Chef Edelman is very creative. Great atmosphere,and always very interesting..."

Haseeb Ullah

"One of my favorite restaurants in New York City. Always friendly and the food is..."

Paul Jones

"Beautiful restaurant, great staff, amazing food.. Will be back to eat there..."

Cynthia DeVincenzo Bertuzzi

"I am from and live in California. I lived in NYC for 3 years for school. Left bank is the best restaurant I have ever been to and I can't wait to..."

Lauren Kate Garcia

"We've been here quite a few times and it's a show stopper every time. The food is excellent but it's the staff that makes us happy, they are friendly..."

Jesse Moore Perrin

"Love this place. Always fantastic meals. Great neighborhood spot. MAPLE PIE..."

Katrin Beacom Beeson

"Had an amazingly delicious meal. Fresh fish, veggies and great old fashioned. Can not wait to come..."

Christopher Grey

"One of my personal favorites. I love the Brussels sprout salad but more than anything I enjoy the team that works..."

Sandi Snively Parrette

"Lovely place, kinda chic, great service! I really enjoyed the pate and steak was done perfectly! I came back twice that..."

Frida Fridman

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Robin Rothbard Schwab

"We stayed in New York for a week. This was the best local restaurant we visited. We still talk about it six months..."

Andrew Jordan

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Robert Bergsten

"I will go back here any day for the Egg Omelette!!! The holiday drinks were good too! Love the brunch vibes here. The ambience was too loud, too..."

Preethi Ramaraj

"Delicious apps and entrees and an excellent happy hour to boot! Had 4 apps and the burger and a beer and wine all for only $84. The octopus was my..."

Justin Hayworth

"Several of the dishes such as chicken and gnocchi were very much enjoyed. The Farro grain bowl was served cold, disappointing. Luckily the other..."

Adriana Laser

"Come here for the Dutch baby pancakes and stay for the vibes - it’s a charming brunch place in the west village with delicious food and lots of..."

Rovik Robert

"Great spot in the west village with a solid happy hour menu! $25 for pasta and a wine or any two appetizers is a great deal in this economy. Server..."

sarah laskaris

"Came here for late lunch. Had an amazing pasta and French toast. Service was a little behind the mark. Seemed understaffed. Hope next time it'll be..."

Justin Wong

"Tasty!!! yummy Great joint. Best Dutch Baby we ever had. It is a must order item if you have never had it. We loved all the brunch items and came..."

Rob H.

"Great experience, simple food done well. Appetizers didn’t quite live up to expectations, but our main was enjoyable. Great wine. Dessert was..."

John Maguire

"We were delighted to have experienced this evening meal at Left Bank. The owner- Michelin - made sure that guests were comfortable whilst New York..."

Ann Boehm

"Good food and good atmosphere. We had the avocado and eggs on bread, the salmon and egg Benedict and the Dutch baby. The food was good. Better..."

Mohamed Badaoui Najjar

"Great west village staple, the burger is delicious with all kinds of cheese on top, would be great to have some brioche options or maybe a pretzel..."

jonathas lanna valle filho

"There food was very good, I had the Lamb shank, which fell off the bone. Also, and just as important as the food, I was actually able to hear my..."

Anthony Macchiarulo

"Really good service and maple pie! My dish (trout) was a little small for dinner though (I was still quite a bit hungry). Very good decoration and..."

Gabriel Cazaubieilh

"Love this place! Have been here multiple times over the years. I hosted my father’s surprise 70th birthday and came back to have my 30th birthday a..."

Victoria Russell

"Five stars, period. Brunch was amazing. Everything came out hot & was delicious. The dining area was very civilized & chill - and the service was..."

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