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1. Soothr
4.7
Exceptional(130)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East Village
Booked 170 times today
Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.
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2. Legasea Bar & Grill
4.4
Awesome(1710)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West
Booked 89 times today
Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.
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3. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke
4.5
Awesome(262)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 23 times today
Opening December 7, 2023 on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.A New-American Brasserie’s food and beverage offering, complemented by a high degree of hospitality, will be similar to other David Burke restaurants – both welcoming neighborhood spots and dining destinations.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is celebrity chef David Burke’s first new venture in New York City in almost three years and a welcome addition to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.
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4. Point Seven
4.6
Exceptional(173)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Midtown East
Booked 28 times today
Chef Franklin Becker's sustainable seafood restaurant, Point Seven, is nestled in NYC's iconic MetLife building, near Grand Central Terminal and the Broadway Theater District. We celebrate diverse seafood preparations from around the globe, featuring sustainable ingredients that ensure a delicious and eco-conscious dining experience. Join us for our new breakfast menu, perfect for business meetings or a nourishing start to your day.
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5. Sarabeth's Central Park South
4.2
Awesome(4118)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown West
Booked 40 times today
Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.
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6. Sessions
4.2
Awesome(140)
Price: Expensive
• American • Theater District
Booked 7 times today
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia. Located on the main level this light-filled atrium offers live, unplugged musical performances and an open-air terrace that evokes the energy of New York City.
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7. YAKINIKU TORAJI
4.7
Exceptional(186)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Midtown East
Booked 16 times today
Toraji is a “yakiniku” style BBQ restaurant.Since our first shop has been established in 1995 in Tokyo, Ebisu area, we came a long way.Starting with “namuru” and “kimchi” Korean style steamed and pickeled vegetables, continuing with tongue, ribs and/or outside skirt, finishing with cold noodles or “pibimpab”korean style mixed rice .bowl. We are comited to provide you the “yakiniku” you want for the days you feel like having a “yakiniku”.We as pro won`t do any compromise in terms of ingredients, taste or service, Toraji will continue to promote the right way the yakiniku culture, bringing taste, happiness and health to our customers.
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8. Nat's on Bank
4.7
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Village
Booked 13 times today
Your local spot for unpretentious, whimsical NY classics. Nat’s is a neighborhood local, where people gather to celebrate the day, every day. We nurture community, and the opportunity to break bread with friends in a fun, artful environment. Our food is elevated, New York classics but with a touch of whimsy. Healthy, yet sinful when you wish.
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9. GAIA
4.8
Exceptional(19)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Midtown
Booked 16 times today
“Philoxenia”A term that encompasses the concept of hospitality, generosity, and friendliness towards guests. It represents the warm and welcoming nature of Greek culture, where visitors are treated with kindness, respect and treated like royalty. Our VisionTo be the go-to destination where every guest feels at home by building experiences and memories, embraced by our warm welcoming hospitality. We are committed to pushing culinary boundaries with innovative exquisite dishes, creating a dining experience that is both memorable, and exciting where tradition meets modern flair.
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10. Medium Rare - New York
4.3
Awesome(28)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Kips Bay
Booked 92 times today
Good News.. We are walk-in only for dinner 7 days a week. INSIDER TIP: Dinner reservations after 9pm can be made here. You can make Brunch reservations here and you can also contact us a mail@mediumrarerestaurant.com for larger parties and private events. A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dining experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak (with our secret sauce); and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great bottomless prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers.

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