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1. Flex Mussels - UES
4.6
Exceptional(2778)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Upper East Side
Booked 45 times today
Direct importers of mussels from Prince Edward Island and oysters that taste like you're kissing the sea.
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2. SALVAJE
4.5
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Jackson Heights
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Salvaje, Where the Spirits of the Animal Kingdom Come to Life in Decor, Bar and Cuisine. Offering a Gastronomic Experience that Transports you into an Untamed Realm - we invite the Curious, Adventurous, and Lovers of all things Wild to become a part of Our Story. Come for a drink, a bite, or elevate your celebration with us. Our captivating venue, blending elegance and untamed beauty, provides the perfect backdrop for private events, parties, and buyouts.
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3. Zaab Zaab - Queens
4.6
Exceptional(4)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Elmhurst
Booked 4 times today
Zaab Zaab is proud natives of Queens, opened their restaurant in the heart of Elmhurst’s Little Thailand in April of 2022 just before Songrkan, or Thai New Year. The destination for authentic Isaan cuisine from Northeastern Thailand has received numerous accolades, including a 3-star review from Pete Wells of The New York Times, and being listed two years in a row on the NYT’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC as well as being nominated as a semifinalist in the outstanding Restaurateur category for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards. Zaab Zaab is also recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.

“My original thinking when we opened the restaurant was to serve the local Thai community in Elmhurst,” says Chunton. “Clearly I underestimated New York City’s appetite for Northeastern Thai food. We now have five locations across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan and are so proud to represent Thai food and culture in New York City.”   
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4. Caffe Buon Gusto - UES
4.7
Exceptional(1149)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 44 times today
This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile. During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.
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5. Citrico Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(96)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Long Island City
Booked 10 times today
Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.
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6. Wenwen
4.7
Exceptional(10)
Price: Expensive
• Taiwanese • Greenpoint
Booked 40 times today
Tucked away in north Greenpoint, away from the hustle and bustle. Some of the best Taiwanese food you can find in NYC. Specializing in good people, good food and good time. Est 2022.
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7. The Butcher's Daughter - Williamsburg
4.4
Awesome(18)
Price: Moderate
• American • Williamsburg
Booked 22 times today
At The Butcher's Daughter Williamsburg, we believe vegetables are extraordinary—and they deserve the spotlight in your everyday lifestyle. Situated in the heart of Williamsburg, our location offers a unique blend of modern design and cozy charm, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed yet vibrant dining experience. Led by our Executive Chef Rae Kramer, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating menu of nourishing dishes crafted from in-season ingredients, freshly baked breads and pastries, and organic cold-pressed juices. With many vegan and gluten-free options available, there’s something for everyone. Pair these with our locally roasted coffee, artisanal craft cocktails, and a curated selection of wine. As a proud multi-time winner of OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice award, we invite you to experience a celebration of flavor, wellness, and creativity at every meal, whether you dine with us or enjoy take-out and delivery.
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8. Oda House - Upper East Side
4.6
Exceptional(371)
Price: Moderate
• Georgian • Upper East Side
Booked 8 times today
Oda House Offers authentic Georgian cuisine and natural wines. A liberal use of spices, kebabs, khinkali (oversized meat-and-cheese dumplings), mtsvadi, khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread) and adjaruli (Cheese boat) typify the kitchen’s preparations. But, more classic dishes may reveal satsivi, or boiled chicken, served cool in a warmly spiced and seasoned walnut sauce, accompanied by gomi. Oda House uses mostly fresh and organic ingredients sourced from local farms. Menu has plenty of vegan and Gluten-free choices.Maia Acquaviva, managing partner and executive Chef of Oda House, brings Georgian cuisine and a dose of Georgian culture and pride to NY. The passion she had from an early age to cook blossomed. Maia said, “Words cannot fully express how grateful I am for the opportunities that have been presented to me.” Her life motto is: If you want something with all your heart, the entire universe mobilizes around you to make your wishes come true!
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9. Sojourn Social
4.6
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• International • Upper East Side
Booked 14 times today
"It all starts with a great cocktail…… Inspired by New York City's energetic and lively restaurant scene we feature a multifaceted venue paired with food and libations representing the melting pot of cultures and cuisines. Either at the bar, in our magical garden, or our private Wine Cellar your date is sure to enjoy the intimacy of our space. Our 14-year presence on the upper east side has made our sister restaurant Sojourn an institution. Sojourn Social will be the same."
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10. Sereneco
4.5
Awesome(9)
Price: Expensive
• American • Greenpoint
Booked 12 times today
Welcome to Sereneco! All-day New American Bistro in Greenpoint.

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