Best Restaurants for People Watching in Midwood

52 restaurants available nearby

1. Alta Calidad

4.7

Exceptional(418)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Prospect Heights

Alta Calidad is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of "Alta Calidad" means "high quality" and it's our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it!! We're thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure! Alta Calidad is a Michelin Bib Gourmand award winning restaurant and Certified Minority Owned Business.We encourage you to secure seating to dine indoors or on our outdoor patio. We look forwarding to hosting you soon!

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5210)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 196 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

3. The Smith - Nomad

4.7

Exceptional(5784)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 187 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

4. Joe Allen

4.7

Exceptional(4671)

Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 90 times today

Please note; we only take reservations up to one week in advance.With Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if you're desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call, as we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.We begin taking reservations seven days in advance starting at midnight online and at 11 a.m. over the phone. Because of staggered theatre times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more.For reservations after theatre, please check your show's running time at http://joeallenrestaurant.com/show_info

5. The Crosby Bar

4.6

Exceptional(897)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 64 times today

The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.

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6. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(853)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 75 times today

A grand yet intimately scaled space, The Dining Room at The Guesthouse offers a live-fire dining experience in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling travertine, a monolithic hearth, and embedded Molteni rotisseries. The menu features fresh ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared, along with a selection of Champagnes and wines from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

7. Temple Court

4.9

Exceptional(1367)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 19 times today

Steps away from The Beekman's centerpiece atrium and the bustle of The Bar Room, is Tom Colicchio's Temple Court. Surrounded by a series of stained-glass windows, and full of historic charm, Temple Court's Dining Room is a destination for the fine dining devout. Now under the stewardship of Executive Chef, Travis Sowards, Temple Court is a tour de force of Tom Colicchio's most classic flavor profiles, reimagined and assembled on a showcase menu in Downtown NYC. *The Bar Room is not reservable through Open Table*

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8. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

4.8

Exceptional(1269)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 34 times today

“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..

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9. The Smith - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(4534)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Village

Booked 95 times today

10. Industry Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(2014)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Street Seaport

Booked 26 times today

Nestled along the East River next to the historic South Street Seaport, Industry Kitchen is just steps from the water’s edge. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Haffmans, features modern American cuisine based on seasonal market ingredients and simply prepared dishes that New Yorkers know and love, such as abundant salads and wood-oven grilled meats, seafood, and pizza. Complimenting all menu choices is a wide variety of craft beers, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The stunning 5,000 square-foot venue accommodates up to 300 guests with indoor and outdoor seating, allowing for unobstructed views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges and Brooklyn Skyline.

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Anne Evip
Atlanta Metro •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A theater district fixture! Good food and great history. Go there every time I’m in NYC for theater.
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Joe AllenPrice: Expensive• American• Theater District
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4.7
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Sarah
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went to The Smith Nomad for Thanksgiving dinner. The portions were perfect, the food was out quickly but we didn’t feel rushed at all! The restaurant was extremely clean and all the staff were happy and helpful. We would definitely recommend and definitely go back!
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The Smith - NomadPrice: Moderate• American• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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Diane
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We planned to have a late lunch here after we walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. It was so good. We were a bit full from our amazing lunch that we were happy to walk the bridge back.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Klbhersheyvip
Philadelphia County •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Stunning space, fabulous food, and maybe the finest service I’ve received anywhere on the east coast…Bravo to the chefs and this impeccable staff❤️
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The Crosby BarPrice: Expensive• American• SoHo
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4.6
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JuliaL
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Jul 2024
The food was excellent. Service was fine, pleasant, timely, unobtrusive. The single problem--and the only reason I'd think twice about going back--was the noise. Absolutely deafening--and not from loud music--the acoustics in the place, high ceiling, hard surfaces. We ate early--615 and by midmeal, we, the waiters, and everyone in the restaurant, were shouting to be heard (4 people).
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Alta CalidadPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Prospect Heights
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4.7

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Alta Calidad

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

3. The Smith - Nomad

4. Joe Allen

5. The Crosby Bar

6. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

7. Temple Court

8. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

9. The Smith - East Village

10. Industry Kitchen

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