Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Yorkville

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

Excellent(1042)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 32 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(755)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 58 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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3. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29457)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 360 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

4. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6079)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 248 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

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5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1391)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 106 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 Negroni 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.

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6. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(1719)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 64 times today

Legasea Bar & Grill is a lively spot with a vibrant bar scene, as per reviews. It's described as a place to 'meet and talk', with a 'vibe' that many enjoy. The bar area is right next to the dining area, creating a fun, bustling atmosphere. The menu offers specialty cocktails and a wide selection of beers, contributing to its vibrant bar scene.

7. Cafe d'Alsace

4.7

Exceptional(3529)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 48 times today

Cafe d'Alsace in the Upper East Side is praised for its vibrant bar scene. Customers love the 'fun buzzy vibe' and 'great energy' in the restaurant. The 'lively' atmosphere is highlighted in many reviews, with one customer noting 'the front rooms and bar area are vibrant but noisy'. The decor, featuring multi-colored glass bottles and bold colors on the floors and walls, adds to the vibrant ambiance.

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8. The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar

4.4

Awesome(1849)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 41 times today

Step out of the Hot sun into our breezy outside seating available in the private rotunda. Blue Dog is dedicated to nourishment you can trust with quality locally sourced contemporary Ingredients. Our 7 day a week Brunch and Burger menu has made us famous in New York City with an established presence of over 14 years. We offer outstanding natural products including free-range chicken and all natural steak. We also provide a warm and intimate experience that will makes you feel right at home. We give you the options you need, regardless of dietary restrictions or choices. Keeping our promise, to offer nourishment you can trust, quality you can depend on, integrity you can rely on, and care in all we do. Join us for a filling breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner. There’s something for every appetite here at Blue Dog! Don’t forget to check out our full cocktail and espresso bar in the upscale, welcoming café. Enjoy!Have a Wonderful Day and we expect to see you very soon !!!

9. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 113 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

10. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10455)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 195 times today

Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.

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Caroline
London •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is the second time I've visited New York City at holiday time in recent years and have made an effort to have afternoon tea at the Whitby. It's a classy relaxed place with a special touch at holiday time
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The Whitby Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Suzettevip
Miami - Dade •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was pleasantly surprised by Carmine’s given its location in a tourist area. The pasta was cooked al dente and chicken parm still had its crisp from the fryer and just enough sauce. Portions are for 2-4 ppl. Service was very attentive. Highly recommend for a family or group meal.
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6
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Cindyvip
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food and service as always. Every single item we tried on the menu was delicious.
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Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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4.7
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Ticole
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ambiance is amazing. Food was fine. But service was terrible.
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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3.9
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AmyC
Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The pasta making was fun. We had great company next to us and since we were traveling we gave them our pasta. The portions of each course of the meal are huge! Don’t order the same as your partner. Try different things and share! We love Aunt Jake’s. This was our 4th time to dine with them, first time making pasta!
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9

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1. Papillon Bistro and Bar

2. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

3. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4. Nobu Fifty Seven

5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

6. Legasea Bar & Grill

7. Cafe d'Alsace

8. The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar

9. BONDST

10. Quality Meats

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