Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Lincoln Square

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1. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square

Booked 37 times today

The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience. Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.

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2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29789)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 364 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.

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3. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1074)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 34 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!

4. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6145)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 130 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. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

4.2

Awesome(4013)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Meatpacking District

Booked 68 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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6. The Smith- Lincoln Square

4.6

Exceptional(12156)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Square

Booked 212 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.

7. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 56 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.

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8. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(812)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 69 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.

9. Cafe Luxembourg

4.8

Exceptional(8640)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 80 times today

Cafe Luxembourg is offering reservations for indoor dining. Walk-Ins are welcome. Our Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, fans, and electric heaters for your comfort. *Per the rules and regulations of the DINING OUT NYC Program, Outdoor Seating will be limited beginning 11.01.24. Weather permitting, outdoor tables will be first-come, first-served.Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-873-7411. We look forward to seeing you soon. The safety and welfare of our employees and guests is a top priority.Cafe Luxembourg has newly installed Merv13 filters, installed in all ducts. The filters trap 98% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns The air is not recycled but forced fresh air. Thank you for your patronage!

10. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10533)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 105 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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Sarah
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I don’t recall his name but our server was outstanding! Pleasant, fun, and helpful. The family talked about what a great vibe he brought to dinner! We go as a family every time we go to NYC (our third trip) and food is always delicious, with PLENTY to go around. Also appreciated the water pitcher on the table. As a large family (table of 9), it’s so much easier to keep the water glasses full ourselves. Thanks again!!
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6
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Tjasa
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nobu is always amazing, i would only recommend not to have so cold inside. We Europeans do not like AC so cold
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Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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4.7
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Kristine
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was great, drinks were fun and the atmosphere was awesome. There was a cool view and seating area. Got the chicken and burger sliders which were great.
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Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Lincoln Square
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4.4
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jaime
Mexico City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great for groups, good food and best drinks. Also it’s kids friendly.
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The Smith- Lincoln SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln Square
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4.6
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TanaVIP
Las Vegas •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
Booked back in July, and got there and didn’t have a table due to company Christmas parties. They finally fit us in later.
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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177 restaurants available nearby

1. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

2. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

3. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4. Nobu Fifty Seven

5. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

6. The Smith- Lincoln Square

7. BONDST

8. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

9. Cafe Luxembourg

10. Quality Meats

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