Best Restaurants for People Watching in Carroll Gardens

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1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 209 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.

2. The Smith - Nomad

4.7

Exceptional(5773)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 159 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.

3. Temple Court

4.9

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 13 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*

4. Industry Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(2013)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Street Seaport

Booked 27 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.

5. The Crosby Bar

4.6

Exceptional(897)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 50 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. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 21 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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7. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(851)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 63 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

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8. The Smith - East Village

4.7

Exceptional(4526)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Village

Booked 62 times today

9. MR CHOW - TriBeca

4.4

Awesome(2409)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • TriBeCa

Booked 19 times today

Opened in 2006 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow, most recently awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for its excellence, service, and cuisine this is the second post to the original in NYC on 57th Street. Mr Chow's latest & hippest location is surrounded by a Patio & the attractive bar opens at 5:00PM daily.NY Magazine wrote in 2006 "To eat at a Mr Chow restaurant is to participate in a roving party, one that has migrated through four decades, three continents, & an awful lot of soup dumplings." TriBeCa's Executive Chef Kwok Hor, is a highly respected professional in the Chinese Cuisine Industry & has given many lectures at The Hong Kong Culinary Association. MR CHOW's menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles & Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate & skillful chefs. Also, on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.

10. Westville Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(493)

Price: Moderate

• American • DUMBO

Booked 7 times today

Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

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Giouli
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was a very kind lady and on top of our tables. Very sweet. Amazing food and the view is spectacular. One of my favorites restaurants in NYC.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Monika
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a reservation for 4pm since we were bringing our baby, but as 4pm drew closer, we realized we weren’t going to be able to make it. I called the restaurant and they were able to change my reservation last minute to 4:30! Super helpful. They sat us quickly in a perfect corner booth seat. Service and food were great! Our waitress was attentive and so kind to our little baby. Made for a lovely dining experience!
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The Smith - NomadPrice: Moderate• American• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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Jessica
Hawaii •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My sister and I are having a Girl's Weekend and we came here for brunch. We reserved an igloo and it was so adorable, heated nicely, and such a nice space. The only thing I would comment negatively on was the music--so loud. The host stand was amazing and Adam, our server, was fantastic. It'a a beautiful space with a great menu. We had a wonderful time.
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Industry KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• South Street Seaport
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4.6
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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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Celia
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
VERY SPECIAL dinner treat for our first visit to NYC. Food was spectacular. The sommelier was well able to assist us find just the right wine.
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Temple CourtPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.9

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

2. The Smith - Nomad

3. Temple Court

4. Industry Kitchen

5. The Crosby Bar

6. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

7. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

8. The Smith - East Village

9. MR CHOW - TriBeca

10. Westville Dumbo

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