Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Morningside Heights

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1. Dolly Varden

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Dolly Varden, a vibrant neighborhood bar in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, where locals and visitors alike come together for expertly crafted cocktails, crave-worthy comfort food, and an inviting atmosphere. Our cozy downstairs Dolly’s Hideaway and lively main floor offer the perfect backdrop for a night out, whether you're here for a laid-back evening or a fun night of celebration. Indulge in our signature dishes like the crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, melt-in-your-mouth Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and flavor-packed Pork Belly Baos, or enjoy lighter bites like Crispy Cauliflower Bites. Paired with cocktails thoughtfully crafted to suit every palate, Dolly Varden is where great food, drinks, and good vibes come together. Whether you’re unwinding after work or kicking off your night, Dolly Varden is the spot to make your own in Hell’s Kitchen!

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2. Red Rooster Harlem

4.7

Exceptional(10548)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem

Booked 72 times today

Red Rooster Harlem is all about serving comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine. Reviews rave about the 'high end comfort food', 'delicious comfort food', and 'comfort food inspired by black American history with a gourmet flair'. The place is like home with a warm vibe, good food, and a pleasurable experience.

3. Sugar Bar

4.5

Awesome(604)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Upper West Side

Booked 10 times today

Come to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, an eatery established by the couple who created hits such as “Ain't No Mountain High Enough" & "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Their culinary venture, Sugar Bar showcases the duo's love for great music and Southern-accented dining. The Food: A little Cajun, a little soul, a little Latin, a lot of delicious! Offering meals. prepared with fresh ingredients giving you the warmth of a homemade cooked dish. The Music: Live Entertainment starts at 8 pm. Catch a moment with our weekly Open Mic night every Thursday. Check our entertainment schedule for more. Make a memorable experience by sipping a cocktail, having dinner, and relaxing. At the same time, our friendly staff takes care of you, or you order a delivery and enjoy it in the comfort of your home. ****WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR INDOOR, AND OUTDOOR DINING, PICK-UPS, AND DELIVERY! TUES - SAT AND OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH and EARLY DINNER! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.sugarbarnyc.com***

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4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

4.4

Awesome(194)

Price: Very Expensive

• Lounge • Chelsea

Booked 24 times today

Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

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5. Lillie's Union Square

4.3

Awesome(619)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Chelsea

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.

6. Carla

4.7

Exceptional(127)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 5 times today

Carla is a comfort food haven, serving a fusion of Asian, Latin American, and American classics. Customers rave about the 'cosmopolitan American' menu, with reviews mentioning dishes like enchiladas and surf and turf. The restaurant's warm and familial setting, along with its exceptional service, make it a place you'd want to return to. Plus, the reasonable portions and good value for the price add to the comfort food vibe.

7. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(238)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 36 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

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8. Good Enough to Eat

4.0

Excellent(168)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Upper West Side

Booked 2 times today

Good Enough to Eat has served American home cooking in the Upper West Side since 1981. Visitors from all over the world come to Good Enough to Eat to enjoy classic American food. They sit side by side with Upper West Side “regulars". The appetite for wholesome, authentic, traditional American food only seems to be growing.Please note we only take reservations for dinner,if you are hankering for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, please feel free to stop by.

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9. Carnegie Diner & Café – 205 W 57th St, New York, NY

4.5

Awesome(1783)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 111 times today

Enjoy New York City Landmark Diner !Carnegie Diner & Cafe is now accepting online reservations.You have to try our Organic Eggs, Organic Burgers & Organic Chicken.We look forward to seeing you soon!

10. Bacall's

4.3

Awesome(1401)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Theater District

Booked 30 times today

Ever evolving and changing, like our namesake, Ms. Lauren Bacall; Bacall’s has evolved into a dynamic theater district multi themed brasserie that changes with the seasons offering experience based dining concepts with a flair for the dramatic and photo opportunities that lends itself well in the age of social media. Food and cocktail stylings are leading edge craft kitchen samples from land and sea with plenty of elevated casual offerings for all guests

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Robyn
New York City •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was warm and personable- our party of 7 had a variety of tacos, salads and burgers- all really good!
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CarlaPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Hell's Kitchen
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4.7
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Leslie
Washington, D.C. Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
2nd time to Red Rooster for the weekend brunch. Food is so good, we bought his cookbook after first visit. Well trained wait staff, great easy going yet professional vibe.
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Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
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4.7
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Kassandravip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Dolly Varden was the PERFECT cocktail spot for a birthday get-together I had before a show:) The staff was so nice and attentive to my larger party of 14, and the vibe of the place and decor made it feel like a Christmas cabin getaway. Every drink we had was amazing and the food was wonderful as well! Will surely be back!
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Dolly VardenPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Hell's Kitchen
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4.4
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Michaelvip
New York City •51 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
A new neighborhood favorite! Outstanding service, exceptional food, proper cocktails and a feeling of pre-Covid NYC smart and chic that’s been sorely missing from the UES dining scene. Please keep the secret ;)
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Tia
Baltimore / Maryland •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Sugar Bar is a vibe!! I drove from Baltimore to visit. The hospitality, food, ambiance and bartender Terrell all top notch. Thursdays entertainment is worth the drive. One thing we did have a comment on is the cover charge for the upstairs. You watch the entertainment on a tv. We got paying the cover charge for the main room. My thoughts were the cover charge is for the host possibly. Either way, it is so worth visiting!!! We had an amazing time.
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Sugar BarPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Upper West Side
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4.5

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175 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Varden

2. Red Rooster Harlem

3. Sugar Bar

4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

5. Lillie's Union Square

6. Carla

7. Hoexters

8. Good Enough to Eat

9. Carnegie Diner & Café – 205 W 57th St, New York, NY

10. Bacall's

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