Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Miti Miti Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (734)

$30 and under

Mexican

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Miti Miti focuses on the foods and drinks of Mexico and Latin America.
Our most popular dishes include: Lobster Guacamole, BBQ Chicken Nachos, Tasty Tacos ( Shrimp, Crispy Chicken, Grilled Fish, Pork Belly, Tofu, Western BBQ Steak), Chimichurri Hangar Steak, and Crispy Brussel Sprouts, to name a few.

The bar offers up fresh and tasty cocktails such as amazing Margaritas (frozen and on the rocks), Sangrias , Sangritas (frozen margarita mixed with sangria), and cold draft beer.The space is fun and funky - perfect for a romantic date or an outing with friends. We can also accommodate large groups.

Top review

Freddy

Dined 7 days ago

One of my fav places, flavored mojito always hits. The Brussel sprouts was a new item n it was great especially the fish sauce. Will def go back again in the future

Pastavino

4.8

4.8 (377)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stapleton

About the restaurant

Pastavino translates to pasta & wine, the quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias & enotecas throughout Italy. Michelin Star Chef Josh Laurano's menu focuses on modern interpretations of familiar Italian flavors, house made pastas, focaccia & secondi. We pride ourselves on seasonality, using local ingredients, and allowing them to be the soul of the menu - Materia Prima.

If you do not see your desired time or party size please check RESY or call the restaurant directly . We do not put all tables online to allow for phone reservations and walk in's.

Please include all guests in your party including those who may be in strollers or high chairs.

While we love to celebrate life's special occasions with you, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing balloons into our dining rooms.

We try our best to accomodate all requests and preferences, however tables located along the window are seated on a first come first served basis.

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Stephanie

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

One of our favorite spots love the ambience, food and service. We have been here many times never disappointed. Must try !!!!

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4.8

4.8 (7)

$31 to $50

American

Kips Bay

About the restaurant

"The Factory was a space where high and low, rich and poor, black and white, gay and straight came together as one.”

Now, put yourself back in 1962 NYC - Our “neighborhood bar / restaurant / lounge with hidden speakeasy" is subtly referencing the Andy Warhol movement while showcasing modern artful cocktails and craft beers. The Factory 380 serves market fresh creative eclectic fare, fermented grains and cocktails to rocking DJ tunes in a funky decor.

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Niko

Dined 6 days ago

Hannah and Billy were the best! Don’t even contemplate it and book your next brunch or dinner here! Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Had such a great time

Bowery Meat Company

4.7

4.7 (937)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

East Village

About the restaurant

Bowery Meat Company offers select tables via Open Table. For full availability, please visit our website, www.bowerymeatcompany.com

Bowery Meat Company is the latest restaurant from John McDonald. A modern steakhouse with a balanced meat-centric menu that features beef from Diamond Creek Ranch, domestic Colorado lamb, veal and more. The menu is complimented with oysters, seafood and market salads.

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Amy

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service and the Wagu, chicken and salmon were amazing!

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4.7

4.7 (359)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

The Lobster Club, a Japanese Brasserie by Major Food Group, is a fixture within Midtown Manhattan's iconic Seagram Building. Designed by architect Peter Marino in collaboration with MFG, the dynamic space reflects an outstanding – perhaps extravagant - interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Using classic techniques like tempura, gyoza, yakitori and robata, along with a focus on Teppanyaki and Sushi, The Lobster Club sources fish directly from Tokyo's Tsukiji market to ensure the highest level of quality. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared, encouraging a spirit of informal fun.

Top review

Latifah

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

My partner and I had an amazing time at The Lobster Club. Everything from the food to the customer service was outstanding. I look forward to returning !

Noz 17

4.7

4.7 (4)

$50 and over

Sushi

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Tucked into the heart of downtown Manhattan, the counter at Noz 17, A Michelin-starred experience with only seven seats, transports guests into an ethereal space that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Chef-driven and prepared in the Edomae style, Chef Matsu's omakase menu brings guests on a journey through the far reaches of the traditional sushi palate.

Chef Matsu previously helmed the Ash Room Counter at Sushi Noz, our sister restaurant on the Upper East Side. Drawing on some of the same techniques seen uptown, Matsu-san elegantly prepares each bite of this free-flowing menu that organically intertwines nigiri and otsumami.

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Douglas

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

An excellent meal in an intimate setting. A very interesting combination of cooked and uncooked dishes beautifully presented. Will definitely be back.

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Experience

Chef's Counter ($465/Person)

Experience

Christmas Eve

Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs

4.6

4.6 (1292)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs is a three-story townhouse located on W. Broadway in the heart of Tribeca. The building dates to 1810 and much of the original materials have been restored and overlayed with whimsical American finish detail. Siblings Matt, Jack, and Ana Abramcyk conceived of a space where you can come to eat, drink, or just talk over a glass of wine. The sibling trio complements the warm-hearted atmosphere and furthers the artistic spirit of Tiny’s making it a true family-run neighborhood place. At Tiny's, brunch, and dinner menus blend classic techniques with local market ingredients. The menu reflects Modern American cuisine with Italian and French influences.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on 9 Oct 2024

The hostess was welcoming, attentive & all around fabulous...we ordered the buratta & the meatballs which was delicious, the Brussel sprouts were was too Al dente, the branzino was wonderful although small & the flavor of my steak was great but I'm one who from experience won't send a steak back when under cooked at a restaurant that's crazy busy, how a chef or server cannot see the difference between medium rare and medium well & delivers it after specifically being told no pink, no red, no blood is beyond me. Had I not waited on line behind 6 ppl to use the one bathroom I would have been there when my entree arrived. Without asking the server spoke to the manager & had the steak removed which was very thoughtful, however I would have preferred to eat my entree with my partner since it was our anniversary. We'll definitely try again on our next trip back home as everything else about this place was beautiful.

Sean's Bar & Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (184)

$30 and under

Irish

Theater District

About the restaurant

Irish American bar and restaurant just steps from Rockefeller Center!

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Stella

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

We ordered the nachos and prime burger. Both were very good. I wished the burger was charbroiled, but it was cook perfectly.

Silver Lining Lounge

4.6

4.6 (95)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

NoLita

About the restaurant

Located off the iconic Bowery in the Lower East Side, this Live Music Bar comes alive with nightly musical performances on stage. Experience local bands, Grammy award-winning musicians, and international special guests bringing the house down with all your favorite hits from the 60s, 70s, 90s, and 2000s. Silver Lining will have you on your feet, singing along as the music fills the room, with light bites and drinks flowing. Grab your friends and join the party every Thursday through Saturday. Curated by Creative Directors Dylan Hales and Ronnie Flynn, co-founders of Lower East Side hot spot The Flower Shop.

We’re getting the bands back together.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined today

I absolutely loved the place. the ambiance. the vibes. the drinks. AMAZING!!!!

The Highlight Room NY

4.5

4.5 (46)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Chinatown

About the restaurant

The Highlight Room’s real showstopper is the spectacular view of the city through a glass wall that spans the entire width of the room and folds back to allow access to the outdoor terrace. From there, guests can lift a cocktail to the expansive views — north to the Empire State Building, south to the Freedom Tower. The north and south sides of the room are lined with two-toned leather and velvet banquettes positioned to take advantage of the cityscape views from floor-to-ceiling windows.

The bar, set off by wooden arches and antique mirrors, complements the greenery, and elaborate, candelabra-style chandeliers allude to the candles that would illuminate the German garden as evening fell. Layers of premium materials — plaster, brass, velvet upholstery, caramel drapery, terrazzo tiles — add a dose of playful luxury. Although the bar is open to the public, the overall sense is of a swank member’s club, a private Eden commanding the sky above the Lower East Side. Must be 21+.

Top review

JimVIP

Dined on 24 Oct 2024

Very hip place with sweeping NYC views. Drink prices are on the high end, but well worth it for this type of experience.

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Experience

$5 Rosé Golden Hour

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