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Best Restaurants in New York

13 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.

  1. Katz's Delicatessen#1

    Katz's Delicatessen

    4.5(53,152 reviews)

    Legendary pastrami on rye piled high at this century-old deli institution

  2. Pier 17#2

    Pier 17

    4.7(12,220 reviews)

    Waterfront dining with skyline views drawing crowds for seafood and American classics

  3. Isla & Co. - Midtown#3

    Isla & Co. - Midtown

    4.8(5,143 reviews)

    Midtown Mediterranean favourite drawing crowds for grilled octopus and warm hospitality

  4. Balthazar#4

    Balthazar

    4.4(7,756 reviews)

    Grand French brasserie where New Yorkers celebrate over steak frites and oysters

  5. Manhatta#5

    Manhatta

    4.7(3,848 reviews)

    Soaring skyline views and modern American plates high above the Financial District

  6. Buddakan#6

    Buddakan

    4.4(5,833 reviews)

    Dramatic Asian fusion in a soaring dining room draws crowds for shareable feasts

  7. Refinery Rooftop#7

    Refinery Rooftop

    4.5(4,404 reviews)

    Skyline cocktails and New American plates high above Midtown's bustle

  8. Mei Lai Wah#8

    Mei Lai Wah

    4.4(3,896 reviews)

    Chinatown dim sum parlour where baked BBQ pork buns draw crowds all day

  9. Blue Note#9

    Blue Note

    4.2(5,594 reviews)

    Legendary jazz club serving Southern soul food alongside world-class live music

  10. Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery#10

    Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

    4.2(5,496 reviews)

    French brasserie classics and fresh-baked pastries in a sun-filled NoHo corner

  11. Golden Diner#11

    Golden Diner

    4.4(2,916 reviews)

    Chinatown comfort food with a downtown diner spin — hearty, creative, bustling

  12. Thai Diner#12

    Thai Diner

    4.4(2,868 reviews)

    Nolita Thai comfort that locals queue for — noodles, curries, and larb done right

  13. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge#13

    Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

    3.9(5,311 reviews)

    Rooftop bar with playful decor and sweeping city views in Midtown Manhattan

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