Best Restaurants in New York
13 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.
Updated September 2026
#1The answer
Katz's Delicatessen
4.5(53,152 reviews)
Legendary pastrami on rye piled high at this century-old deli institution
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#2Pier 17
4.7(12,220 reviews)
Waterfront dining with skyline views drawing crowds for seafood and American classics
#3Isla & Co. - Midtown
4.8(5,143 reviews)
Midtown Mediterranean favourite drawing crowds for grilled octopus and warm hospitality
#4Balthazar
4.4(7,756 reviews)
Grand French brasserie where New Yorkers celebrate over steak frites and oysters
#5Manhatta
4.7(3,848 reviews)
Soaring skyline views and modern American plates high above the Financial District
#6Buddakan
4.4(5,833 reviews)
Dramatic Asian fusion in a soaring dining room draws crowds for shareable feasts
#7Refinery Rooftop
4.5(4,404 reviews)
Skyline cocktails and New American plates high above Midtown's bustle
#8Mei Lai Wah
4.4(3,896 reviews)
Chinatown dim sum parlour where baked BBQ pork buns draw crowds all day
#9Blue Note
4.2(5,594 reviews)
Legendary jazz club serving Southern soul food alongside world-class live music
#10Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
4.2(5,496 reviews)
French brasserie classics and fresh-baked pastries in a sun-filled NoHo corner
#11Golden Diner
4.4(2,916 reviews)
Chinatown comfort food with a downtown diner spin — hearty, creative, bustling
#12Thai Diner
4.4(2,868 reviews)
Nolita Thai comfort that locals queue for — noodles, curries, and larb done right
#13Magic 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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