New York City Restaurants

American Resturants

Bryant Park Grill 25 W. 40th St. behind N.Y. Public Library This New American Grill is great. Unfortunately the service and the quality of the food is sporadic. It is situated in a area.
Flowers 21 W. 17th St. bet 5th & 6th Aves. 212-691-8888. Rated as being one of the restaurants with the best garden's in the city Flowers is excellent. The price is expensive but your a receiving a great meal. The service is not great, but the bar is.
Harbour Lights South St. Seaport, Pier 17, 3rd fl. 212-227-2800. With fantastic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the harbour it will really enhance your overall experience. With quality American fare. It is a great place to eat at if you are in from out of town.
Hudson River Club 4 World Financial Ctr. 250 Vesey St. West St. 212-786-1500. With cuisine that is typical of the Hudson River Valley this restaurant is a success. Overall it is very solid. the majority of it's crowd is from Wall Street. Expensive but probably worth it.
Pipeline 2 World Financial Ctr. 225 Liberty St. South End Ave. 212-945-2755. One of the best outdoor restaurants in the downtown area. Awesome views of the Hudson plus great food.
Sequoia Pier 17, 89 Fulton St. South St. Seaport. 212-732-9090. With awesome views and basic yet quality food, it's great palce for tourists or businessmen after work. A very good deal.
Sign of the Dove 1110 Third Ave. 65th St. 212-861-8080. This East Side restaurant is one of the most romantic restaurants. It's American cuisine is fantastic and excellent for occasions.
Temple Bar 332 Lafayette St. Bleecker St. 212-925-4242. The best place for a date in the city. It is definately the most seductive bar. A good place for drinkers. Not very expensive.
The Water Club 500 E. 30th St. East River. 212-683-3333. Great for wedding's or parties. With quality American food and a nice view of the river, with the excellent service it makes you feel like royalty.
Top of the Tower Beekmam Tower Hotel, 3 Mitchell Pl, 26th fl. 1st Ave & 49th St. 212-355-7300. With a quality American menu, and great 360 degree views, it's a safe bet. There is live music after nine and even the price is pretty good.
Torre di Pisa19 W. 44th St. bet 5th & 6th Aves. 212-398-4400. One of the most bucolic restuarants in the entire city. If it's food looks as good as it does, anyone who eats there will most definately leave with a smile on their face. On the expensive side.
Verbena 54 Irving Pl. bet 17th & 18th Sts. 212-260-5454. Excellent garden, complemented by excellent food. The service, and appearance are also winners. A tad on the expensive side.
Water's Edge 44th Dr. & East River. 718-482-0033. With the quality of the food rapidly improving, and great view of the N.Y. skyline this one is tough to pass up. If you happen to be there when there is a grey sunset you are in for a real treat. The food also happens to be very good along with the serv i ce.
(American) River Cafe 1 Water St. (Brooklyn Bridge). 718-522-5200. Fantastic views accompanied by a superb meal. Located in Brooklyn you are able to see great views of lower Manhattan. Despite its expensive menu it is worth every dollar. It is the type of place that is good for any kind of occasion.
21 Club, the 52nd bet. 5th & 6th. 212-582-7200.
44 44th bet. 5th & 6th. 212-944-8844.
7th Regiment Mess Park bet. 66th & 67th NY, 212-744-4107.
Adrienne 5th at 55th. 212-903-3918. Midtown hideaway, romantic,classy, spacious, brunch will be your best bet.
Algonquin Hotel 44th bet. 5th & 6th. 212-840-6800.
American Festival Cafe 50th at 5th. 212-246-6699. During the winter take in ice skating and the big christmas tree outside of Rockefeller Center. During the summer you can eat in the outdoor garden cafe.
American Pancake House & Restaurant 68 Amsterdam Ave. NY, 212-866-1100.
American Place, An Two Park Ave. NY, 212-684-2122. Typical american restaurant with beautiful scenery complemented by well mannered staff. As of late their is an apparent lack of variety.
American Renaissance 260 W. Broadway. Ericsson Pl. 212-343-0049. One of the better looking restaurants in the city. It might be expensive but this American restaurant is quite an experience.
Annie Beneau 2nd bet. 77th & 78th. 212-988-5300.
Arcadia 62nd bet. 5th & Madison NY, 212-223-2900. At this midtowner you will experience some great New American cuisine. Elegant yet cramped, with decent service, you will definately enjoy the quality of the food. Unfortunately the price is on the high side.
Aureole 34 E. 61st ST bet Madison & and Park Aves. 212-319-166 The second highest rated restaurant in New York City. While eating here you will experience no flaws in the service or the quality of the food. Located conviently in midtown on the ground floor of a town house, this is one place not to miss.
Aussie Grilled Chicken... 715 Third Ave at 45th St. 212-922-0001.
Beer Bar 45th & Vanderbilt. 212-818-1333 .
Big Sur Third at 80th. 212-472-5009.
Bistro 790 7th at 51st. 212-621-8537.
Busby's 92nd at Madison. 212-360-7373. Typical quiet, laidback, old style american restaurant. Good if in the mood for a relaxing, uneventful dinner.
Cafe de la Paix Central Park South at 6th. 212-755-5800.
Cafe Nicholson 58th bet. 1st & 2nd Aves NY, 212-355-6769. With decent East Side American cuisine, this is the place to take a girldfriend, wife, or mistress. Very romantic and relaxing setting.
Carribean American Restaurant 64 W 116th St. NY, 212-987-3441.
Charlotte 44th bet. 6th & Broadway. 212-789-7508.
Charlton's Third bet. 55th & 56th. 212-688-4646.
Chaz & Wilson Grill 79th at Amsterdam. 212-769-0100. West side American, low cost, comfortable, an all around average New York grill. One of the city's best values.
Christine's Polish American Restaurant 2081 Ave. NY, 212-254-2474.
Coconut Grill 2nd at 77th. 212-772-6262. East Side new American -Mediterranean jazzy crowd, mediocre food.
Coming or Going 58th bet. Madison & Park NY, 212-980-5858.
Etats-Unis 81st bet. 2nd & Third. 212-517-8826.
Fifty-seven, Fifty-seven 57th bet. Park & Madison 212-758-5757. Calm setting American cuisine, popular for business, breakfast, and lunches. Service is the highlight at this Midtowner, unfortunately the qulaity of the food is not always up to some people's expectations.
Good Enough to Eat Amsterdam bet. 83rd & 84th. 212-245-5336. Despite the long wait that you might encounter. This homey slice of Vermont, on the West Side has great food "fresh from the farm."
Gotham Bar & Grill 12 E 12th St. bet 5th Ave & University Pl. 212-620-4020 An overall winner. You won't leave here with any empty stomach, but maybe an empty wallet. Lunch happens to be much more affordable. Located in the East Village you will encounter a stupendous wine list, on top of super service. Despite the sometimes nois y atmosphere, the quality of the food makes it worth it.
Gramercy Tavern 20th bet. Broadway & Park Ave. South NY, 212-477-0777. If you are looking for an unrushed, attitude free dinner you have come to the right place. the staff are fntastic, and so is the quality of the food. the price might be a bit expensive, but you can always eat in the casual Tavern Room. You don't need t o make a reservation there.
Halcyon 54th bet. 6th & 7th NY, 212-468-8888. This excellently priced, roomy, plush new American restaurant has great potential. If it can improve it's kitchen.
Harriet's Kitchen Amsterdam bet. 84th & 85th NY, 212-721-0045.
Hi-Life Bar & Grill 1st at 72nd. 212-249-3600.
Hi-Life Bar & Grill Amsterdam at 83rd NY, 212-787-7199. This dynamic duo provide an excellent bar scene for singles. While the food is not as fabulous as the overall experience. Stick to the one on First Ave.
Hispanic American Restaurant 351 E 13th St. NY, 212-475-4508.
Hourglass Tavern 46th at 9th 212-265-2060.
Hunters Third bet. 78th & 79th. 212-734-6008.
Jerry's 101 Prince St. bet Greene and Mercer Sts. 212-966-9464 Located in SoHo this dinner is a good bet for breakfast or lunch. Or you cna just relax at the bar with the tpyical funky crowd, and if your lucky spot someone famous.
Jim McMullen Third bet. 76th & 77th. 212-861-4700. American food at this civilized pub, nice East side crowd, pleasant and comfortable. You can enjoy a quintessential brunch.
Josie's Amsterdam at 74th. 212-769-1212.
Judson Grill 52nd bet. 6th & 7th NY, 212-582-5252.
Jumbo West Indian American Restaurant Inc 2394 Adam Clayton.
Langan's 47th bet. 6th & 7th. 212-869-5482. Theater District bar/restaurant, decent, comfortable, friendly pre-show menu and business lunches.
Le Bar Bat 57th bet. 8th & 9th 212-307-7228. New American restaurant/nightclub, dim lights, cool bands, great for meeting someone late.
Lincoln Tavern 64th bet. Columbus & Central Park West 212-721-8271 .
Little Club York at 74th. 212-744-2900.
Lobby Lounge 57th bet. Park & Madison. 212-758-5700. With solid marks all around and an excellent price the Lobby Lounge is hard to beat. It has one of the prettiest lobby's in the entire city. It's American menu is excellent, and it's clientel can sometimes consist of people that are famous.
Louie's Westside Cafe Amsterdam at 81st. 212-877-1900.
Luke's Bar & Grill Third bet. 79th & 80th NY, 212-249-7070.
Mackinac Bar & Grill Columbus bet. 78th & 79th. 212-799-1750. If your at the Natural History Museum and in the mood for a decent brunch Mackinac won't be that dissapointing.
Main Street Columbus bet. 81st & 82nd NY, 212-873-5025. American, homely, hearty dishes just like grandma made you'll feel at home. Wonderful for the entire family.
Manhattan Ocean Club 57 W. 58th St. bet 5th & 6th Aves. 212-371-7777 With beautiful scenery and excellent food the general consensus is that this place is extraordinary. If you are in Midtown and looking for seafood this is the right place to go to. Your best bet is soft shell crab.
Manhattan Plaza Cafe 43rd bet. 9th & Tenth NY, 212-695-5808.
March 58th bet. 1st & Sutton Place NY, 212-754-6272. Locate on the East Side in a townhouse. With it's fantasy romantic garden setting, is complemented by it's impeccable, nonintrusive service, expensive but worth every penny.
Marlowe 46th bet. 8th & 9th NY, 212-765-3815. Romantic, attractive French, Country inn decoration, outdoor garden, and fireplace. But it has a limited menu.
Matthew's Third at 61st NY, 212-838-4343. Mediterranean Eastsider, island feeling wicker chairs, palm trees, transports you to a tropical island. the food is wonderful.
Mayfair 1st at 53rd. 212-421-6216. If you are looking for an old stryle American restaurant you have found the right place. While eating potatoes or meat you feel like you are back in the past. All of this is of course is complemented by excellent waitress service.
Merenda 2nd at 80th. 212-734-1888.
Mezzanine Restaurant 46th bet. 8th & Broadway NY, 212-764-5500.
Mike's Bar & Gril Tenth bet. 45th & 46th NY, 212-246-4115.
Monkey Bar 54th bet. Park & Madison. 212-838-2600 . Most comfortable chairs in New York. Impressive new American food, crowded bar great place to monkey around.
New City Cafe 246 DeKalb Ave. Vanderbilt Ave. 718-622-5607. The New City Cafe makes itself very desirable to be eaten at. It attracts people from all over, even Manhattan. This small, little, American restaurant is at a very resonable price.
Oak Room, the 5th at 59th. 212-546-5330. Old New York, highly, priced limited selection. Bar scene for divorcees.
Oceana 55 E. 54th St. bet Madison & Park Aves. 212-759-5941 Here you will find some of the best seafood that the city has to offer. the price might be expensive but with it's excellent fish. Go for the new room upstairs, it has a nautical touch added to it.
Old Country Kitchen Restrnt 44 9th Ave. NY, 212-929-2807.
One if by Land 17 Barrow St. bet 7th AveS. & W.4th St. 212-228-0822 One of the most beautiful and romantic restaurants in the whole city. Located in the West Village, in Aaron Burr's old home. Great service, the price is a little high, but worth it.
O'Neal's 64th bet. Central Park West & Broadway. 212-787-4663. Bright, bold colors full of charm. Regardless of where you sit you will still be able to take in the the full effects of this art filled, pleasantly set restaurant.
Park Avenue Cafe 100 E. 63rd St. Park Ave. 212-644-1900. You will be tempted not to eat your meal because it is so good looking. You will find quality American cusine at this East Side restaurant. If you can get a reservation for the table in the kitchen you will be in heaven.
Phoebe's Columbus at 78th. 212-724-5145. Solid all American West Side hangout, couches by the fireplace, homey, cozy and cute. Excellent ratings.
Rachel's 9th bet. 43rd & 44th. 212-957-9050. Theater District bistro, excellent ratings, original food. Make reservations in advance.
Regency Park at 61st NY, 212-759-4100. New York City's ultimate power house for breakfast. Elegant, great for quiet business lunch or elegant pre-theater prix fixe.
Restaurant Two Two Two 79th bet. Broadway & Amsterdam NY, 212-799-0400. New American food and surroundings, luxurious and delicious. Quite expensive, but you can order from the price fixe menu. The service and sorroundings are quite excellent.
Ruppert's Third at 93rd. 212-831-1900. Simple all American meal. Crosstown pubs are great for burgers and beer. Overcrowded and understaffed ,cheap as you can get.
Rusty Staub's on 5th 5th at 47th. 212-682-1000. Sports bar, corporate feel for business lunching. Impressive babyback ribs and wine list.
Sarabeth's Amsterdam bet. 80th & 81st NY, 212-496-6280.
Sarabeth's Madison at 75th NY, 212-570-3670. Quality American home style restaurants. the price of a meal and wait prove to be a large detterent.
Sarabeth's Madison bet. 92nd & 93rd. 212-410-7335.
Saranac Madison bet. 94th & 95th. 212-289-9600. Decent American food in a cozy Adirondack lodge setting. Diners complain of slipping quality by the staff.
Shelby Lexington bet. 70th & 71st. 212-988-4624. Excellent hamburger catering to an upscale crowd for singles.
Supper Club 47th bet. Broadway & 8th. 212-921-1940. Great for entertainment,ballroom dancing, big band music, wonderful experience. Well known, but not for it's continental food.
Symphony Cafe 56th at 8th NY, 212-397-9595.
Tatou 50th bet. Lexington & Third. 212-753-1144. Midtown 20s-style club entertaining funky and wild. Early for jazz or late for eclectic dancing with Euro crowd.
Tavern on the Green Central Park West at 67th NY, 212-873-3200. If you are in from out of town this is one restaurant that you don't want to miss. Or if you want to have a party, Tavern on the Green is the place. Relative to the quality of the overall experience that you will take in, it is quitew moderately priced.
The Black Sheep 334 W. 11th St. Washington St. 212-242-1010. Located in the West Village, this is a great place to bring your family. You will feel that you are not in the city while you are eating.
Top of the Sixes 5th bet. 52nd & 53rd NY, 212-757-6662. If nothing else, the view from atop this midtown skyscraper makes it worth having lunch here. Unfortunately the gorgeous view that you will encounter does not coincide with the quality of the food.
Union Square Cafe 21 E 16th St. bet 5th Ave & Union Sq. W. 212-243-4020 The best overall restaurant in the city. With consistently excellent and attentive service, and quality New American cusine if you are even near Union Square how could you pass this up? On top of all these great qualities, the price is so fair that you wi ll probably be shocked to see how modest the bill will be.
Vince & Eddie's 68th bet. Columbus & Central Park West NY, 212-721-0068. Located near Lincoln center, your best bet is to go during off-peak hours. Unless you don't mind being packed in there with the rest of the city. Otherwise you will encounter excellent waiter service and a hospitable atmosphere.
West Bank Cafe 42nd at 9th. 212-695-6909. Warm setting with a bar and grill, downstairs it has a comedy club. Makes feel and wish that you were young again.
Westside Brewing Company Amsterdam at 76th NY, 212-721-2161. An excellent microbrewery. If you are into beer, and ales this is one place you won't want to miss. You should try the fruitbeers in the summer. Unfortunately the food is not the same quality as the beer.
Zephyr Grill 1st at 49th St. NY, 212-663-1313 212-223-4200. A good find if you are around 1st or 2nd Ave. Draws big from the UN.