Current NYC restaurant recommendations

[sly fox]

Afternoon all-

looking for some recent NYC recommendations; i have been trawling the various guides, and none of them come up with common choices. I know there are 100's of options in the city but it would be good to hear from a recent visitor about some great nosh.

Mid- high price range is fine.
Already booked Hakkasan, Abboccato and Aquavit.

[rehab71]

sly fox said:

Afternoon all-

looking for some recent NYC recommendations; i have been trawling the various guides, and none of them come up with common choices. I know there are 100's of options in the city but it would be good to hear from a recent visitor about some great nosh.

Mid- high price range is fine.
Already booked Hakkasan, Abboccato and Aquavit.

We went to this steakhouse and it was bloody lovely, cool building too

http://www.keens.com

Also went here as my missus had seen it on Sex in the City, again highly recommended

http://monkeybarnewyork.com

HTH

[JDiz]

keens or striphouse for steak
hillcountry for proper bbq

[TheCarFather]

Forgot the name, but the one at the top of a skyscraper with a view of the whole city, the resturants spins round slowly giving you a view of everything.

[sly fox]

Keens looks good! Ta

[rehab71]

sly fox said:

Keens looks good! Ta

Let is know if you go and your thoughts

[sly fox]

TheCarFather said:

Forgot the name, but the one at the top of a skyscraper with a view of the whole city, the resturants spins round slowly giving you a view of everything.

this one? http://www.theviewnyc.com/

[iphonedyou]

We loved Tao.

[Zeek]

I've eaten out here at least 150 times in the last year and if I was going out tonight (I am!) I'd suggest Blue Hill.

Make sure you try either Danji or Hanjan too, if you like that kind of thing.

[sly fox]

Great suggestions- i dont think i have ever tried Korean food so will add that to the list.

[Tanguero]

Pampano on E 49th St between 2nd & 3rd is a must every time I am in NYC

The smoked swordfish pate starter then the tasting platter of 4 ceviches as a main. The best I have ever had anywhere in the world! Also a fabulous array of tequila.

http://www.richardsandoval.com/pampano/

[dhalv]

iphonedyou said:

We loved Tao.

^^^ THIS!! ^^^

Also, for good steak, STK in meatpacking - loads of other restaurant in this area, worth a walk around to see what you like.

For a unique experience, coyote ugly style, make a trip to Hogs and Heifers too, before or after dinner, as in the same vicinity - very good fun indeed!!

Then maybe drinks at the Gansevoort, Plunge rooftop bar. I haven't had food there, but the drinks and atmosphere is pretty cool!!

Try China Grill in midtown, good quality asian fusion, seems to full of fashionable TV types, so if that isn't your thing stay away.

[Craikeybaby]

JDiz said:

hillcountry for proper bbq

This was my favourite place when I was in NY in December.

I can't remember the name of the Korean BBQ I went to, but that was really good too. "Korea town" is a couple of blocks down from the Empire State Building.

[mug81]

Daniel was excellent last time I was there, also Blue Ribbon sushi is reliable middle of the road stuff

[NickHKent]

I like Keens but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place: http://www.21club.com/web/onyc/21_club.jsp

[TheCarFather]

sly fox said:

this one? http://www.theviewnyc.com/

That's the one! Was really really nice.

[hairyben]

TheCarFather said:

sly fox said:

this one? http://www.theviewnyc.com/

That's the one! Was really really nice.

we stayed in the marriot and not being quite the archetypal ph settled for the sunday buffet brunch deal, was very good but the restaurant revolving while the buffet is static messes with your head a bit (ie you load up a plate, turn to go back to your table and it's moved)

[Cheib]

Il Gattopardo is a great restaurant.....really, really good Italian http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g60...

Frequented by locals rather than tourists/suits

[sly fox]

Thanks all - what about good cocktail bars?

Was going to go to Ardesia.

[Fun Bus]

A timely thread - I'm in NYC in June. We're going to Eleven Madison Park but nothing else booked/planned so will watch this thread with interest.