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for Hotels in New York Eating Out Guide to Eating Out in New York Restaurants New York has more restaurants per square mile than any other city in the world and given the city's ethnic composition it's no surprise that nearly all global cuisines are represented. While it's possible to spend a huge amount on a meal, it's also easy to eat delicious food at very reasonable prices. Everywhere you eat, American portions are always huge and you won't be complaining about the value. Certain areas specialise in certain types of food, Little Italy is a good bet for traditional Italian food while 6th Street is an enclave of inexpensive but tasty Indian restaurants. And you'll never be too far away from a reasonably priced steakhouse, deli or diner. PRICE GUIDE: (average cost of a main course): 
= less than USD15,
= USD15 - USD25,
= USD25+ Diners Empire Diner 210 10th Ave (between 22nd and 23rd Sts) Tel: +1 (1)212-924-0011 Open 24-hours, this Art Deco diner is increasingly popular with the "in-crowd". Choose from a great selection of food including everything from turkey sandwiches to tofu fajitas. Tom's Restaurant 2880 Broadway at 112th St Tel: +1 (1)212-864-6137 Made famous as the haunt of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer in the sitcom Seinfeld, this diner serves typical American food for very reasonable prices. American Planet Hollywood 1540 Broadway 45th St Tel: +1 (1)212-333-7827 The New York restaurant is the one that started the whole Planet Hollywood phenomenon - opening its doors in 1991. The menu is now familiar in major cities all over the world, burgers, fajitas and so on, but kids in particular love the movieand glitzy, up-beat ambience. Peter Luger Steakhouse 178 Broadway, Brooklyn (between Bedford and Driggs Aves) Tel: +1 (1)718-387-7400 Considered by many to be the best steakhouse in New York. Definitely worth the trip into Brooklyn. Hard Rock Café New York 1501 Broadway Tel: +1 (1)212-343-3355 A popular place for families, this famous restaurant serves American cuisine in large portions. Rock memorabilia decorates every available inch of wall-space. Upmarket International Union Square Café 21 E 16th St Tel: +1 (1)212-243-4020 Famed for its innovative American cuisine, this downtown restaurant serves excellent fish dishes in a spacious and relaxed setting. Reservations required. The River Café 1 Water St, Brooklyn Tel: +1 (1)718-522-5200 Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge with breathtaking views across to Manhattan, this popular restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening. The menu combines Asian influences with American and European cuisine. A prix fixe dinner costs USD70. Reservations and smart dress are required. Greek Molyvos 871 7th Ave (55th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-582-7500 This cosy restaurant offers traditional Greek dishes such as marinated lamb and rabbit stew - all cooked to a high standard. Open until 23h30 during the week and midnight at weekends. Italian John's Pizzeria 278 Bleecker St Tel: +1 (1)212-243-1680 Small and down-to-earth, this Greenwich Village pizzeria is very popular, and justifiably so. Italian pasta and meat dishes provide alternatives to the excellent pizza. Open until midnight every night of the week. Carmine's Midtown 200 W 44th St (between Broadway and 8th Ave) Tel: +1 (1)212-221-3800 The portions are generous at this bustling Italian family restaurant where, according to the owners, dishes are conceived "in the style of Italian American wedding feast". It is always crowded so be prepared for a wait. Osteria del Circo 120 W 55th St Tel: +1 (1)212-265-3636 Don't let the (thankfully fairly understated) circus theme put you off - this is in fact a sophisticated restaurant serving authentic, if slightly pricey, Italian cuisine. Owned by the Maccioni family, proprietors of "Le Cirque", the food on offer is of a high standard ranging from a wide selection of pizzas and pasta dishes to specialities like Tuscan fish stew, Mediterranean sea bass, and veal escalope cooked with artichokes and capers. French Alison on Dominick St 38 Dominick St (between Varick and Hudson) Tel: +1 (1)212-727-1188 A romantic atmosphere and delicious French food in downtown Manhattan. Regarded as one of New York's most elegant restaurants it is recommended for food lovers and those who appreciate fine wine. Reservations required. Chinese Shun Lee Palace
155 E 55th St Tel: +1 (1)212-371-8844 Enjoy the spacious and luxurious setting of this Asian restaurant where it's possible to choose from a vast variety of Chinese dishes. Reservations are required. Seafood Blue Water Grill 31 Union Square Tel: +1 (1)212-675-9500 Ideal for intimate occasions, this restaurant offers an excellent choice of seafood dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a jazz room downstairs that usually has a live band. Reservations are necessary. Bars It's impossible to give anything like an exhaustive selection covering the sheer variety of bars in New York. Every street in the city has a bar on it, with the atmosphere tending to reflect that of the neighbourhood. Every nationality is represented from German Bierkellers, to Italian café bars and there are more Irish bars than there is in Dublin itself. American bars range from English-style pubs to dingy rooms where beer drinking is done in silence. Many bars do some sort of food and all serve up the ubiquitous American lagers, either Budweiser or Miller, as well as some ales on tap or bottled. Irish bars serve Guinness along with Powers, Paddy or Jameson's Whiskey, Italian bars carry Peroni... you get the picture. Generally speaking if you want to sample a few bars at once head downtown to Soho and the Village for hip and trendy, whereas for sophisticated try the Upper East Side. Here are a few favourites to look out for: Peter McManus 152 7th Ave (19th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-929-9691 Highlighted by the New York Times in an article on the "timeless appeal of ordinary bars", Peter McManus sports a carved mahogany bar and leaded glass windows. Landmark Tavern 626 11th Ave (46th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-757-8595 Based on the atmosphere of a British pub, the "Landmark" serves beers and other drinks as well as basic snacks. A good place to bump into expats and Anglophile Americans. Max Fish 178 Ludlow St (Houston St) Tel: +1 (1)212-529-3959 This trendy SoHo bar offers a wide range of drinks and an excellent choice of music on the jukebox. White Horse Tavern 567 Hudson St (11th St) Tel: +1 (1)212-243-9260 Located in Greenwich Village and once a favourite haunt of the poet Dylan Thomas, the White Horse serves excellent food as well as reasonably priced drinks. Peculier Pub 145 Bleecker St (between Thompson and La Guardia) Tel: +1 (1)212-353-1327 This popular bar offers a selection of 380 different beers, while the walls are lined with beer cans, bottles and labels. |
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