While you can find every sort of cuisine in the Big Apple, the best of all cuisines is the native fare, which is why it should surprise no one that New York City is home to some of the best American restaurants in the country, from traditional to Southern-style barbecue to modern menus!
10 Downing(212) 255-0300
10 Downing Street,
New York, NY, 10014
Sumptuous quasi-Mediterranean fare at this most British of New York addresses, featuring creative cuisine of chef Jason Neroni.
ABC Kitchen(212) 475-5829
35 E 18th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's passion for contemporary American cuisine converges on a spectacularly attractive restaurant space in the famous ABC Carpet & Home store. A focus on local, sustainable and organic seasonal produc
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Abe & Arthur's(646) 289-3930
409 W 14th St,
New York, NY, 10014
In the former Lotus space, Abe & Arthur's is a bi-level restaurant/lounge that features brasserie-style American cuisine with a strong New York affectation, brilliantly curated by former Sheridan Square and Delicatessen chef Franklin Becker.
Annisa(212) 741-6699
13 Barrow St,
New York, NY, 10014
Annisa is an intimate, upscale Contemporary American restaurant with a small, elegant bar and an extensive wine list. Since its opening, Annisa has won much praise from the media including glowing reviews from the New York Times a
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BLT Burger(212) 243-8226
470 Sixth Ave,
New York, NY, 10011
Jimmy Haber's classic American burger joint with a variety of burgers including beef, American Kobe, lamb, and turkey patties cooked to perfection and stacked with toppings, served on soft, no-frills buns.
BLT Prime(212) 995-8500
111 East 22nd Street,
New York, NY, 10010
The successor to BLT Steak and BLT Fish, this steakhouse is at the location of the former Union Pacific restaurant.
Comfy banquettes, a handsome bar and an open kitchen are the architecural features here, but you're really c
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BLT Steak(212) 752-7470
106 E 57th St,
New York, NY, 10022
Chef Laurent Tourondel created his Bistro Laurent Tourondel as an adaptation of the American Steakhouse, elevating it with his signature style. The menu, organized by category, and complemented with corresponding savory sauces,
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Blue Hill(212) 539-1776
75 Washington Place,
New York, NY, 10011
Blue Hill is dedicated to creating a new category of neighborhood restaurant that maintains the classic attributes of warmth and affordability, while delivering superior food and service. The emphasis here is on local seasonal
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Blue Smoke(212) 447-7733
116 E 27th St,
New York, NY, 10016
Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke serves mouthwatering authentic pit barbecue using prime meats, fowl and fish, accompanied by farm-fresh seasonal vegetable side dishes and soulful home-style akes and pies. The restaurant offers a sele
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Buttermilk Channel(718) 852-8490
524 Court St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11231
Both eclectic and eccentric, Buttermilk Channel's menu is a mix of seafood, fancy meats, and even some strange numbers: buttermilk fried chicken, for example, with a side of cheddar waffles.
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare(718) 243-0050
200 Schermerhorn St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Cesar Ramirez's intimate chef's table at Brooklyn Fare, with 18 seats, two seatings, and three Michelin stars. The fare varies from night to night, according to the chef's whim, and a 20-plus course, prix fixe meal will run you $225.
Craft(212) 780-0880
43 E 19th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Craft reminds diners of the basics of ambience and fine cuisine. From the oversized, workbench-inspired tables to the catwalk above the bar, Craft pays homage to the art & craft of preparing a meal. While this restaurant has clear
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Ditch Plains212-633-0202
29 Bedford St.,
New York, NY, 10014
Named after Montauk's fabled surf spot (some say the best in the northeast), the only surfing you'll be doing here is via this seafood shack's Wi-Fi connection. We predict it's cheaper and easier than going out to The End of the Island. And you can take the subway.
Eleven Madison Park(212) 889-0905
11 Madison Ave,
New York, NY, 10010
Eleven Madison Park expresses the spirit of grand New York dining with a contemporary accent. Designed by architects Bentel & Bentel, with soaring 30-foot ceilings and windows overlooking beautiful Madison Square Park
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Gotham Bar & Grill(212) 620-4020
12 E 12th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Chef Alfred Portale has held court at Gotham Bar and Grill since 1984. His inventive take on American Cuisine has earned him Jame's Beard honors as Best Chef in NYC.
The ambiance here is spectacular, and Gotham is consistently in most New York Restaurant top 50 lists.
Gramercy Tavern(212) 477-0777
42 E 20th St,
New York, NY, 10003
One of America's most popular restaurants, Gramercy Tavern serves inventive American cuisine in a rustic yet elegant setting. We've frequently enjoyed stopping by the Tavern Room in the late afternoon for the superb appet
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Katz's Delicatessen(212) 254-2246
205 E Houston St,
New York, NY, 10002
Born on the Lower East Side in 1888, with its famous decades-old signs such as "Send a salami to your boy in the army" and window display of thank-you letters from former U.S. presidents, Katz's has repeatedly earned t
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Kitchenette(212) 267-6740
156 Chambers St,
New York, NY, 10007
Kitchette serves fantastic American food, just the sort of hearty breakfasts with eggs and homemade biscuits you might remember from your youth. At lunch and dinner enjoy everything from terrific turkey sandwiches to other fi
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Mercer Kitchen(212) 966-5454
147 Mercer St,
New York, NY, 10012
Globetrotting celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten offers a relaxed American Provencal menu at this SoHo hotspot with 200 seats inside the Mercer Hotel. Some of the menu items seem rather typical of a hotel restaurant
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Park Avenue(212) 644-1900
100 E 63rd St,
New York, NY, 10021
The space formerly known as Park Avenue Cafe now has a seasonal theme and changes name accordingly with the season. No matter; Park Avenue offers a unique menu of innovative American cuisine, a welcoming and informed service team, and an outstanding wine list.
per se(212) 823-9335
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor,
New York, NY, 10019
After per se opened in 2004 it quickly established itself as one of New York City's top restaurants. With per se, Thomas Keller brings his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley's French Laundry to New York City. The resta
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Perry St.(212) 352-1900
176 Perry Street,
New York, NY, 10014
A 60-seat restaurant amidst the three gleaming Richard Meier glass towers along rapidly-developing West Street, celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten pares it down with his latest offering. Rather than the over-the-top attrib
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Saul(718) 935-9844
140 Smith St,
New York, NY, 11201
A restaurant located in an area so steeped in competition would usually bow to market forces in no time at all, but Saul Restaurant, with its congenial staff and service, great American food, and solid reputation, has become the restaurant to beat in its upscale locale.
The Farm on Adderley(718) 287-3101
1108 Cortelyou Road,
Brooklyn, NY
A charmingly original restaurant in a neighborhood starved for good fare. Contemporary American cuisine is treated to seasonal changes with drop-dead delicious ingredients making every entree an experience.
The Modern(212) 333-1220
9 W 53rd St,
New York, NY, 10019
Located at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Modern is a fine dining restaurant featuring Chef Gabriel Kreuther's creative and elegant Alsatian-inspired French American cuisine. The Modern includes the more refined dining r
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9 W 53rd St,
New York, NY, 10019
Located at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Modern is a fine dining restaurant featuring Chef Gabriel Kreuther's creative and elegant Alsatian-inspired French American cuisine. The Modern includes the more refined dining r
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Trestle on Tenth(212) 645-5659
242 Tenth Avenue,
New York, NY, 10011
We aren't sure whether to say Grüetzi or bonjour or just hello at this Swiss-American restaurant, but the menu of enchanting specialties and great wine list (at very fair prices) makes us definitely want to say it all.
