New Yorkers love to brunch on the weekends, and visitors should try to be a bit aggressive to jockey for a table as the natives do. Most visitors aren't accustomed to making reservations for brunch, but at many of the most popular brunch places, do call in advance to make reservations. Brunches are relatively affordable, and some include a Bloody Mary or Mimosa with the fixed-price brunch.
Agave(212) 989-2100
140 7th Ave South,
New York, NY, 10014
Featuring the colors, textures and food of the American Southwest. Agave with its smooth adobe walls, features a nice variety of brunch appetizers and entrées, including two styles of chili, a Santa Fe Caesar Salad, and Hand Hacked Three Beef Hash.
Allswell(347) 799-2743
124 Bedford Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Upcoming eatery from Nate Smith, former chef at the Spotted Pig and Dean Street.
Artisanal(212) 725-8585
2 Park Ave,
New York, NY, 10022
Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro and Wine Bar showcases the formidable creativity and passion of Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan who adds playful twists to classic French bistro dishes. Ordering brunch here is done a la carte, with one of the cheese fondue dishes popular among groups of 3-6 persons.
Balthazar(212) 965-1785
80 Spring St,
New York, NY, 10012
Opened by Keith McNally in spring of 1997, Balthazar consistently receives rave reviews for its lively brunch time ambience and delightful menu, with highlights such as brioche French Toast and Grilled Brook Trout. Stopping by this SoHo favorite early weekend mornings for the Bloody Mary's is also worth the effort. It appears a number of New Yorkers go to bed at night dreaming of them.
Beer Table(781) 965-1196
427 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Beer Table is an intimate drinking and eating room in Park Slope, Brooklyn that serves a daily selection of rare and special beers paired with an assortment of homemade snacks and food.
Beer Table(781) 965-1196
427 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Beer Table is an intimate drinking and eating room in Park Slope, Brooklyn that serves a daily selection of rare and special beers paired with an assortment of homemade snacks and food.
Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe(212) 337-0404
35 Downing St,
New York, NY, 10014
In 1995, a remarkable discovery was the inspiration for Blue Ribbon Bakery: a 140-year-old abandoned brick oven located in the basement of a closed bodega on Downing Street in the West Village. That discovery le
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Blue Water Grill(212) 675-9500
31 Union Square W,
New York, NY, 10003
If late-night isn't your scene, Blue Water Grill also offers up a weekend brunch with a view overlooking the Union Square Park Farmers Market and featuring seasonal offerings like the Lump Crab, Artichoke and Camembert Cheese Omelet, or a delightful Lobster and Avocado Salad with Artichoke Vinaigrette.
Bowery Diner21238800552
241 Bowery,
New York, NY, 10002
"Mid-century" (we assume mid-last century, as there are no jetpacks) American diner on the Bowery from Motorino impressario Mathieu Palombino.
Bubby's(212) 219-0666
118 Hudson St,
New York, NY, 10013
Bubby’s is famous not just for its pies and celebrity clientele, but also for its brunch. Served every weekend and often on holidays everything is made from scratch. Bubby's smokes its own salmon and make its own ice cream. Now with two locations, in Tribeca and the newer spacious venue in Brooklyn, if Bubby's doesn't make its baked goods in-house, it utilizes fine bakeries, like Sullivan Street, Tomcat, and H&, as well as some small specialty bread bakeries.
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.
Cafe Du Soleil(212) 316-5000
245 W 104th St,
New York, NY, 10025
A charming French bistro, featuring authentic French cuisine with the flavors of Provence. The friendly casual ambience, exciting specials and themed nights make Cafe du Soleil a popular upper west side French bistro. Ple
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Char No. 4718-643-2106
196 Smith Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
That Southern comfort: food from south of the Mason-Dixon line, with dozens of whiskeys to boot.
Clinton St. Baking Company(646) 602-6263
4 Clinton St,
New York, NY, 10002
In Manhattan's Lower East Side the Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant has a diner décor and ambience, but it is the quality of the cooking and baked goods that makes this place a bruncher's delight. Diners will wait outside in the rain to get into this place on weekend mornings, so if you want try this little dinette for the first time, pop by early for blueberry pancakes or scrumptious egg sandwiches if you want to spare yourself the wait.
Cookshop(212) 924-4440
156 Tenth Avenue,
New York, NY, 10011
From the Five Points crew on Great Jones Street comes this large and airy Tenth Avenue restaurant featuring New American food, with offerings from grill, rotisserie, and woodburning oven in a strikingly modern setting. Farm-fres
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David Burke Townhouse(212) 813-2121
133 East 61st St,
New York, NY, 10021
Featuring executive chef Eric Hara and Sylvain Delpique as chef de cuisine, the legendary David Burke brings creative dining to a gorgeous Upper East Side space. From clever seafood dishes to frequent use of organic
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Dell Anima(212) 366-6633
38 8th Avenue,
New York, NY, 10014
dell'anima means "of the soul" in Italian and the food features hearty, eloquent dishes of thoughtful simplicity. The menu offerings change daily, with local, seasonal, sustainably harvested produce tempering almost every di
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102 Avenue C,
New York, NY, 10009
A more accessible (monetarily) spin-off of Seasonal, Edi & The Wolf serves up small and shared plates of Austrian delights, as well as a compelling selection of schnitzel, cheese, and desserts.
Ed's Lobster Bar Annex(212) 777-7370
25 Clinton St,
New York, NY, 10002
Small plates-version of the popular Nolita lobster shack.
egg718-302-5151
135 N. 5th St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
The breakfast spot so popular it had to extend breakfast all the way past dinner.
Empellon Cocina(212) 780-0999
105 1st Ave,
New York, NY, 10003
Alex Stupak strikes the East Village with the second iteration of the burgeoning Empellon empire.
Five Points(212) 253-5700
31 Great Jones St,
New York, NY, 10012
Five Points Restaurant in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan offers home style cooking at very high quality without being pretentious about it— order the Mac and Cheese served with Vermont Cheddar, Poached Eggs with Sausage, or Eggs Rancheros from the wood oven to go along with a pitcher of Bloody Mary, or Fruit Punch and you're in heaven here right after church.
Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano(212) 924-8000
60 Greenwich Ave.,
New York, NY, 10011
Gusto's theme is "As close to dining in Italy as it gets" and the brunch menu items seem to support this—a selection of Italian pastries and ricotta fritters, followed by organic greens, soup or joghurt, followed by entrées such as toasted bread with poached egg, spinach and speck or three warm crepes served with novella. It's simple, but mouthwatering Italian fare here at brunch, served with choice of mimosa, Bloody Mary, or fresh squeezed orange juice.
Jane(212) 254-7000
100 W Houston St,
New York, NY, 10012
The highest praise goes the French Toast and the Prosciutto Eggs Benedict at Jane, which seem to be fairly standard brunch items, but Jane does them exceptionally well. The reasonable prices, solid American fare menu, as well as the unpretentiousness of this establishment make it a popular brunch time destination. All brunch meals come with your choice of a brunch cocktail as a built-in Sunday morning bonus.
Jules Bistro(212) 477-5560
65 Saint Marks Place,
New York, NY, 10003
East Village bistro and jazz joint.
Juliette, Un Bistro Français718-388-9222
135 N Fifth St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag sol
more... Kutsher's Tribeca212-431-0606
186 Franklin St,
New York, NY, 10013
Classic Jewish fare from Jeffrey Chodorow and the original Kutsher's family.
La Promenade des Anglais(212) 255-7400
461 W 23rd St,
New York, NY
La Promenade des Anglais, located in the heart of Chelsea in the iconic London Garden Terrace, features the food of critically acclaimed chef and owner Alain Allegretti. The cuisine is inspired by the French Ri
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Las Ramblas(646) 415-7924
170 W 4th St,
New York, NY, 10014
Authentic tapas bar in Greenwich Village with a compact, cozy feel and a stunningly delicious menu.
Mamajuana Cafe - Inwood(212) 304-0140
247 Dyckman St,
New York, NY, 10034
Chef Ricardo Cardona's popular—and expanding—Neuvo Latino empire.
Mercadito(212) 529-6490
179 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
Strolling through the East Village and craving Mexican food? Tacos, tortas, or huevos with a margarita or a glass of wine at this charming little Mexican cantina are a good choice for brunch. Dinner time is for more noble entrees such as marinated steaks, red snapper, and sea food items.
Miss Lily's132 W Houston St,
New York, NY, 10012
Serge Becker's Caribbean joint in the West Village, with a currently surreal attitude towards walk-ins, a strange website that touts the place as "Miss Lily's Favourite Cakes," and a phone line that's always busy.
Monument Lane212-255-0155
103 Greenwich Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
Designed to invoke the New York of the late 1800s, Monument Lane—named for the former area that has since become Greenwich Village—serves a menu of locally-sourced ingredients that aim to recapture the style and substance
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Morandi(212) 627-7575
211 Waverly Place,
New York, NY, 10014
Another creation from Keith McNally, this one a rustic Italian trattoria, Morandi serves weekend brunch. Highly recommended on the menu are the ricotta fritters, sweet and savory crepes, and the splendid selection of egg dishes. Given the busy-ness and bustle of this place during the evening hours brunch or breakfast here is much more civil and relaxing.
Moto(718) 599-6895
394 Broadway,
Brooklyn, NY
Billburg doesn't get any hipper than this, even if located under the J/M/Z train tracks. With nightly live music, retro decor and vintage motorcycles, you couldn't ask for anything more Berlin this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Motorino CLOSED(718) 599-8899
319 Graham Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
The original Williamsburg location was shuttered in the summer of 2011 owing to their building's structural instability (through no fault of the restaurant). Owner Mathieu Palombino addressed the problem as being tha more... North End Grill(646) 747-1600
104 North End Ave,
New York, NY, 10282
New York restaurant impressario Danny Meyer teams up with chef Floyd Cardoz for an "exuberant approach to the American bar & grill" in Battery Park City. The restaurant will also feature help from Greg Baxtrom for the first six months. Stay tuned.
Olea171 Lafayette Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
This Fort Greene favorite transports you with white stucco walls, wooden ceiling, terra cotta and mosaic tiles. The food takes you around the Mediterranean: Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey. Featuring an eclectic wine list, specialty cocktails and unique beers from around the world.
Parish Hall(718) 782-2602
109A N 3rd St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
The folks behind Egg bring regional New York cuisine to Williamsburg.
Pascalou(212) 534-7522
1308 Madison Ave,
New York, NY, 10128
Chef-owned innovative French bistro cuisine in a cozy and quaint Upper East Side setting.
Pastis(212) 929-4844
9 Ninth Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
Pastis is a celebrity-frequented French bistro located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District opened by Keith McNally serving hearty Provencal dishes with moderately-priced bistro fare. Offering a very nice variety of brunch dishes, the various egg dishes and French toast are highly recommended, as are reservations, for this well-known place tends to fill up fast on the weekend.
Peacock Alley(212) 872-1275
301 Park Ave,
New York, NY, 10022
Peacock Alley's lavish Sunday brunch at the Waldorf Astoria has long been a Manhattan favorite and is arguably the most luxurious brunch in the city. Diners can relax amidst the delicately sprinkled notes of live piano music while enjoying a spectacular spread of twelve themed food displays and over one hundred gourmet treats presented in elaborate fashion near the hotel's legendary Lobby Clock Tower. The fixed price brunch is also one of the most expensive in the city, costing nearly $100 for adults, and more than half that much for children.
Prune(212) 677-6221
54 E 1st St,
New York, NY, 10003
A perennial favorite with the brunch going crowd in lower Manhattan, Prune in the East Village offers a formidable menu of popular brunch entrées, including Eggs Benedict, Spaghetti Carbonara, and its Youth Hostel Breakfast Plate, featuring an assortment of fish pastas and liverwursts served with grainy beds. The secret at Prune, however, is the Bloody Mary menu, with almost a dozen variations available.
RedFarm(212) 792-9700
529 Hudson St,
New York, NY, 10014
Chinatown Brasserie's Joe Ng brings the dim sum-heavy Red Farm to Hudson Street.
Reynards(718) 460-8000
80 Wythe Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11249
In-house restaurant at the Wythe Hotel, with Andrew Tarlow bringing "whole-animal, wood-fired cooking" to the table.
Saint Austere(718) 388-0012
613 Grand St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Wine bar and restaurant that prefers not to be thought of as a wine bar or restaurant (and, according to its Facebook page, not as a pub, lounge, club, or gastropub, either).
Speedy Romeo(718) 230-0061
376 Classon Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Square Meal(212) 860-9872
30 E 92nd St,
New York, NY, 10128
A small but well-curated menu of traditional American cuisine has made this Carnegie Hill spot a great bet for brunch or dinner.
Square Meal(212) 860-9872
30 E 92nd St,
New York, NY, 10128
A small but well-curated menu of traditional American cuisine has made this Carnegie Hill spot a great bet for brunch or dinner.
Talde(347) 916-0031
369 7th Ave,
New York, NY, 10001
Collaboration between the folks behind Park Slope favorite Thistle Hill Tavern and Top Chef alum Dale Talde. Expect a panoply of fusion cooking, served family-style, with highlights including the Hawaiian bread buns—which should o
more... Tavern On Jane(212) 675-2526
31 8th Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
This friendly neighborhood gem boasts great nightly specials in addition to their regular menu of comfort food favorites. Come enjoy the fire in this cozy & relaxing space where the staff will make you feel like family.
Telepan212-580-4300
72 West 69th St.,
New York, NY, 10023
Chef Bill Telepan acclaimed former chef of the 3-star Judson Grill serves the very best and freshest of seasonal foods impeccably prepared and paired with an interesting, hand- picked and reasonably priced selection of wines.
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113 E 29 St,
New York, NY, 10016
Gourmet deli and sandwich shop from the proprietors of—and located next to—Resto.
Yerba Buena(212) 529-2919
23 Avenue A,
New York, NY, 10009
This East Village Cocina Latina presents an innovative take on Latin cuisine. Executive Chef Julian Medina works his magic preparing fresh Latin flavors of Cuba, Peru, Chile, Mexico, & Argentina in an open kitchen, completel
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