For the city that never sleeps, late-night and around-the-clock eats are a crucial part of the urban landscape. Here are some of the city's best bets.
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.
Alonso's Steakhouse(212) 675-7749
265 West 20th Street,
New York, NY, 10011
Thomas Vicari, owner of several theme restaurants in Chelsea, opened this steakhouse with fancy decor and 25 seats on West 20th Street to much hullabaloo.
Balthazar(212) 965-1785
80 Spring St,
New York, NY, 10012
Balthazar is a modern answer to Parisian fin de siecle brasseries. With signature red leather banquettes, aged mirrors and a vast twenty-seven foot bar, owner Keith McNally creates the most beautiful bustling brasserie this sid
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Bar Six(212) 645-2439
502 6th Ave,
New York, NY, 10011
An irresistable place to take a date, to enjoy French and Moroccan cuisine, to sit late at night and drink wine in the back of the restaurant or perhaps just stand three-deep at the bar. The food is always good and the dining roo
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Bar Veloce - Chelsea(212) 629-5300
176 7th Avenue,
New York, NY, 10011
Beautiful design, something right out of Italy! This wine bar in the heart of Chelsea has dozen of bottles on display above the bar, and the extensive menu need not be complicated; the helpful staff will guide yo
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Bar Veloce - East Village(212) 260-3200
175 Second Ave,
New York, NY, 10003
Beautiful design, something right out of Italy! This wine bar in the heart of Chelsea has dozen of bottles on display above the bar, and the extensive menu need not be complicated; the helpful staff will g
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Piazza Seventeen17 Cleveland Place,
New York, NY, 10012
Beautiful design, something right out of Italy! This wine bar in the heart of Chelsea has dozen of bottles on display above the bar, and the extensive menu need not be complicated; the helpful staff will guide you thro
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Bill's Bar & Burger(212) 604-0092
22 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
Bill's has quickly become a place of much contention in the burgeoning New York burger scene, pitting factions against each other who either want to dethrone or crown them forever. The jury is still out, but in the meantime, they definitely serve burgers.
Bistro 33(718) 721-1933
19-33 Ditmars Blvd,
Queens, NY, 11105
One of the particular demands of this reviewer is that the so-called bistros be chef-owned affairs, orchestrated by the same careful hands that shape the menu and the food. Bistro 33 is such a joint, a rather eclectic bistro
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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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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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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.
Donuts Luncheonette(718) 768-0748
324 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
One of Park Slope's few 24-hour diners, Donuts has become a literary haunt for local writers and the insomniacs of Seventh Avenue. The food is always good, especially late at night, and the service is legendary.
El Greco(718) 934-1288
1821 Emmons Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11235
A Greek diner walks into Brooklyn.
Empanada Mama(212) 698-9008
763 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10019
Round-the-clock Mexican food in Hell's Kitchen, with a wide selection of empanadas (go figure), including breakfast creations.
Famous Joe's Pizza(212) 255-3946
7 Carmine St,
New York, NY, 10014
Consistently rated one of the best slices in New York, Famous Joe's Pizza is around the corner from some of Bleecker Street's finest pizzerias. Whether by the slice or whole pies to go, Famous Joe's always hits the spot.
Fatty Crab - Upper West Side(212) 496-2722
2170 Broadway,
New York, NY, 10024
Uptown version of the über-popular Greenwich Village Malaysian/Seafood restaurant.
Fatty Crab - West Village(212) 352-3590
643 Hudson Street,
New York, NY, 10014
Don’t fear the Crab, the Chili Crab, that is, signature dish and fiery favorite of those who crowd into this new Meatpacking addition. Hard to spot from the street, only the two wooden benches out front and the c
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Fette Sau(718) 963-3404
354 Metropolitan Ave.,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
How apropos that a barbecue joint built across the street by the owners of
Spuyten Duyvil should be called "Fat Pig" in German, for of all the new BBQ joints
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17 Clinton St.,
New York, NY, 10002
Lower East Side casual meets Italian-American from Brooklyn, and the result is impressive. Defying the current trend of supersize and overpriced restaurants, Frankies Spuntino has a modest 26 seats and
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'ino(212) 989-5769
21 Bedford St,
New York, NY, 10014
'ino was conceived by owners Jason and Jennifer Denton while at a friends wedding in Italy. Wandering into a small wine bar, paninoteca they discovered a wealth of savory panini, tramezzinni, bruschetta and robust Italian wines. They
more...'inoteca(212) 614-0473
133 Ludlow St,
New York, NY, 10002
'inoteca e Liquori Bar212-683-3035
323 Third Ave,
New York, NY, 10010
A self-admitted winning proposition: transforming the ailing Bar Milano into a second location of the wildly popular 'inoteca brand and coupling it with an even more alluring bar.
Kellogg's Diner(718) 782-4502
518 Metropolitan Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
A fixture for 24-hours-a-day eats and diners in the ultra-trendy Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
La Esquina a/k/a The Corner(646) 613-7100
114 Kenmare Street,
New York, NY, 10012
A dumpy old corner deli transformed into what looks like a roadside tacqueria, La Esquina ("The Corner") features perhaps New York's most secretive restaurant (with a semi-unlisted phone number), hidden downstai
more...Led Zeppole(212) 598-9998
328 E 14th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Dessert venture from the folks at Artichoke, with Italian ice, fried ice cream, and, of course, zeppole.
Minetta Tavern(212) 475-3850
113 MacDougal St,
New York, NY, 10012
Keith McNally waved his magic wand and updated this old stalwart to new glory. The stylish bistro now seats 85 in a classic setting defined by the same cohesive, subtly transporting aesthetic that has made McNally's other
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Momofuku Ssam Bar(212) 254-3500
207 Second Ave.,
New York, NY, 10003
Possibly the most overhyped fast-food opening in New York, this attractive Korean-style ssam bar serving "delicious American food" is owned by the brilliant minds behind nearby
Odeon(212) 233-0507
145 W Broadway,
New York, NY, 10013
French comfort food in an intimate setting, a survivor of the 1980s keeps on producing Tribeca's most beloved bistro menu. Just as the atmosphere of the Odeon benefits from the intersection of early 20th century aesthetic sensibili
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Paradou(212) 463-8345
8 Little West 12th St,
New York, NY, 10014
This small, intimate restaurant is named after the Provencal village of Le Paradou ("paradise"). Paradou serves up hearty rustic fare with a well chosen wine list.
Pastis(212) 929-4844
9 Ninth Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
A French bistro in the heart of Manhattan's meatpacking district, Pastis set the stage for the explosion of bars and restaurants in the vicinity. Executive Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson and Chef de Cuisine Pascal Le Seac'h prepa
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Schiller's Liquor Bar(212) 260-4555
131 Rivington Street,
New York, NY, 10002
Schiller's Liquor Bar features a fascinating menu that includes rotisserie chicken with roast potatoes, pork chops with onions, lamb curry, steak and french fries, grilled swordfish with mint and tomato and various p
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The Breslin(212) 685-9600
16 W 29th St,
New York, NY, 10001
The proprietor of The Spotted Pig classes up the Ace Hotel with the Breslin, a gastropub that was one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2009. The menu is unabashedly British, and the decor—Sam Sifton of the Time
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The Spotted Pig(212) 620-0393
314 W 11th St,
New York, NY, 10014
Invasion of the Gastro-Pubs!
When a pub with a wholly British name peeks out from a quiet urban corner, one expects to find a dark wood interior, grumpy old men at the bar, and bready ales paired with toad-in-the-hole
more...Yakitori Tori Shin(212) 988-8408
1193 1st Ave,
New York, NY, 10021
Charcoal yakitori made with organic chicken and a fine selection of sakes make Yakitori Tori Shin—one of the many yakitori restaurants taking over New York storefront—one of the best bets. Their approach is true to the
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Bar SixCategory: French Restaurant9
Bistro 33Category: American (New) Restaurant21
'inoCategory: Italian Restaurant29
OdeonCategory: French Restaurant30
ParadouCategory: French Restaurant31
PastisCategory: French Restaurant
