Austin's Steakhouse

Walk down 9 W. 57th Street and descend into a winter wonderland of marble and modernist flair. Brasserie 8½ tucks itself into the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill landmark—that distinctive curved structure everyone recognizes—where a dramatic staircase greets you like the entrance to another era. The dining room glows with Henri Matisse originals on the walls and a striking Fernand Leger glass installation that catches the light beautifully, especially on those crisp, dim winter afternoons. Contemporary French cooking here leans toward refined technique and unexpected flavor combinations, all served within interiors that feel both luxurious and genuinely welcoming. The whole experience has that Midtown energy, wrapped up in undeniable sophistication.

A casual, stylish, full-service a la carte restaurant highlighting innovative Mediterannean cuisine and seasonal ingredients as well as local and global wine selections along with specialty cocktails and mocktails. Guests can dine at the bar, in the lounge, in the center room, or join us at Arpeggio Outdoors choosing from appetizers, main courses, artisanal cheeses and cured meats.

Tucked into midtown Manhattan, this newcomer from Fourth Wall Restaurants brings together architecture firm AvroKO's signature design sensibility with Chef Craig Koketsu's take on American cooking. The menu leans into comfort food territory while pushing familiar flavors in unexpected directions—think traditional dishes reimagined with contemporary technique and plating that feels distinctly of the moment. Winter evenings here have a particularly warm appeal, the kind of place where hearty plates and thoughtful preparation make the cold streets outside feel very far away. Koketsu's approach strips away pretension in favor of dishes that taste as good as they look, creating something that feels both grounded and inventive at once.

David Rosengarten of Gourmet Magazine calls Il Buco "one of the best, most exciting restaurants in the whole of America ... Lately, after a string of spectacular evenings at Il Buco, I've been uttering the restaurant's name in response to the question 'What restaurant should I go to on my one night in New York?'. To my taste, Il Buco is that good, and that special ..." Mediterranean cuisine, using the best locally sourced and imported artisanal ingredients served in a warm and welcoming environment.

A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has 3 levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and 2 bars at which to enjoy the food and the show.

Blue Hill restaurant opened at the end of April 2000. 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.

Specializing in 21 day dry aged USDA Prime meats, Kobe beef, Australian lobster tails and offering a wide array of seafood and wines. Join us for our old world charm and impeccable service.

Open since February 2000, Avra's reputation is spreading like Brushfire. Innovative Greek architect Yianni Skordas has turned the spacious Avra's interior into a cozy space evocative of an Ionnian home. Everything about Avra is homey. From the flowers to the Jerusalem limestone floors, stonewash walls of the interior remind one of the traditional white walls and blue roofs often seen in postcards of Greece and its famous islands. The large wooden, framed, French doors were open to an outdoor patio creating a most pleasant country spring breeze.

American style sliced, marinated and perfectly prepared seafood and other cooked classics. Well crafted 250 bottle wine list.

Located in the North and West balconies of Grand Central Terminal at in Manhattan.

Walking distance from Broadway Theaters, Times Square and Empire State Building. Grand Central Station and Rockefeller Plaza, as well as shopping on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue.

Now taking Valentine's Day Dinner Reservations.<br/>##000301 ##000000 Sparks Steak House was established in 1966 on East 18th street by brothers Pat and Mike Cetta. They turned Spark's Pub into steak house and in 1977 they moved it to its current location. Sparks' worldwide reputation for great steaks and fabulous wine cellar was assured in 2001 when the New York Post rated them "the greatest steak house in Manhattan". Sparks' wine list, with its incredible range and reasonable prices, has been awarded the Wine Spectator magazine's Grand Award every year since 1981.

Breathtaking harbor and city skyline views complement Sequoia’s savory seafood menu and wooded nautical décor. During the warmer months enjoy delicious food at an outdoor table on the terrace. Sequoia offers three nautically – designed private dining rooms for special occasions featuring spectacular views of historic ships and the waterfront.

What to expect at Ruth's Chris Steak House? First and foremost, an enthusiastic welcome. Then, the distinctive sizzle of tender, custom-aged U.S. prime beef, broiled to a turn and presented at your table with a flourish. You can expect to take your time and be perfectly pampered. After an unforgettable Ruth's Chris experience, the word "sizzle" will take on a new and delectable meaning.

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Some come for our acclaimed Coastal Mediterranean cuisine. Others visit Providence take in the surroundings of the space that decades earlier was a landmark church, followed by a world-famous recording studio in which Hendrix, Sinatra, The Stones, Streisand and The Ramones created historic records. Still others frequent Providence to soak in the after work lounge vibe or to groove at one of the few remaining venues in the city where dinner and dancing are offered under one roof. http://www.lebarbat.com/

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, the restaurant embodies an urbane sophistication that is at once relaxed and bustling. And the cuisine smartly follows suit. Executive chef Kerry Heffernan masterfully prepares French-inspired seasonal American food. Among his updated classics are Sweet Pea Flan, Tuna Cru, Prime-Aged Roast Beef for Two, Maine Lobster Pot au Feu, Terrine of Beef Shank and Foie Gras, Artic Char with Pea Shoots and Vinaigrette, and Seared Loin and Almond Crusted Shank of Lamb with Basquaise Peppers. Pastry chef Nicole Kaplan provides a sumptuous end to the meal with irresistible desserts such as her signature chocolate soufflé, chocolate dome, and an exquisite selection of cookies and confections. The award-winning, eclectic wine list offers 36 wines by the glass, available at your table or in the cozy wine bar set beneath a gold-leaded Art Deco ceiling. The bar also boasts a world-class selection of Calvados and an extensive array of cocktails. Opened in October 1998, the restaurant promptly earned a James Beard nomination as Best New Restaurant in America, and won a coveted spot in Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants. More recently, Eleven Madison Park won the 2004 James Beard Award for Outstanding Service in America.

NYC Restaurant Week Summer YYYY July 22 Aug 16. Once a glamorous speakeasy, today '21' is one of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City. In addition to its two restaurants, the Bar Room and 'Upstairs', this four-story townhouse features ten private dining rooms, including the legendary Prohibition-era Wine Cellar.

the interior of Ninja New York is designed to recreate the atmosphere of the castles of feudal Japan. Comeand experience exquisite japanese fod while served by a staff in fullninja garb!

Wandering into this Midtown hotspot, you'll find 9,400 square feet of dining space that feels worlds away from the original Second Avenue location. The walls burst with caricatures—a visual feast while you settle in at the bar or claim your table. Winter evenings here take on a special energy, with theatre-district crowds filing in fresh from nearby marquees, their coats still dusted with the season's chill. The menu stays anchored in what made the concept legendary: meticulously aged steaks and fresh lobster preparations that haven't wavered from the original vision. You're just as likely to spot a returning regular as you are a first-timer from out of town, all drawn to the same reliable excellence. The bar sprawls generously, giving you plenty of room to settle in whether you're here for a full dinner or just passing through the neighbourhood between shows.

There’s steak and then there’s the prime stuff that comes out of Himalayan rock salt tiled aging room. Ever had a 65-day dry aged bone-in ribeye steak in New York? For Business lunches or second dates, or business lunches that turn into second dates, the sleek and elegant New York steak restaurant has the meat you crave.

Voted 11th Most Popular Restaurant in New York in the 2008 Zagat Survey and applauded as a restaurant that is "perfect for dates" and "never disappoints," Blue Water Grill is a dining destination in the heart of Union Square. Loyal guests and curious visitors are drawn to the former Metropolitan Bank space that features sexy, dimly-lit red chandeliers illuminating the intimate dining room, a spacious people-watching outdoor café and a cozy subterranean lounge featuring live jazz music.

You'll find yourself wrapped in the warming embrace of Southwestern French cooking here, where wood-fired preparations of duck and goose create that perfect comfort you crave during colder months. The kitchen leans heavily into what the region naturally provides—think mushrooms foraged from forest floors, earthy truffles, rich foie gras, walnuts still in their shells, and aged charcuterie that only gets better as winter deepens. Fresh catches of river salmon and trout rotate through the menu alongside classics like cassoulet and duck confit, those soul-satisfying dishes that taste even more inviting when snow threatens outside. The wine program stretches beyond the Bordeaux names everyone knows, pulling from smaller appellations like Côtes de Duras and the Cahors vineyards, with armagnac waiting as the perfect nightcap. Winter evenings here hit differently—intimate, unhurried, the kind of night where a single meal becomes the whole event.

Voted "one of the Top 10 best steakhouses in New York City," Nick & Stef's is a masterful blend of ultra-stylish contemporary design and time-honored culinary artistry. Directly adjacent to Madison Square Garden on West 33rd St., it's the place to eat before and after concerts and games for succulent steaks, the freshest seafood and signature side dishes.

Trends come and go, but apple martinis and Marlene Dietrich are here to stay. Inspired by the subtle glamour that is the everyday, the hide-away lounge is a place for cocktails with friends or dinner for two. Here, the allure of the past is a reminder that good food and great company are always a staple of the present. <br> The gloves come off for afternoon tea in the Deco Room. Whether it's a light salad at five, or an elegant private dinner at eight, the timelessness of this classic space is a perfect balance of old and new.

Walk into a space where decades of sourcing expertise meets the hustle of New York food culture. Since opening in the early 1940s, this operation has quietly built a reputation by refusing to compromise on what lands on the counter—fresh catches rotate through the seafood cases while dry-aged prime cuts hang in back, and the prepared foods section hums with activity even on the quietest winter afternoons. What started as a tight neighborhood spot has expanded into multiple locations spanning the city and out to the Hamptons, each one stocked with an inventory that makes other specialty grocers look sparse. The gourmet section pulls together ingredients you'll actually want to cook with, and the staff treats pricing as something worth discussing rather than hiding. It's the kind of place where you can grab a prepared dinner on a cold evening or spend an hour picking through options for something more ambitious.

The latest incarnation of famed restaurateur (and longtime Patina Restaurant Group CEO) Nick Valenti's commitment to bringing the ultimate in culinary experiences to the nation's leading cultural institutions. Lincoln combines high-concept design with the impeccable contemporary Italian cuisine of Chef Jonathan Benno. Valenti worked closely with the architectural firm of Diller, Scofidio + Renfro to create Lincoln's unique design featuring glass walls, signature sloping lawn roof and a spectacular view of the reflecting pool and the Henry Moore sculpture. The restaurant's environment is both comfortable and refined – with an open kitchen, bar, lounge, two dining rooms and private dining accommodations.

L’Absinthe Brasserie-Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side is a world outside of the every day.  Chef-Proprietaire, Jean-Michel Bergougnoux’s classic and nouvelle French cuisine merges harmoniously with the timeless and traditional Parisian Brasserie décor and attentive, friendly service.

Charlie Palmer's unabashed, energetic signature Progressive American cuisine first took root in the original townhouse location of Aureole, where the chef made an early commitment to farm over factory food. Today, Aureole shines at the spectacular Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, the most environmentally advanced skyscraper in the world.