Note: Restaurants are categorized by cuisine and listed in alphabetical order and not in order of preference.
American
- Au Cheval – Sister to the Chicago original serving elevated burgers and American dishes in a stylish setting
- Location: Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Converted warehouse, trendy, well lit, retro
- Suggestions: The burger with bacon and farm egg, silky whipped potatoes
- Reservations: Suggest but not difficult to get. Reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance with each new day becoming available at 9am ET
- A Good Place For: Dinner with friends, a casual meal
- Note: One of the best burgers in NYC
- Sister Restaurants: 4 Charles Prime Rib, Monkey Bar
French
- Frenchette – Contemporary bistro serving French standards and natural wines in a refined environment
- Location: Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Brasserie, noisy, sleek, wood-trimmed
- Suggestions: The menu is constantly changing, but everything here is good, so if something speaks to you, get it
- Reservations: Required
- A Good Place For: Small group dinner (2-4 people), a nice date
- Note: 2019 James Beard Foundation Winner of Best New Restaurant
- The Odeon – Lively bistro with outdoor seating serving French American food, plus brunch and late-night bites
- Location: Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Not noteworthy – a standard restaurant feel
- Suggestions: French onion soup, parmesan fries
- Reservations: Generally not required, though suggested on a Friday or Saturday
- A Good Place For: A last minute dinner
- Note: The Odeon is good but nothing on the menu will blow your mind. In my opinion, it’s overpriced. There are better French spots in the city, but you won’t have a bad meal or a bad experience here
- Sister Restaurant: Café Cluny
Italian
- Il Mulino – The epitome of an old–New York Italian hangout
- Location: Soho, Tribeca, Midtown
- Atmosphere: Fine dining, stuffy, exclusive
- Suggestions: Gnocchi al pesto
- Reservations: Suggested but not difficult to get
- A Good Place For: A celebratory work dinner, dinner when the parents are in town
- Loconda Verde – Tribeca hotspot showcasing rustic Italian cuisine in a lively atmosphere
- Location: Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Stuffy, business orientated
- Suggestions: Crispy artichoke, orecchiette
- Reservations: Required; reservations are available 1 month in advance to the numbered day beginning at 10am. Note that this restaurant reserves tables exclusively for Global Dining Access members only
- A Good Place For: A business dinner
Mexican
- Casa Carmen – Upscale Mexican spot and the new venture of a Mexican family led by renowned chef Carmen “Titita” Ramirez Degollado and her grandsons Sebastian and Santiago
- Location: Flatiron, Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Elegant, upscale, cavernous
- Suggestions: Guacamole, tacos
- Reservations: Suggested but not difficult to get
- A Good Place For: Group dinner, dinner with the parents
Brunch
- Bubby’s – Weekend brunch hot spot serving homestyle American eats with many locally sourced ingredients
- Location: Tribeca
- Atmosphere: Farmhouse, quaint
- Suggestions: Pancakes, bacon
- Reservations: Strongly suggested for weekend brunch
