It’s that time of year again! You know, when you can get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $40? It’s Restaurant Week! (which actually lasts for four weeks). The deals kick off July 24th and tun through August 20th.
Join us as we uncover the best restaurant week spots with ambiance, great prices, and so much food. While the full list of restaurants is extensive (see here) – we’re breaking it down into our top picks. Since there are so many options, see our top Part 1 of top pick restaurants for A – G below.
Alice NYC is a truly refined and elegant Italian dining experience located in the heart of Greenwich Village. Nestled in the basement of a historic brownstone, the restaurant exudes a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion or a romantic night out. The restaurant takes pride in sourcing its ingredients locally and organically whenever possible.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
Armani Ristorante offers stunning dining views overlooking Fifth Avenue from inside the Armani Flagship Manhattan store. Designed by Fuksas, the restaurant’s interior is elegant with glittering lights and floor to ceiling windows. The menu features a combination of traditional Italian dishes and innovative culinary creations that are expertly crafted to tantalize the taste buds of diners.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
Astor Court is an elegant restaurant located inside the St. Regis NYC Hotel on 5th avenue. The restaurant features a grand, ornate dining room with high ceilings and intricate chandeliers, providing an opulent setting for diners to indulge in a culinary journey. The menu focuses on modern American cuisine, with a particular emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course lunch
At Baar Baar, Chef Sujan Sarkar’s modern Indian cuisine sets a high standard. The New Delhi inspired cuisine and cocktail menu is a hit – with the touted favorite being their deep-fried chicken nuggets in masala sauce. The dark and spacious lounge and dining area is further enhanced by a stunning fresco of a beautifully adorned woman.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner (plus one side)
Located across from New York City’s Lincoln Center, Bar Boulud is a bistro and wine bar run by renowned chef Daniel Boulud. The menu features an impressive selection of house-made charcuterie that pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s sumptuous
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course lunch
Bar Tulix is a Mexican seafood restaurant by John McDonald of Mercer Street Hospitality and Chef/Owner Justin Bazdarich, known for his acclaimed restaurants Oxomoco and Speedy Romeo. The menu offers a unique blend of traditional Mexican flavors with a focus on fresh seafood. The restaurant’s atmosphere is chic, casual and fun, and it’s perfect for a night out with friends and family.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course brunch
Barbetta is a historic Italian restaurant, celebrating its 116th year in operation and still owned by its founding family. It has earned landmark status by the Locali Storici d’Italia. The restaurant features a glittering interior decorated with 18th-century Italian antiques, and serves the cuisine of Piemonte, the northwestern-most region of Italy.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
Beauty & Essex is a restaurant that boasts an innovative design that starts with its entrance – a modern-day pawn shop curated with a saxophone, boom-box, and an eclectic array of one-of-a-kind jewelry. Guests who venture further will discover a grand circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, as well as four unique dining rooms (one private), two bars, and a lounge.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
Bistrot Leo is a French restaurant located in Soho, NYC. The restaurant features a covered outdoor patio that is open in all seasons and boasts a beautiful floral display. Inside, the restaurant is a softly lit bistro with tropical wallpaper and comfortable lounge seating.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$39 3-course lunch
Black Barn is a modern American restaurant that serves local, artisanal food in a unique barn-inspired setting. The restaurant, which opened in 2015, is located in the heart of New York City, overlooking Madison Square Park. The brainchild of chef John Doherty, former executive chef of the Waldorf Astoria, and designer Mark Zeff, Black Barn is a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course lunch
Bobo is a charming French-inspired restaurant located in a vintage West Village townhouse. The décor evokes the feeling of a French country house, complete with a garden, and the menu features a small but delicious selection of mostly French dishes. The restaurant is run by a veteran team, who also operates the popular Rosemary’s, Claudette, and Roey’s.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$30 3-course dinner
Bond 45, an Italian-inspired venue now located on 46th street, boasts an enormous bi-level space and offers breakfast all day. The restaurant features a lavish antipasti bar, and downstairs bar serves post-show happy hour discounts nightly after 9pm. The menu includes a variety of classics such as thin-crust pizzas, pasta, big salads, grilled fish, and burgers with cacio e pepe-dusted fries.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course lunch/brunch
Boucherie is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse that celebrates the “Joie de Vivre” in its menu of French classics. The atmosphere of the Union Square location is elegant and timeless with majestic wooden-framed mirrors and original Belle Époque posters. Seating options include pristine white marble and wood bistro tables, cozy burgundy leather booths, a 32ft. handmade pewter bar.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course lunch
Experience a fusion of history and modern luxury at The Buddha-Bar Restaurant, located in the heart of TriBeCa. The restaurant, bar, and lounge are situated in a landmarked historic building and boasts a two-story vaulted space with a meticulously designed opulent décor that seamlessly blends with the rustic beams and bricks of the original structure.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
Calle Dao Cuban & Chinese Restaurant is located in Chelsea. The restaurant is designed to pay homage to Havana’s once-thriving El Barrio Chino (Chinatown), which was known as the largest such community in Latin America in the late 1870s. The blending of Cuban and Chinese cultures in El Barrio Chino resulted in a unique fusion of cuisine, which Calle Dão aims to recreate and showcase through its menu.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$30 2-course lunch
Carne Mare, the latest restaurant of chef-restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, offers an innovative blend of Italian and all-American steakhouse fare. With over a decade of experience, Carmellini first introduced New Yorkers to his unique interpretation of Italian cuisine through Locanda Verde, and continues to showcase his culinary expertise in Carne Mare.
Casa Limone was created by Monte Carlo Hospitality (MCHG) with the goal of bringing the Mediterranean to the historic heart of NYC. The restaurant provides a way for guests to experience food and culture that is more than 7,000 miles away by simply entering its doors on East 49th Street. The space, which complements the food, draws inspiration from the streetscapes and outdoors of southern Italian villages.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
$30 2-course lunch
Catch Steak, a property of Catch Hospitality Group, is located at 88 Ninth Avenue between 16th & 17th Streets and is situated next to the Maritime hotel. The steakhouse combines the traditional elements of a classic steakhouse with the lively atmosphere of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The space is spread across four dining rooms, including a heated outdoor patio and a retractable roof.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant created by Ralph Scamardella, a Chef/Partner from Tao Group Hospitality. The menu at Cathédrale prioritizes ingredient-driven cooking, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. The dishes focus on pleasure rather than spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with hints of Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
Chez Josephine, located near 42nd Street, is a beloved neighborhood establishment established in 1986 by Jean-Claude Baker as a tribute to the legendary Josephine Baker. The Parisian-style bistro boasts live piano music, a delicious menu, and an intimate atmosphere with red velvet walls, chandeliers, and a blue-tin ceiling.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
$30 3-course lunch/brunch
Danny Meyer strikes again with his latest venture, Ci Siamo, a chic Italian restaurant on the second floor of Manhattan West, across from Hudson Yards. Chef Hillary Sterling, known for her acclaimed Italian cuisine at Vic’s, is creating homemade pastas and grilling meats and fish on a custom wood-fired grill.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course lunch
Cibo e Vino’s culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in the Italian tradition of using seasonal and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant and bar is elegant, blending the sophistication of a European café with the relaxed atmosphere of a neighborhood eatery. The space is light and filled with fresh flowers and plants, making it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
$30 2-course brunch
City Vineyard NYC is a unique dining experience that offers live music and an extensive wine list, as expected from City Winery. The restaurant also boasts breathtaking views of the Hudson River that are unparalleled. Guests can enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the picturesque scenery of the Hudson, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$30 lunch/brunch
Claudette NYC is a French restaurant that emphasizes on using local produce, seafood and aromatics found in the Provençale kitchen. The atmosphere of Claudette is cozy and intimate, the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or special occasion. The knowledgeable staff is always on hand to guide guests in selecting the perfect pairing from the wine list.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
$30 2-course lunch
Cucina 8 1/2 is a restaurant that offers elevated and refined rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Midtown New York. The establishment is located in the former home of Brasserie 8 1/2. Guests have the option of a full dining experience in the main room, cocktails in the lounge or the Gold Bar, or private dining in 3 different capacities. The atmosphere is elegant and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a special occasion or a casual night out.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
$30 3-course lunch
Dowling’s at The Carlyle is named after Robert Whittle Dowling who owned the hotel in the 1940s. The menu offers executive chef Sylvain Delpique’s modern twists on classic New York favorites and retro dishes from the past, with a focus on tableside preparations. Dowling’s at The Carlyle is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also serves weekend brunch.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course lunch/brunch
Eléa offers “true Greek cuisines” on the Upper West Side, using only the finest quality ingredients, such as Grade 1 Yellow Fin Tuna and Loche Duarte Scottish Salmon. The split-level design, decorated with traditional Grecian pottery and decor, transports guests to a romantic island vacation while also providing an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for the uptown neighborhood.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 2-course lunch
For a transportive dining experience, visit Fandi Mata. Located in a beautifully renovated industrial space adorned with Moorish tiles, this spot pairs a mezcal-focused bar with a menu that takes a culinary tour across the Mediterranean, featuring standout dishes like grilled octopus.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$45 3-course dinner
Fish Cheeks is a critically-acclaimed contemporary Thai seafood restaurant located on Bond Street in NoHo. The menu features intense and fresh dishes from various regions of Thailand, and is led by Thai immigrants executive chef Ohm, and co-owners Chat Suansilphong and Jenn Saesue, who aim to bring traditional Thai cuisine to NYC and celebrate their cultural heritage.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course dinner
$45 3-course lunch
The Fulton is a seafood restaurant in Manhattan where diners can expect the freshest catch of the day. The restaurant sources its seafood from the local fishing boats that leave in the morning and return by noon, ensuring that the menu always features the best and most recent catches. The restaurant is helmed by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 2-course lunch
Gramercy Tavern has been a fixture in the New York City dining scene for over two decades. The restaurant is known for its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service. The restaurant’s dining room is warm and inviting, with a rustic charm and elegant ambiance. The bar area is perfect for a casual bite, or a pre-dinner drink.
Restaurant Week Deal:
$60 3-course lunch/brunch
