TOP 10: best restaurants in New York City

The very famous restaurant in Brooklyn Gage & Tollner was open 1879 – 2004, and was scheduled to reopen in 2020, before the pandemic closed New York City restaurants. Then on April 15, 2021, Gage & Tollner finally returned to Downtown Brooklyn, in all its glory. To stay in-the-know about the latest offerings and happenings at Gage & Tollner, please sign up for our mailing list below.

COTE is America’s first and only Michelin-starred Korean Steakhouse and the Best Steakhouse in North America. Our mantra is simple : Grilled steak, fire, and cocktail. Combination of steak, fire, and cocktail creates a delightful experience. COTE blends the conviviality of Korean barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American steakhouse. The result is a unique and interactive atmosphere, accompanied by the highest quality USDA Prime beef, an impeccable award-winning 1200+ label wine list, and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails.

Michelin-starred Oxomoco seems like it’s been around a lot longer than its five years, in part because the Mexican restaurant has racked up so many accolades since 2018, and in part because it’s had such a present character from day one. Menu favorites in the crisp, soaring space include best-in-class guacamole, aguachile, five taco types and a bavette to rival steakhouse selections.

Subtle abundance is all around. An excellent hake is amplified by green curry, crispy black rice and a peanut crumble for a texture triumph and knockout flavor combination that turns the otherwise mild, flaky whitefish into fireworks. The ash crust on Gator’s perfect pork chop is also one of its most waste-conscious preparations, Seemann says.

Meaning “village” in Hebrew, K’Far is an all-day culinary village inspired by Mike Solomonov’s hometown of K’Far Saba in Israel. Located within the Hoxton Hotel, Williamsburg, K’Far features a sit-down restaurant at its core, a to-go coffee & nosh takeaway counter and full-service lobby lounge. 

Unapologetic Indian. Chef and Partner Chintan Pandya and restaurateur Roni Mazumdar of the critically acclaimed Adda Indian Canteen are bringing Dhamaka, a new “Unapologetic Indian” restaurant serving provincial Indian cuisine to the new Essex Market.

Unapologetic Foods (Dhamaka, Adda) by restaurateur Roni Mazumdar & Chintan Pandya is bringing you to the soul of Southern India with Chef Vijay Kumar leading the charge. Semma is an exploration of heritage Southern Indian cuisine that has rarely been seen outside of local homes and neighborhoods.

ATOBOY is a restaurant in the NoMad neighborhood, which builds on Korean-inspired cuisine. Borrowing its name from the ancient Korean word ‘Ato’ meaning gift, Atoboy first opened its doors in July of 2016, inspired by the concept of banchan: small side dishes served with every Korean meal. It has since been recognized by New York Times, the Michelin Guide, OAD alongside global dining destinations.

Welcome to Figure Eight, a New American seafood restaurant with a focus on the lower Atlantic coast, featuring a domestically focused beverage program and shareable plates highlighting seasonal, local ingredients. We offer a la carte and family style dining menus, as well as a signature cocktail program and a domestically-focused wine list.

Opened late in 2019, one Michelin starred Kochi is Chef Shim’s first solo project. Kochi, meaning skewer in Korean, combines the accessibility of street food with the depth of traditional Korean flavors. Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Kochi brings a youthful energy to their exploration of Korean cuisine and the New York restaurant scene.