NYC Restaurants That Are Great for Groups

by Natasha Wolff | November 21, 2014 11:02 am

Pulqueria
[1]

Cuisine: Mexican
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Combination of lively bar scene and great Mexican food, all underground in the heart of Chinatown. Fabulous cocktails feed the fun vibe and New York farm-fresh Mexican fare from chef Steven Menter.

The Monarch Room
[2]

Cuisine: American (New)
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Renovated ’30s-era Chelsea warehouse. Designed by famed Roman and Williams (known for The Breslin, The Dutch and many other top NYC spots), the space ties together its industrial roots with an elevated dining experience.

Edi & The Wolf[3]

Cuisine: Austrian
Neighborhood: East Village
Price: $$ out of $$$$
Rustic East Village restaurant evoking the atmosphere of a European winery that serves excellent Austrian fare.  Popular, packed and always lively.

Acme[4]

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Noho
Price: $$ out of $$$$
Culinary Nordic beauty based on American staples. This hip, Parisian style hall has a superstar chef, unparalled food experience and designed atmosphere not to be missed.

Franny’s[5]

Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Price: $$ out of $$$$
One of the best pizzerias in New York. Husband-and-wife owners and Savoy vets, Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens, deliver fresh, seasonal pizzas based on local harvests.

Porsena[6]

Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: East Village
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Casual atmosphere. Tuscan and Roman influences on a pasta-centric menu. Chef Sara Jenkins brings you back to the back streets of Rome and Florence in this neighborhood fave.

The Wayfarer
[7]

Cuisine: American, Seafood
Neighborhood: Midtown
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Central to the re-emergence of W 57th St as a dining destination. Modern American dining serving locally sourced seafood and steak cuisine. From Lisle Richards and Eric Marx, the team behind The Monarch Room, as well as Jimmy Haber of ESquared Hospitality. 

Kingside[8]

Cuisine: American (New)
Neighborhood: Midtown
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Chopped champion chef Marc Murphy’s interpretation of New American cooking tracing back to his French heritage, Italian roots, American schooling and his love of travel. Funky space invites uptown and downtown crowds equally with ease.

Isola[9]

Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Soho
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Set-back-from-the-street glass-lined greenhouse gem serves coastal Italian dishes (with a focus on crudo). Beautifully appointed chandeliers line the ceiling, and the space fills with natural light.

The Greek[10]

Cuisine: Greek
Neighborhood: Tribeca
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Listed in the NYC Michelin Guide just six months after opening. This rustic village taverna on a welcoming cobblestoned street combines warm and attentive service with — what else — gastropub Greek food made fresh and flavorful.

Dylan Prime[11]

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Tribeca
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Famed Eleven Madison Park and former “Top Chef” Kerry Heffernan and executive chef Michael Bernardino have joined together to deliver this new-school steakhouse with a love of seafood to Tribeca’s historic landmark Dietz Lantern building.

The Gander[12]

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Price: $$$ out of $$$$
Chef Jesse Schenker’s casual follow-up to Recette, The Gander presents a welcome addition to the Flatiron dining scene. Need we say more?

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