Restaurants By Cuisine: AMERICAN (New)
AUREOLE
34 E. 61st St. 212-319-1660
Cuisine: Progressive American
Headed by Chef Charlie Palmer this highly rated East side New American sensation is a top notch dinning spot, Mr. Palmer’s food dazzles the creative mind with highly innovative dishes and tall dessert, dishes come and go in an elegant ballet of service. Exquisite dinning experience in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking lush and beautiful garden.
 
CRAFT
Flatiron District
43 E. 19th St. (bet. B'way & Park Ave. S.) New York, NY, 10003 (212) 780-0880
Tom Colicchio’s handsome Flatiron New American build your own menu by selecting from a roster of fabulous dishes.
 
GOTHAM BAR & GRILL
12 E. 12th St. 212-620-4020
Cuisine: New American
Chef Alfred Portele became famous for his vertical dishes that soar in height as well as flavor. Mr. Portele’s presentation and architecture of flavor is stunning. This highly rated New American is one of New York’s top. Service is seamless and the superb cooking is one of a kind. Quintessential American cuisine that keep it ever fashionable.
 
GRAMERCY TAVERN
Cuisine: New American
42 E. 20th St. 212-477-0777
The food at Gramercy Tavern have always been extraordinary. Gorgeous first class Eastsider serving extravagant American under the leadership of chef Tom Colicchio, His extraordinary use of luxurious ingredients can be vividly seen in his dishes. Coliccio’s culinary charm and maturity displays seductive flavor combinations. Attentive service and elegant setting makes this place one of New York top notch.
 
OCEANA
55 E. 54th St. 212-759-5941
Cuisine
: Contemporary American/Seafood
Midtown Oceana is the midtown Manhattan restaurant that brings new meaning to the words elegant dining experience. Under the leadership of the Livanos family, managing partner Paul McLaughlin and executive chef Cornelius Gallagher, Oceana exhibits a vitality, an energy and a warmth not previously associated with fine dining establishments. These seasoned professionals present the finest elements of a restaurant experience to all who dine at Oceana, but they do it through the means of their own personal charm. The results are captivating.
 
PARK AVENUE CAFÉ (website)
100 E. 63rd. St. 212-644-1900
Cuisine
: New American
A pioneer of architectural and American cooking continues to make a mark on the Upper East Side dining scene.
this “sophisticated” East sider reinvents New American cooking via Neil Murphy’s outstanding creations. Back in the 90s, David Burke's audacious New American creations made a splash on the Upper East Side. .
the menu features crisp fries luxuriate in decadent pools of truffle mayonnaise, and pepper-sharpened Pastrami Salmon is an original. Couples piquantly with caviar-dolloped creme fraiche and dreamy corn blini. Main courses, however, pack their punch in presentation and flavor and don't forget to jump straight to the scrumptious desserts.
 
 
RIVER CAFÉ
1 Water St. Brooklyn 718-522-5200
Cuisine
: New American
Pioneering the use of regional American ingredients, Larry Forgion virtually declared the independence of American cuisine. When he left to open An American Place, first Charles Palmer, now at Aureole and then at David Burke now at Park Avenue Café. Now Mr. Lakonen Carries on the tradition. Located under the Brooklyn bridge this "celebrity place" offers breath taking view of Manhattan, highly innovative food and picture perfect surrounding, it’s a fantastic culinary experience.
 
 
CAFE BOTANICA
160 Central Park S
New York, NY 10019
Cross Street: Between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue
Phone: (212) 484-5120
Located inside the Essex House hotel, this expansive restaurant features big, well-spaced tables, bounteous floral arrangements, abundant brass fittings and giant oil paintings. On one side of the room, a waterfall gurgles away happily, and Central Park is visible through the windows. Brunch is a buffet-style affair, with a cornucopia of food spread out across the room, including a dessert table.
 
DUANE PARK CAFÉ
157 Duane St. 212-732-5555
Cuisine
: American Contemporary
 
FIFTY SEVEN FIFTY SEVEN
Cuisine
: American
Four Seasons Hotel, 
57 E. 57th St. 212-758-5757
This "temple of elegance" offer s "royal palace decor" coupled with outstanding New American menu where service receives equally high praise elegant and creative dishes
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JUDSON GRILL
152 W. 52nd 212-582-5252
Cuisine
: American Contemporary
 
 
MANHATTAN OCEAN CLUB (website)
57 W. 58th St. 212-371-7777
Cuisine: American/Seafood
 
ONE IF BY LAND, TIBS
17 Barrow St. 212-228-0822
Cuisine
: American/French
 
 
PANAMA HATTIE’S (website)
Huntington Station 
872 E. Jericho Tpk. 516-351-1727
Cuisine
: New American/Eclectic
Richard Gertz has owned Panama Hatties since 1987. Along with his wife Stacy, he has successfully transformed this bar and grill in a strip mall into a first class- five star restaurant and banquet facility. Inspired by a passion for fine dining... Read More...
 
QUILTY’S
177 Prince St. 212-254-1260
Cuisine
: New American
 
 
SAVOY
70 Prince St. 212-219-8570
Cuisine
: American/Mediterranean
 
SEAGRILL
Rockefeller Plaza, 
19 W. 49th St. 212-332-7610
Cuisine
: American
 
STARR BOGGS 
Westhampton Beach
Dune Deck Hotel, 516-288-5250
Cuisine
: New American
 
 
TABLA
11 Madison Ave. 212-889-0667
Cuisine
: Indian/American
 
TAVERN ON THE GREEN  (website)
Central Park W. ( 67th St.) 212-873-3200
Cuisine: American/Continental
 
TRIBECA GRILL  (website)
375 Greenwich St. 212-941-3900
Cuisine: Contemporary American
 
TUPELO HONEY
39 Roslyn Ave. Sea Cliff  516-671-8300
Cuisine
: Eclectic American
 
21 CLUB (website)
21 W. 52nd St. 212-582-7200
Cuisine
: Creative American
Of all the restaurants in New York, non has a richer history then the "21" in this exclusive restaurant the staff certainly knows how to honor celebrities. Mr. Blaumberg is known for flashy food with daring flavors and unusual presentation. People don’t go to "21" just to eat they go for the tradition of great service and the sheer beauty of the room.
 
UNION PACIFIC (website)
111 E 22nd St. 212-995-8500
Cuisine: New American
Rocco DiSpirito, the executive chef began his training at the Culinary Institute of America at 16 years of age. After graduating at the top of his class in 1986, Chef DiSpirito continued his studies at the prestigious Jardin de Cygne in Paris.
 
UNION SQUARE CAFÉ
21 E. 16th St. 212-243-4020
Cuisine
: American Eclectic
New York city most popular land mark restaurant where chef Romano is creating outstanding eclectic dishes coupled with highly professional service.
 
VERBENA
54 Irving Place. 212-260-5454
Cuisine
: Seasonal American
Elegant wonderful seasonal dishes with innovative flavors and elegant presentation.
 
VERITAS
Flatiron District
43 E. 20th St. (bet. B'way & Park Ave. S.) New York, NY, 10003 (212) 353-3700
Incredible wine list top notch Flatiron New American of chef Scott Bryan’s. Highly innovative dishes as well as the prix fixe menu; at $68 and the romantic setting help make every meal here truly a culinary dinning experience.

 
WATER CLUB, THE
500 E. 30th St. 212-683-3333
Cuisine
: American
Nautical appeal and models of sailing ships.
 
WATER’S EDGE, THE (website)
44th Drive & East River. (Queens) 718-482-0033
Cuisine
: American
Breath taking views of Manhattan skyline perfect for a great romance. the restaurant is warped in an aura positive atmosphere. Read More...
 
 
ZOË
90 Prince St. (bet. B'way & Mercer St.)
New York (212) 966-6722
This  SoHo polished open-kitchen is turning, fabulous New American fair coupled with extraordinary collection of American wines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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