Best casual night Restaurants in New York

The best restaurants for casual night in New York, curated by TastyPals editors.

60 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
casual night in New York
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Restaurant Relax
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Restaurant Relax

Restaurant Relax is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.9
Based on 423 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Poppy
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Poppy

Poppy is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.9
Based on 135 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOS TACOS No.1
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LOS TACOS No.1

LOS TACOS No.1 is one of the better-known mexican spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 15500 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Soothr
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Soothr

Soothr is one of the better-known contemporary spots in East Village in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.8
Based on 6346 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Nuovo York Pizza
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Nuovo York Pizza

Nuovo York Pizza is a pizza restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 1630 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
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Taqueria by El Prieto NYC

Taqueria by El Prieto NYC is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1432 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cuerno
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Cuerno

Cuerno is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1233 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Otis
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Otis

Otis is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.8
Based on 1073 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tlacualli Breakfast
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Tlacualli Breakfast

Tlacualli Breakfast is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.8
Based on 204 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Frijoleros
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Frijoleros

Frijoleros is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.8
Based on 115 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for HOUSE Brooklyn
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

HOUSE Brooklyn

HOUSE Brooklyn is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.8
Based on 109 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Odo East Village
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Odo East Village

Odo East Village is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.8
Based on 29 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Amor Loco
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Amor Loco

Amor Loco is one of the better-known mexican spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5223 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mamasita Bar & Grill
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Mamasita Bar & Grill

Mamasita Bar & Grill is one of the better-known mexican spots in Chelsea in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5060 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for L’industrie Pizzeria - West Village
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L’industrie Pizzeria - West Village

L’industrie Pizzeria - West Village is a pizza restaurant in West Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 3408 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Roma Pizza & restaurant
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Roma Pizza & restaurant

Roma Pizza & restaurant is a pizza restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.7
Based on 1521 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taqueria On Tenth
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Taqueria On Tenth

Taqueria On Tenth is a mexican restaurant in Chelsea in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 688 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for ACRE
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ACRE

ACRE is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.7
Based on 582 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for MADRE
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

MADRE

MADRE is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.7
Based on 552 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tabaré Bushwick
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Tabaré Bushwick

Tabaré Bushwick is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.7
Based on 551 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lucky Charlie
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Lucky Charlie

Lucky Charlie is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.7
Based on 252 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for NY Pizza Suprema
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NY Pizza Suprema

NY Pizza Suprema is one of the better-known pizza spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.6
Based on 8587 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for John's of Bleecker Street
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John's of Bleecker Street

John's of Bleecker Street is one of the better-known pizza spots in West Village in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.6
Based on 8296 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Veselka
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Veselka

Veselka is one of the better-known contemporary spots in East Village in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 7753 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Vida Verde - Tequila Bar
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Vida Verde - Tequila Bar

Vida Verde - Tequila Bar is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 4279 reviews
26
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kesté Pizza e Vino
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Kesté Pizza e Vino

Kesté Pizza e Vino is a pizza restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 3357 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Karczma
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Karczma

Karczma is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.6
Based on 2591 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Capizzi
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Capizzi

Capizzi is a pizza restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2399 reviews
29
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Don Antonio
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Don Antonio

Don Antonio is a pizza restaurant in Midtown in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2165 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Thursday Kitchen
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Thursday Kitchen

Thursday Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 1435 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ops
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Ops

Ops is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 867 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Santa Panza
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Santa Panza

Santa Panza is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 787 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sereneco
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Sereneco

Sereneco is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.6
Based on 775 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOLITA
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LOLITA

LOLITA is a mexican restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 602 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Cantine
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La Cantine

La Cantine is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 437 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for See No Evil Pizza
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See No Evil Pizza

See No Evil Pizza is a pizza restaurant in Midtown in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 376 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Nana's House Kitchen & Bar
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Nana's House Kitchen & Bar

Nana's House Kitchen & Bar is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 78 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for SONO
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SONO

SONO is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.6
Based on 14 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cafe Mogador
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Cafe Mogador

Cafe Mogador is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 3063 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oxomoco
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Oxomoco

Oxomoco is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.5
Based on 2442 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Best Pizza
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Best Pizza

Best Pizza is a pizza restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 2088 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ayat Bushwick
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Ayat Bushwick

Ayat Bushwick is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 1204 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hearth
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Hearth

Hearth is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 1015 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Glasserie
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Glasserie

Glasserie is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.5
Based on 945 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gnocco
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Gnocco

Gnocco is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 903 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Monkey King
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The Monkey King

The Monkey King is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 825 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Wenwen
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Wenwen

Wenwen is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.5
Based on 735 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Nowon Bushwick
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Nowon Bushwick

Nowon Bushwick is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 473 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sobre Masa
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Sobre Masa

Sobre Masa is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.5
Based on 468 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lingo
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Lingo

Lingo is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.5
Based on 330 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Joe's Pizza Broadway
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Joe's Pizza Broadway

Joe's Pizza Broadway is one of the better-known pizza spots in Flatiron in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.4
Based on 25593 reviews
52
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Smith
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The Smith

The Smith is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.4
Based on 2894 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chez Ma Tante
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Chez Ma Tante

Chez Ma Tante is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.4
Based on 981 reviews
54
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Ten Bells Brooklyn
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The Ten Bells Brooklyn

The Ten Bells Brooklyn is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.4
Based on 383 reviews
55
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Five Leaves
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Five Leaves

Five Leaves is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.3
Based on 2608 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sea Wolf Brooklyn
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Sea Wolf Brooklyn

Sea Wolf Brooklyn is a contemporary restaurant in Bushwick in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Bushwick dinnercasual nightlate night

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4.3
Based on 2495 reviews
57
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Please Don't Tell
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Please Don't Tell

Please Don't Tell is a contemporary restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

East Village night outcasual nightlate night

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4.3
Based on 2436 reviews
58
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Rule of Thirds
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.3
Based on 1642 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lombardi's
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Lombardi's

Lombardi's is one of the better-known pizza spots in SoHo in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Pizzacasual nighttakeout

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4.2
Based on 8971 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Milk & Roses
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ContemporaryGreenpointmoderate

Milk & Roses

Milk & Roses is a contemporary pick in Greenpoint in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Neighborhood dinnerdinnercasual night

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4.2
Based on 1014 reviews

Common questions about casual night in New York

What are the best restaurants for casual night in New York?

The top restaurants for casual night in New York include Restaurant Relax, Poppy, LOS TACOS No.1. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best casual night restaurant in New York?

Restaurant Relax is among the top-rated options for casual night in New York, with a 4.9 Google rating and 423 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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