Best cocktail Restaurants in New York

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

51 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Isla & Co - Williamsburg
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Isla & Co - Williamsburg

Isla & Co - Williamsburg is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 1802 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Motek West Village
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Motek West Village

Motek West Village is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.9
Based on 349 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kaki
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Kaki

Kaki is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.9
Based on 221 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOS TACOS No.1
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MexicanNew Yorkvalue

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 Essex
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Essex

Essex is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 8874 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Da Andrea Chelsea
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Da Andrea Chelsea

Da Andrea Chelsea is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1962 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 Sungold
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Sungold

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 1279 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for London & Martin Co.
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

London & Martin Co.

London & Martin Co. is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.8
Based on 1268 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sir Henry’s
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

Sir Henry’s

Sir Henry’s is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.8
Based on 1259 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 Lulla NYC
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Lulla NYC

Lulla NYC is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 937 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Santa Fe BK
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Santa Fe BK

Santa Fe BK is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 644 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOS TACOS No.1
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

LOS TACOS No.1

LOS TACOS No.1 is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5340 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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MexicanChelseavalue

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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fandi Mata
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Fandi Mata

Fandi Mata is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 4457 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOULOU
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

LOULOU

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

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 4355 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taqueria On Tenth
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MexicanChelseavalue

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 Taverna Di Bacco
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Taverna Di Bacco

Taverna Di Bacco is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 572 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for BETTY
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

BETTY

BETTY is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 518 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Le Jardin Bistro NYC
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Le Jardin Bistro NYC

Le Jardin Bistro NYC is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 289 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chelsea Market
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Chelsea Market

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

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 51821 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Vida Verde - Tequila Bar
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MexicanNew Yorkvalue

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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zia Maria Chelsea
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Zia Maria Chelsea

Zia Maria Chelsea is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 1711 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tabare Williamsburg
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Tabare Williamsburg

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 1112 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LOLITA
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MexicanNew Yorkvalue

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 Fossetta
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Fossetta

Fossetta is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 195 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dhamaka
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Dhamaka

Dhamaka is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 3672 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cookshop
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Cookshop

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

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 3246 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Jack's Wife Freda
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Jack's Wife Freda

Jack's Wife Freda is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 2428 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Aurora Brooklyn
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Aurora Brooklyn

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 1601 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Macao Trading Company
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

Macao Trading Company

Macao Trading Company is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.5
Based on 1412 reviews
34
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bocca di Bacco Chelsea
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Bocca di Bacco Chelsea

Bocca di Bacco Chelsea is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 1328 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sweetwater
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Sweetwater

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 1024 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Peter Luger Steak House
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Peter Luger Steak House

Peter Luger Steak House is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 15815 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Buddakan
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Buddakan

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

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 5826 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Friedman's
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Friedman's

Friedman's is a contemporary pick in Chelsea in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 4496 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sunday In Brooklyn
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Sunday In Brooklyn

Sunday In Brooklyn is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 3950 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Freemans
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Freemans

Freemans is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 2371 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for VALERIE
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

VALERIE

VALERIE is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.4
Based on 2252 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Skylark - Rooftop Bar
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

The Skylark - Rooftop Bar

The Skylark - Rooftop Bar is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.4
Based on 2055 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dudleys
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Dudleys

Dudleys is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 1840 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Commodore
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

The Commodore

The Commodore is a contemporary pick in Williamsburg in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 1444 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Francie
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Francie

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 717 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Forsythia NYC
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

Forsythia NYC

Forsythia NYC is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 433 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lady Blue
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BarNew Yorkmoderate

Lady Blue

Lady Blue is a bar pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.4
Based on 278 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lilia
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Lilia

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.3
Based on 2280 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blend Williamsburg
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ContemporaryWilliamsburgmoderate

Blend Williamsburg

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

Brooklyn night outgroup dinnerdate night

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4.3
Based on 1413 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Café Chelsea
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ContemporaryChelseamoderate

Café Chelsea

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

Gallery nightdate nightgroup dinner

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4.2
Based on 665 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Delancey Rooftop
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ContemporaryLower East Sidemoderate

The Delancey Rooftop

The Delancey Rooftop is a contemporary pick in Lower East Side in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lower East Side dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.1
Based on 2338 reviews

Common questions about cocktail in New York

What are the best restaurants for cocktail in New York?

The top restaurants for cocktail in New York include Isla & Co - Williamsburg, Motek West Village, Kaki. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best cocktail restaurant in New York?

Isla & Co - Williamsburg is among the top-rated options for cocktail in New York, with a 4.9 Google rating and 1,802 reviews.

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

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