Best cool Restaurants in New York

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

35 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
cool in New York
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Glin Thai Bistro
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Glin Thai Bistro

Glin Thai Bistro is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.9
Based on 4790 reviews
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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 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 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 SUKH
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

SUKH

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

dinnercool

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4.8
Based on 1144 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 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
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Evelina
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Evelina

Evelina is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene 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 1522 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
12
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
14
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Olea
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Olea

Olea is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene 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 1866 reviews
15
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
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Colonia Verde
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Colonia Verde

Colonia Verde is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.6
Based on 1003 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Theodora
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Theodora

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

dinnercool

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4.6
Based on 698 reviews
18
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
19
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 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
21
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
22
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
23
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
25
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
27
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Walter's
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Walter's

Walter's is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.4
Based on 1207 reviews
28
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Café Paulette
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Café Paulette

Café Paulette is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.4
Based on 972 reviews
29
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
30
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sailor
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Sailor

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

dinnercool

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4.4
Based on 439 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Forsythia NYC
Google
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 Peaches Prime
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ContemporaryFort Greenemoderate

Peaches Prime

Peaches Prime is a contemporary restaurant in Fort Greene in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.4
Based on 280 reviews
33
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lilia
Google
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
34
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blend Williamsburg
Google
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 The Delancey Rooftop
Google
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 cool in New York

What are the best restaurants for cool in New York?

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

What is the best cool restaurant in New York?

Glin Thai Bistro is among the top-rated options for cool in New York, with a 4.9 Google rating and 4,790 reviews.

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

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