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- 215 W. 40th St., Midtown West 10018
- 212-719-1200
The Hudson Bond
Name sounds like a ‘70s TV detective agency, but interior is all contemporary sleek. White marble bar, high ceilings, dark wood, flattering light. Back patio for your sneakarette convenience.... read more
- 11 W. 51st St., Midtown West 10104
- 646-998-4351
Lizarran
Name suggests a mouthwash but is actually a Spanish tapas chain, with 200 branches spread across eight countries. Sole NYC location serves up bread-based pintxos. Codfish and green pepper omelettes... read more
- 131 Madison Ave., Murray Hill 10016
- 212-448-7000
Parlour Lounge
Johnny Swet’s cocktail menu highlights the offerings of the Roger’s swank lounge. Soft yellow lights and studded leather chairs set a modern, elegant tone. Chef Julie Farias of Goat Tow... read more
- 345 W. 35th St., Midtown West 10001
- 646-200-8857
Gastro Bar at 35th
Casual tapas spot inside the Tryp Hotel. Curvy couches, white marble floors, and red chairs give Mediterranean flavor. Plenty of air, tall ceilings with arched wood panels. Roasted beets, manchego ... read more
- 1009 Second Ave., Midtown East 10022
- 646-559-4404
Session House
Pull up a bar stool, grab a pint, and feel like a laid back Irishman after a long day of work. Background top 40s hits and occasional live bands keep the place bumping during happy hours and busy w... read more
- 92 Madison Ave., Murray Hill 10016
- 212-889-7100
Millesime
Soaring bi-level space inside the Carlton Hotel retains classic original skylight, mosaic floor, mahogany bar. Versatile venue welcomes the hoi polloi to the downstairs lounge, with wine bar and li... read more
- 709 Eighth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-582-2012
L'Ybane
Sometimes Nice guys finish first. Chef Al Rineh brings the Lebanese-accented bites he's been serving in France since he was 18 to Hell's Kitchen. Tour your way through the Mediterranean with stops ... read more
- 630 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-582-3200
Réunion Surf Bar
Named for French island off Madagascar. Beachy keen basement bar with exotic touches. Serves up short rib sliders with kimchee-sriracha mayo, mahimahi with cognac sauce, Réunion-style r... read more
- 622 Third Ave., Midtown East 10016
- 212-808-8110
Zengo
After successful DC and Denver test runs, polished Asian-Latino spot is ready for the big stage. Epic space exudes power. Palace doors, wrought iron, dangling beams, massive chandelier handmade i... read more
- 181 Lexington Ave., Murray Hill 10016
- 212-779-7427
Brother Jimmy's BBQ
Citywide 'cue chain just the thing for fratastic M-Hill. Roadhouse kitsch inside, old wood, hubcaps, barrels, trademark "Be Nice or Leave" sign. Bar wallpapered in license plates. Sit at a table sh... read more
- 416 Eighth Ave., Garment District 10001
- 212-967-7603
Brother Jimmy's BBQ
TGIJimmy's! Fratastic BBQ joint with as many locations as Duane Reade. Cluttered interiors rock ersatz-roadhouse effects: neon beer signs, college pennants, wood paneling, old license plates. Kind ... read more
- 576 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-967-3055
Shorty's
Former Tony Luke's still doing the same shtick, and doing it pretty damn well. Hoagie rolls shipped in from Philly daily for more or less classic cheesesteaks. Also real Italian hoagies, roast pork... read more
- 627 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-974-9169
Rudy's Bar and Grill
When the sun's still up, local barflies fill the tippy stools and ripped-up booths at this Times Square dive, where the front door's guarded by a giant plastic pig in a waiter's jacket. Traffic pic... read more
- 348 W. 52nd St., Midtown West 10019
- 212-397-1700
Therapy
Despite the two-floor, hardwood grandeur of this Hell's Kitchen monolith, quiet nooks and crannies allow for easy escape from standard club scene. Real food and tables add to the relaxed feel. Plus... read more
- 50 W. 33rd St. , Garment District 10001
- 212-372-0850
Rick's Cabaret & Steakhouse
Phenomenally thick, juicy steaks, delectable lobster and the usual array of classic sides like creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and half-naked Dominican girl. Shockingly good grub goes great with ... read more
- 533 Ninth Ave., Garment District 10018
- 212-736-9411
Andalucia
A cool not-in-NYC-anymore feel at this tiny, divey Hell's Kitchen tapas bar. The smell of incense fills the joint while regulars at the bar sample chorizo and watch Spanish TV news. Drink an Estrel... read more
- 211 E. 43rd St., Midtown East 10017
- 212-953-7253
Sakagura
Move Decibel to midtown and here's what you get: no split eardrums, just sake aplenty, and if you can't decide betwixt the supai or amae, try the tasting set and take a lesson. Basement space hidde... read more
- 14 East 33rd St., Midtown Manhattan 10016
- 212.481.1586
Rattle N Hum Bar
Outfitted with 40 draught lines on daily rotation, four casks and 100 bottles to choose from, Rattle N Hum Bar & Kitchen caters to even the most discerning, tongue-wagging, balls-grabbing forme... read more
- 371 Seventh Ave., Garment District 10001
- 212-629-0210
Niles Bar & Restaurant
Beacon of light amid general MSG wasteland. Bar and restaurant in the Affinia Hotel keeps it minimally chic, with white walls and tablecloths, bold accents, futuristic lighting. Serves all three me... read more
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