Bocca Restaurant & Bar
boccanyc.com 212 387 1200 | 39 E. 19th St. (Broadway), NYC 10003 Italian. Elegant, informal Flatiron spot offers creative Roman cuisine, extensive Italian wine list in cozy indoor setting, at copper bar or outdoor tables. Apertivo dishes daily. Seven days (lunch Mon.–Fri. only). $$$
Bombay Palace & K. Lounge
bombaypalacenyc.com 212 541 7777 30 W. 52nd St. (Fifth–Sixth Aves.), NYC 10019 Indian. Restaurant-lounge, since 1979. Chefs recreate the many cuisines of India, each with distinctive spices, herbs, ingredients and techniques. Prix-fix menu, 5–11pm; buffet lunch. Reservations suggested. $$$ ABE
Bond 45 bond45.com 212 869 4545
154 W. 45th St. (Sixth–Seventh Aves.), NYC 10036 American, Italian, Steakhouse. Serves fresh antipasto, homemade mozzarella, pasta, veal, seafood and prime steaks. Ideal for theatergoers. $$$
Boomer Esiason’s Stadium Grill
bowlmor.com 212 777 2214 Bowlmor Times Square, 222 W. 44th St. (Seventh–Eighth Aves.), NYC 10036 New American. Innovative American cuisine in an upscale sports bar and restaurant within Bowlmor Lanes. Live sports ticker, stadium-style seating. Perfect for pre- and post-theater. $$
Boulud Sud bouludsud.com
212 595 1313 | 20 W. 64th St. (Central Park West–Broadway), NYC 10023 Mediterranean. Daniel Boulud’s new restaurant and bar across from Lincoln Center serves pan-Mediterranean cuisine with many grilled dishes and an abundance of fresh vegetables. Reservations required. $$$
Bourbon Street Café bourbon
streetny.com 718 224 2200 | 40-12 Bell Blvd. (40th–41st Aves.), Bayside, Queens 11361 Cajun/Creole. Fine food with a taste of New Orleans in every bite. Serving lunch, brunch, dinner. $$ A
Brasilina Restaurant brasilinany
.com 212 969 9970 | 836 Ninth Ave. (54th–55th Sts.), NYC 10019 Brazilian. This restaurant combines the tradi- tional Brazilian cuisine and the world’s latest culinary trends with charming ambiance and artisanal mixology drinks. Reservations suggested. $$$ A
Brasserie patinagroup.com
212 751 4840 | 100 E. 53rd St. (Lexington–Park Aves.), NYC 10022 French. Stunning design featuring contemporary French cuisine from executive chef Franklin Becker. Reservations required. $$$ A
Brasserie Cognac cognac
restaurant.com 212 757 3600 | 1740 Broadway (55th St.), NYC 10019 French. Authentic and traditional French brasserie experience. Chef F.V. Hugo’s creations are fashioned with a modern and sophisticated twist. Gorgeous wine list. French bakery on premises. Outdoor seating. Reservations suggested. $$$ AE
Brasserie 8 1/2 patinagroup.com
212 829 0812 | 9 W. 57th St. (Fifth–Sixth Aves.), NYC 10019 French. A fashion- able, high-energy deluxe restaurant, highlighted by a sweeping staircase and exceptional brasserie fare. $$$$ A
Brasserie Ruhlmann brasserie
ruhlmann.com 212 974 2020 45 Rockefeller Plaza (50th St., Fifth– Sixth Aves.), NYC 10111 Serves classic French brasserie cuisine throughout the day. Art Deco design. $$$$ A
Brasserie 1605 cpmanhattan
timessquare.com/brasserie-1605 .html 212 315 6000 | Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway (48th-49th Sts.), NYC 10019 French/American. Fine dining over- looking Times Square, with a wide menu and balanced wine list, under the direction of Executive Chef Keith Williams. Pre-theatre, kids’ menus available. Open daily. $$$ AE
Bread & Tulips breadandtulips
nyc.com 212 532 9100 | 365 Park Ave. South (26th St.), NYC 10016 Italian. Neighborhood restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Italy, while using local and seasonal ingredients. Michelin Guide rated for best value 100 wines under $100. Reservations suggested. Outdoor seating. Closed Sun. $$$ A
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room
thebreslin.com 212 679 1939 | The Ace Hotel, 16 W. 29th St. (Fifth Ave.– Broadway), NYC 10001 British. Hearty, meat-centric gastro-pub embraces “nose-to-tail” cuisine methodologies. Housemade terrines and sausages. “No reservations” policy. $$$$ A
Brookfield Place Shops &
Restaurants brookfieldplaceny
.com 212 417 7000 | 100 West St. (Liberty–Vesey Sts.), NYC 10080 International. Enhance a visit to the spectacular Winter Garden, North Cove Marina or Hudson River Park with shopping and dining. Choose from 40 restaurants and stores.
Brooklyn Winery bkwinery.com
347 763 1506 | 213 N. 8th St. (Roebling– Driggs Sts.), NYC 11211 New American. Visit this fully functional winery in
nycgo.com | facebook.com/nycgo 181 Williamsburg to taste seasonal shared
plates carefully curated to pair with handcrafted premium wines made on site. Family-style dining. $$$ AE
Bryant Park Grill arkrestaurants
.com 212 840 6500 | 25 W. 40th St. (Fifth–Sixth Aves.), NYC 10018 American, Seafood. Private garden with Parisian charm in the heart of New York. Reservations required. $$$ A
B. Smith’s Restaurant bsmith
.com 212 315 1100 | 320 W. 46th St. (Eighth–Ninth Aves.), NYC 10036 International. Sophisticated, elegant and inviting Theater District supper club. Comfortable, sexy ambiance. Reasonably priced, eclectic. Pre- theater menu. $$$ A
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
bubbagump.com 212 391 7100 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th St.), NYC 10036 Seafood, Cajun/Creole. Captures the charm and American spirit that made Forrest Gump such a smash hit. Shrimp to fish, chicken to steak. $$ AE
Bull and Bear Steakhouse and Bar
bullandbearsteakhouse.com
212 872 4900 | Waldorf Astoria New York, 301 Park Ave. (Lexington Ave.– 49th St.), NYC 10022 Steakhouse. Manhattan’s only restaurant with aged prime certified Angus beef, plus chops and seafood. $$$$ A
Butter Restaurant butter
restaurant.com 212 253 2828 415 Lafayette St. (E. 4th St.–Astor Pl.), NYC 10003 New American. Trendy Downtown restaurant serves inventive yet refined New American cuisine by executive chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli. Closed Sun. $$$$
Café Boulud danielnyc.com
212 772 2600 | 20 E. 76th St. (Madison Ave.), NYC 10021 French/ American. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud’s warm, welcoming restaurant serves a French-American menu. The sophisticated dining room recalls the cosmopolitan chic of Paris in the 1930s. $$$$
Café Centro patinagroup.com
212 818 1222 | 200 Park Ave. (45th St.), NYC 10166 French. A bustling Parisian cafe in NYC. Well-crafted and hearty mid-priced fare. $$$ A
Café d’Alsace cafedalsace.com
212 722 5133 | 1695 Second Ave. (87th– 88th St.), NYC 10128 French. Enjoyable authentic, modern Alsatian cuisine, wines and beers at Simon Oren’s intimate new Yorkville bistro. $$$ A
Café Español cafeespanol.com
212 505 0657 | 172 Bleecker St. (Sullivan St.), NYC 10012 Authentic Spanish, recommended by NY Times, Zagat. Specialties: lobster, paella and steaks. Famous for homemade sangria and margaritas. $$
Cafe Noir cafenoirny.com 212 431
7910 | 32 Grand St. (Thompson St.– Sixth Ave.), NYC 10013 Mediter ranean. With its Mediterranean ambiance and world music DJ sessions, this restaurant has kept an “in the know” crowd moving and shaking for over fifteen years. $$$
Cafe SFA 212 940 4080 | Saks Fifth
Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave. (49th–50th Sts.), 8th fl., NYC 10022 New Ameri can cafe with spectacular views of Rockefeller Center, the rooftop gardens and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. $$ A
Calle Ocho calleochonyc.com
212 873 5025 | 45 W. 81st St. (Central Park West–Columbus Ave.), NYC 10024 Latin American. Cutting-edge Nuevo Latino cuisine. Relaxed, fun atmo- sphere, comfortable bar and lounge, and accommodating staff. $$$ A
The Capital Grille Chrysler Center
thecapitalgrille.com 212 953 2000 155 E. 42nd St. (Third–Lexington Aves.), NYC 10017 Steakhouse. Features a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Specializes in dry-aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Dining with a view.
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The Capital Grille Time-Life
thecapitalgrille.com 212 246 0154 Time-Life Bldg., 120 W. 51st St. (Sixth–Seventh Aves.), NYC 10020 Steakhouse. Features a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Specializes in dry-aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Reservations suggested. $$$$ AC
The Capital Grille Wall Street
thecapitalgrille.com 212 374 1811 120 Broadway (enter Nassau St. at Pine St.), NYC 10271 Steakhouse. Features a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Specializes in dry-aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Reservations suggested. Closed Sat., Sun. $$$$
Caravaggio caravaggioristorante
.com 212 288 1004 | 23 E. 74 St. (Madison–Fifth Aves.), NYC 10021 Italian. Fratelli Bruno’s most recent addition caters to neighborhood patrons and celebrities alike, offering beautifully prepared pastas, meats and fish. Reservations suggested. $$$$ A