Restaurants USA East

With its rolling carts of dim sum doing outrageous weekend lunch business and multiple stories of both Chinese and Manhattan foodie families gathering around large tables of Cantonese specialties, Golden Unicorn is a quintessential spot for Chinatown..

Packed with simple furnishings and attended to by a friendly staff, the popularity of this endearing breadbox of a restaurant never seems to fade. On a warm day when the front doors open, few Manhattan restaurants can match its ambience. From her kit..

Sharing may not come naturally to everyone, but when dining at Beyoglu, arrive with a crowd and prepare to pass your plates to fully experience the delicious range of Mediterranean meze that earns its praise. Most of the recipes-and some wine and bee..

With its tight-knit tables, lived-in good looks, and soft French music quietly thrumming in the background, this romantic little bistro could be straight off of Paris' Left Bank. Luckily for Manhattan, though, the infinitely charming Jean Claude is s..

This welcoming spot radiates an amiable vibe from its edge of the Village, thanks to co-owners Alexandra Degiorgio and Vito Polosa. Simple, warm, and rustic, the cozy room's focal point is its dark-wood dining counter. In fair weather, the space open..

After twenty years in the same location, this beloved spicy stalwart now has been revitalized with a slicker look. The furnishings may now feature deep-hued woods, dark tables, padded beige walls, and a contemporary bar. Still, rest assured that the ..

Curtained windows lead the way to this unassuming spot, perfect for a date or catching up with friends. With plank flooring, candlelit tables set with blue-striped kitchen towels used as napkins, shelf-lined walls displaying delicate floral-trimmed c..

Contrasting the theatrics of Spice Market is Jean-Georges Vongerichten's cool and current Perry Street. Sheer fabrics cling to large windows, letting sunlight drench this gorgeous, ground-level dream. Stroll past a lounge lit with dazzling fixtures t..

One of the last-standing, old-time Eastern European spots on the Lower East Side, Katz's is a true NY institution. It's crowded, crazy, and packed with a panoply of characters weirder than a jury duty pool. Tourists, hipsters, blue hairs, and everybo..

Zak Pelaccio's signature dish could be made with mung beans, and it would still knock the socks off the uninitiated. As it is, the namesake dish at Fatty Crab, a creative Malaysian joint tucked into a cozy storefront in the Meatpacking District, is m..

An NY personality and maestro of Turkish cuisine, Orhan Yegen has been at it again. After a drastic face-lift including a pressed tin ceiling and marble-topped tables, Sip Sak is now the very picture of a Parisian bistro. This mad Turk may dance arou..

With its corner location and attractive two-room setting, Saravanaas stands out from the Curry Hill crowd. The brightly lit room is set with lacquered tables and high-backed ivory upholstered chairs that seem a far cry from the taxi driver cafeterias..

Bathed in an amber glow, this rustic wine bar conjures the comforts of Italian country dining, amid exposed brick walls, wooden tables, mounted sconces, a copper-clad bar, and very gracious service. This lived-in décor is complemented by an upbeat vi..

Courtesy of the Franks (Castronovo and Falcinelli) is this tremendously popular, homestyle Italian with a light, seasonal, and local touch. Althoughspuntinoloosely translates as "snack," this menu satisfies both old-school Brooklynites and ..

J. G. Melon is the kind of place that parents tell their children they used to frequent when they were young in the city; nothing changes here, and that is part of the allure. It's a multi-generational watering hole for the masses, feeding Upper East..

For over 50 years, El Parador has been pleasing generations of New Yorkers with killer margaritas, tasty Mexican food, accommodating staff, and its "you want it, you got it" ethos (don't hesitate to order something not found on the menu).Do..

If you have a hankering for fresh food in a bright little interior, you're going to flip for Silva Popaz's charming Vida. An entryway filled with dried poblano braids leads to a sunny yellow room dotted with orange stools and wrought-iron café chairs..

This venerable Morningside Heights institution doesn't coast on its reputation as a homey Southern haven just north of Central Park. The food is as good as ever, the atmosphere is easygoing and welcoming, and the music is soulful yet unobtrusive. Fre..

This is one restaurant that is truly worth the trip. In fact, it celebrates its environs with a range of local offerings, from AV Farms' produce in Red Hook to serving Steve's Key Lime pie. It's a bit of a trek to get here, but once inside, guests se..

This consistently excellent Park Slope Italian gem is popular with most everyone—from cool couples lingering over shared plates of light, crispyfritto misto, to hip moms twirling pappardelle with braised lamb, alongside their offspring sharing pizzas..