Many restaurants participate in New York Restaurant Week, but it's difficult to know which choices are best. The value of a Restaurant Week meal varies dramatically from place to place, and this list has gathered together some of the best bets for Restaurant Week where you can enjoy a great meal, a great deal and great service as well.
Participating Restaurants:
A-E | F-J | K-O | P-T | U-Z
1. Aquavit
Both Aquavit and its more casual café sibling offer a three-course menu during Restaurant Week for lunch and dinner that allows guests to experience both the serene Scandinavian décor and chef Marcus Samuelson's Scandinavian-inspired cuisine.Phone: 212-307-7311
Address: 65 East 55th Street (Park/Madison)
Subway: 6 to 51st/Lexington; E/V to 53rd/Fifth Ave
2. Cafe Des Artistes
Serving classic French cuisine, just a few blocks from Lincoln Center, Cafe des Artistes is a classic New York institution. Restaurant Week offers even budget-minded travelers a chance to experience their fine food.Phone: (212) 877-3500
Address: One West 67th Street
Subway: 1/2/9 to 66 Street.
3. Del Posto
Del Posto is the combined creation of Italian cuisine gurus Joe Bastianich, Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. Del Posto itself is a gorgeous restaurant, and the restaurant serves up elegant Italian food fitting of its environs.Phone: 212-497-8090
Address: 85 Tenth Avenue (15th/16th)
Subway: A/C/E to 14th Street/8th Avenue
4. Lure Fishbar
You'll feel like you're dining in a luxury yacht when you have lunch or dinner at Lure Fishbar during Restaurant Week.Phone: 212-431-7676
Address: 142 Mercer Street
Neighborhood: SoHo
5. Mesa Grill
Bobby Flay's Southwestern restaurant in the Union Square/Flatiron area consistantly offers Restaurant Week goers a pleasant experience. Supplement your meal with a cactus pear or white peach margarita.Phone: (212) 807-7400
Address: 102 5th Avenue
Subway: 4/5/6/N/R/L to 14th Street/Union Square
6. River Cafe
As if the view weren't reason enough for this restaurant to exist, Michael O'Keefe's restaurant is also known for serving delectable American cuisine.Phone: (718)522-5200
Address: 1 Water Street, Brooklyn
Subway: 2/3 to Clark Street; A/C to High Street
7. Smith & Wollensky
Looking for a New York City steakhouse where you can actually enjoy steak during Restaurant Week? Smith & Wollensky's Restaurant Week menu highlights classic steakhouse standbys, including Caesar salad, filet mignon and cheesecake among its offerings.Phone: 212-753-1530
Address: 797 Third Avenue (49 St)
Subway: 6 to 51st/Lex, E/V to 53rd/Lex
8. Tabla
Indian inspired cuisine is the focus of Tabla's menu. Like other Danny Meyer restaurants, service is gracious and the food is delicious.Phone: (212)889-0667
Address: 11 Madison Ave
Subway: N/R/6 to 23rd St.
9. Tocqueville
Tocqueville actually offers the prix-fixe lunch special year round -- and it's a great opportunity to sample their fine food, which is built around the best seasonally available products. You can even add a wine pairing for $15 more.Phone: (212) 647-1515
Address: 1 East 15th Street
Subways: 4/5/6/N/R/L to Union Square
