Mid-Range Restaurants in New York City

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Mid-Range Restaurants in New York City

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

2nd Ave Deli It may no longer be on 2nd Avenue, but the new incarnation of...	$$ Cuisine, Deli	Midtown East

Adrienne's Pizza Bar They don't do slices, but this local lunch favorite on restaurant-packed...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Financial District

al di là This Northern Italian hot spot has been consistently packed since...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Park Slope and Prospect Heights

Antonio's Trattoria Antonio's bills itself as "an Italian restaurant serving simple...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	The Bronx

applewood A lavish devotion to seasonal ingredients, simple flavors layered...	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Park Slope and Prospect Heights


Arturo's Few guidebooks list this classic New York pizzeria, but the jam-packed...	$$ Cuisine, Pizza	Greenwich Village

Back Forty Pioneering chef Peter Hoffman, a longtime leader in promoting...	$$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Back Forty West The SoHo spinoff of the popular East Village restaurant, Back...	$$ Cuisine, American	SoHo

Bar Tabac As cute, cramped, and French as they get, this corner bistro...	$$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	Downtown Brooklyn

Barbuto Chef Jonathan Waxman made a name for himself with his French-inspired... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	West Village

Barney Greengrass At this Upper West Side landmark brusque waiters send out stellar...	$$ Cuisine, American	Upper West Side

Becco An ingenious concept makes Becco a prime Restaurant Row choice... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Midtown West

Boqueria Perenially packed, this convivial tapas spot has leather banquettes...	$$ Cuisine, Spanish	Flatiron District

Buttermilk Channel This cozy restaurant is like a spirited slice of down-home Americana...	$$ Cuisine, American	Downtown Brooklyn

Ça Va Located in the InterContinental Hotel, this is chef Todd English's... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French	Midtown West

Café d'Alsace Unusually comfortable burgundy banquettes, huge antiqued mirrors... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French: Brasserie	Upper East Side

Cafe Mogador An East Village dining institution if there ever was one, Cafe...	$$ Cuisine, Moroccan	East Village

Café Sabarsky In the Neue Galerie, this stately coffeehouse is meant to duplicate...	$$ Cuisine, Austrian	Upper East Side

Candle 79 The Upper East Side may seem like an unlikely place for gourmet... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Vegetarian	Upper East Side

Carmine's Savvy New Yorkers line up early for the affordable family-style... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Midtown West

Carmine's Set on a nondescript block of Broadway, this branch of the Italian... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Upper West Side

Casa Mono Andy Nusser put in his time cooking Italian under Mario Batali... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Spanish	Gramercy

Char No. 4 With 300-plus whiskeys to choose from—the focus is on American...	$$ Cuisine, American	Downtown Brooklyn

Chez Lucienne French Harlem? Not exactly, but Chez Lucienne is about as close... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	Harlem

Clinton St. Baking Co. There once was a time when this Lower East Side restaurant was...	$$ Cuisine, American	Lower East Side

Craftbar The casual sibling to Tom Colicchio's Craft is a bargain in comparison... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Flatiron District

DBGB Kitchen & Bar The downtown arm of Daniel Boulud's New York City restaurant... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French	East Village

Diner Tucked inside a 1927 dining car, this restaurant serves simple...	$$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que New York's reputation for inferior barbecue improved instantly...	$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Harlem

Do Hwa If anyone in New York is responsible for making Korean food cool... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Korean	West Village

DuMont Slide into a candlelight leather booth or sit outside in the... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Ellen's Stardust Diner If you haven't had enough Broadway singing and dancing, you'll...	$$ Cuisine, American	Midtown West

Emporio In a neighborhood where the long, boutique-lined blocks can feel...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	NoLIta

Fairway Café Fairway Supermarket is a neighborhood institution, living up...	$$ Cuisine, Cafe, American	Upper West Side

The Fat Radish The phrase "seasonal British" might have once seemed puzzling... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, British	East Village

Fishtag Upper West Siders aren't going to be throwing chef Michael Psilakis... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Upper West Side

Five Points Describing a menu in terms of "seasonal" and "market-driven"... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Frankies Spuntino The Frankies—that is, owners and chefs Frank Falcinelli...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	West Village

Freemans It's hard to believe now but there was once a time when New York...	$$ Cuisine, American	Lower East Side

Gemma There's something almost formulaic about this restaurant on the...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	East Village

The General Greene Hearty, locally sourced fare seems to keep the crowds happy these...	$$ Cuisine, American	Fort Greene

Gnocco Owners Pierluigi Palazzo and Gianluca Giavonetti named their... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	East Village

Gwynnett St. Named for an erstwhile 19th-century street that ran through Williamsburg...	$$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Hecho en Dumbo "Made in Dumbo"—referring to the restaurant's former location... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Mexican	East Village

Henry's End At this nearly 40-year-old neighborhood favorite, the casual...	$$ Cuisine, American	Downtown Brooklyn

Hill Country This enormous barbecue joint is perfect for big groups and carnivorous... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Barbecue	Flatiron District

Ilili Famed Washington, D.C., restaurateur and chef Philippe Massoud... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	Flatiron District

Isabella's Set in the shadow of the Museum of Natural History, Isabella's... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American	Upper West Side

James Occupying the ground floor of a brownstone on a leafy residential...	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Park Slope and Prospect Heights

The John Dory Chef April Bloomfield and former rock band manager-turned-restaurateur...	$$ Cuisine, Seafood	Flatiron District

Juliette This neighborhood bistro with a rooftop terrace delivers real-deal...	$$ Cuisine, French	Williamsburg

La Esquina Anchoring a downtown corner under a bright neon sign, La Esquina...	$$ Cuisine, Mexican	NoLIta

Les Halles This local hangout, owned by Philippe Lajaunie since 1990 and... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French	Midtown East

The Little Owl This tiny neighborhood joint, with seating for 28 people, is... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	West Village

Locanda Verde Chef Andrew Carmellini, an acolyte of Daniel Boulud has definitely...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	TriBeCa

Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten Once upon a time, beer gardens dotted the New York City landscape...	$$ Cuisine, German	Lower East Side

Lucky Strike Whether you're lucky enough to nab a table at this scene-y SoHo...	$$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	SoHo

Lugo Caffé The area around Madison Square Garden is a restaurant wasteland... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Midtown West

Lupa Even the most hard-to-please connoisseurs have a soft spot for... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Greenwich Village

Luz This buzzy hotspot on a quiet Fort Greene block is all about...	$$ Cuisine, Latin American	Fort Greene

Madiba Restaurant The borough's only South African restaurant (and the city's first)...	$$ Cuisine, South African	Fort Greene

Maialino Named for its signature dish—suckling pig—the perpetually... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian: Roman	Gramercy

Marea Carefully sourced, meticulously prepared fish and seafood take... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian, Seafood	Upper West Side

Marlow & Sons It may look like a gourmet food store but it's also a buzzy restaurant...	$$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Marseille With great food and a convenient location near several Broadway... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Midtown West

Mary's Fish Camp Diners still line up down the street before the restaurant opens...	$$ Cuisine, Seafood	West Village

Maya The upscale-hacienda appearance of this justifiably popular restaurant... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Mexican	Upper East Side

Mermaid Oyster Bar If you're craving a great raw bar, lobster roll, or soft-shell... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Seafood	Greenwich Village

Mexicana Mama This small, colorful, and popular space serves vividly flavored...	$$ Cuisine, Mexican	West Village

Mint Restaurant & Lounge With a delightful dining room splashed with bright colors and... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Indian	Midtown East

Miss Favela Brazilian Botequim This charming corner bistro with sandals nailed to the corrugated...	$$ Cuisine, Brazilian	Williamsburg

Momofuku Noodle Bar Chef-owner David Chang has created a shrine to ramen with this...	$$ Cuisine, Asian	East Village

Momofuku Ssäm Bar New York foodies have been salivating over chef David Chang's...	$$ Cuisine, Asian	East Village

Mono+Mono Live jazz and Korean fried chicken? Yes, please. After a visit...	$$ Cuisine, Korean	East Village

Nice Matin If the Upper West Side and the French Riviera collided, it might... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	Upper West Side

No. 7 Perch at the marble-topped bar or lounge at one of the banquettes...	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Fort Greene

Noodle Pudding The name is bad, but the food is great at this cozy Brookly Heights...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Downtown Brooklyn

Northern Spy Food Co. A gem in the East Village, named for an apple variety, Northern...	$$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Osteria Morini Less formal than chef Michael White's other renowned Italian... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	SoHo

P. J. Clarke's This East Side institution has been dispensing burgers and beer...	$$ Cuisine, American	Midtown East

Peels Restaurant Imagine a Southern-flared eatery in one of the hippest parts...	$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	East Village

Peking Duck House This Chinatown institution is the place to go in New York for...	$$ Cuisine, Chinese	Chinatown

Petite Abeille This Belgian café does brisk business at lunch, when most... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Belgian, Vegetarian, Cafe	Gramercy

Plaza Food Hall by Todd English At the Plaza Food Hall in the basement of the Plaza Hotel, celeb...	$$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Midtown West

Prime Meats The culinary trendsetters behind nearby Frankies Spuntino stand...	$$ Cuisine, German	Downtown Brooklyn

Prune There's just something very right-on about the food at Prune...	$$ Cuisine, American	East Village

Reynards In the hip Whyte Hotel, Reynards opened in 2012 and quickly became...	$$ American: Modern American	Williamsburg

Roberta's Roberta's gets Manhattan-dwelling food lovers to get on the subway...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Williamsburg

Roman's When the masterminds behind Marlow & Sons opened this locavore...	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Fort Greene

Rubirosa Named for a jet-setting Dominican playboy, this Rubirosa is only... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	NoLIta

Rye Delicious bistro classics and creative American fare are on the...	$$ Cuisine, American	Williamsburg

Sarabeth's Kitchen Lining up for brunch here is as much an Upper West Side tradition... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American	Upper West Side

Saxon & Parole One of the hottest spots on this burgeoning stretch of the Bowery... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	East Village

Schiller's Liquor Bar It may not be as hard to get in as it was back in 2003 when Keith... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French: Bistro	Lower East Side

Snack This SoHo cubbyhole may look like just another drop-in café...	$$ Cuisine, Greek	SoHo

Sosa Borella This is one of the Theater District's top spots for reliable... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Midtown West

Spice Market Set in a cavernous space amid embroidered curtains and artifacts... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Asian	Meatpacking District

The Spotted Pig Part cozy English pub, part laid-back neighborhood hangout, part...	$$ Cuisine, British	West Village

Spring Street Natural When this SoHo spot first fired up its burners in 1973, restaurants...	$$ Cuisine, American	SoHo

The Stanton Social This swanky Lower East Side favorite lures the crowds with an... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Lower East Side

Stonehome Wine Bar and Restaurant Just down the street from BAM, Stonehome is the place to go before... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Fort Greene

Sushi of Gari Options at this popular sushi restaurant range from the ordinary... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Japanese	Upper East Side

Sylvia's This Harlem mainstay has been serving soul-food favorites like...	$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Harlem

Talde Fans of the TV show Top Chef will recognize the name of chef...	$$ Cuisine, Asian	Park Slope and Prospect Heights

Tartinery An industrial-chic sleek and fashionable French café with... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French	NoLIta

Tipsy Parson If New York's Chelsea neighborhood were magically transported... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Chelsea

Toloache Make a quick detour off heavily trafficked Broadway into this... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Mexican	Midtown West

Trestle on Tenth Cozy and warm with an inviting exposed brick interior, this Swiss... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Swiss	Chelsea

Turkish Kitchen This striking multilevel room with crimson walls, chairs with...	$$ Cuisine, Turkish	Gramercy

Vinegar Hill House In an offbeat enclave on the edge of DUMBO called Vinegar Hill...	$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Waterfront Brooklyn

Wildwood Barbecue Prolific restaurateur Steve Hanson's bbq venture has been smokin'... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Barbecue	Flatiron District
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