100 best New York restaurants (SLIDE SHOW)

From superlative barbecue to luxe fine-dining plates, we’ve gathered must-order dishes from the 100 best New York restaurants.

By Time Out editors Tue Aug 28 2012

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Back Forty West

  • Photograph: Noah Fecks

    100 best New York restaurants: ABC Kitchen

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Blue Hill

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: The Dutch

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: Fedora

  • Photographer: Talia Simhi

    100 best New York restaurants: Marlow & Sons

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Minetta Tavern

     

  • Photograph: Jeffrey Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Union Square Cafe

  • Photograph: Jeffrey Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Buttermilk Channel

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Gotham Bar and Grill

  • Photograph: Jolie Ruben

    100 best New York restaurants: Telepan

  • Photograph: Jeffrey Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Dovetail

  • Photograph: Michael Kirby

    100 best New York restaurants: Fette Sau

  • Photograph: Cinzia Reale-Castello

    100 best New York restaurants: Hill Country

  • Photograph: Jolie Ruben

    100 best New York restaurants: Fatty 'Cue

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Peaches HotHouse

  • Photograph: Andrew Fladeboe

    100 best New York restaurants: Pies 'n' Thighs

     

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Mable's Smokehouse and Banquet Hall

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: The Commodore

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Roberta's

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Lucali

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Franny's

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Motorino

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Kesté Pizza & Vino

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Paulie Gee's

  • Photograph: Jolie Ruben

    100 best New York restaurants: Rubirosa

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: Mile End

  • Photograph: Wendy Connett

    100 best New York restaurants: Katz’s Delicatessen

  • Photograph: Ilenia Martini

    100 best New York restaurants: 2nd Ave Deli

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Barney Greengrass

  • 100 best New York restaurants: The Spotted Pig

  • 100 best New York restaurants: The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: Tamarind Tribeca

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Brick Lane Curry House

  • Photograph: Jolie Ruben

    100 best New York restaurants: Junoon

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nels

    100 best New York restaurants: RedFarm

  • 100 best New York restaurants: New York Noodle Town

  • Photograph: Annabelle Nyst

    100 best New York restaurants: Xi'an Famous Foods

  • Photograph: Dominic Perri

    100 best New York restaurants: Spicy & Tasty

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Nom Wah Tea Parlor

  • 100 best New York restaurants: 15 East

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Kyo Ya

  • Photograph: Marielle Solan

    100 best New York restaurants: Ushiwakamaru

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Brushstroke

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Sushi Azabu

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: Sake Bar Hagi

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Ippudo NY

  • Photograph: Tia Ryan

    100 best New York restaurants: Hide-Chan Ramen

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Takashi

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Balaboosta

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: Tanoreen

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: ilili

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Zabb Elee

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Pok Pok Ny

  • Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    100 best New York restaurants: Ayada

  • Photograph: Michael Harlan Turkell

    100 best New York restaurants: Kuma Inn

  • Photograph: Marianne Rafter

    100 best New York restaurants: Momofuku Noodle Bar

  • Photograph: Virginia Rollison

    100 best New York restaurants: Momofuku Ssäm Bar

  • Photograph: Daniel Krieger

    100 best New York restaurants: Buvette

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: DBGB

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Balthazar

  • Photograph: Roxana Marroquin

    100 best New York restaurants: Daniel

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Café Boulud

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Del Posto

     

  • Photograph: Sarah Pasell

    100 best New York restaurants: Osteria Morini

  • Photograph: Moya McAllister

    100 best New York restaurants: al di là

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Torrisi Italian Specialties

  • Photograph: Marlene Rounds

    100 best New York restaurants: Locanda Verde

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Parm

     

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Frankies 457 Spuntino

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Maialino

  • Photograph: Dominic Perri

    100 best New York restaurants: Perla

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Porchetta

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Pure Food and Wine

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Kajitsu

  • Photograph: Virginia Rollison

    100 best New York restaurants: Tertulia

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Txikito

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Boqueria

  • Photograph: Lizz Kuehl

    100 best New York restaurants: Salinas

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Le Bernardin

  • Photograph: Roxana Marroquin

    100 best New York restaurants: Marea

  • Photograph: Courtesy of Pearl Oyster Bar

    100 best New York restaurants: Pearl Oyster Bar

  • 100 best New York restaurants: The John Dory Oyster Bar

  • Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

    100 best New York restaurants: Empellón Cocina

  • Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz

    100 best New York restaurants: Taqueria Coatzingo

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Hecho en Dumbo

  • Photograph: Courtesy Keens

    100 best New York restaurants: Keens Steakhouse

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Prime Meats

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Peter Luger

  • Photograph: Virginia Rollison

    100 best New York restaurants: St. Anselm

  • Photograph: Cinzia Reale-Castello

    100 best New York restaurants: Eleven Madison Park

  • Photograph: Daniel Krieger

    100 best New York restaurants: The NoMad

  • Photograph: Courtesy Ko

    100 best New York restaurants: Momofuku Ko

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: Annisa

     

  • 100 best New York restaurants: The Kitchen at Brooklyn Fare

  • Photograph: Roxana Marroquin

    100 best New York restaurants: Per Se

  • Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

    100 best New York restaurants: Aldea

  • Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

    100 best New York restaurants: wd~50

100 best New York restaurants: Back Forty West


Supremely fresh sushi, rich handmade pasta and juicy fried chicken: Here are our favorite dishes and drinks from the 100 best New York restaurants, plus a peek inside their dining rooms.

RECOMMENDED: Full list of 100 best New York restaurants


American | BBQ & Soul | Pizza | Delicatessen | British & Irish
Indian | Chinese | Japanese | Middle Eastern | Thai
Creative Asian | French | Italian | Vegetarian | Spanish
Seafood | Mexican | Steakhouses | Fine dining

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