PrintNY recommendations: Lunch.
I'll be in NY in a couple of weeks, for a few days and, unfortunately, I will not be available in the evenings so I need recommendations for places that are open at lunch/afternoons. Money is no object at this point, and I wouldn't mind gorging on a tasting menu at least once. I guess the only place I'm really sure I want to go is Shake Sack and Otto.
Any more recommendations that are open in the afternoons? I'd like to make reservations soon...
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Balthazar for a scence, lupa for great pasta, vietnam banh mi so #1 for the best sandwich in nyc, la esquina for great tacos and that hipster feel and knife and fork has an amazing tasting menu for only $45
Mheusler at 10:38AM on 05/10/07
Eleven Madison Park for high end dining at its absolute best! Chef Daniel Humm's cuisine is extraordinary, and the space is gorgeous! A la carte menu + a 5-course Gourmand tasting menu for $58.
http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com
At Fleur de Sel, chef/owner Cyril Renaud serves delicious French cuisine in a small dining room with attractive contemporary decor. In addition to the a la carte menu, there are two prix-fixes: 3 courses for $29 and 5 courses for $46.
http://www.fleurdeselnyc.com
Devi has some of the most superb Indian cuisiine around, served in a large space space with unusual, elegant decor. Lunch is a 3-course prix-fixe for $24.07. All the selections are taken directly from the dinner menu.
http://www.devinyc.com
RGR at 10:39AM on 05/10/07
I disagree with RGR regarding Devi - I found the food there really lacking. Instead I would suggest Tabla for great Indian food.
Other picks include The Modern, Artisanal, Country, Nobu and finally Cipriani for the scene.
ceforrester at 11:28AM on 05/10/07
Look up prix fee lunches in a Zagat guide for some info. I know that Country and The Modern are supposed to be amazing. Union Square Cafe is solid.
rockchick at 12:13PM on 05/10/07
I know you said that there's no budget issue. I recommend any kind of ssam at Momofuku Ssam Bar in East Village. It's reasonable and cafeteria style during the day but the burritos are awesome. Too bad that you're not free for dinner. Momofuku offers great dishes for dinner.
funchic at 3:03PM on 05/10/07
If you have a backyard and a grill dont go to shake shack.. Its a cute idea for New Yorkers but, its no better then anything you grill in your yard.. Also, the fries arent that great..
NYBITECLUB at 3:38PM on 05/10/07
great point about shake shack. while it's better than anything i can grill at home, it really is just a fun place for new yorkers. it's definitely a great burger, but if you go, you'll probably be thinking "i'm in nyc for only a few days - why am i standing in the stupid line with all these city jerks just for a burger". treat yourself to a few nice sit down meals.
ceforrester at 4:36PM on 05/10/07
You don't have to eat fancy to eat well in NYC. Try Clinton St Baking Co. and Restaurant , or just go to the Chelsea Market and have sushi, Thai food, Italian food, etc. There's always Pearl's Oyster Bar if you are in the mood for a fabulous lobster roll. If you must eat fancy, there is Jean Georges, or Perry Street, and I ditto the Modern, Artisanal and Country. Have Fun!!!
Mich23 at 5:12PM on 05/10/07
Do things that you can't do anywhere else...First, and please listen to me about this, stay as far away from Otto as you can. It is absolutely awful. I can not stress this enough. Lupa's tasty but I would go for the truly special.
I would definitely go to Jean Georges for lunch if money really is no object. Or go to see Daniel Boulud at any of his restaurants, particularly the one on 76th. http://www.danielnyc.com/.
Pearl Oyster Bar for the best Caesar salad, mussels in cream sauce, cod sandwich, and fried oysters you will ever have.
Devi has gone downhill but was terrific. I would not go to Tabla for Indian but it's a fun scene. Speaking of scenes, Spotted Pig has a relatively quiet lunch and it is a restaurant you could not otherwise get into. Gnudi is delicious as is the burger.
The Shack. I know some will say that it's overrated but with the exception of the inexplicably bad fries, this place is great. Even if you are lactose intolerant you have to have a black and white shake.
Deb07 at 5:22PM on 05/10/07
Alright, I already booked a lunch at Esca, at the request of somebody I can't say no to... I would rather not go with a "pure" french like Jean-Georges or Boulud... Spotted Pig look like a good idea. The Modern is a good idea too but I might go to the bar instead and order a few things... I'll keep Pearl Oyster bar in mind...
grubnoise at 10:42PM on 05/10/07
Jean-George is way not "pure French"...think contemporary. The view, even from the cafe section, as well as the people watching, is a delight. You'll be happy with Esca. Tabla may not be "real" Indian, but it certainly is tasty, and sitting at the bread bar is a worthwhile thing, too. Consider Union Square Greenmarket and eating your way through there, too.
lemons at 4:56AM on 05/11/07
Lunches at Momofuku Noodle Bar and The Fatty Crab were both fantastic. Be warned, food at the Fatty Crab can be very spicy if you're sensitive. My wife and I slowly gorged ourselves over a two hour period and left happy and a little bit tipsy.
himynameischuck at 8:55AM on 05/11/07
Katz's I hear has this pastrami thats pretty good.. Can someone confirm? Just kidding..
NYBITECLUB at 10:09AM on 05/11/07
I agree with some other poster's skip shake shack. If you want a good Burger head to J.G. Mellon's on 73rd and 3rd. It makes a great burger, amazing cottage fries, and is in the preppy handbook.
David Burke and Donatella has amazing food, but the tables are very cramped.
SkinnyFatty at 11:49AM on 05/11/07
Jean Georges and Bouloud aren't pure French. It's very hard to find that these days. Provence comes to mind, downtown. Heck - go for Le Bernardin. You'll have a really exquisite experience from start to finish. Or Payard - excellent and if not pure French, it certainly feels like you're in Paris. If you decide to have some soul food, go to Amy Ruth's in Harlem, 116th St. You can also go to a Cuchifritos place on the south side of 116th St. between Lex & Third Aves - look for old spanish guys behind the counter. That's New York, Baby!
jumpygrouch at 5:23PM on 05/11/07
Clinton Street Bakinc Company? Food boring, just about average if that, and they treat their neighbors (of whom I am one) badly. Unless you want to see brokers masquerading as hipsters, give it a wide berth!
BaHa at 2:19PM on 05/12/07
When you go to Jean Georges...stop at the Nougatine (Bar area of JG)..24.07 prix fix for lunch....who said it had to cost a morgage??
:)
Stevie at 6:01PM on 05/12/07