Dining Out for New Year's Eve
NEW YORK

Aquavit Scandinavian
16/20
Dining Room at Aquavit, New York, NY 65 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-307-7311
Talented chef Marcus Samuelsson culls inspiration from traditional Swedish products and creates a smorgasbord of Scandinavian specialties. More...

Asia de Cuba Fusion
13/20
Morgans
237 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-726-7755
A sleek, trendy hotspot that features savory fusion cuisine. More...

Asiate French
15/20
Dining Room at Asiate, New York, NY Time Warner Center, 35th Fl.
Mandarin Oriental New York
80 Columbus Cir.
New York, NY 10023
212-805-8881
The scene is so gorgeous that hardcore foodies fear it may distract the attention from the content of their plates. More...

Barna Spanish
13/20
Hotel Giraffe
365 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10010
212-532-8300
Barcelona lands in Murray Hill---tapas and seafood delights in a hip basement restaurant. More...

Blue Hill Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Blue Hill, New York, NY 75 Washington Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-539-1776
Casually cool Greenwich Village eatery with a quality seasonal menu. More...

Blue Smoke Barbecue
13/20
Dining Room at Blue Smoke, New York, NY 116 E. 27th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-447-7733
The Big Apple's only barbecue pit with jazzy tunes. More...

Bouley French
17/20
Dining Room at Bouley, New York, NY 120 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-964-2525
David Bouley translates his French roots, growth and vast life experiences in his namesake kitchen. More...

Brasserie 8 1/2 French
13/20
Dining Room at Brasserie 8 1/2, New York, NY 9 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-829-0812
A welcome respite on busy 57th Street presenting both brasserie and bistro favorites. More...

Café Carlyle French
No Rating
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
35 E. 76th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-744-1600
Elegant French fare with a room (and entertainment) to match. More...

Café des Artistes French
14/20
Dining Room at Café des Artistes, New York, NY 1 W. 67th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-877-3500
Classic French cuisine with New World flair. More...

Capsouto Frères French
12/20
451 Washington St.
New York, NY 10013
212-966-4900
Capsouto Frères' elegant casual fare of steak frites and soufflés are fantastique. More...

'Cesca Italian
14/20
164 W. 75th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-787-6300
Rustic Italian on the Upper West Side. More...

Chanterelle French
17/20
Dining Room at Chanterelle, New York, NY 2 Harrison St.
New York, NY 10013
212-966-6960
TriBeCa legend continues to astound with gracious service and a seasonal prix-fixe menu. More...

Craftsteak Steakhouse
13/20
85 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-400-6699
Tom Colicchio's menu offers Prime beef along with a primer on meat. More...

Cru Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Cru, New York, NY 24 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-529-1700
The extensive wine list is paired with modern European fare. More...

Daniel French
19/20
Dining Room at Daniel, New York, NY 60 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-288-0033
Expect exquisite French Contemporary cuisine and a poetic wine list at Daniel Boulud’s chic and romantic eponymous eatery. More...

davidburke & donatella Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at davidburke & donatella, New York, NY 133 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
212-813-2121
The whimsy of David Burke in a contemporary, 1930s-inspired space. More...

db bistro moderne French
16/20
Dining Room at db bistro moderne, New York, NY City Club Hotel
55 W. 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-391-2400
Chef Daniel Boulud's exquisite fare at a more modest price. More...

Del Posto Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Del Posto, New York, NY 85 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-497-8090
Molto Mario meets Meatpacking. More...

Duvet American
12/20
45 W. 21st St.
New York, NY 10010
212-989-2121
Dining between the sheets. More...

Eleven Madison Park Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY 11 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-889-0905
A talented and driven chef amidst an elegant Art Deco setting. More...

Geisha Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Geisha, New York, NY 33 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
212-813-1113
Geisha seems like two venues on one site---a downstairs bar scene and an upstairs place to find some exciting cuisine. More...

Gilt New American
15/20
Dining Room at Gilt, New York, NY New York Palace
455 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-891-8100
A non-guilty pleasure of old-world decadence with avant-garde flair and flavors. More...

Gradisca Vino e Cucina Italian
12/20
126 W. 13th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-691-4886
Italian cuisine, candlelight and classic charm---that's amore. More...

Gramercy Tavern Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY 42 E. 20th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0777
More sophisticated than the name indicates, Gramercy re-interprets familiar American dishes with contemporary color. More...

Grayz New American
16/20
Dining Room at Grayz, New York, NY 13-15 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-262-4600
Classically elegant lounge-restaurant featuring imaginative bites from chef Gray Kunz. More...

Kobe Club Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Kobe Club, New York, NY 68 W. 58th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-644-5623
Enjoy the classic steakhouse menu while some 2,000 samurai swords gaze down from above. More...

Megu Japanese
16/20
Dining Room at Megu, New York, NY 62 Thomas St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-7777
Dynamic, sexy and loud, Megu serves Japanese specialties prepared by 25 chefs. More...

Mesa Grill Southwestern
14/20
Dining Room at Mesa Grill, New York, NY 102 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-7400
Bobby Flay's Southwestern-inspired fare manages to hang in there. More...

MoBay Caribbean
13/20
17 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027
212-876-9300
Some say this Caribbean-infused soul food by way of St. Louis in Harlem is addictive. See for yourself. More...

The Modern Modern American
17/20
Dining Room at The Modern, New York, NY The Museum of Modern Art
9 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-333-1220
Gabriel Kreuther is making culinary art at the refurbished Museum of Modern Art. More...

Morimoto Sushi
14/20
Dining Room at Morimoto, New York, NY 88 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-989-8883
It takes an Iron Chef to command this temple of all-Japanese cuisine. More...

One If By Land, Two If By Sea American
14/20
17 Barrow St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-8649
Enjoy updated classic cuisine at this long-standing West Village landmark. More...

The Park Mediterranean
No Rating
118 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-352-3313
Organic restaurant retreat with seven areas for dining and lounging. More...

Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro French
15/20
Dining Room at Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro, New York, NY 1032 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10021
212-717-5252
Pastry perfected by Payard is surpassed only by exceptional French bistro fare. More...

Per Se Contemporary
19/20
Dining Room at Per Se, New York, NY Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Cir.
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9335
New Yorkers are graced with Keller's indulgent parade of lush, brilliantly composed small dishes. More...

Petrossian Caviar
15/20
Dining Room at Petrossian, New York, NY 182 W. 58th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-245-2214
Caviar and Champagne served in a gilded Lalique interior---the next best thing to dining at the Czarist court. More...

P*ong Desserts
15/20
Dining Room at P*ong, New York, NY 150 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10014
212-929-0898
Sate a sweet---or savory---tooth at this sexy small-plates lounge. More...

Rainbow Room & Grill Italian
13/20
Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Fl.
New York, NY 10112
212-632-5100
Legendary New York ballroom boasts Italian cuisine and views of the city. More...

Riingo Japanese
14/20
The Alex
205 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017
212-867-4200
A sexy, coral-colored place for worldly tastes. More...