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New York Best Brunch Restaurants


The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs. Anything goes at this not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch event. We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and search our list of the best brunch restaurants in New York City.

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230 Fifth Malaysian
14/20
Dining Room at 230 Fifth, New York, NY 230 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-725-4300 | Menu | Photo
Snack on Malaysian treats twenty floors above Manhattan. More...

Balthazar Restaurant French
14/20
Dining Room at Balthazar Restaurant, New York, NY 80 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
212-965-1414 | Menu
New York restaurant that recalls a classic French brasserie of the early twentieth century. More...

Bar Americain Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Bar Americain, New York, NY 152 W. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-9700 | Menu
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay brings a touch of Paris to Midtown West. 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 | Menu
A welcome respite on busy 57th Street presenting both brasserie and bistro favorites. More...

Cafe Luxembourg French
13/20
200 W. 70th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-873-7411 | Menu
A fine French bistro for pre-theatre dinner or après-opera supper. More...

David Burke Townhouse Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at David Burke Townhouse, New York, NY 133 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
212-813-2121 | Menu
The dining room’s décor aptly reflects the menu offerings at this Upper East Side restaurant. More...

Diablo Royale Mexican
13/20
189 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10014
212-620-0223 | Menu
The devil's in the details for this West Village Mexican bistro. More...

Dressler Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Dressler, Brooklyn, NY 149 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-384-6343 | Menu
Jovial neighborhood joint serving up contemporary American cuisine. More...

FishTag Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at FishTag, New York, NY 222 W. 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-7470 | Menu
A seafood-heavy gastropub from chef Michael Psilakis. More...

Friend of a Farmer Bakery
13/20
77 Irving Pl.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-2188 | Menu
Green Acres, or this faux-New England facsimile of it, is the place to be for a fab weekend brunch. More...

Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano, New York, NY 60 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-924-8000 | Menu
A simply elegant setting to focus on the tastes of regional Italian cuisine. More...

Home American
13/20
20 Cornelia St.
New York, NY 10014
212-243-9579 | Menu
A farmhouse-style eatery oozing cozy comfort and modern American fare. More...

Kingswood Australian
14/20
Dining Room at Kingswood, New York, NY 121 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10011
212-645-0018 | Menu
Warm West Village eatery serves up a menu of Australian- and English-inspired dishes. More...

Kitchenette American
13/20
80 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10007
212-267-6740 | Menu
A top TriBeCa brunch draw---and the lunches and dinners aren't bad either. More...

Marseille French
14/20
Dining Room at Marseille, New York, NY 630 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-333-2323 | Menu
Sultry dining room and heady French-Moroccan fare found in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. More...

Mesa Grill Southwestern
14/20
Dining Room at Mesa Grill, New York, NY 102 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-7400 | Menu
City-slickers and tourists flock to the Southwestern fare served at Bobby Flay’s Flatiron eatery. More...

Minetta Tavern American
14/20
Dining Room at Minetta Tavern, New York, NY 113 MacDougal St.
New York, NY 10012
212-475-3850 | Menu
Keith McNally resurrects a Village relic and injects some meatiness into its menu. More...

Morandi Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Morandi, New York, NY 211 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
212-627-7575 | Menu
Keith McNally and chef Tony Liu team up to create a hip West Village outpost of authentic Italian cuisine. More...

The National Modern American
14/20
The Benjamin
557 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-715-2400 | Menu
Modern American cuisine from chef Geoffrey Zakarian at The Benjamin. More...

The Odeon American
12/20
145 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-233-0507 | Menu
This now-classic TriBeCa bistro was one of the neighborhood's first hotspots. More...

Park Avenue Spring Contemporary
14/20
100 E. 63rd St.
New York, NY 10021
212-644-1900 | Menu
Contemporary cuisine at one of the Upper East Side's most notable upscale restaurants. More...

Pastis French
13/20
Dining Room at Pastis, New York, NY 9 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-929-4844 | Menu
Locals crowd this classic Parisian brasserie in the swanky Meatpacking District. More...

Prune American
14/20
Dining Room at Prune, New York, NY 54 E. First St.
New York, NY 10003
212-677-6221 | Menu
This rustica Americana dips into Anglo-American roots with dishes like a mixed grill with kidney---all served in a homey ambience. More...

The River Cafe Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200 | Menu
An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

Tea & Sympathy English
12/20
108 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-8329 | Menu
A good spot for a cup of tea and the basics of English cuisine. More...

Vinegar Factory Café
13/20
431 E. 91st St.
New York, NY 10128
212-628-9608 | Menu
Enjoy a weekend brunch in the upstairs loft space at Eli Zabar's Upper East Side gourmet market. More...

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