Best Christmas Dining New York

Cooking and cocktailing at home during the holidays is a tradition. But if you're ready to escape the kitchen and look elsewhere for some seasonal spice, why not check out the holiday festivities at the restaurants on our Best Christmas Dining in New York list? A multi-course feast on Christmas Eve or brunch on Christmas Day might be on tap at these NY restaurants — either way, we think St. Nick would approve. Remember to call ahead for specific hours and menu offerings.

Chelsea
Greenwich Village
Midtown West
SoHo
TriBeCa
Upper East Side
Upper West Side

CHELSEA

La Bottega

Italian

13/20

Maritime Hotel
363 W. 16th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-242-4300 |

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Cruise into this old-country Italian brasserie at the Maritime Hotel. More...

GREENWICH VILLAGE

Mas

New American

15/20

39 Downing St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-1790 |

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Farm-fresh food gets a temptingly modern makeover in Greenwich Village. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

Rock Center Cafe

Italian

13/20

Dining Room at Rock Center Cafe, New York, NY

Rockefeller Center
20 W. 50th St.
New York, NY 10020
212-332-7620 |

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Contemporary Italian cuisine in an historic New York location. More...

SOHO

Balthazar Restaurant

French

14/20

Dining Room at Balthazar Restaurant, New York, NY

80 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
212-965-1414 |

New York restaurant that recalls a classic French brasserie of the early twentieth century. More...

TRIBECA

Brushstroke

Japanese

16/20

Dining Room at Brushstroke, New York, NY

30 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-791-3771 | |

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Kaiseki small-plate artistry by David Bouley in TriBeCa. More...

Corton

French

17/20

239 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-219-2777 | |

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Named after the largest area of Grand Cru in Burgundy, Corton is a TriBeCa destination for French cuisine. More...

UPPER EAST SIDE

Cafe Boulud

French

17/20

Dining Room at Cafe Boulud, New York, NY

The Surrey
20 E. 76th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-772-2600 | |

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Café Boulud presents a menu anchored in French and American cuisine but drawing on a world of culinary destinations. More...

UPPER WEST SIDE

Jean-Georges

French

18/20

Dining Room at Jean-Georges, New York, NY

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York
1 Central Park W.
New York, NY 10023
212-299-3900 | |

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A thousand good meals can't lie. This acclaimed restaurant has a master chef as its inspiration. More...

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DINING ON A BUDGET

Check out GAYOT's lists for the best cheap eats in your area

Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area.

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