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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in New York to ring in the New Year.

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Chelsea
East Village
Financial District
Flatiron District
Gramercy Park
Greenwich Village

Harlem
Lower East Side

Meatpacking District
Midtown East

Midtown West
Murray Hill
NoHo
SoHo
Theater District
TriBeCa

Union Square
Upper East Side
Upper West Side

West Village


CHELSEA

Morimoto Japanese
14/20
Dining Room at Morimoto, New York, NY 88 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-989-8883 | Menu
Japanese fare takes on some Iron Chef flair. More...

EAST VILLAGE

DBGB Kitchen & Bar Burgers
13/20
Dining Room at DBGB Kitchen & Bar, New York, NY 299 Bowery St.
New York, NY 10003
212-933-5300 | Menu
Daniel Boulud's East Village ode to the hamburger. More...

Peels Southern
13/20
Dining Room at Peels, New York, NY 325 Bowery
New York, NY 10003
646-602-7015 | Menu
Southern fare + creative cocktails hit the Bowery. More...



FINANCIAL DISTRICT

Wall & Water New American
13/20
Dining Room at Wall & Water, New York, NY ANdAZ Wall Street
75 Wall St.
New York, NY 10005
212-699-1700 | Menu
Straight-up, locally sourced New American fare for the Wall Street set and those who love them. More...

FLATIRON DISTRICT

SD26 Italian
15/20
Dining Room at SD26, New York, NY 19 E. 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
212-265-5959 | Menu
The rebirth of San Domenico is no less opulent. More...

GRAMERCY PARK

A Voce Italian
No Rating
Dining Room at A Voce, New York, NY 41 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-545-8555 | Menu
A rustic and refined haunt on Madison Square Park. More...

Sushi Samba Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Sushi Samba, New York, NY 245 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10003
212-475-9377 | Menu
A trio of fusion flavors featuring Asian and Latin American cuisines. More...

GREENWICH VILLAGE

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

HARLEM

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

LOWER EAST SIDE

Mission Chinese Food Chinese
13/20
Dining Room at Mission Chinese Food, New York, NY 154 Orchard St.
New York, NY 10002
212-529-8800 | Menu | Photo
A San Francisco treat --- in the form of addictive Chinese food --- on the Lower East Side. More...

wd-50 Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at wd-50, New York, NY 50 Clinton St.
New York, NY 10002
212-477-2900 | Menu | Photo
Wylie Dufresne choreographs an alchemy of form and flavor. More...

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

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

Scarpetta Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Scarpetta, New York, NY 355 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-0555 | Menu | Video
Scott Conant takes on the Meatpacking District with his brand of avant-garde Italian. More...

MIDTOWN EAST

Aquavit Scandinavian
16/20
Dining Room at Aquavit, New York, NY 65 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-307-7311 | Menu | Photo
This Midtown restaurant takes its inspiration from Sweden and creates a smorgasbord of Scandinavian specialties. More...

BLT Steak Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, New York, NY 106 E. 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-752-7470 | Menu
Midtown steakhouse offers French flair, exceptional meats, and an extensive wine list. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

Abboccato Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Abboccato, New York, NY 136 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-4000 | Menu
Rustic and charming atmosphere brings the true feel of Italy to Midtown Manhattan. More...

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

Benoit French
15/20
Dining Room at Benoit, New York, NY 60 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
646-943-7373 | Menu
Alain Ducasse's casual Midtown bistro takes Francophiles’ taste buds to the City of Light. 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...

China Grill Pan-Asian
13/20
CBS Building
60 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-333-7788 | Menu
Innovative Asian-fusion cuisine in a chic setting. More...

Circo Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Circo, New York, NY 120 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-3636 | Menu
This Maccioni family haunt is as entertaining on the eyes as it is the taste buds. More...

The Modern French
17/20
Dining Room at The Modern, New York, NY The Museum of Modern Art MoMA
9 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-333-1220 | Menu | Photo | Video
Gabriel Kreuther's cuisine can encompass many different and sometimes opposite realities, just like the MoMA itself. 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 | Menu | Photo
The ethos of The French Laundry is here, but Per Se prevails as its own other-worldly archetype. More...

MURRAY HILL

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana Peruvian
13/20
Dining Room at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, New York, NY 11 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-612-3388 | Menu
Elevated Peruvian fare for the city's see-and-be-seen crowd. More...

The Water Club American
14/20
Dining Room at The Water Club, New York, NY East River at 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-683-3333 | Menu
Memorable classic American cuisine with incomparable river views from every table. More...

NOHO

Indochine French
13/20
Dining Room at Indochine, New York, NY 430 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10003
212-505-5111 | Menu
Exotically designed setting which compliments the French-Vietnamese fusion menu that after many years is still fresh and well-done. More...

SOHO

Burger & Barrel Burgers
13/20
Dining Room at Burger & Barrel, New York, NY 25 W. Houston St.
New York, NY 10012
212-334-7320 | Menu | Photo
Burgers and wine in a dimly lit SoHo spot. More...

Delicatessen American
13/20
Dining Room at Delicatessen, New York, NY 54 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
212-226-0211 | Menu
Inverted classic New York cuisine with a twist in SoHo from the people who brought you Cafeteria. More...

THEATER DISTRICT

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 | Menu
Chef Daniel Boulud's exquisite fare at a more modest price. More...

Molyvos Greek
15/20
Dining Room at Molyvos, New York, NY Wellington Hotel
871 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-582-7500 | Menu
Moussaka that is truly Zeus-inspired---the Livanos family adds a light touch to the bold flavor of the Hellenes. More...

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

TRIBECA

Bouley French
17/20
Dining Room at Bouley, New York, NY 163 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-2525 | Menu | Photo
Contemporary French cuisine from David Bouley at his namesake TriBeCa establishment. More...

Corton French
17/20
Dining Room at Corton, New York, NY 239 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-219-2777 | Menu | Photo
Named after the largest area of Grand Cru in Burgundy, Corton is a TriBeCa destination for French cuisine. More...

Scalini Fedeli Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Scalini Fedeli, New York, NY 165 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-528-0400 | Menu
Chef Michael Cetrulo's lobster tail with Champagne and pancetta sauce alone is reason to celebrate life. More...

Tribeca Grill Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Tribeca Grill, New York, NY 375 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-941-3900 | Menu
Urban chic meets Art Deco where the emphasis remains on the grilled specialties and excellent wine list. More...

UNION SQUARE

Union Square Cafe American
15/20
Dining Room at Union Square Cafe, New York, NY 21 E. 16th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-243-4020 | Menu
Sleek Union Square Café cooks up American cuisine with Italian accents. More...

UPPER EAST SIDE

Bistro Chat Noir French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistro Chat Noir, New York, NY 22 E. 66th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-794-2428 | Menu
An upscale French bistro meows for attention in a Madison Avenue townhouse. More...

Daniel French
19/20
Dining Room at Daniel, New York, NY 60 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10065
212-288-0033 | Menu | Photo | Video
Daniel Boulud’s French contemporary cuisine floats like a butterfly. More...

UPPER WEST SIDE

A Voce Columbus Italian
No Rating
Dining Room at A Voce Columbus, New York, NY Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Cir., Third Floor
New York, NY 10023
212-823-2523 | Menu | Photo
A Voce Columbus offers contemporary Italian fare with a view. More...

Bar Boulud French
14/20
Dining Room at Bar Boulud, New York, NY 1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
212-595-0303 | Menu
Daniel Boulud moves over to the West Side with this chic wine bar. More...

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

Kefi Greek
14/20
Dining Room at Kefi, New York, NY 505 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10024
212-873-0200 | Menu
Value-oriented Greek cuisine expands Upper West Side base without missing a beat. More...

Picholine French
16/20
Dining Room at Picholine, New York, NY 35 W. 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-724-8585 | Menu
Chef Brennan's duck risotto with roasted squash and white truffle essence is how you know that French cuisine is an art. More...

Telepan American
14/20
Dining Room at Telepan, New York, NY 72 W. 69th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-4300 | Menu
With an emphasis on superior ingredients, Telepan shines on the Upper West Side. More...

WEST VILLAGE

Commerce Modern American
13/20
50 Commerce St.
New York, NY 10014
212-524-2301 | Menu
Old New York meets modern American fare. More...

Gotham Bar & Grill Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Gotham Bar & Grill, New York, NY 12 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-620-4020 | Menu
Equally stunning flavors and presentations at this American classic. More...

Mercadito Grove Mexican
13/20
100 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-647-0830 | Menu
Patricio Sandoval's West Village spin-off of a mini-Mexican-restaurant empire. 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...

Ofrenda Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Ofrenda, New York, NY 113 Seventh Ave. S.
New York, NY 10014
212-924-2305 | Menu
A casual setting for rustic, inventive Mexican cooking in the West Village. More...

Recette New American
14/20
Dining Room at Recette, New York, NY 328 W. 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-414-3000 | Menu
Fun French-influenced American fare in the West Village. More...

Spasso Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Spasso, New York, NY 551 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
212-858-3838 | Menu
This Italian eatery in the West Village aims to fulfill the promise of its name (“amusement”). More...

SUSHISAMBA 7 Brazilian
13/20
87 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-7885 | Menu
Festive ambience and Brazilian-Japanese fusion flavors. More...

Wallse Austrian
15/20
Dining Room at Wallse, New York, NY 344 W. 11th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-352-2300 | Menu
Experience Austrian gemütlichkeit with the elegant tastes and textures of Viennese cuisine. Guten Appetit! More...

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