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New York Restaurant Reviews: A to Z

Looking for some ideas of where to dine when you visit New York City? Check out this alphabetical list of our New York restaurant reviews; there's sure to be something to please your palate. New reviews are being added all the time, so be sure to check back!
The Chipper
Restaurant review of The Chipper, a casual British-style fish and chips joint in Sunnyside, Queens. The Chipper offers fish and chips, as well as a selection of other British food for take-out or you can eat at the counter style tables.
Little Yokohama
Little Yokohama is a great place to grab a bite to eat if you're looking to avoid tourist traps and overpriced meals in Times Square and the Theater District. The simple Japanese noodle shop offers generous servings of soup at prices anyone can afford.
Plain Canvas: Restaurant Review
You crave relaxation on a Cretan beach, but your boyfriend yearns to safari in Senegal. While a restaurant can’t solve your relationship issues, month-old Plain Canvas on East 9th Street may be a destination you can agree upon.
El Rincon Familiar: Restaurant Review
Read about this casual Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. It may be worth leaving Manhattan afterall.
Angus McIndoe: Restaurant Review
Combining quality food and a convenient theater district location, Angus McIndoe offers a pleasant respite from the typically overpriced, underwhelming area offerings.
Alice's Tea Cup
If you're a fan of "Alice in Wonderland" or want to choose from over one hundred teas, don't miss this cute Upper West Side tea shop.
Bull & Bear Steakhouse: Making the Grade
The Waldorf-Astoria's Bull & Bear Steakhouse and Bar is the first restaurant in the northeast United States to offer the Angus Prime grade beef to their customers. Find out what makes this steak so outstanding.
Charles' Southern Style Kitchen
If you're seeking authentic Southern cuisine, the trek uptown to Charles' Southern Style Kitchen is well worth the ride for unlimited crisp, moist fried chicken, collard greens, corn bread and more.
Chola: Restaurant Review
If you’re looking for a sumptuous buffet lunch of some of the finest North Indian cooking New York City has to offer, Chola is a great choice.
Corner Bistro: Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Corner Bistro, located in the West Village. It's no wonder people wait in line for the burgers at Corner Bistro, they're fabulous.
Court Square Diner: Restaurant Review
Long Island City's Court Square Diner may just be the perfect diner. Court Square Diner is open 24-hours, has free delivery and serves excellent food at reasonable prices.
DiFara's Pizzeria
Arguably among the best pizza in New York City, DiFara's in Brooklyn offers both square and traditional pies, in addition to a menu of classic Italian dishes.
Elias Corner Review
Elias Corner, a Greek restaurant located in Astoria Queens, serves deliciously fresh fish in a casual, friendly atmosphere. For fresh Greek style fish at a great price, Elias Corner is a great choice.
Frank: Restaurant Review
Frank serves delicious Italian food at surprisingly affordable prices and is a great place to fuel up before an evening of East Village barhopping.
The Great Burrito Restaurant Review
The Great Burrito offers delicious, freshly prepared authentic Mexican food in a simple setting. Begin your meal with tasty chips and your choice of salsa and enjoy a taste of Mexico on the Upper West Side.
Great N. Y. Noodletown Restaurant Review
Great N. Y. Noodletown offers delicious noodles, salt baked seafood, roasted pork and vegetables at rock bottom prices in Chinatown. Despite spartan decor and cold service, the Chinese food is outstanding at Great N. Y. Noodletown.
Green Bo Restaurant Restaurant Review
Green Bo Restaurant offers outstanding Shanghai dishes in the heart of Chinatown. Despite spartan decor and curt service, Green Bo Restaurant is a popular choice for Shanghai cuisine.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: Restaurant Review
Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Brooklyn serves up delicious coal-fired oven pizza, just on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Hallo Berlin: Restaurant Review
Hallo Berlin is an affordable place to fill up on beer and wursts in West Midtown. They've recreated a German Beergarden indoors, so even in cold weather, you can enjoy a taste of summer.
Hop Kee Restaurant Review
Hop Kee Restaurant offers tasty Cantonese cuisine in Chinatown. Plenty of seats and quick service make this a great choice for groups and families.
Il Laboratorio del Gelato: Ice Cream Review
Il Laboratorio del Gelato serves delicious hand made gelato and sorbets from its lab on Orchard Street. The sorbets and gelatos at Il Laboratorio del Gelato are handmade in small batches.
'Inoteca Restaurant Review
'Inoteca offers diners delicious Italian style wine bar offerings in a rustic, yet charming setting. At 'Inoteca, with the menu entirely in Italian and the wide array of wines, antipasti, fromaggi, and panini, you may just think you've been transported from the Lower East Side to Italy.
Jing Fong - Dim Sum Restaurant in Chinatown
Jing Fong, a dim sum restaurant in Chinatown serves Hong Kong style dim sum in a bustling banquet hall. Families and groups will enjoy the bustling scene and tasty dim sum at Jing Fong.
Katz's Delicatessen
New York City is reknowned as being home to some of the best deli's and Katz's Delicatessen is among the best of the best. Where else can you act out the orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally"?
Le Madri: Restaurant Review
Le Madri = Le Magnifico; from the decor and the wine to every delectable course, and an attentive staff to cater to your every culinary whim. An ideal restaurant for special occasions, says Judith G. DeCosta.
Lombardi's: Restaurant Review
Lombardi's outstanding pizza is not to be missed. Read this mouthwatering review to find out more about this Little Italy Pizzeria.
Minado Restaurant Review
Minado offers an all you can eat Japanese buffet for lunch and dinner daily. Minado offers a wide selection of sushi, as well as hot and cold Japanese/Asian dishes at their buffet.
Mizu: Restaurant Review
Check out this Japanese restaurant in Gramercy with Caryn Solly's review.
Nyonya: Restaurant Review
This Malaysian restaurant in Little Italy offers a spectrum of flavor sensations, from hot and sour to sweet and fruity. Unfamiliar with Malaysian cuisine? In this article, Judy DeCosta has tips and advice to make it easy.
Pearl Oyster Bar: Restaurant Review
Pearl Oyster Bar brings the New England seafood experience to the West Village. Pearl Oyster Bar serves deliciously fresh, simply prepared seafood in a small bustling restaurant on Cornelia Street.
Republic Restaurant Review
Republic combines the speed, convenience and affordability of fast-food with the quality of cuisine typically available at more expensive restaurants. Republic, specializing in asian-inspired noodle dishes, is a welcome addition to Union Square.
Rice To Riches: Restaurant Review
If you love rice pudding, or have always wanted to, Rice To Riches may be the perfect dessert experience. With over 24 flavors to choose from, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to sample.
Shake Shack: Restaurant Review
The Shake Shack serves up top-quality hamburgers, hot dogs and frozen custards from its casual booth in Madison Square Park. Take your Shake Shack meal and enjoy it at one of the nearby tables or in the grass of Madison Square Park.
Sripraphai: Restaurant Review
Sripraphai offers the most authentic Thai food you can find outside of Thailand. Located in Woodside, Queens the short trip on the seven train for Thai food is well worth the voyage and you can even BYOB.
The Steakhouse at Fairway
If you're seeking high-quality steak at a reasonable price, the Steakhouse at Fairway fits the bill. Generous portions in a simple setting and the option to BYOB make dinner affordable and delicious.
Suenos Restaurant Review
Suenos margaritas and Mexican cuisine transport diners. Sue Torres, executive chef at Suenos, is known for her creatively prepared, modern Mexican recipes which reflect an appreciation for fine Mexican cuisine.
Sun Hop Shing Tea House
Sun Hop Shing Tea House, a dim sum restaurant in Chinatown serves Hong Kong style dim sum on two carts roving through the tiny restaurant. Sun Hop Shing Tea House offers an intimate, authentic dim sum experience in Manhattan's Chinatown.
Sushi Yasuda
Often touted as the best sushi in New York City, Sushi Yasuda has a lot to live up to, but manages quite successfully. The fish is first-rate and there are few other places in the city that offer the variety of fish that Sushi Yasuda does.
Sweet-n-Tart Restaurant
Sweet-n-Tart Restaurant, a dim sum restaurant in Chinatown serves a wide variety of dim sum. Sweet-n-Tart Restaurant is a great dim sum choice for those who are new to dim sum and would prefer to order off a menu.
Tartine: Restaurant Review
Looking for a great BYOB in the West Village? Look no further than this casual French bistro.
Tomoe Sushi: Restaurant Review
One of New York's most affordable high-quality sushi restaurants, if you don't mind waiting at Tomoe Sushi (or showing up just before they open) you're sure to enjoy delicious sushi at a great price.
West Side Sushi: Restaurant Review
From the owners of Jeollado and Sandobe, West Side Sushi offers a similarly extensive selection of maki on 9th Avenue. It's a great place to grab some affordable sushi before the theater or at lunchtime.

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