Restaurants in New York County

Iconic Restaurants & Cafes

Manhattan’s culinary identity is shaped by these historic institutions and specialized eateries. This selection features 19th-century landmarks like Katz’s Delicatessen, famous for pastrami, alongside Central Park icons such as the Loeb Boathouse and Tavern on the Green. Visitors can find theatrical 1950s dining at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, world-renowned desserts at Magnolia Bakery and Serendipity 3, and specialized chocolate creations at Max Brenner. The list also highlights neighborhood staples ranging from Chinatown’s Mott Street to the brunch-focused Clinton St. Baking Company and family-style Italian at Carmine’s.

Iconic Restaurants & Cafes — Map

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Loeb Boathouse

Lakefront restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating alongside rowboat and gondola rentals. European cuisine is served on a terrace overlooking the water.

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B

Ellen's Stardust Dinner

If you want to go back to the golden era of 1950's, this might be just the place you're looking for.

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C

Mott Street

Mott Street is a narrow but busy thoroughfare that runs in a north–south direction in the New York City borough of Manhattan.

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D

Serendipity 3

Come visit the fancy restaurant where such iconic people as Marilyn Monroe or Jackie Kennedy were often seen.

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E

Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the Green is an historic American cuisine restaurant in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, near the intersection of…

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F

Magnolia Bakery

Bakery established in 1996, known for its cupcakes, banana pudding, and American baked goods. It serves as a filming location and is wheelchair accessible.

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G

The Spotted Pig

The Spotted Pig offers e.g. typical American burgers, cocktails or seafood with outstanding service.

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H

Bubby's

Specialists in breakfasts or brunches, huge portions and variety of meals offered.

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I

Katz's Delicatessen

Historic kosher-style delicatessen established in 1888, known for its pastrami sandwiches and classic deli fare.

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J

Battery Gardens

The Battery, formerly known as Battery Park, is a 25-acre public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City…

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K

Saint Mark's Place

8th Street is a street in the New York City borough of Manhattan that runs from Sixth Avenue to Third Avenue, and also from Avenue B to…

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L

Clinton St. Baking Company

Here you can get some wonderful pancakes, waffles, sandwiches etc. but the signature dish of this place is its Pear Upside Down Cake.

Pan.piotr.kruczek / CC BY 3.0

M

Max Brenner

This renowned chocolate bar focuses on everything made of chocolate. Taste their desserts, fondues, ice-creams, chocolate pizzas, drinks,…

Jason Lam / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Carmine's

Nothing says family business more clearly than the family photos on the walls of this diner.

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O

Sarabeth's Central Park South

If you wish to taste authentic contemporary American cuisine, this is just the place for you.

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