American cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City

2961 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Tgi Fridays
Tgi Fridays
70/100 (664 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Wings
Chicken Wings
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Bagels Road
Bagels Road
70/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Sit down
American
Mid-range
Jeckyll And Hyde
Jeckyll And Hyde
70/100 (206 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Bar
Late Night
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
Kosher In Midtown
Kosher In Midtown
70/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Sushi
American
Chinese
Mediterranean
Sushi
Chinese
Hawaiian
Mediterranean
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
פלאפל
Fried Chicken Wings
Brown Rice
Sesame Chicken
Falafel
Gelato
Fast food
Chinese
American
Mediterranean
Hawaiian
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
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"It was like a middle eastern smorgasbord deliciously loaded into my mouth. Superclean super fresh, superbly..."
Milton Hilton Trump
"Love eating here. One of my favorite spots even though the location just downsized in space. Food is great just the..."
Sheree N. Johnson Mps
"Love their schnitzel! My favorite place to go before or after watching a movie in times..."
Yehoshua Solomon
"Best falafel I have had out of Israel. Love it and friendly staff..."
Neil Tooley
"Always fresh best in taste, reasonable prices great..."
Jacob Dermer
"Great food. Super filling. Cheapest prices out..."
Jeffrey Berger
"AMAZING. BEST PLACE EVER. EVERYONE..."
Rachel Wildstein
Papillon Bistro & Bar
Papillon Bistro & Bar
70/100 (3203 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Chicken Sandwich
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Risotto
Sandwiches
Mussels
Burger
Steak Frites
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
French Fries
Sit down
Bar
American
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent service, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and amazing catering department that caters to food allergies with tasty, healthful and delicious..."
Anne O'Donnell Bocchino
"Such a cute place, awesome food and great service! The cheese plate was amazing and their truffle dressing is so good! Can’t wait to go..."
Sarah Cipollini
"Best place to come with colleagues, friends, or solo. The staff across all spectrums whether it be bartenders, servers, bar backs, management, host..."
Chase Robert
"If you're looking for a beer in a pub like at home this is certainly one of few regular pubs uptown to find yourself this well deserved beer (or 2)..."
Rick Davies
"Enjoyable food. Wonderful service, staff and energy in a warm inviting ambiance. Sebastian, our bartender was a..."
Cristen Cipa
"Great food! Great service! Great music! Great atmosphere! A hidden gem in..."
Maureen Strack Gumbrecht
"We didn't have contact with one employee of this place that was not absolutely wonderful in anyway. A great..."
Caroline Baker
"Only had drinks but a very nice place. Host and waitstaff very..."
Christine Parr
"Very tasty food & amazing opera singers as entertainment, which creates special festive..."
Svetlana Gutkovich
"Great place for lunch! Bar special, "A Pint and Choice" for $17 is terrific. Bar Keep very nice ad..."
Karl Frank
"My favourite restaurant so far! Food is great and nicely prepared. I loved their steak tartare. The hostess is friendly and would bring my dog water..."
Lil' M
"I made a reservation same day and didn’t have any issues with wait time. It was for 5 pm on a Friday before it got super packed. The food was mid...."
Patricia H
"What an amazing place ! Me and my sister wanted to dress up and go to a holiday bar and this place didn't disappoint us! The decorations were on..."
Millie Rodriguez
"Cool French bistro that went ham for Halloween! The decor during my visit was super cool. The food was good. I had the mussels with fries which..."
Michael Pinto
"This was a really fun spot to hit if you like Halloween decor or if you just love skeletons and eery vibes. We came here in October in the spirit of..."
Forum Shah
"This place was an amazing time for Halloween fun! The decorations were spectacular and a great way to spend the evening with friends! The food and..."
Ethan F Dobrzynski
"New York Midtown, a staple in the neighborhood. Great for a quick bite for lunch, meeting friends after work or dinner with friends. Pappillon also..."
jillian b
"Dress to the nines for the holiday season, This two-story establishment is seasonally festive. Friendly staff, fun cocktails and welcoming..."
Pamela Smith
"Awesome in every way. The food was fantastic and the decor..."
Lora Klacik
"We didn't have a reservation and seating at the bar was crowded. It was decorated very festive for..."
Maria Santana
"So beautifully during Christmas season and very tasty food 🍱 and the price is not too much. Highly recommend to..."
Oliftaeva Photo
"An NYC must during the holidays! Great service and a stunning display of copious holiday..."
VictoriaVenturing
"Food & service were good here but I couldn’t quite figure out the vibe…a very cute interior but the music was way too loud & felt like I was back..."
Emma LeMasters
"Pretty cool restaurant, and the food was good. I really enjoyed the burger I got. The vibes were good, the area was chill, decorated really well. I..."
Mahendra Shawn
"Stopped in for a quick bite and a cocktail. This iconic bar has been feeding the late night service industry crowds for years. It historical and..."
Michael Estes
"This is the best restaurant of my 2023 so far. I lost my appetite since last December but this restaurant bring it back to me!!!! The mushroom..."
Morris Hsieh
"For a proper and unique Christmas experience with great food, I'd highly recommend a..."
Craig Mackenzie
Iconic Cafe
70/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Soho Bites
70/100 (66 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
American
Dinner
Lunch
Eat Here Now
Eat Here Now
70/100 (1005 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Diner
Diner
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Toasts
Omelette
Corned Beef
Waffles
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Diner
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really good place if you find yourself near Upper East Side. The food is not ambicious, they just serve what they offer in a good way. The food was..."
Juan C.
"Super friendly staff. Very accommodating (Stroller friendly) and very good food. Perfect place to go if your going to Central park Zoo or a local..."
Nathan Lugo-Montanez
"It’s been awhile since I came to dine to one of my favorite restaurant in the city. Been greeted by the owner with his excellent customer service..."
Henry Soto
"I've eaten here many times over the years. This place is always consistent which is the key to a good place to eat. Their coffee is always hot,..."
Howard Edelbaum
"Dining outside in the wonderful fall weather in NYC. Our Waitress was a Sweetheart of a lady and talked to us like we were friends. The food was..."
Joleen Hickman
"A solid diner spot! While this is an older looking restaurant, the food is solid. Had an omelette with home fries and pancakes and was pleasantly..."
Abigail Ramos
"After a few hours in Central Park with my boys, I looked for a place that seemed kid friendly. I came across this place after a brief search. How..."
BradC
"Great diner. Was incredibly busy but the waitresses kept things moving. Super efficient. No wait for table or food. Breakfast was great. Not the..."
Sam Day
"Service was 10/10 quick fast and to point but I didn’t feel rushed. Food 8/10 The salmon crab cakes were good but I wish the english muffin was..."
Denïse Cole
"We first visited last year when we were in the city. Eat Here Now was the place we had our first American classic breakfast. Since then we made a..."
Ivo Silva
"My favorite diner on the Upper East Side. The tuna melt is amazing. Everything is so good! Highly..."
Alex Hostetler
"We Love This Place. Everytime we come to NYC we visit this Place and eat a lot of this Great Food. Highly..."
Roy Reinelt-Peter
"Always consistent, no frills dinner on the..."
Andrés Berl
"Visiting from the UK, came across this place not too far from the park. Very down to earth with a seemingly genuine and positive NY atmosphere...."
Chris Didlick
"I have mix feelings about his dinner , the service was excellent , very sweet and enthusiastic waitress. However , the food ! . The food didn't had..."
Brigitte M
"The staff was amazing! They gave us crackers right away for my niece, and a toy to play with because she was a little upset. They were very quick..."
Carrie
"We loved our breakfast here! The service was great, and the food is..."
Tina Seideman
Kfc
Kfc
70/100 (4240 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger King
Burger King
70/100 (756 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Breakfast
Burger
Sit down
American
Fast food
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Todo el personal( la mayoria jóvenes d ambos sexos) muy atentos a su trabajo, eficientes, atentos, respetuosos y el q a mi parecer era el manager..."
Jesus Salvador Bautista Medina
"The manager seems to be a new person, he is a "People's person " , very diligent and most pleasant and helpful..."
Leon Anthony Williams
Judge Roy Bean Public House
Judge Roy Bean Public House
70/100 (1533 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Were looking for a pub midtown in a group of about ten people in the middle of the week and found this place on the map. Small hole in the wall kind..."
Gaurav Tamotia
"Great atmosphere. Friendly bartenders and a good beer selection, draft and bottles. The pub burger is an excellent choice. If you get the sweet..."
Shannon Curry
"Sonia was a fantastic server. Food was good and fast! Various craft brews as..."
Bill Wehling
"I was not expecting to have such an awesome meal at what I thought was just your average pub looking from the outside in—this “pub” is far from..."
Sam Beau
"Ended our night from Australia at this amazing place. I never write reviews but this was such an amazing bunch of people at one time in New York!!!..."
Lance Crowley
"4 stars based on the prompt service, quality Guinness pour and the size and lighting of the..."
Kevin F
"I had Texas burger. It was very big and juicy 2 patty, and was excellent! I wanna have it again!..."
hiroyuki fujii
"This quaint little bar/ restaurant was recommended to me and I glad I took the recommendation. We went on a friday evening and took a few minutes to..."
William Seltzer
"Hands down the best chicken Ceasar wrap in the city. Great music and staff…..particularly..."
AMHLC
"I’ve been coming here for years now during my lunch. They have, quite literally, the best chicken caesar wrap I’ve ever had. Seriously. I don’t..."
T.C. Lind
"A hidden gem in the busy city. Excellent grub, and of course cocktails made by one of the most humble kind and talented bartenders, Michael! We love..."
Barbara Kouretsos
"Very tasty food, adequate portions to fill up, moderate prices, lots of space - tables inside and outside. An ideal place for meetings in a larger..."
Łukasz Chachurski
"Seems like I’m always stumbling across decent spots due to my first choice being unavailable — I can live with that. I was out of town for a..."
Tiffany Hill
"Above average bar food. Highly recommend the mac and cheese bites, but the chicken fingers and nachos were just average. The vibe inside is chill and..."
Lenny Li
"Friendly little pub. Very very small and a close environment table setting. Very accommodating..."
Yerlene Clontz
"Very clean place. I come all the time, the rat came in off the street. Check their IG. Viral false..."
Alt Reality
"This place is the real deal. Great craft beer pub/ restaurant right in the middle of midtown. They have three TV's which is perfect for watching..."
Rob Wilson
"I love this place. My go after work watering hole. Great staff and good beers. Post Covid they added outdoor seating. Lovely in the..."
Anand Patel
Rocky's Bar And Restaurant
Rocky's Bar And Restaurant
70/100 (579 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Italian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Ainsworth Park
Ainsworth Park
70/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Baskin-robbins
70/100 (366 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
70/100 (83 ratings)
Bakeries
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Café
American
Cheap Eats
Gatsby's
Gatsby's
70/100 (1140 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We stopped in on a hot humid day. The A/C was as inviting as the staff. The three of us had the Burger deal. The cold beer was a welcome relief and..."
Dan Pemberton
"Stopped in randomly and enjoyed myself quite a bit. Great burger, friendly service, and I loved the..."
Jeremiah Scott Strickland
"Great atmosphere and great beer selection. Bar is very traditional and quaint! Try..."
Marianne Waldrop
"Wandered in this weekend while visiting from NC. Met some regulars and had a great time! Cheers to Eugene "the best bartender in ny" for being..."
Bryan Tippett
"Probablemente uno de los más agradables de NY con los camareros más simpáticos (la chica serbia un 10..."
Santi Azul Marino
"Great spot , can't wait to go back . You never know who you will meet ! We met Gunther from friends here !!!..."
Sarah Monks
"I like this place, is perfect to go out witj friends grab a beer and have a good..."
Maria Castillo
"Cool vibe with great service. What else can you expect with an Irish barman in New..."
Chris Pedro Davies
"Super bar superb people superb beer fantastic..."
Andrew Traynor