looking for a nice place to eat in NYC...

[V]

I'm looking to find a nice, decent, casual restaurant in NYC to go out to eat next weekend. Price isn't a concern, i know NYC is expensive anyways, but I'm not looking for a high-end type of place.
And I want to stay away from the typical TGIfriday, applebees, etc obviously though.
Some place with American cuisine, and a nice environment.

If it comes down to it, the Weehawken/Edgewater NJ area would work too.

Any suggestions?

[Z28 Heritage]

Bubba Gumps was kick ass its a'lot of money but it was good. Its in time square.

[BonzoHansen]

Where in NYC?

[V]

Where in NYC?

Preferably in the times square area, well 30s - 60s block area.
I would most likely be coming in by means of the Lincoln Tunnel.

[V]

Bubba Gumps was kick ass its a'lot of money but it was good. Its in time square.

hmmm, seems a little too much seafood based... which i don't eat, but i see they do have other stuff on their menu. its an option.

[BonzoHansen]

How many people?

[V]

How many people?

2 for now

[BonzoHansen]

I was going to say Carmines, but that can be a bit much for just two. Way better for 4+, family style Italian.

There is a great Brazilian BBQ in the area, I'll try to remember the name. Not for the vegetarian.

[V]

yea only two of us, and as of now i dont currently know what she does and doesnt eat. Hence the reason id like to stay away from seafood, BBQ/steakhouses or very ethnic places. Even just a cool little-known hip diner would be fine. lol

[JW]

I would also suggest Carmines. Their food is awesome! I enjoy their calamari with spaghetti, the red sauce is great!

Like Bonzo said, its family sizes though, so me and the gf just tend to order 1 meal for the both of us and still have lots left over. But this makes for great pricing too! :)

JW :D

[BonzoHansen]

"id like to stay away from seafood, BBQ/steakhouses or very ethnic places" - that rules out places I know.

Does she like the Yanks? :) Mickey Mantles at the south end of the park http://www.mickeymantles.com/

Jekyll and Hyde is kind of interesting. If she is young try Mars2112 :p

[LTb1ow]

Did tavern on the green finally close?

[V]

Jekyll and Hyde is kind of interesting. If she is young try Mars2112 :p


hmm jekyll and hyde, i havent been there in a while....

and no shes not young... im guessing mid 20s...lol :-D





and yea, tavern on the green closed in Dec 2009.

[BonzoHansen]

Or just walk down restaurant row and let her pick

http://www.restaurantrownyc.com/media/restaurantrow.html

[JW]

Take her to one of the street vendors ;)

JW :D

[V]

Take her to one of the street vendors ;)

JW :D

dirty water dogs for all!!

[SilverDropTop]

I would suggest Felidia (sometimes Lidia is even there) as she serves a bit of everything and the food is top notch. Docks Oyster Bar (not just seafood) is also very good but you said no steak / seafood. I would ask what she likes and go from there. We can give you better options based on what you want.

[V]

I would suggest Felidia (sometimes Lidia is even there) as she serves a bit of everything and the food is top notch. Docks Oyster Bar (not just seafood) is also very good but you said no steak / seafood. I would ask what she likes and go from there. We can give you better options based on what you want.

yea, ill found out later today what shed like and if she has any suggestions.

[Blacdout96]

Mcdonalds. Dollar menu for the win.

[V]

Mcdonalds. Dollar menu for the win.

i dont eat mcdonalds lol

[WayFast84]

Warren 77. It's a classy sports bar.

http://www.warren77nyc.com/content/home

[Blacdout96]

i dont eat mcdonalds lol

What!? IMO, take her to Korea town, its not far from times square, awesome food ( go to a korean BBQ, you'll tahnk me later)

[Frosty]

Jackson Hole FTW for burgers

[bandit88]

yea only two of us, and as of now i dont currently know what she does and doesnt eat. Hence the reason id like to stay away from seafood, BBQ/steakhouses or very ethnic places. Even just a cool little-known hip diner would be fine. lol

What!? IMO, take her to Korea town, its not far from times square, awesome food ( go to a korean BBQ, you'll tahnk me later)


wouldn't Korea town be ethnic?

[DaSkinnyGuy]

hands down this place saw it on the travel channel,went with the family and ate there.

Burgers & milkshakes there are unbelievable i still remember the milkshake thats how good it was and pricing is reasonable

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/3/40071/restaurant/Greenwich-Village/Stand-New-York

[Blacdout96]

wouldn't Korea town be ethnic?

It's not ethnic to me, that's normal :lol:

[WildBillyT]

I was going to say Carmines, but that can be a bit much for just two. Way better for 4+, family style Italian.

There is a great Brazilian BBQ in the area, I'll try to remember the name. Not for the vegetarian.

I believe you are thinking of Churrascaria Plataforma. I love that place.

There's really no shortage of good places to go. I usually only go ethnic or steak in NYC, though.

As far as American, any of the diners would be fine. Junior's is pretty good.

http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/

Click on the "restaraunts" section.

[SteveR]

Lemon Grass Grill has amazing Thai food if you like that. Another good place to look at is Mustang Sally's or something like that. It's a block or two south of MSG on 7th Ave around 31st St or so. If the time you go is right before an event at MSG, it might be crowded though. If you're looking for a really nice upscalish but not too pricey place, look at Compass. It's around 71st and Amsterdam. They have great steaks. There used to be an amazing place on Columbus and like 68th called Diane's, but it closed down a few years ago, they had the best burgers on Earth. If you're looking for Mediterranean cuisine for a good price and a nice environment, there's a place around 40th and 1st. I'll have to look up the name. The one thing I would suggest keeping in mind is that if you plan on going to dinner anywhere between 6 and 7:30pm on any night, that's the theater and Lincoln Center crowd time and the places will be crowded and booked solid. This applies to all the restaurants on Columbus from 60th up to 72nd St. and all the places around Times Square.

[Z28 Heritage]

hmmm, seems a little too much seafood based... which i don't eat, but i see they do have other stuff on their menu. its an option.Theres Ribs are really good and there hush puppys are great too. Its a must go to in NYC.:nod:

[qwikz28]

http://newyork.timeout.com/

very good reviews if you wanna search yourself.

I say head over to Williamsburg and go to Sea.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sea-thai-restaurant-and-bistro-brooklyn

[79CamaroDiva]

Paul, is this what you posted as the event invite on fb? What time is the dinner there? I should be able to leave work around 515 and we MIGHT make it to your house by 630

[Knipps]

this place is expensive & small but awesome
http://www.popovercafe.com/

[siguy]

GEZZZZZZ Time Square is not the real NYC just a bunch of lights and cheap restaurants (I mean quality) i am born and raised in the village (west 10 street) plus i drive the limo buses and see people make the same tourist mistake all the time .. if you want to get a sense of the city and have a good time make your way down town (soho area (west Broadway spring street as an example)
Walk around from there.. This area has tons of great restaurants/ live entertainment and people..)
I would walk around check out the menus etc all the crap in time square is just that cookie cutter restaurants not worth the 30+ person price tag for food .

[madness410]

i would recommend that forrest gump restaurant in times square also...if you like the movie its a cool place to go, prices werent so bad, and the food was good...if i remember correctly they served more than just seafood there.

good idea staying away from applebees and stuff i went there and paid 16$ for a quesadilla burger i could have gotten for 8 back home lol

[Tsar]

One if by Land - Two if by Sea

/thread.

[WildBillyT]

One if by Land - Two if by Sea

/thread.

That place is great, but I remember it being a Prix fixe/Tasting menu only?

[Tsar]

That place is great, but I remember it being a Prix fixe/Tasting menu only?
I like those :shrug:

There's also STK, and Butter.

[BigAls87Z28]

Id head down into the village, great places down there that keep you away from the tourist traps.

Tons of spots.

[ryanfx]

Nothing like a nice authentic new york slice at Sbarros

[Knipps]

Chain pizza FTL

[LS1ow]

Gyro/Platter stand on the corner of 58 nd 6