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

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?

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

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.

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.

How many people?

2 for now

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.

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

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

"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

Did tavern on the green finally close?

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.

Or just walk down restaurant row and let her pick

http://www.restaurantrownyc.com/medi...aurantrow.html

Take her to one of the street vendors ;)

JW :D

dirty water dogs for all!!

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.

Mcdonalds. Dollar menu for the win.

i dont eat mcdonalds lol

Warren 77. It's a classy sports bar.

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

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)

Jackson Hole FTW for burgers

wouldn't Korea town be ethnic?

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/...Stand-New-York