Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds...
Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of New York’s food and drink scene spanning all five boroughs.
![Okiboru is bringing its popular Japanese noodles to Time Out Market New York Okiboru is bringing its popular Japanese noodles to Time Out Market New York](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106160247/750/562/image.jpg)
Okiboru is bringing its popular Japanese noodles to Time Out Market New York
For Justin Lim, it all started with a noodle. Fifteen years ago when he was living in Los Angeles, he made a visit to Tsujita, a Tokyo import that focused on...
![It’s official—the NYC location of Din Tai Fung is finally open It’s official—the NYC location of Din Tai Fung is finally open](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106160186/750/562/image.jpg)
It’s official—the NYC location of Din Tai Fung is finally open
In 2022, we let you know that Din Tai Fung was finally opening the first East Coast of its popular Taiwan-based chain restaurant, right here in New York...
![The best things to order at NYC Restaurant Week’s top spots for summer 2024 The best things to order at NYC Restaurant Week’s top spots for summer 2024](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105927249/750/562/image.jpg)
The best things to order at NYC Restaurant Week’s top spots for summer 2024
New York City Restaurant Week’s summer edition is upon us. Reservations for the summer session are available at more than 600 restaurants with prix fixe...
![The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106077391/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now
Make your resy at any one of these best restaurants.
Restaurant and bar reviews
![Gator Gator](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106108728/750/562/image.jpg)
Gator
March 15, 2024: A short menu that I have a hard time choosing from is a rare thing. There are usually a few obvious standouts, but at Gator, which opened last...
![Kanyakumari Kanyakumari](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106100915/750/562/image.jpg)
Kanyakumari
February 28, 2024: Union Square Park seems quieter than I can ever recall seeing it in the evening, even pre-pandemic. On a recent walk along its eastern and...
March 15, 2024: A short menu that I have a hard time choosing from is a rare thing. There are usually a few obvious standouts, but at Gator, which opened last...
![Gator Gator](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106108728/750/562/image.jpg)
Gator
March 15, 2024: A short menu that I have a hard time choosing from is a rare thing. There are usually a few obvious standouts, but at Gator, which opened last...
![Kanyakumari Kanyakumari](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106100915/750/562/image.jpg)
Kanyakumari
February 28, 2024: Union Square Park seems quieter than I can ever recall seeing it in the evening, even pre-pandemic. On a recent walk along its eastern and...
![Naks Naks](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106073828/750/562/image.jpg)
Naks
February 21, 2024: The hospitality group Unapologetic Foods has been a local industry leader for several years, and about as many restaurants. Its original...
![Breeze Breeze](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106095136/750/562/image.jpg)
Breeze
February 13, 2024: New York City is just rich with restaurant openings. Big, splashy openings with TV-repeat celebrity chefs, intimate neighborhood affairs...
![Café Boulud Café Boulud](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106075533/750/562/image.jpg)
Café Boulud
February 2, 2024: A hundred dollars is a lot of money, until it isn’t. When the regulars at the idyllic West Village restaurant where I once worked used...
Discover Time Out original video
Summer dining
Several are drop-dead gorgeous enough that we’ve listed them as the best outdoor dining spots in NYC.
![17 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC 17 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105854591/750/562/image.jpg)
17 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC
These are your semi-secret gardens, surprising backyards, unexpected patios and cozy joints.
![The 45 best outdoor dining spots in NYC The 45 best outdoor dining spots in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/102862457/750/562/image.jpg)
The 45 best outdoor dining spots in NYC
These all have settings to get your attention and great food and drinks to keep you coming back from now through next fall.
![The best drag brunches in NYC The best drag brunches in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105767743/750/562/image.jpg)
The best drag brunches in NYC
Here are some weekly reservations that you can rely on for delicious food, boozy drinks and a really good show. Tip your queens!
![The 29 best rooftop bars in NYC The 29 best rooftop bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105901034/750/562/image.jpg)
The 29 best rooftop bars in NYC
Sometimes you want to soar above it all, sipping effervescent libations among the clouds.
Columns
![Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106156279/750/562/image.jpg)
Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor
Allow me to introduce myself. Hello all, my name is Morgan Carter and I am the new Food and Drink Editor at Time Out New York. I’ve worked as a food...
![Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106061612/750/562/image.jpg)
Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head
"Let Me Tell You" is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to...
Allow me to introduce myself. Hello all, my name is Morgan Carter and I am the new Food and Drink Editor at Time Out New York. I’ve worked as a food...
![Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106156279/750/562/image.jpg)
Let Me Tell You—I'm Time Out New York's new Food and Drink Editor
Allow me to introduce myself. Hello all, my name is Morgan Carter and I am the new Food and Drink Editor at Time Out New York. I’ve worked as a food...
![Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106061612/750/562/image.jpg)
Let me tell you—confusing reservation options aren't only in your head
"Let Me Tell You" is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to...
![Let me tell you—your favorite place is going to close, however iconic Let me tell you—your favorite place is going to close, however iconic](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106002454/750/562/image.jpg)
Let me tell you—your favorite place is going to close, however iconic
“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink,...
![Let me tell you—all the good cocktails already exist Let me tell you—all the good cocktails already exist](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105944113/750/562/image.jpg)
Let me tell you—all the good cocktails already exist
“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink,...
Latest food and drink news
![This former 1940s Harlem barbershop will now serve traditional Creole recipes This former 1940s Harlem barbershop will now serve traditional Creole recipes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106162434/750/562/image.jpg)
This former 1940s Harlem barbershop will now serve traditional Creole recipes
Po' boys, crawfish cakes and lamb and grits all feature on Lavitta's Creole menu.
![A Hellmann’s mayonnaise café is popping up in Soho A Hellmann’s mayonnaise café is popping up in Soho](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106162333/750/562/image.jpg)
A Hellmann’s mayonnaise café is popping up in Soho
Free French fries and mayo? Sign us up.
![The largest Peruvian restaurant in Manhattan has just landed in Union Square The largest Peruvian restaurant in Manhattan has just landed in Union Square](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106162011/750/562/image.jpg)
The largest Peruvian restaurant in Manhattan has just landed in Union Square
Tableside ceviche, anyone?
![Oxomoco alum opens regional Mexican spot TABÚ in Williamsburg Oxomoco alum opens regional Mexican spot TABÚ in Williamsburg](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106161899/750/562/image.jpg)
Oxomoco alum opens regional Mexican spot TABÚ in Williamsburg
The Artesano team is introducing aguachiles, mole old fashioneds and more.
Where to eat in New York
![The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105770134/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now
March 2024: Running a restaurant in New York City in any era is a herculean task. We tend to love any place willing to feed us, but some simply...
![The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105579354/750/562/image.jpg)
The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now
Brunch is the highlight of any week, whatever day it is. Saturday brunch is the best time to gear up for the night ahead, Sundays are perfect for relaxing and...
March 2024: Running a restaurant in New York City in any era is a herculean task. We tend to love any place willing to feed us, but some simply...
![The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105770134/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now
March 2024: Running a restaurant in New York City in any era is a herculean task. We tend to love any place willing to feed us, but some simply...
![The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105579354/750/562/image.jpg)
The 45 best brunch spots in NYC right now
Brunch is the highlight of any week, whatever day it is. Saturday brunch is the best time to gear up for the night ahead, Sundays are perfect for relaxing and...
![The 14 best rooftop restaurants in NYC The 14 best rooftop restaurants in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105875205/750/562/image.jpg)
The 14 best rooftop restaurants in NYC
New York has plenty of places to look at stuff. Our museums are marvelous, our streets are superb, our new skyscrapers are nail-biting and even our subway has...
![19 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC 19 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105854591/750/562/image.jpg)
19 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC
As the days get longer, adding more rooftop drinking and outdoor dining minutes to each week, space at al fresco spots can run short, with entry as competitive...
![NYC's 10 best new restaurants of 2023 NYC's 10 best new restaurants of 2023](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/106077938/750/562/image.jpg)
NYC's 10 best new restaurants of 2023
This year in New York City, dining is all about independence. Most of the best new restaurants of 2023 come from operators untethered from corporate...
Where to drink in New York
![The 50 best bars in NYC right now The 50 best bars in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105801308/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best bars in NYC right now
March 2024: Everything’s easier when you're drinking out at a bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, the wine bar has harder-to-find...
![The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105876904/750/562/image.jpg)
The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC
Although last year wrought quite the resurgence, the last of New York City’s real-deal speakeasies ceased operation in 1933. That’s the year...
March 2024: Everything’s easier when you're drinking out at a bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, the wine bar has harder-to-find...
![The 50 best bars in NYC right now The 50 best bars in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105801308/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best bars in NYC right now
March 2024: Everything’s easier when you're drinking out at a bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, the wine bar has harder-to-find...
![The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105876904/750/562/image.jpg)
The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC
Although last year wrought quite the resurgence, the last of New York City’s real-deal speakeasies ceased operation in 1933. That’s the year...
![The 19 best dive bars in NYC The 19 best dive bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/100417177/750/562/image.jpg)
The 19 best dive bars in NYC
New York City has fewer dive bars than any other drinking genre. The primary reason is that a real deal dive must already exist. One simply cannot open a...
![NYC's 10 best bars for nonalcoholic cocktails NYC's 10 best bars for nonalcoholic cocktails](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105964554/750/562/image.jpg)
NYC's 10 best bars for nonalcoholic cocktails
Whether you abstain from alcohol year-round, or simply cannot stop talking about Dry January at the beginning of every year, nonalcoholic...
![The best rooftop bars in NYC The best rooftop bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105803999/750/562/image.jpg)
The best rooftop bars in NYC
In the city that never stops sprawling, upward expansion has also reached great heights. Many incredible eating and drinking destinations are poised in the...
Best restaurants and bars by occasion
![NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105875205/750/562/image.jpg)
NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants
Like NYC’s most romantic bars and restaurants, almost any venue can be a great first date place. Some fledgling love birds flock to fine dining...
![The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105826604/750/562/image.jpg)
The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC
In New York City, tabs at our top fine dining destinations can easily meet and exceed the cost of plane tickets to Paris, the latest iPhone or a Schott jacket....
Like NYC’s most romantic bars and restaurants, almost any venue can be a great first date place. Some fledgling love birds flock to fine dining...
![NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105875205/750/562/image.jpg)
NYC's 12 best first-date restaurants
Like NYC’s most romantic bars and restaurants, almost any venue can be a great first date place. Some fledgling love birds flock to fine dining...
![The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105826604/750/562/image.jpg)
The 10 best fine dining restaurants in NYC
In New York City, tabs at our top fine dining destinations can easily meet and exceed the cost of plane tickets to Paris, the latest iPhone or a Schott jacket....
![The most romantic bars in NYC The most romantic bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105377700/750/562/image.jpg)
The most romantic bars in NYC
Not to spoil the ending like the last act of a so-so rom-com, but anywhere can be romantic. Glances have been stolen in dive bars, first kisses...
![The 20 most romantic restaurants in NYC The 20 most romantic restaurants in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105815305/750/562/image.jpg)
The 20 most romantic restaurants in NYC
Some nights you just want to grab a bite at a great restaurant or down a quick drink at a bar. But other nights—like when you’re celebrating a...
![The 12 best themed restaurants and bars in NYC The 12 best themed restaurants and bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105777047/750/562/image.jpg)
The 12 best themed restaurants and bars in NYC
Just when you think New York has it all, you look around and realize there’s no Rainforest Cafe. In one sense, we have a paucity of theme restaurants:...
Best restaurants by cuisine
Best restaurants by neighborhood
![Chinatown Chinatown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105874785/750/562/image.jpg)
Chinatown
Chinatown, that small, bustling stretch of Lower Manhattan, is home to some of the city’s very best dim sum spots, dumpling houses, and karaoke bars....
![Midtown Midtown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105823497/750/562/image.jpg)
Chinatown, that small, bustling stretch of Lower Manhattan, is home to some of the city’s very best dim sum spots, dumpling houses, and karaoke bars....
![Chinatown Chinatown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105874785/750/562/image.jpg)
Chinatown
Chinatown, that small, bustling stretch of Lower Manhattan, is home to some of the city’s very best dim sum spots, dumpling houses, and karaoke bars....
![Midtown Midtown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105823497/750/562/image.jpg)
![Soho Soho](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105990890/750/562/image.jpg)
![West Village West Village](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/100397161/750/562/image.jpg)
![East Village East Village](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/102827435/750/562/image.jpg)
Best bars by type
![The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/103377942/750/562/image.jpg)
The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC
Although reports of their resurrection are greatly exaggerated, the last of New York City’s real-deal speakeasies ceased operation in 1933. That’s...
![The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105876847/750/562/image.jpg)
The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC
New York has enough bar categories, themes and conceits to fill the Gowanus Canal, but none dredge up as many connotations as the cocktail bar....
Although reports of their resurrection are greatly exaggerated, the last of New York City’s real-deal speakeasies ceased operation in 1933. That’s...
![The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/103377942/750/562/image.jpg)
The best speakeasy-style bars in NYC
Although reports of their resurrection are greatly exaggerated, the last of New York City’s real-deal speakeasies ceased operation in 1933. That’s...
![The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105876847/750/562/image.jpg)
The 23 best cocktail bars in NYC
New York has enough bar categories, themes and conceits to fill the Gowanus Canal, but none dredge up as many connotations as the cocktail bar....
![The 11 best Irish pubs in NYC The 11 best Irish pubs in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/103779221/750/562/image.jpg)
The 11 best Irish pubs in NYC
A New York City Irish pub is a special kind of place. Some are among the best bars in town, a few also happen to double as great restaurants, and...
![The best wine bars in NYC The best wine bars in NYC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/100420969/750/562/image.jpg)
The best wine bars in NYC
Including educational vin studios and natural-wine–focused neo-bistros
![The 16 best beer bars in NYC right now The 16 best beer bars in NYC right now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.timeout.com/images/105760470/750/562/image.jpg)
The 16 best beer bars in NYC right now
NYC’s beer scene just keeps getting better. Whether you like sipping a flight of craft beers or chugging out of a boot at a beer garden, New York has...