Lively Restaurants in New York City · Page 4

Sinfully Peruvian on the Upper West Side

Everything on the menu is amazing at Pio Pio. It is hands down one of the best restaurants in New York City. Make a...

Upper West Side · 702 Amsterdam Ave, New York

• family-friendly
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• Latin American
• Seafood
• soul food
• lively
• street food

Tranquil and spiritual eating experience

The Sea is one of the most popular restaurants in Brooklyn. Great Thai food, amazing atmosphere, always packed with...

Brooklyn · 114 N Sixth Street, Brooklyn

• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• Asian
• Fusion
• Thai
• coffee
• fine dining
• lively
• romantic
• upscale

The new Ditmas Park hot spot

Chef Natasha Pogrebinsky is whipping up clever dishes that is creating quite the stir in Ditmas Park. Head over for...

Brooklyn · 1213 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn

• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• American
• cafe
• European
• Fusion
• small plates
• lively
• upscale

Amazing Dominican Food

Washington Heights is known for having the best Dominican food in the city. Mofongo is one of the most popular spots...

Washington Heights · 1447 St Nicholas Ave, New York

• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• Fusion
• Latin American
• Mexican
• Seafood
• good for groups
• Healthy
• lively
• street food

Shabu-Shabu and the city

Tatsu specializes in Shabu-Shabu style Japanese food--thin slices of vegetables and meat cooked in a hot pot. Great...

East Village · 216 E 10th St, New York

• $$
• Asian
• Japanese
• BBQ
• fine dining
• lively
• upscale

Home of Snatched Drag Brunch

Snatched Drag Brunch is a timeless and captivating Drag Brunch experience held at The Standard Grill in the iconic...

Chelsea · 848 Washington St, New York

• trans-friendly
• drag
• outdoor seating
• family-friendly
• $$$
• American
• Seafood
• brunch
• live entertainment
• good for groups
• LGBTQ+ owned
• fine dining
• lively

Latin fusion hotspot

Get ready to spill the tea because Misty Mountains is the ultimate queen, and...

Hell's Kitchen · 623 9th Ave, New York

• trans-friendly
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• American
• brunch
• live entertainment
• good for groups
• LGBTQ+ owned
• BIPOC-owned
• lively
• fast & casual

Lucky Cheng's

Oldest drag cabaret in NYC

Since 1993, this iconic cabaret has made a name for itself hosting wild performances with drag queen waitresses,...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Drag Brunch

Midtown · 707 8th Ave, New York

• trans-friendly
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• American
• brunch
• live entertainment
• good for groups
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• lively
• fast & casual

Wildly and wonderfully retro

The decor of this delightful diner will blow your mind! Bright and vibrant colors compliment the 70s aesthetic...

Midtown · 325 W 44th St, New York

• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• American
• breakfast
• brunch
• sandwiches
• good for groups
• late nite
• burgers
• lively

Contemporary Indian cuisine

Located just steps from the popular South Street Seaport, chef Surbhi Sahni first launched TAGMO as an Indian mithai...

Financial District · 226 Front St, New York

• outdoor seating
• $$
• Indian
• good for groups
• LGBTQ+ owned
• fine dining
• lively