Favorite upscale nyc restaurant

[Lois R]

8 hours ago, ptrpanpens said:

Union Square Cafe. I Never visit NYC wihout going there. Best calimari in the world!

 

Very friendly to singles. I love the bar when I am alone. You must get a reservation, though. I have not been since they moved, however anything done by Danny Meyer is top notch.

 

Ohhh...this place looks good, nice menu!!!....I am sailing in April, should I reserve this far ahead?

[waterbug123]

9 hours ago, Got2Cruise said:

I’ve heard only amazing things about this place. But isn’t it a $500 pp place?

 

That's a good estimate with drinks etc.  The OP asked about upscale and didn't mention price parameters so I named the best upscale place I've been, and enjoyed, in NY.  🙂

[ptrpanpens]

11 minutes ago, Lois R said:

 

Ohhh...this place looks good, nice menu!!!....I am sailing in April, should I reserve this far ahead?

 

It is an excellent restaurant downtown. Probably my favorite in NYC and it shouldn’t cost you $100 unless you drink alot. Be sure and try the calimari. Its the best. I would make reservations, you can always cancel.  Eating at the bar is fun too as people are very friendly but you cant make reservations for that. I also like their lamb chops. Wish I were there right now!

 

anne

[Lois R]

37 minutes ago, ptrpanpens said:

 

It is an excellent restaurant downtown. Probably my favorite in NYC and it shouldn’t cost you $100 unless you drink alot. Be sure and try the calimari. Its the best. I would make reservations, you can always cancel.  Eating at the bar is fun too as people are very friendly but you cant make reservations for that. I also like their lamb chops. Wish I were there right now!

 

anne

Hi Anne, Oh, I will eat at the bar! If I go early I am guessing there will be a bar stool with my name on it!

[ptrpanpens]

7 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Hi Anne, Oh, I will eat at the bar! If I go early I am guessing there will be a bar stool with my name on it!

 

If you can, please report back as I have not eaten at their new location yet. I think you will really like the food.

 

Anne

[Lois R]

26 minutes ago, ptrpanpens said:

 

If you can, please report back as I have not eaten at their new location yet. I think you will really like the food.

 

Anne

Will do,,,,,Union Square Café...…...I will have to write it down!  I wonder how far it is from my hotel...….I am staying in Lower Manhattan, near Ground Zero.

[George C]

Delmonico one of the most famous restaurants is also downtown we really enjoyed it. 

[mjkacmom]

12 hours ago, Lois R said:

Will do,,,,,Union Square Café...…...I will have to write it down!  I wonder how far it is from my hotel...….I am staying in Lower Manhattan, near Ground Zero.

Probably around 2 1/2 miles, about halfway between your hotel and your theater.

[ptrpanpens]

12 hours ago, Lois R said:

Will do,,,,,Union Square Café...…...I will have to write it down!  I wonder how far it is from my hotel...….I am staying in Lower Manhattan, near Ground Zero.

 

I think it is on 19 th street. Maybe near Union Square like the old one was. You will have to google. Easiest to take a taxi. Once you get to the numbered streets, every 20 blocks uptown or downtown = approx one mile. But down near ground zero streets are not in a grid so it is more difficult to tell distance. Theatre District is approx 1 1/2 miles uptown from restaurant on westside. (19th-45th). Easy walk just count the streets.

 

Hope this helps.

[George C]

Lois get the Uber app if you do not have it , easier than trying to find a taxi

ptrpanpens love that cat picture we have a 22 lb Siamese 

[lenquixote66]

I lived and worked in NYC most of my life. My favorite restaurant's are Rao's on E.114 St and One If By Land,Two By Sea on Barrow St.

[Got2Cruise]

21 hours ago, waterbug123 said:

 

That's a good estimate with drinks etc.  The OP asked about upscale and didn't mention price parameters so I named the best upscale place I've been, and enjoyed, in NY.  🙂

No problem. I just didn’t want anyone having a heart attack if they discovered the prices. Per Se is another upscale restaurant in this price range that every one raves about. 

[Got2Cruise]

1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said:

I lived and worked in NYC most of my life. My favorite restaurant's are Rao's on E.114 St and One If By Land,Two By Sea on Barrow St.

How did you get into Rao’s? Very difficult unless you’re hooked up. 

[Lois R]

Thanks for all the help everyone.  I have never used Uber before...…….

[lenquixote66]

2 hours ago, Got2Cruise said:

How did you get into Rao’s? Very difficult unless you’re hooked up. 

The owner of the company I was working for knew one of the owners.

[Lois R]

22 hours ago, George C said:

Delmonico one of the most famous restaurants is also downtown we really enjoyed it. 

 

Hey George, I just looked at their website...…..omg...now I think I should eat here.  Too many choices!

[Lois R]

oops...….I thought the other post did not work...….well, anyway, now I need to decide again where to eat dinner LOL.....world problems

[lenquixote66]

On February 5, 2019 at 10:48 AM, ptrpanpens said:

Union Square Cafe. I Never visit NYC wihout going there. Best calimari in the world!

 

Very friendly to singles. I love the bar when I am alone. You must get a reservation, though. I have not been since they moved, however anything done by Danny Meyer is top notch.

In 1998 two female friends took 

[lenquixote66]

I was in the Union Square Cafe twice but did not eat there,that is why I did not suggest it.

I was at the opening night party .I know I drank but did not eat.Then in 1998 two of my co-workers took me out for dinner for my birthday and we went there afterward for drinks.I am sure the food is very good.

[madelinerose]

On 2/6/2019 at 8:17 PM, Lois R said:

oops...….I thought the other post did not work...….well, anyway, now I need to decide again where to eat dinner LOL.....world problems

 

On 2/6/2019 at 6:17 PM, Lois R said:

Thanks for all the help everyone.  I have never used Uber before...…….

Hey girl! Long time no CC .  I am here rarely now.

 

Two of my fav places, upscale but not pretentious and fabulous food, are Minetta Tavern and Gramercy Tavern. Minetta is quirky and a NY staple. Gramercy is just wonderful. I chatted with a "movie star" at the bar my last time there. Gramercy requires a res no longer than 30 days ahead. Hope you enjoy wherever you go.

 

Oh, Gramercy Tavern is also owned by Danny Meyer.  

Edited February 11, 2019 by madelinerose

[Lois R]

2 hours ago, madelinerose said:

 

Hey girl! Long time no CC .  I am here rarely now.

 

Two of my fav places, upscale but not pretentious and fabulous food, are Minetta Tavern and Gramercy Tavern. Minetta is quirky and a NY staple. Gramercy is just wonderful. I chatted with a "movie star" at the bar my last time there. Gramercy requires a res no longer than 30 days ahead. Hope you enjoy wherever you go.

 

Oh, Gramercy Tavern is also owned by Danny Meyer.  

Hey right back at you!.....I don't post nearly like I used to in the old days...…..good to see you and thanks for your recommendations. I will google them!

[lenquixote66]

Danny Meyer owns about 10 Manhattan restaurants.A lot of members of the acting community frequent the restaurants that he owns.