Commonwealth
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

497 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

kelly w. writes: The vote seem to be fairly solid all across the board.

Great juke. Great prices. Even greater staff.

and one helluva umbrella on the back patio...

Rare
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

303 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10016

Tina S. writes: Bad times at this joint are completely RARE!!

hahahahahhahhaa !!!!!!!!!!

wow... I left this place in a hardcore food coma, all cross-eyed and shit.  Drunk on good times.

You gotta get the mixed fries basket, with 3 dipping sauces... the sweet potato…

Don Pedro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1865 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10029

Adam H. writes: Here's the trick to this place: the food takes forever to come to your table, so don't come starving or in a hurry. With that out of the way, please enjoy my review.

I envision the kitchen at Don Pedro's to be a really relaxed place where the cooks…

Arthur's Tavern
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

57 Grove St
New York, NY 10014

Victor L. writes: I walked in with a friend because it was one of the few bars in the area I had not tried. There weren't many people, the decor was excessive with photos and random bits and pieces with christmas lights and a huge season's greetings sign. We were…

Egg Custard King Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

76 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

Rick W. writes: My obsession with eggs never cease. It's a disease, but it's the good kind. The kind where you embrace and instead say "let's not fight it".

Twin: What's with you and eggs?
Me: What's with you not down with eggs like I do?
Twin: Why ya answering my…

Carne
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2737 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Tom T. writes: Went here for brunch today.  It was pretty good.  

I basically got an upscale egg mcmuffin.  It was a fried egg with canadian bacon and cheese on a roll.  It came with home fries.  Also, it was pretty delicious.  One of my friends got the "breakfast…

Penang
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1588 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028

david r. writes: I liked it when Penang was on the corner of 83rd and 2nd.  Since they took over Gourmet Land it's a bit different.  Vibe really.

Tandoor Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Rego Park

9525 Queens Blvd
Rego Park, NY 11374

Marlo W. writes: I realllly wanted Indian and didn't know of any restaurants in the area so after seeing the reviews of Tandoor here on YELP, I knew I had to try it.  And it turns out they're all right---Tandoor is UNBEEEELIVEABLE!

I called the restaurant to order and…

Top of the Tower
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

3 Mitchell Pl
New York, NY 10017

Bart C. writes: This has got to be one of the most romantic spots on Earth! Hidden bar atop old art deco tower close to the UN - even a lot of NY'ers don't know about it. 100 year old waiters, old school drinks. Take your pick of views, both stunning - west side for…

Aureole
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

34 E 61st St
New York, NY 10021

Audrey J. writes: This place is beautiful. Granted, it's been a while since I've been here, but seriously....the airiness of the ambiance makes you want to lean deep into the cushions, and take a step back from that hectic New York life you inevitably must lead in…

Siberia Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

356 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018

Karen K. writes: I remember when I used to come here, only it was in the subway.  Literally down the subway stairs.  Sigh.  Siberia, you had the greatest jukebox, the most interesting people, and the most punk fucking rock environment that a girl from Philly could…

El Nuevo Amanecer Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

117 Stanton St Apt 1
New York, NY 10002

Joolie T. writes: margaritas. potent. dangerous. delicious. makes you do "diablo-ish" things. if it weren't for our weekly Happy Hour in LES... i would have totally forgotten about this magnificent place! and here goes one of Joolie's LONG STORIES....

i just moved to…

Housing Works Thrift Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

245 W. 10th Street
New York, NY 10014

Jillian P. writes: If it didn't saying "housing works thrift shop", I'm not sure I ever would have know just by walking in. The store was very clean and well-lit, with everything seemingly well organized. I looked through the clothes but didn't see anything worth…

Los Dos Molinos
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

119 E 18th Street
New York, NY 10003

Mr K. writes: I feel like I'm cheating or something. Coming from Arizona to visit New York and then eating at Los Dos Molinos is like some person from, say, Kansas going to Madrid and sustaining himself on Starbucks and McDonald's.

Errr, scrap that analogy.…

Baluchi's - Greenwich Village
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

90 W 3rd Street
New York, NY 10012

Mona N. writes: I found Baluchi's googling something amongst the lines of cheap + stingy + good food + lunch + ny. Me in a nutshell. Skimp on lunch, splurge on dinner.

Anyway, Baluchi's lunch menu is 50% off, dine in only so I talked my boss and a few co-workers into…

Cranberry Gourmet Deli
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

115 W 45th St Frnt
New York, NY 10036

Arnab M. writes: A little better, I think, than Cafe Manhattan folks, try it out. The food is fresher and less expensive, well inexpensive in general. They have some ghetto tables upstairs, random, so they lose a star for that. Ha! They are really quick to serve you…

Fresh
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

57 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

susy h. writes: Fresh is having their spa week until April 20, 2008. Call and make an appointment for a facial!

Facials are $50! And that 50 bucks can be used towards Fresh products. So, you pretty much get your facial for free.

If you get Ross (a facialist), tell him…

Bob Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

235 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002

peter d. writes: After about twenty minutes, the friend who brought me there turned to me and said, "You're going to have to start acting more black, if possible."

26 Seats
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

168 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

bO w. writes: If I were a guy, I'd bring my date here - it might be too intimate for the first date, but if you ever make it to the second, this place will get you to the third. It's petite, sexy, warm and sophisticated like a French girl or in my case, a French…

Crumpler Bags
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

49 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

Sam C. writes: People who think Manhattan Portage bags are so five minutes ago, will love this store. Similar materials and range of functions (ipod holder to messenger bag to backpack) but each have a cute cartoon guy, come in a wider variety of colors, and are…

Barbounia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

250 Park Avenue S.
New York, NY 10003

Joolie T. writes: i've been talking about this place to everyone ever since RW. i would walk by this beautiful restaurant all the time on my way to work. located conveniently on Park Avenue... steps away from Union Square- i've been anticipating to visit here for…

Extra Virgin
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

259 W 4th St
New York, NY 10014

Allison P. writes: Probably the best meal I had while visiting New York this last go round.  And even though it was busting at the seams with people, we managed to wrangle ourselves to the bar for a pre-dinner drink while we waited for our table. I'm still unsure why…

Pepolino Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

281 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Nic B. writes: Yes.  Yes.  Oh God yes!  And when you're done experiencing that pleasure on your plate...walk home, drunk off wine and gnocchi (or hop on the subway) and think about how lucky you were to stumble upon your new favorite romantic Italian spot.

Tocqueville Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

1 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003

Audrey J. writes: It's my understanding that their prix-fixe lunch (at $24.08) is year-round.

With that "U" tidbit out of the way, here's my rundown on lunch today:

I thought the food was good. Not great. Not inedible. But solid fare for a good price (as long as you're…

Counter
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

105 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

Ahu S. writes: My tour of veggie restaurants in New York continues...

Counter is good. Not great, not bad, just good. Service was friendly and efficient, ambiance was cool, and food was good (my high school English teacher is grumbling at that word, I know).

I…

Shiki Kitchen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

135 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

Sam P. writes: 3 star sushi, 4 star experience and I'll explain why in a bit.

I came here for a meeting accompanied by my chief officer of technology and awesomeness, Mr. Sean T.  It seems like your fairly standard East Village sushi spot.  Basic Japan-esque decor,…

Milano Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2892 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Kirill S. writes: The salad alone makes this place worthy of attention.  Nice, fresh, green, leafy goodness, with unlimited toppings, for $7.something and tax, and they have the little buy-10-get-1-free card too, just like Ham Del nearby.

Has other deli stuff.  Nice…

Ipanema Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

13 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036

Jessica A. writes: I've only lived in New York for about a week, but my boyfriend and I discovered this place when we were just wandering around last night. We love trying new foods and this place is excellent! The wait staff is very friendly and informative. My…

Dylan Prime
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

62 Laight St
New York, NY 10013

Michael C. writes: Dylan Prime is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.  It's got a fun bouncy bar thing and a low-stress cool dining room thing going on.

In the bar, you have to have the mini Beef Wellingtons. If you go to the bar at Dylan Prime and do NOT have the…

Kum Gang San
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

49 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001

Hao L. writes: Kumgangsan is one of the most well-known mountains in North Korea. Its name is composed of the characters for "gold", "diamond", and "mountain". Kumgang is a Buddhist term [Vajra in Sanskrit] meaning "extremely hard/solid/adamantine" or "most…

Pasha Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

70 W 71st St Frnt 1
New York, NY 10023

Irene F. writes: If you are looking for some serious Turkish food, this is the place to go. A little pricey, but there's an excellent pre-fixe theatre menu that everyone should absolutely take advantage of.

The meat is fantastic, marinated perfectly (we got lamb in…

Thái Son
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

89 Baxter St
New York, NY 10013

Ro N. writes: Since I cannot find any good Vietnamese food in NY - I would have to settle for here.

The reason why I give it four stars is because the things I have ordered from here are better than the other non - authentic Vietnamese restaurants in NY.

Yes, they…

Sharaku Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

8 Stuyvesant St
New York, NY 10003

Julie K. writes: Ooola~
I went this place with my bro after all of  kind yelpers' suggestions..
I like the price range and FOOD..
had combo sushi and sashimi dishes..
we both loved hot sake and salmon skin salad!

Arthur's Landing

1 Pershing Rd
at Port Imperial
Weehawken, NJ 07086

K W. writes: This is a great place for that "special" date. They cook everything to perfection! Their salad, crab cakes, lamb... everything I've had here was truly amazing, the few times I've been here. I'm a little biased, though.... because I've been proposed…

Le Gamin Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

536 E 5th St Bsmt
New York, NY 10009

Lindsay K. writes: I wanted so very badly to give Le Gamin five stars.

Alas, after waiting nearly forty-five minutes just for our coffees, watching a feckless waitress spill an entire tray of mochas on a baby and shrug her shoulders passively, and wasting over two…

Kenka
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

25 Saint Mark's Place
New York, NY 10003

Sienna K. writes: Even from the outside with the large cotton candy machine and tanuki (traveling badger) statue with red blinking eyes, Kenka is a great place with a wicked sense of humor.

Most recently, I took some San Diegans here to end a very drunken night. Though…

Mercadito
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

179 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Edward F. writes: *3.5 STARS*

Mercadito is mentioned by many Yelp reviewers as a must-visit for tacos...that being said:

We went to Mercadito to try the Taquiza special: all you can eat taquitos for $21.  It's offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after 10pm, Friday +…

Maritime Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

363 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011

Russ W. writes: I spent a couple of nights here while I was undergoing some renovations in my apartment.  The rooms are nice, the bathrooms are sweet, the staff is amiable, and the prices are decent.  In addition to the lodging, I like the restaurants during the…