Standout Restaurants for NYC Restaurant Week
20 Jul 2024 by Sandra Bernardo in Bars, Cuisine, General, Home, Hot Spots, Hotels, Latest photo, Lounges, Money, Pleasure, Power, Restaurants
New York City is ready to showcase some of its most exquisite dining destinations, this season. Picture savoring exquisitely crafted cuisine with breathtaking skyline views from One World Observatory, discovering authentic Dominican cuisine at Jalao NYC, enjoying sophisticated Mexican fare at Maya, or relishing in the refined ambiance and Japanese Izakaya-style dishes at Midtown’s Zuma.
ONE Dine at One World Observatory – Financial District, New York
Experience the epitome of dining during NYC Restaurant Week at ONE Dine, nestled atop One World Observatory, NYC’s highest observation deck. One Dine’s exclusive Restaurant Week lunch menu offers a 2-course meal, featuring a tantalizing array of small plates and mains crafted by Executive Chef Reuel Vincent. Begin your culinary journey with a selection from their vibrant small plates, such as the creamy Burrata with heirloom tomatoes and almond dukkah, or the savory Hot Honey Wings drizzled with Gochujang ranch. For your main course, indulge in the succulent Branzino, perfectly paired with roasted pepper Israeli couscous and chermoula butter, or savor the flavors of the Spicy Rigatoni enriched with pomodoro and fried garlic. Marvel at the iconic skyline as you enjoy your lunch, making this Restaurant Week dining experience as memorable as the city itself.
Reservations: HERE
Jalao NYC – Washington Heights, NY
This Restaurant Week, Jalao NYC, nestled in the vibrant Radio Hotel and known for serving NYC’s most authentic Dominican cuisine, is offering a $55 pre-fixe menu, including a choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert, through August 20. With this promotion, New Yorkers can indulge in some of the city’s most elevated Hispanic dishes at an incredible value, all while enjoying Jalao’s lively atmosphere. Picture al fresco dining in an 8,000 sq ft courtyard, live Bachata and Merengue music and dancing, and vibrant island-inspired décor. Savor dishes like Surf and Turf Mofongo with chicharron and garlic-marinated skirt steak, or Filet Mignon Wellington wrapped in puff pastry and served with red wine sauce. End your night indulging in a slice of their signature 5 Leches cake (Jalao’s very own take on the traditional Tres Leches) or coconut flan. Experience the best of Dominican cuisine in Jalao NYC’s festive atmosphere this Restaurant Week.
Reservations: HERE
Maya – Upper East Side, New York
Maya, the Richard Sandoval Hospitality restaurant credited with introducing authentic and sophisticated Mexican cuisine to the New York market, is celebrating NYC Restaurant Week with a 3-course dinner for just $45. Named one of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Manhattan by The Michelin Guide, Maya does not disappoint. With iconic offerings crafted by Executive Chef David Gonzalez, diners can indulge in special menu items like Pulpo Al Pastor Tacos, featuring achiote octopus marinade and grilled pineapple, and Chili-Crusted Tuna, served with sweet potato purée and fresno pepper-mango salsa. This celebration of authentic Mexican flavors will be available from Monday, July 22nd to Sunday, August 18th.
Reservations: HERE
Zuma New York – Midtown, New York
Zuma’s restaurant week menus for both lunch and dinner abundantly and indulgently showcase the restaurant’s renowned contemporary Japanese Izakaya-style cuisine. The lunch menu ($45) offers a variety of starters like the Watercress and Avocado Salad and the Seared Tuna with Chili Daikon. Main courses include choices like Beef Tenderloin with spicy ponzu, Barley Miso marinated baby chicken, and the Saikyo Miso marinated Black Cod. The dinner menu ($60) enhances the experience with dishes like Seabass Sashimi with yuzu-truffle dressing and Spicy Beef Tenderloin. For both the lunch and dinner experiences, end your meal on a sweet note with Yuzu Cheesecake or Milk Chocolate Sumo.
Reservations: Available here or via OpenTable
Olio e Più – West Village, New York
Located in one of downtown Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, Olio e Più is bringing the essence of Italian dining to NYC restaurant week. Offering both lunch and dinner menus, guests can enjoy a modern Italian trattoria in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The lunch menu ($30), Monday-Fridays from 11am-4pm, offers a variety of starters including the Caponatina Siciliana, Bruschetta, and Beef Carpaccio. For the main course, choices include Fettuccine Cacio e Pepe, Trofiette al Pesto, and Pizza Bufalina. The dinner menu ($45), Mondays-Fridays from 5pm-11pm, is equally as indulgent. Featuring the same delightful starters as the lunch menu, the dinner selections include main courses such as Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe, Fusilli Cacciatore, and Lemon Chicken Scaloppina. To finish dinner on a sweet note, choose from the Affogato and Apple Cake for dessert.
Reservations: Available via OpenTable
La Grand Boucherie – Midtown, New York
Petit Boucherie – West Village, New York
Boucherie Union Square – Union Square, New York
Boucherie West Village – West Village, New York
With four gorgeous locations across the city, Boucherie brings the feel of a lively Parisian square to New York City restaurant week. La Grand Boucherie, the elegant French brasserie, emphasizes large format meats, a raw bar, and classic and modern French dishes. The lunch menu ($45), Monday-Fridays from 11am-4pm, offers delicious starters including Avocado and Feta Toast, the Salade de Roquette, and Country Pork Pâté. For the main course, choices include the delectable Pan roasted Heritage Chicken Breast, Fresh Pasta with Summer Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms, and Grilled Toulouse sausage with Potato Purée. The dinner menu ($60), Mondays-Fridays from 5pm-11pm, starts with the Salade de Roquette, Olive Oil Confit Spanish Sardines, and Country Pork Pâté. The main course offers the 8 oz Flat Iron Steak With Roasted Pepper and Herb Sauce, Pan roasted Heritage Chicken Breast, and Fresh Pasta with Summer Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms. Ending on a sweet note, the dessert options delight with the Yuzu Meringue Tarte and the Chocolate Flan.
La Grande Boucherie’s smaller sister restaurants are in downtown NYC, and will be serving the same must-try menus for restaurant week: Boucherie West Village, Petite Boucherie, and Boucherie Union Square.
Reservations: All available via OpenTable