Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant and bar openings in New York? You’re in luck.
From a new spot for Thai food in Chelsea to two new rooftop destinations primed for springtime, we’ve got you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved New York spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
It’s where you’ll find conveniently located and excellent Thai fare right in the heart of Chelsea, complete with standout lunch specials and a minimalist interior. Yes, the pad Thai is great, but don’t skip the chef specials like the sweet and spicy pineapple roasted duck curry and pad kra pao gai.
Columns is a crisp, coastal-inspired spot that’s perfect for when you’re looking for a quick but satisfying bite. We’re partial to the bruschettas (they all can be made gluten free, too, if you’d like) and the housemade cavatelli with truffle butter. Don’t forget a glass of whatever your server recommends.
Indulge in linguine with shrimp, clams, and mussels, osetra caviar, or grilled Levantine chicken skewers while you take in the views of the New York City skyline from One40’s enormous windows. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so head here whenever the mood strikes.
Housed on the 16th floor of the Conrad Downtown, Leonessa is meant to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of FiDi for an Italian aperitivo without the hassle of customs. Order accordingly — we’re thinking spritzes and snacks all around.
Note: Leonessa opens on April 3.
French classics have been masterfully reimagined in a way that only chef Gregory Gourdet and his appreciation for global technique and flavors can do. Located inside of the only stateside Printemps outpost, Maison Passerelle is the retailer’s fine-dining arm, run by Kent Hospitality Group (SAGA, Crown Shy, Time and Tide) and overseen by Gourdet.
P.S. Maison Passerelle is set to open on April 17 but reservations are now open. Read more about it here.
It’s a cozy cocktail bar named after its interior landmarked neighbor, housed in the New York flagship of the French department store Printemps. The food menu, from Gregory Gourdet, has Haitian leanings with crispy green plantains and an eggy onion tart, and of course, plenty of artfully made cocktails.
P.S. Red Room Bar opens on March 21. Read more about it here.
Head up to the second floor at Printemps for a gilded raw bar where classics, new and old take center stage. Take, for example, the oysters accompanied with a mignonette made of chef Gregory Gourdet’s epis, a Haitian green seasoning, shrimp cocktail with Creole cocktail sauce, and sazón soup: proof that you can heat up at a raw bar.
P.S. Salon Vert opens on March 21. Read more about it here.
Head here for Italian bistro-style dining right in the middle of Wall Street. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch or an after-work dinner, do know that your order should include the amatriciana, a standby of their original Rome flagship.
This is a classic Irish bar, located right near Madison Square Garden, that makes it ideal for celebrating that Knicks win. Try the Irish spice bag with fries and curry sauce, or the homemade sausage roll. Plus, a pint or two — it’s a celebration, after all.
P.S. If you’re looking for more spots in the area, we’ve got you covered here.
Rabbit pie in crispy puff pastry, spicy miso mushrooms, and eggplant caponata are all on offer at By & By, a spot that’s ideal for an after-show dinner when your group all has varying tastes. Don’t forget to order a drink; they’ve got an Old Fashioned made with Coco Puffs and a Bee’s Knees with lavender and sage.
We’re always excited to try omakase, especially when it’s a 14-course menu packed to the brim with fresh seafood. Toro, hamachi, black cod, and more find their way onto your plate here, but act quickly — their offerings change with the seasons.
Head here for a night of sumptuous velvet seating and mood lighting, plus craft cocktails, of course. Sweet Linda is a highly designed spot ideal for a night of gossiping over bar bites with your crew.
It’s a revival of celebrity chef Marc Murphy’s restaurant, then and now famously open only three days a month. If you can snag a table for one of those days, you’re in for a four-course pre-fixe that spans from wild mushroom risotto to roasted celery root.
The folks from Elmhurst’s Jai Sang Ma (and Lamoon Thai before that) and the former chef of Tong in Brooklyn have descended upon Greenwich Village with a thrilling new Thai concept. Expect elegantly crafted cocktails — we’re partial to the gin-based Lilac Sky or the zero-proof crystal coconut Thai ice tea — warming lemongrass soup, and exquisitely folded pandan dumplings.
Because it’s a Nikkei-style spot from a skilled chef trained in Edomae sushi, with previous stints at Morimoto, O Ya, and Sushi Noz. Accordingly, expect expertly prepared nigiri and maki, with Peruvian touches like leche de tigre and huacatay sprinkled throughout.
Note: Kansha officially opens on March 18.
Named for the Haitian Loa spirit, Damballa is a listening bar with a state-of-the-art audio system and a wide-ranging menu of dishes like Haitian cod patties, prawns in Creole sauce, and yucca fries from the same folks behind Café Erzulie. Watch their Instagram for updates on who’s spinning when, or what party happens to be going on the night you plan on visiting.
It’s a dual-concept omakase and cocktail lounge where you can expect relatively affordable tasting menus at the omakase counter and craft drinks and small Japanese-inspired bites in the lounge.
P.S. Read more about Hear and There here.
Transition seamlessly from dinner (here, it’s a $75 family-style pre-fixe for parties of four and up with dishes like panisse and clam orecchiette) into the after. Club Please combines both, so your night is set the second you walk in the door. The bottle service comes with coconut water matcha and hibiscus grapefruit mixers, in case you forgot you were in Williamsburg.
Lofty plates of fritto misto, fennel and orange salad, and spaghetti with sardines are all on the menu at Ficuzza, a Sicilian spot with an I Sodi alum in the kitchen. Don’t skip their Rossini spritz with prosecco and strawberry puree, or the chinotto soda.
Whether you’re in the mood for an à la carte experience, a tasting menu, or a bar menu, you’ll find it all at 6 NYC, which is helmed by executive chef Nico Bouter, an alum of Eleven Madison Park, Flora Bar, and most recently, Kingfisher. Housed in a long-empty prime corner spot in Carroll Gardens, 6 offers both an à la carte menu and a $195 tasting at their intimate six- (get it?) seat tasting table.
It’s an unexpected, elegant, somewhat hidden subterranean Korean steakhouse helmed by the same team behind Golden Diner and just a stone’s throw away from Rockefeller Center. Whatever you do, come hungry, and do consider treating yourself to the showstopping seafood tower.
Read more about NY Kimchi here.
Golden Diner chef-owner Samuel Yoo’s thoughtful take on old-school Korean pubs is exactly where you want to be whenever you’re in search of supremely satisfying food and drink, from Korean fried chicken and jjajang disco fries to ice-cold beers and martinis. And for us, that’s pretty much all the time.
Read more about Golden HOF here.
If you’re looking for a spot to grab a glass or wine before or after a meal at Shmoné, you’re in luck. Expect wines from small, family-owned producers from all over, and carefully crafted small bites like fresh oysters, cheese and charcuterie, and chef Eyal Shani’s signature dishes like the hot Jerusalem bagel.
Walk-ins only.
Translated from Hindi to “madam Ji is getting married,” this spot aims to bring the tradition of Indian weddings to the masses of NYC, with a highly sought-after wedding caterer in the kitchen. It’s appropriately lavishly decorated, with memorable dishes like beetroot chaat, chipotle paneer, and the Happily Ever After dessert, a warm spiced carrot pudding. Festive attire is not required, but encouraged.
It’s a Scandinavian restaurant meets French bistro, from the practiced hands of the team behind Colonie. Expect a candlelit dining experience complete with pickled herring and Swedish meatballs au poivre, and cocktails adorned with homemade Swedish fish. When it’s nice out, their backyard is the place to be.
Read more about Hildur here.
This is a picturesque French bistro with a kitchen helmed by chef Mehjabin Ahmed, an alum of Eleven Madison Park and Le Coucou. The menu is filled with upgraded classics like foie gras with blackberry gel and shiso, chicken with truffle jus, and baked Camembert with rosemary honey.
It’s from the all-star team behind Soogil, one of the city’s premier Korean fine-dining restaurants. Here, they’re focusing even more on their expertise and personal histories, utilizing traditional techniques and ingredients. Expect a large variety of kimchi pairings, too.
Read more about Raon here.
At Omakase Osukaa’s 22-seat counter, the most expensive premium experience still doesn’t go above $110. For 17 courses of supremely fresh fish, we’d call that a deal.
Head to Casa Louie for a long list of white- and red-sauced pizzas, pastas, and a showstopping bone-in veal cutlet for two. It’s right in the heart of NYC’s Hudson Yards, so expect an after-work crowd and lots of martinis.
It’s the first stateside spot from a culinary superstar of India, inspired by the drinking and eating culture of toddy shops. Expect bold flavors, flowing cocktails, and a deeply personal menu.
Read more about Chatti here.
This beloved Los Angeles Korean barbecue spot has finally made its way to the East Coast, serving up premium cuts of meat, seafood, and a long list of Korean spirits in a sprawling multi-story space. Head here for a meal any time of the day, from lunch to late night.
This Szechuan spot from a Birds of a Feather alum comes complete with seasonally rotating dishes like spicy squid legs, pepper-spiced okra, and rice wine panna cotta. Plan to bring friends — the dim sum section of the menu is worth as big an order as you can possibly justify.
This is a L.E.S. gastropub with bites courtesy of a Le Crocodile and Chez Ma Tante alum, Alex Valle. Think cacio e pepe, little gem Caesar, and crispy fried chicken sandwiches. Do know that cocktails here are a foregone conclusion. We’re partial to the Garden in a Glass with sun-dried tomato and celery.
Head here for a menu of Szechuan dishes from the practiced hands of chef He, previously of the formerly Michelin-starred Café China. Do know that the Mr. and Mrs. Smith with sliced beef, tripe, and chile peanut sauce, is required eating.
It’s the next-door neighbor and fancier cousin to Casa 13urger, the fast-casual smashburger joint you can hit afterwards if you somehow didn’t eat your fill, though we have a feeling that won’t be the case. Here, the experience is more sit down, with a menu of tapas like crudo, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española. Don’t skip the piña colada, either.
Lume is an all-day destination for coffee and fresh pastries in the morning and a glass of wine and some 30-month-aged prosciutto at night. It’s warm and cozy in the way only all-day spots can be, and a perfect perch from which to watch the neighborhood go by.
It’s a continuation of the delicious Nikkei-style cuisine chef Erik Ramirez serves at Llama San, now with even more choices on the menu. Expect ceviche, yakitori skewers, and an excellent Pisco sour.
Read more about Papa San here.
If you love Sixty Three Clinton, you’ll love this à la carte wine bar from the same team. Whether you opt for a full meal or just a glass of lambrusco, pizza, or some substantial snacks, you’re bound to leave feeling more than satisfied.
Read more about Cactus Wren here.
Grilled cheese with raw honey and truffles, jerk pork belly, and a muffaletta terrine … that’s all on the menu during a night out at La Noxe. You’ll also want to order a few of their cocktails; the
Hard Facts, made with Tequila, lemon, bell pepper, and cilantro is our pick. Pro tip: Do note that they have a smart casual dress code.
Tucked away in the corner of Pier 57, El Bar is a sprawling establishment with epic views of downtown Manhattan. Choose from an enormous list of mezcal and tequila (there are more than 400 varieties of agave here), sit at the bar, and watch the city go by.
Chef Marc Spitzer of New York City’s BondST has made his way to Long Island for Okaru, a high-end sushi spot housed in a historic building. Think steamed lobster gyoza, omakase tasting experiences, and of course, his signature big eye tuna tart.
It’s the American debut from an all-star bar team on the heels of their acclaimed Barcelona spot, Two Schmucks. Here in New York, it’s designed to feel like you’re sitting in a (very cool) friend’s living room, complete with a menu of small bites and cocktails like melon micheladas and buttered palomas.
Because this is fine dining worth seeking out. At Huso, chef Buddha Lo, known for winning “Top Chef” not once, but twice, crafts a caviar-forward menu with a focus on seasonal produce and high-end ingredients. Do note that the dress code is smart casual.
Because one of the city’s swankiest steakhouses has made its way to Park Avenue, serving up thick porterhouse steaks, elaborate seafood towers, and hearty German potatoes in a low-lit space with wine-bottle lined walls and perfectly attentive service.
It’s an Italian-style chophouse from the team behind Vinyl Steakhouse and Philly’s Ocean Prime, serving up a sexy, decadent menu that also pulls from Mediterranean and American cuisines. Think mafaldine with white truffle, dry-aged porterhouse, and bone marrow focaccia with whipped ’nduja butter.
