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1. HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(4542)
$$$$
• Southern • Edgewater
Booked 33 times today
Excellent as usual. Impeccable food and service. Wonderful evening had by all.
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2. Melba's
4.5
Awesome(1975)
$$$$
• Southern • Harlem
Booked 27 times today
I enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I always have a great time.
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3. Marlow East
4.5
Awesome(633)
$$$$
• Southern • Upper East Side
Booked 53 times today
Everything was great - food ambience and service.
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4. Carnegie Diner & Café – 205 W 57th St, New York, NY
4.6
Exceptional(2530)
$$$$
• Southern • Midtown West
Booked 69 times today
Good food. Generous portions. Terrific service! I highly recommend Carnegie Diner.
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5. Tanner Smith's
4.7
Exceptional(334)
$$$$
• Southern • Midtown West
Booked 16 times today
Server Sineád was amazing!
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6. Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
4.1
Excellent(678)
$$$$
• Southern • Harlem
Booked 10 times today
We had a family dinner at Chocolat and it was a phenomenal experience for all of us! Every plate was clean or brought home. My catfish and grits were outstanding! Jonesing to get back there to have it again. The hostess and servers were pleasant and attentive, and the restrooms are clean. This is my 3rd time there and the establishment has remained consistent in quality of service! Definitely recommend!
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7. The Ribbon - UWS
4.5
Awesome(2001)
$$$$
• Southern • Upper West Side
Booked 30 times today
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Ribbon – UWS was outstanding during our October 9th dinner. We went with another family, and it was absolutely perfect for kids — relaxed, welcoming, and easy from start to finish. The food was delicious, consistently well‑prepared, and everyone at the table loved their dishes. The service was wonderful too: warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which made the evening even better. A truly great neighborhood spot that I highly recommend.
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8. Creola
4.9
Exceptional(39)
$$$$
• Southern • East Harlem
Booked 7 times today
The meal was outstanding and the staff was lovely.
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9. Sugar Bar
4.7
Exceptional(706)
$$$$
• Southern • Upper West Side
Booked 10 times today
The Sugar Bar is the most down home, friendly, high end musical experience in town. Their open mic Thursday's showcases talent from all over the world. The house band is fantastic. The bar scene and the food are perfect. The entire experience stems from the engaging personality of Valerie Simpson. What a thrill!
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10. Cap't Loui
4.6
Exceptional(32)
$$$$
• Southern • Fort Lee
Booked 8 times today
The seafood boil was delicious! All of the seafood was fresh and having to peel your shrimp was a fun dining experience.

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  • MichaelH
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2020
    Yes I would recommend MIST to a friend. I plan on returning.
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    MIST Harlem$$$$• American• Harlem
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    3.4
  • Lenora
    New York City •21 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Sep 15, 2019
    The wait was long but the Latino Male Host was so nice and accommodative that it made up for the wait. His customer service was awesome! He really made our experience eating there and enjoyable one! We also had a great waiter. I will definitely be back with more friends!
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    BLVD Bistro$$$$• Southern• Harlem
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 13, 2016
    Love this place. Food is excellent. I dream about the biscuits.
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    Jacob's Pickles$$$$• Southern• Upper West Side
    •
    4.3

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