Recently renovated in 2011, this iconic French/seafood spot near Times Square has been a hub for New York’s elite since opening in 1986. Perfect for the impressive midtown business lunch, or just an elegant dinner with family and friends, it’s a restaurant where high-quality ingredients meet Chef Eric Ripert’s dedication and reverence for perfect technique. Make a Reservation.
“Year in, year out, unbeatably, unbelievably great.” – Ray Isle (Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine)
We Recommend
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Marea
Recommended by: Jonathan Waxman (Chef/Owner, Barbuto), Michael Chiarello (Chef/Owner, Bottega), Lee Schrager (Founder, Food Network Wine & Food Festival), Pat LaFrieda (Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors), Adam Glassman (Creative Director, O Magazine), Hanako Maeda (Fashion Designer), Ryan Hardy (Charlie Bird), Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Chef & Restaurateur), Norah O’Donnell (CBS This Morning), Anne Fulenwider (Editor-in-Chief, Marie Claire), Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef)
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Per Se
Recommended by: George Mendes (Chef/Owner, Aldea), David Burke (Chef/Owner, David Burke Townhouse), Bill Telepan (Chef/Owner, Telepan), Curtis Stone (Host, Top Chef Masters), Dana Cowin (Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine), Hal Rubenstein (Editor-at-Large, InStyle), Elisabeth Holder (President, Laduree)
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Barbuto
Recommended by: Michael Symon (Iron Chef), Scott Conant (Judge, Chopped), Aaron Sanchez (Judge, Chopped), Marc Vetri (Chef/Owner, Vetri Ristorante), James Oseland (Editor-in-Chief, Saveur), Ray Isle (Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine), Jimmy Bradley (The Red Cat), Jose Garces (Iron Chef)
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Dirty Bird
Recommended by: Michael Symon (Iron Chef), Gail Simmons (Judge, Top Chef)
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Keen’s Steakhouse
Recommended by: George Mendes (Chef/Owner, Aldea), Graydon Carter (Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair), Lesley Arfin (Writer, Girls), Patrick Cappiello (Pearl & Ash), Branden McRill (Pearl & Ash)
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Eleven Madison Park
Recommended by: Scott Conant (Judge, Chopped), George Mendes (Chef/Owner, Aldea), James Oseland (Editor-in-Chief, Saveur), Ray Isle (Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine), Ted Allen (Host, Chopped)
