New York City is known for its 5-Star restaurants.
New York City is a mecca for travelers that seek culture and excitement. Spend days enjoying attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, exploring Times Square and relaxing in Central Park. By night you can enjoy a number of popular nightclubs or take in a show on Broadway. If you serious about your dining choices, there are not many places in the world that can offer the quality and selection of cuisine that New York City can. Dine at premium restaurants that have been featured on a number television shows and in world-renowned publications such as Wine Spectator Magazine, The New York Times and The Zagat Guide. Book ahead of trip to be able to dine at one of the best restaurants in the city.
Masa
This restaurant was featured on a television program on The Food Network in 2009 titled simply "The Best Eats" and that simple title says a mouthful. You will need to make a reservation well in advance to gain access to Masa. This trendy and very popular restaurant brings a calming Japanese vibe to New York City. Under the helm of celebrity Chef Masa Takayama, Masa is best known for its high-end and ultra-fresh sushi selection made from the freshest ingredients available, including locally harvested seafood and organic vegetables.
Masa features a small cozy dining room and seating for 26 patrons. Each table at Masa features romantic dim lighting for a peaceful feel, but a full bar away from the main dining area is known to be hip and fun. Popular dishes include Kobe-beef Sukiyaki, a number of custom-made sushi rolls and wasabi tuna. Each dish served at Masa is presented as a piece of culinary art by a staff that is trained to do nothing but serve you in the best manner possible. Complement your meal with a wine or sake from a list that has been featured in Wine Spectator Magazine.
Masa
10 Columbas Circle
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9800
masanyc.com
Blue Fin
The Zagat Guide stated in 2008 that Blue Fin is "a Times Square highlight" and the restaurant strives to live up to that accolade by focusing on pure luxury and that is obvious when you consider that the restaurant is located inside of the luxurious W Hotel in the heart of Times Square. The menu at Blue Fin is made up of unique gourmet dishes such as big eye tuna that is paired with shiitake mushrooms, premium jasmine rice, organic carrots and snow peas and infused with a ginger soy vinaigrette. A full bar and lounge serves a number of custom-mixed cocktails at Blue Fin and a raw bar serves a lengthy list of seafood dishes such as oysters on the half shell and a number of hand-rolled sushi selections. Reservations should me made ahead of your visit to experience this elegant modern restaurant that is wrapped in raw concrete, stark white seating areas, dark woods and stainless steel adornments.
Blue Fin
1567 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-918-1400
brguestrestaurants.com
Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges is one of the most popular New York City restaurants that serves a combination of Asian, French and European cuisine and it has been noted as such on programs hosted by Martha Stewart and written up in The New York Times on several occasions. Each meal at Jean-Georges is prepared by hand by famed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Count on relaxing in a uniquely decorated restaurant that caters to a privileged clientele that includes business executives and celebrities. The decor of Jean-Georges combines fine art with high-end dinnerware, fine silver flatware and crystal glassware that rest on crisp linens under dim lighting. Popular dishes include sashimi served with trout eggs, foie gras brulee, wood-grilled black bass and lobster that can be ordered in a number of interesting ways.
Jean-Georges
1 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
212-299-3900
jean-georges.com
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