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A photo of Brooklyn Chop House - Downtown restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3056)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • TriBeCa
Booked 37 times today
3rd time having BK chophouse. always a great time! even my kids loved it! 10/10
A photo of Fraunces Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3878)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Financial District
Booked 141 times today
Exceptional dining environment and the quality of the service was top notch!
A photo of Beauty & Essex - New York restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(10169)
$$$$
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 68 times today
Pastrami was delicious. Apple salad was our favorite! Overall was a great meal and made for a wonderful anniversary.
A photo of Filé Gumbo Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1119)
$$$$
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • TriBeCa
Booked 40 times today
I have never been disappointed having a meal here. The food and service are both exceptional I went to Sunday brunch and had a great time listening to the trio
A photo of Pera Soho restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1856)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • SoHo
Booked 36 times today
Outstanding Mediterranean. Committed to outdoor dining into November.
A photo of Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson restaurant
4.3
Awesome(876)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Financial District
Booked 21 times today
My parents had their anniversary dinner here and the General Manager - Ruben (individual 5 stars) was beyond helpful and really went above and beyond to make their dinner a great experience. Highly recommend!!!
A photo of Maddy Rose at Liberty House restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2497)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Jersey City
Booked 29 times today
Let me start by saying we reserved a table for our anniversary on a Thursday and experienced their "Tomahawk Thursday" event, and the experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the customer service felt deeply personal. The staff went above and beyond, with almost everyone greeting us with a happy anniversary, and we were touched to find personalized menus waiting for us, alongside a complimentary glass of champagne to start our evening. The Tomahawk was the undisputed star of the table. The moment it was brought out, it was a magnificent giant of a steak, filling the air with the incredible aroma of fresh meat grilling. We ordered it medium-rare, and it was ridiculously tender, juicy, and cooked to absolute perfection. For our sides, we chose the broccolini and mushrooms, both seasoned and prepared deliciously well. We finished with dessert, the flourless chocolate cake and the mango passion fruit mousse, both thoughtfully decorated with a "Happy Anniversary" chocolate sign. Outstanding! Beyond the incredible meal, the ambiance was calm and elegant with books on the wall and a whole glass wall with the downtown Manhattan as your view. Nestled right with a view of downtown Manhattan at its doorstep, the lighting and decor are tasteful without feeling overdone. The trio playing live jazz added a gorgeous ambience to the room. Our server hit the exact right balance: attentive and always on cue when needed, but never intrusive. This dining experience was worth every penny and more. Driving down here will officially become a new anniversary tradition for us. Tip on Parking: Parking is free! Just make sure to enter your license plate number into the kiosk at the front desk when you check in so your car gets registered.
A photo of Light Horse Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1497)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Jersey City
Booked 43 times today
Varied brunch menu is flavorful. The 3 eggs Benedict choices are delicious with a choice of fries or salad. Early afternoon was quiet, but weekend evenings are usually lively and occasionally noisy with live music and good vibrations. Food is well prepared, presented simply and delicious. If one can get to dessert, the choices are very tasty. Menus are seasonal but will always have the neighborhood favorites.
A photo of Antique Garage Soho restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1106)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • TriBeCa
Booked 14 times today
We loved it (especially the Sarti Spritz) and will definitely be back!
A photo of Warren Street Bar and Restaurant restaurant
4.4
Awesome(235)
$$$$
• American • TriBeCa
Booked 16 times today
Very cute spot. Great ambience, cool decor. Service was wonderful, drinks were great. The food fell a little flat compared to expectations and the only reason I’m giving 4 stars. Would go back to try other items.

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  • JeffreyGold
    New York City •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I have never been disappointed having a meal here. The food and service are both exceptional I went to Sunday brunch and had a great time listening to the trio
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    Filé Gumbo Bar$$$$• Creole / Cajun / Southern• TriBeCa
    •
    4.5
  • SharonGold
    Indiana •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The venue itself was worth the visit, with the rich history and beautifully cared for woodwork. The food and cocktails were deliciously prepared and the serve staff very friendly and knowledgeable. So glad we found this place!
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    Fraunces Tavern$$$$• Contemporary American• Financial District
    •
    4.6
  • Rosalea
    Philippines •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Let me start by saying we reserved a table for our anniversary on a Thursday and experienced their "Tomahawk Thursday" event, and the experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the customer service felt deeply personal. The staff went above and beyond, with almost everyone greeting us with a happy anniversary, and we were touched to find personalized menus waiting for us, alongside a complimentary glass of champagne to start our evening. The Tomahawk was the undisputed star of the table. The moment it was brought out, it was a magnificent giant of a steak, filling the air with the incredible aroma of fresh meat grilling. We ordered it medium-rare, and it was ridiculously tender, juicy, and cooked to absolute perfection. For our sides, we chose the broccolini and mushrooms, both seasoned and prepared deliciously well. We finished with dessert, the flourless chocolate cake and the mango passion fruit mousse, both thoughtfully decorated with a "Happy Anniversary" chocolate sign. Outstanding! Beyond the incredible meal, the ambiance was calm and elegant with books on the wall and a whole glass wall with the downtown Manhattan as your view. Nestled right with a view of downtown Manhattan at its doorstep, the lighting and decor are tasteful without feeling overdone. The trio playing live jazz added a gorgeous ambience to the room. Our server hit the exact right balance: attentive and always on cue when needed, but never intrusive. This dining experience was worth every penny and more. Driving down here will officially become a new anniversary tradition for us. Tip on Parking: Parking is free! Just make sure to enter your license plate number into the kiosk at the front desk when you check in so your car gets registered.
    More info
    Maddy Rose at Liberty House$$$$• Contemporary American• Jersey City
    •
    4.6
  • Mical-Ryan
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Oct 2026
    3rd time having BK chophouse. always a great time! even my kids loved it! 10/10
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    Brooklyn Chop House - Downtown$$$$• Steakhouse• TriBeCa
    •
    4.2
  • Reva
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Oct 2026
    Excellent all around !!! EXCELLENT: the food, the service, the ambience, it’s a beautiful restaurant with a lovely large outdoor patio for Lite bites and drinks. I love Metropolis by Marcus Samuelson and I bet you will too to see more info and photos. Please find my review on Yelp. But, you should definitely enjoy at least one meal here and you will probably want to come back as soon as possible because the food is absolutely delicious. 
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    Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson$$$$• Steakhouse• Financial District
    •
    4.3
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