French

60 E 65th St, New York, NY, 10021-7056, 
(212) 288-0033
Daniel Boulud's sumptuous French classic is the gem of Manhattan's haute-restaurant world. 
  

2 Park Ave (entrance on 32nd Street), New York, NY, 10016,
 (212) 725-8585
There's more to its mastery than just blues, bries and fondues. 
 

3 E 52nd St, New York, NY, 10022-5301,
 (212) 752-1495
Still sparkling after all these years: a classic French doyenne for romantic occasions and sumptuous food. 
 

411 Park Ave South, New York, NY, 10016,
 (212) 679-4111
A boisterous bistro that keeps its stock in trade in beef. 
 

145 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013-3373, 
(212) 233-0507
A hotspot in the '80s; an institution in the '90s; an icon today. 
 

155 W 58th St Essex House, New York City, NY, 10019, 
(212) 265-7300
The best dinner experience in New York? No way. The most fascinating? By a long shot. 
 

80 Spring St, New York, NY, 10012-3907,
 (212) 965-1414
Antiqued brasserie has a style that gets better with age.
 

One Hanover Square, New York, NY, 10004,
 (212) 514-9454
Elegant dining with a maritime theme in the shadow of Wall Street. 
 

420 E 59th St, New York, NY, 10022,
 (212) 758-0323
A romantic Provencal setting and inspired rustic fare make this secluded gem worth the expedition.
  

50 McDougal St, New York, NY, 10012,
 (212) 254-4678
Crepes and coffee are the keys to this charming French cafe. 
 

2 Harrison St, New York, NY, 10013,
 (212) 966-6960
This legendary Tribeca spot remains one of the city's most beloved restaurants.
 

409 E 59th St, New York, NY, 10022,
 (212) 980-2455
The sheer scale is its most appealing characteristic--and its ultimate undoing. 

1 Central Park W, Trump International Hotel, New York, NY, 10023-7703, 
(212) 299-3900
Four years later, Jean Georges' four-star magical mystery tour remains the city's culinary measuring stick. 
 

155 W 51st St, New York, NY, 10019-6019, 
(212) 489-1515
Revered old-line French favorite dishes out elegant seafood with class and consistency. 
 

25 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY, 10012-4055, 
(212) 343-9599
Simple pleasures in a stellar setting. 
 

139 Duane St, New York, NY, 10013,
 (212) 513-0001
Endearing bistro brings out the grandma in a refined French chef.
 

One If by Land, Two If by Sea 

147 W 15th St, New York, NY, 10011-6749, 
(212) 929-5000
The food fizzles, but the celebrity scene sizzles. 
 

17 Barrow St, New York, NY, 10014-3823,
 (212) 228-0822
A restaurant so romantic that there's a complimentary supply of dental floss in the mens' room. 
 

28 Grand St, New York, NY, 10013-1617, 
(212) 625-0362
A simple but well-executed formula keeps a crowded creperie cheerful. 
 

9 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10014, 
(212) 929-4844
Balthazar owner Keith McNally works his magic at this painstakingly French bistro in the meatpacking district. 
 

Eleven Madison Park

400 W 14th St, New York, NY, 10014-1009, 
(212) 727-1505
In petite digs, Belgian flavors that are anything but. 
 

70 Prince St, New York, NY, 10012-3306, 
(212) 219-8570
An intimate spot, and foodie's delight, on a forgotten corner of Soho.
  

118 Greenwich Avenue, New York, NY, 10011-7704,
 (212) 206-1830
 

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10010,
 (212) 889-0905
 

French Roast Cafe Downtown

78 W. 11th Street, New York, NY, 10011-8630, 
(212) 533-2233
  

158 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011,
 (212) 675-6564
 

249 Park Ave S, New York, NY, 10003-1404,
 (212) 254-5858
 

827 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003-4702, 
(212) 254-6436
 

9 E 16th St, New York, NY, 10003, 
(212) 463-7101
 

137 Ludlow St, New York, NY, 10002,
 (212) 228-5151
Once the last place you'd expect to find on the Lower East Side, this supper club fits right in these days.
 

German

281 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10010-5501, 
(212) 473-8718
'Tis the season at this Gramercy German spot.
 

Greek

105 Thompson St, New York, NY, 10012,
 (212) 925-1040
Greek delights both snack-able and salubrious.
 

1076 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10022-2202,
 (212) 223-2322