Island Burgers and Shakes 

Jackson Hole--64th Street

331 W 4th St, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 242-9502
The last thing you need at 3am is a flame-broiled, half-pound burger. But you know you want one.
   

766 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10019,
 (212) 307-7934
A West Coast-styled, French-fryless burger shack that attracts a deservedly cultish following. 
 

232 E 64th St, New York, NY, 10021,
 (212) 371-7187
Western-themed burger joint that believes when it comes to beef, bigger is better. 
 

739 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003-6810, 
(212) 477-5566
 

326 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036-3801,
 (212) 581-6464
A friendly spot for a satisfying bite before the theater or a mid-day respite from the chaos of Times Square.
 

Health food

300 E 12th St, New York, NY, 10003-7201, 
(212) 228-2909
Vegans flock here for the minimally-cooked vegetables and assertive condiments.  
  

191 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211-2948, 
(718) 599-2547
True bliss for the almost-vegan vegetarian. 
 

409 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10016,
 (212) 689-5666
An ambitious attempt to transport diners to Gujarat via bold food and village-courtyard decor. 
 

405 E Sixth St, New York, NY, 10009-6303, 
(212) 254-1613
 

Hale and Hearty Soups

2 E 2nd St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 254-7887
Just the sort of inexpensive and addictively tasty pan-Asian place that you've been scouring the city for. 
 

24-26 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, 10003-8024,
 (212) 674-9821
  

50 Commerce St, New York, NY, 10014-5758,
 (212) 924-5246
This Village hangout was serving kick-ass cosmopolitans and martinis long before the retro-cocktail craze hit. 
   

55 W. 56th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3902,
 (212) 245-9200
  

290 Hudson Street, New York, NY, 10013,
 (212) 627-2257
This rustic Soho spot serves surprisingly tasty organic fare. 
 

189 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10011-1805,
 (212) 620-9684
 

551 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10024-2803,
 (212) 595-8555
 

43 W. 65th Street, New York, NY, 10023-6601,
 (212) 595-8895
 

Hot dogs

269 W 23rd St, New York, NY, 10011,
 (646) 486-4441
Hot dogs and other fast-food eats become Euro-chic treats. 
 

2090 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023-2802, 
(212) 799-0243
The New York hot dog classic that brings a whole new level of meaning to "cheap eats." 
 

179 E. 86th Street, New York, NY, 10028-2106, 
(212) 369-0648
 

Indian 

409 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10016,
 (212) 689-5666
An ambitious attempt to transport diners to Gujarat via bold food and village-courtyard decor. 
  

46 E 29th St, New York, NY, 10016-7904,
 (212) 679-5535
 

110 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016-8926, 
(212) 696-9458
Original, stylish, tasty--and kosher. 
 

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10010-3629,
 (212) 889-0667
Freewheeling fusion for the well-heeled set. 
 

28 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY, 
(212) 367-7411
A sparse, tiny gem of a vegetarian-Indian restaurant in which diners don't even have to look at a menu.
 

Irish 

Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen

O'Flaherty's Ale House 

365 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10016-9074, 
(212) 683-0911
Fine food puts it a step ahead of its many Irish neighbors.
 

287 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10010,
 (212) 889-3361
Considered by many to be the finest Irish pub in Manhattan. 
 

334-36 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036-3883,
 (212) 581-9366
Authentic Irish bar brings a dose of festive cheer to midtown.
  

Italian

116 E 16th St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 254-1600
Sexy dining by, you guessed it, candlelight.  
 

110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY, 10011-9109,
 (212) 777-0303
The crown jewel in the Mario Batali aggressive-Italian empire.
  

19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-1322, 
(718) 858-4300
Transcendent pies at a family friendly Brooklyn landmark.
 

21 Bedford St, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 989-5769
It rhymes with vino, and it's the perfect spot for just that.
 

321 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036-3810, 
(212) 246-9171
The stately doyen of Manhattan Italian restaurants.
 

402 W 43rd St, New York, NY, 10036,
 (212) 564-7272
The raw and the nearly raw: Mario Batali's no-holds-barred take on Italian seafood.
 

243 E 58th St, New York, NY, 10022-1201,
 (212) 758-1479
Lydia Bastianich serves as culinary muse at one of the city's great upscale Italian restaurants.
  

86 W 3rd St, New York, NY, 10012-1008, 
(212) 673-3783
Rich Italian food served with a flair for the carnivalesque. 
 

32 Spring St, New York, NY, 10012-4173,
 (212) 941-7994
Brilliant coal-oven pizza that's more appropriate with Barolo than root beer.
 

108-26 Ascan Ave, Flushing, NY, 11375-5373,
 (718) 263-1126
World-class crust elevates Forest Hills pizza upstart to the ranks of city's old guard.
 

2287-91 1st Av, New York, NY, 10035-5010,
 (212) 534-9783
Burnt-out East Harlem pizzeria serves coal-fired pies that shine.
 

455 E 114th St, New York, NY, 10029,
 (212) 722-6709
A legendary family-style Italian restaurant that's worth the trip to Harlem for the people-watching alone. 
  

Angelo's of Mulberry Street 

403 E 12th St, New York, NY, 10009,
 (212) 505-0001
Inspired Mediterranean fare in a rustic setting--and boarding-house tables if you're in a neighborly mood. 
 

146 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, 10013-4708,
 (212) 966-1277
 

106 West Houston St, New York, NY, 10012-2529,
 (212) 677-3820
Flavorful coal-oven pies, a packed house and hideous artwork add up to frantic fun at this pizza standout. 
  

398 W Broadway, New York, NY, 10012,
 (212) 226-1102
 

246 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10001-7011, 
(212) 206-6766
Neighborhood Italian spot boasts simple, well-executed fare and one of Chelsea's best gardens.
 

2450 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024-1103, 
(212) 362-2200
A paean to colossal portions that's as big, blustering and bizarre as New York itself. 
 

88 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10003-8309, 
(212) 420-0202
A bustling, homey East Village Italian restaurant with satisfying food at reasonable prices.
  

314 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10014-3425, 
(212) 675-9463
 

122 E 27th St, New York, NY, 10016-8948,
 (212) 481-7372
Despite sluggish fare and steep prices, locals line up for this rustic regional Italian. 
  

192 E 2nd St, New York, NY, 10009-7740, 
(212) 228-0977
Rustic Italian fare in a decidedly laid-back, East Village setting. 
 

47 Bond St, New York, NY, 10012-2450, 
(212) 533-1932
 

168 W 18th St, New York, NY, 10011,
 (212) 727-8022
 

220 Avenue B, New York, NY, 10009-3303,
 (212) 674-9400
A bustling spot for a group celebration or casual night out with friends.
  

102 East 22nd Street, New York, NY, 10010-5404, 
(212) 677-2222
 

225 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10003-1604,
 (212) 533-2500
 

83 First Ave, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 388-0059
A homey brick-oven pizza spot with a lounge downstairs.
 

Two Boots Restaurant 

37 Avenue A, New York, NY, 10009-7624, 
(212) 505-2276
 

23 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY, 10012,
 (212) 941-0286