Best Restaurants for People Watching in Washington Heights

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1. Waterside Restaurant and Catering

4.3

Price: Expensive

• American • North Bergen

Booked 17 times today

Waterside Restaurant is the premier waterfront destination for indoor and outdoor dining - featuring curated seafood, steak, and pastas paired with handcrafted cocktails, signature appetizers, and decadent desserts.One of Hudson County's best restaurants with a view, Waterside Restaurant provides semi-private dining experiences, outdoor patios, retractable roof, and outdoor bars on the water. Located on the Hudson Riverfront, you won't need a rooftop - the North Bergen outdoor terrace and patio spaces have unobstructed, waterfront views of the NYC skyline. Experience fresh, flavorful seafood, delicious steaks, and refreshing cocktails that honor culinary techniques with global, contemporary influences.On Fri and Sat nights, stay for live music from top North Jersey DJs from Bergen County, Essex County and New York City. This is your go-to spot for date night, birthday dinners, and romantic nights out along the NJ riverfront.For Private Events, call or email.

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2. Frankie's Restaurant Arthur Ave.

4.4

Awesome(51)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belmont

Prime Steaks, Fresh Pasta, Delicious Italian Dishes, Tasty Cocktails & Great Wine, Frankies Restaurant Welcomes You to Enjoy Fine Italian Dining in the Heart of Bronx's Little Italy, Arthur Avenue.

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3. Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(803)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to The Lokal 83Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a Mediterranean - American menu which includes Large variety of tappas, seafood, salads, burger ,meat and chicken entrees, vegan, gluten-free , childrens meals,and good selection of wines ,beers and cocktails.

4. Jacques Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(1406)

Price: Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 8 times today

Jacques Brasserie is a relaxing sanctuary deep in the heart of the Upper East Side. Low key and inviting, this two-room restaurant and bar serves classic French dishes amongst dark wooden walls adorned with vintage poster advertisements and bohemian scenes a la Toulouse-Lautrec. Open seven days a week, Jacques Brasserie serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.Our chef creates everything in house, producing classic dishes such as French Onion Soup, Escargot, Steak Frites, Poulet Roti, Salade Nicoise and our most popular dish, Moules Frites.Committed to serving the finest local and seasonal products, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner, a meal at Jacques Brasserie will captivate your senses. Bon Appetit!Note : we do not take reservations for BAR AREA ROOM it’s first come first served only.We cannot honor reservations for specific tables

5. Amor Cubano

4.3

Awesome(487)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Harlem

Escape to a world of Cuban delicacies at Amor Cubano. The authentic 1950's Havana setting combines the classic golden age of Cuba with a younger, hip and sexy atmosphere. The air is filled with dancing, singing and performance art as you dine on Cuban cuisine at this truly unique restaurant.

6. Cafe Luxembourg

4.8

Exceptional(8508)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 170 times today

Cafe Luxembourg is offering reservations for indoor and outdoor dining. Walk-Ins are welcome. Our Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, fans, electric heaters and flexible plexiglass windows for your comfort. *Per the rules and regulations of the DINING OUT NYC Program, Outdoor Seating will no longer be available beginning 11.01.24. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-873-7411. We look forward to seeing you soon. The safety and welfare of our employees and guests is a top priority.Cafe Luxembourg has newly installed Merv13 filters, installed in all ducts. The filters trap 98% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns The air is not recycled but forced fresh air. Thank you for your patronage!

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7. Quality Italian - New York

4.6

Exceptional(5938)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 212 times today

Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.

8. Babbo Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(4777)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 57 times today

Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

9. The Smith - Nomad

4.7

Exceptional(5696)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 159 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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10. Bill's Bar and Burger

4.3

Awesome(2293)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Rockefeller Center

Booked 58 times today

Welcome to Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center in New York City! Serving homage to burger and shake lovers, Bill’s Burger & Bar first opened its doors in 2009 at Rockefeller Center in New York City – the largest standalone burger joint in the country. It continues to dazzle patrons with an impressive craft burger list that includes its signature Bill’s ‘Fat Cat’ Burger that was listed as one of CNN’s “Top 10 Burgers in America” and continues to be ranked among New York sources like The Daily Meal and Thrillist. The popular restaurant is known for offering a welcoming, low-key environment for guests to enjoy good company, great food and its extensive list of local and craft beer.

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Waterside Restaurant and Catering

2. Frankie's Restaurant Arthur Ave.

3. Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4. Jacques Brasserie

5. Amor Cubano

6. Cafe Luxembourg

7. Quality Italian - New York

8. Babbo Ristorante

9. The Smith - Nomad

10. Bill's Bar and Burger

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