New York's Best Hotel Dining

French-American steakhouse in the Ritz-Carlton with a large wine list, weekend breakfast buffet and outdoor seating.

Reviews:

• “Perfect Cozy Dinner on a cold winter evening…”
• “The food is only bested by the class of the staff”
• “Pleasant but not outstanding”
• “Pampered and well fed”
• “Delicious”

2 West Restaurant or email 2 West Restaurant

French master Joel Robuchon’s celestial cuisine touches down in the Four Seasons.

Reviews:

• “Impeccable service and the food is devine!”
• “Foie Gras at it’s Best!”
• “the finest cuisine i’ve ever had!”
• “I love this place!”
• “Gee Toto, we’re not at White Castle any more…”

Tips: The jet-setting wine list ranges from around $50 to $5,000. The cheapest glass on the list, a mellow petite Syrah, pairs well with a multitude of Robuchon’s creations.

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

A celebrity favorite from L.A. lands in the Bryant Park Hotel, delivering stylized Asian cuisine along with a glamorous crowd.

Reviews:

• “NOBU IS NO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Amazing Food but Very Small Portions "
• “Great Valentine’s Date”
• “Really? Cause we had a blast?”
• “The ROPING of a lifetime”

Tips: For pre or post-dinner drinks, don’t miss the Bryant Park Hotel’s terrific, subterranean Cellar Bar.

Koi

Japanese-tinged New American at the chic Alex Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Great food and service”
• “Disappointed”
• “Good food and freindly service in midtown”
• “A great place to try food from two worlds!”
• “a must go”

Tips: Among the signature cocktails, the tart kumquat sour made with a traditional Japanese spirit called shochu is outstanding. For wine drinkers, the Sokol-Blosser “Evolution” white ($34), a fresh, light mix of nine varietals from the Willamette Valley, is an easy, drinkable choice.

Riingo Restaurant

The hidden contender for the title of best New York City hamburger.

Reviews:

• “GOOD BURGER…AT A “GREAT” PRICE"
• “Best NYC burger”
• “You’ll impress people you bring here”
• “Decent burger…. but not nearly as good as SHAKE SHACK!”
• “Cramped, touristy, good burger.”

Tips: You pay a price for this privilege—the burger bill will set you back at least $11 with fries and a drink.

Burger Joint

Geoffrey Zakarian’s colorful New American cooking shines at the Chambers Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Not a “must try” but still good"
• “Great Restaurant Week meal”
• “Rude Hostess, a Ripoff!”
• “Worst dining experience in NY "
• “AWFUL AWFUL”

Tips: Town serves a light-fare menu between its regular meal hours.

Town or email Town

New York’s four-star destination delivers the most exquisite of French fare with inspired global flavors.

Reviews:

• “Dreadful service!!”
• “Dissappointing food”
• “Pigeon Food.”
• “JEAN GEORGES? Not “one of the best in the world” on THIS night…"
• “Very Nice Upgrade-Still A1”

Tips: Diners choose either from a three-course ($98) or seven-course ($148) prix fixe menu.

Jean Georges

The city’s best Thai in a sultry, alluring dining room hidden deep inside the stylish, refined 60 Thompson Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous location for a ‘sceney’ dinner with great ambiance and good food”
• “Very good thai food”
• “Not worth the hype”
• “Very stylish and savvy atmosphere”
• “Not good. "

Tips: Have a cockail; both the tart and limey Ginger Lemongrass Cooler and the Watermelon Cooler are immensely refreshing. The wine list offers a few options by the glass, and most bottles range from $35 to $60.

Kittichai

Daniel Boulud’s casual French bistro is still world-class.

Reviews:

• “Greatest burger I have ever had”
• “suckling pig was good”
• “Excellent splurge”
• “Best meal, best service in the heart of midtown! Period.”
• “Loud, but…”

Tips: Boulud’s signature eatery, Daniel, is one of the best restaurants in New York.

DB Bistro Moderne

A plush platform for exacting French-Japanese fusion, 35 floors up.

Reviews:

• “Great Special Occasion Fine Dining”
• “Great special occasion place”
• “Recommended with a caveat”
• “The View is closely Rivaled by the food! "
• “What a romantic place!!”

Tips: Two prix-fixe menus are available at lunch: two courses (no dessert) for $25, and three courses (includes dessert) for $35. At dinner, diners must choose between a three-course menu ($85) or the six-course tasting menu ($125).

Asiate

By doing big things in a small space, this spot proves it’s all in the details.

Reviews:

• “Very romantic and amazing staff!”
• “Truly outstanding cuisine coupled with discreet service and a casual environment”
• “Unexpectedly great restaurant”
• “Theater-District Gem”
• “Such a nice staff.”

Tips: If you order dessert—and you absolutely should—don’t miss the list of after-dinner drinks, including an impressive selection of ports and grappas.

Triomphe New York or email Triomphe New York