Four Manhattan Restaurants for Meals With Friends

Explore Manhattan restaurants with friends, from inexpensive Japanese happy hour to upscale Vietnamese plates.

Choose a spot for your next meal.
Izakaya Zest
4.6 (616)
Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30
112 Eldridge St

Japanese happy hour keeps this brick lined Eldridge Street stop inexpensive. Ramen gives the table a warmer option alongside sushi, while the intimate room suits a smaller gathering.

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Little Eva's Beer Garden and Grill
3.7 (72)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 17:00
Liggett Terrace East, Governors Island

Cold drinks and fish and chips make this open air Governors Island beer garden a daytime meal stop. Confirm the listed closing time before planning a late gathering.

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Bistrot Ha
4.2 (69)
Tue – Sat, 17:30 – 22:30
137 Eldridge St

Vietnamese plates bring a different dinner rhythm to Eldridge Street. Fried yuba with pork and cocktails lead into a meal with unlimited rice and bread refills. This is the upscale option for the group.

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Thai Diner
4.4 (2,998)
Mon – Wed, 08:30 – 22:30; Thu – Fri, 08:30 – 23:30; Sat, 10:00 – 23:30; Sun, 10:00 – 22:30
186 Mott St

Thai and American diner cooking meet in Nolita. The Thai basil cheesesteak is one distinctive choice, while khao soi brings a rich curry broth. Allow for a long wait, with a text arriving when the table is ready.

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