Four New York Restaurants by Cuisine and Setting

4.3 (693)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 23:00

145 E 47th St

Tableside cooking sets the tone at Allora inside the Bernic Hotel. The Italian American menu includes steak prepared at the table and flambéed desserts, alongside a broad wine list. Visitors also report aggressive upselling, including samples billed as full portions. Confirm charges before accepting extras.

4.3 (355)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

150 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017

Hardwood interiors and 18 beers on tap frame a spacious Midtown pub with mellow live music. Blackwell's Pub and Restaurant serves classic pub fare, with a lunch service geared toward meals under an hour. Regulars praise attentive bartenders who will tune the televisions to requested games.

4.8 (2,384)

Tue – Fri, 11:30 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:30; Sat, 11:30 – 22:30; Sun, 11:30 – 20:30

334 Lexington Ave

Chef Jae Jung brings her South Korean upbringing and New Orleans cooking years to KJUN. Korean Cajun dishes include galbi brisket with grits and cod beignets with anchovy aioli. Visitors describe warm service in a cozy setting. Tuesday through Friday hours include an afternoon break.

3.9 (1,890)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

150 W 57th St

Scarlet booths, gold trim, and chandeliers with red glass ornaments give The Russian Tea Room its theatrical setting beside Carnegie Hall. Green walls display Russian and European artwork. Continental classics accompany tea service, with borscht and beef Stroganoff among the dishes. The venue dates to 1926.