Manhattan Dining for Friends From Grills to Tasting Menus

4.4 (3,378)

Mon – Thu, 17:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 17:30 – 23:00

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States

Settle in for an upscale seasonal tasting menu centered on plant based cooking, with selective meat and seafood choices. Staff explain each course and ingredient, and an extensive wine program accompanies the meal.

5.0 (7)

Mon, Sun, 07:00 – 11:00; Tue – Sat, 07:00 – 11:00, 16:00 – 22:00

16 West 29th Street

Step inside the Ace Hotel for candlelit French cooking and a retro lounge setting. The open kitchen evokes Parisian market bistros, with dinner served Tuesday through Saturday.

5.0 (64)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

7 East 30th Street

Grill Wagyu at your own table in private booths styled like a retro Japanese alleyway. This Korean born yakiniku spot brings hands on cooking to the evening, with staff available to explain the menu.

4.5 (1,052)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Thu, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1)

315 5th Ave #3FL

Dedicated chefs handle the tableside grilling in Koreatown, with banchan alongside the meat. The dining room combines ventilation and moody lighting. The full party needs to be present for seating.