Manhattan Dining, From Scarlet Booths to Takeout

4.3 (896)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri, 11:00 – 17:00, 18:00 – 22:00; Sat, 21:45 – 03:00 (+1)

668 Amsterdam Avenue

On the Upper West Side, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar serves Glatt kosher meals in a home-like setting. The menu includes straightforward dishes such as hamburgers and mashed potatoes. The restaurant also offers live music. Street-side tables offer outdoor dining. Friday nights feature prepaid Shabbat dinners.

4.3 (1,208)

Mon – Sun, 11:15 – 22:45

1417 2nd Ave

A la Turka serves Adana kebab and lahmacun on Second Avenue in Manhattan. The dining room has window seats and a central bar. A fixed-price lunch adds a midday option. The menu ranges from grilled fish and grape leaves to cacao baklava paired with a latte.

3.9 (1,890)

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

150 W 57th St

Beside Carnegie Hall, The Russian Tea Room serves continental classics such as beef Stroganoff, borscht and caviar. The restaurant also offers tea service. Scarlet booths and gold trim frame the dining space. Green walls display Russian and European artwork beneath chandeliers hung with red glass ornaments.

4.3 (2,502)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

2449 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Lighthouse Fish Market fries catfish to order in Harlem. Fish arrives crisp with a generous helping of sauce. Cabbage is among the Southern sides. This Frederick Douglass Boulevard counter is cash-only and takeout-only. Platter waits can reach 30 minutes. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 2 AM.