Manhattan Flavor Finds

4.4 (515)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00

62 W 9th St

For a value-minded start in Greenwich Village, the $27 Adult Happy Meal pairs a Prime Burger, fries and a Linger Longer drink. The offer runs daily until 7 PM and all night Monday and Tuesday; the wider steak-and-cocktail menu sits in a higher price bracket.

4.7 (205)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1)

154 8th Ave

Go counter-service in Chelsea for slow-cooked beef birria and consommé, with spicy shrimp tacos, beef grilled cheese and esquites also on the menu. This is the lower-price stop in the selection; indoor seating is limited, so keep the plan casual.

4.8 (347)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

1 Little West 12th Street

Treat this Meatpacking bistro as the splurge, not a cheap eat. Dry-aged beef and martinis lead the menu, and the $78 four-course dinner prix fixe includes endless fries; the entire party must participate. An à la carte menu is also available.

4.2 (548)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 21:30

455 Main St

Take the food search to Roosevelt Island for sushi, hot udon and soba. The listed two-roll lunch special comes in under $20, offering a value-minded option at this compact bistro. Treat it as a separate island stop rather than a walk from the downtown picks.