Manhattan Grills and Dinner Spots for Friends

5.0 (204)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

24 E 23rd St

This easygoing spot pairs giant New York-style slices and hot-honey-drizzled pies with scoops of Italian gelato. It sits at 24 East 23rd Street, opens daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, holds a 5.0 platform rating across 204 reviews, and its seating area is limited.

4.8 (169)

Tue – Sat, 17:30 – 23:30; Sun, 17:00 – 23:00

17 W 19th St

An intimate chef’s counter serving progressive Korean tasting courses prepared over custom built-in grills. Diners highlight the precise course plating, refined Korean tasting menu flavors and thoughtful beverage pairings. It is at 17 West 19th Street, rated 4.8 from 169 platform reviews, serves Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 to 11:30 PM and Sunday 5 to 11 PM, with no dietary options.

5.0 (7)

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

16 West 29th Street

This candlelit French bistro inside the Ace Hotel pairs provincial classics with a warm, retro lounge vibe, and visitors praise its service and high-quality French cuisine. It sits at 16 West 29th Street, holds a 5.0 rating from 7 platform reviews, serves breakfast daily 7 to 11 AM, and dinner Tuesday to Saturday 4 to 10 PM.

5.0 (64)

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

7 East 30th Street

Grill premium Wagyu at your table in this Korean-born yakiniku spot designed like a retro 1980s Japanese alleyway. It sits at 7 East 30th Street, holds a 5.0 rating from 64 platform reviews, and serves dinner from 5:00 to 11:00 PM, staying open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.