Restaurants in New York
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Where to eat
Thanks to New York's enormous ethnic diversity, it has restaurants of all types and kinds. It is considered the gastronomic capital of the USA and has more restaurants than any other city on the continent. At the same time, food prices in the city are relatively expensive: even a simple meal at a fast-food joint like McDonald's will cost more in New York than in most cities in the USA. Additionally, you will find it difficult to find cheap and recommended family restaurants like those scattered in abundance along the roads in the USA. You also won't come across large and cheap supermarkets in the city center, and to buy a little food and drink for your hotel room, you will have to pay a high price at one of the Delis scattered throughout Manhattan.
Food Tours:
I recommend joining a food tour at the beginning of your stay in New York, where you will also receive information about recommended restaurants where you can dine during your next travel days in New York.
♦ Ordering guided food tours in New York from GetYourGuide.com:
♦ Recommended food tours in New York for booking from the Viator site:
Popular Restaurants
Below is a very partial list of restaurants especially loved by children, more for the atmosphere than for the food (most belong to well-known chains with branches across the continent):
♦ The famous "Planet Hollywood" in Times Square.
♦ "Hard Rock Cafe" - this was the first of the "Theme Restaurants," focusing on music, especially rock and roll. Address: 1501 Broadway.
♦ "Cowgirl Hall of Fame" - a cowboy restaurant serving Texan food and excellent ice creams for dessert. Address: 519 Hudson St. (at 10th St.).
♦ "Pasta Lovers" - a recommended Italian restaurant, address: 142 West 49th Street.
♦ Brother Jimmy's is an American BBQ restaurant with three branches in Manhattan.
♦ Burger Joint is an American restaurant known for its acclaimed hamburgers. Address: 118 W 57th St (between 6th and 7th Avenues).
Classic American Diners:
♦ Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - located on 8th Avenue in the 620 building.
♦ Prime Burger - Address: E. 51st St., New York (between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue).
♦ A cheap and popular hot dog stand open 24 hours a day is: Gray's Papaya, Address: 2090 Broadway (corner of 71st St.).
Chinese Food
♦ For lovers of Chinese food, it is recommended to eat in Chinatown, at one of the authentic restaurants where the Chinese themselves eat.
Jewish / Israeli Food
♦ If you miss Jewish food, don't worry. In New York (especially in Brooklyn) there is an abundance of Jewish restaurants (most of them kosher) and Israeli food such as shawarma and falafel. The falafel considered the best in the city is Falafel 'N' Stuff, Address: 1586 First Ave. between 82nd and 83rd Streets.
Delicatessens
♦ The most famous Deli (from the movie "When Harry Met Sally") is: Katz’s Delicatessen, Address: 205 East Houston St., known for its hot dogs and pastrami sandwiches.
♦ For dessert: Financier - a chain of French cafes with wonderful cakes, with branches throughout Manhattan.
Candy Store
"Dylan’s Candy Bar" is a giant candy store located on Third Avenue, at: 1011 Third Ave. The store (which has branches in other US destinations) has more than 5,000 types of candies and is considered the largest candy store in the world. The store spreads over three floors and is superbly designed (it has won many design awards) and also features a cafe and bar.