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I'm seeking casual gathering places (pubs, cafés, etc.) that serve food and/or drink, and that have truly outdoor seating, and that are suitable for groups of 6-12, and that have some form of outdoor heating such as firepits or heat lamps. Please only recommend venues where you personally have empirically verified the existence of real outdoor seating, within the last month, with your own senses. A roof plus two walls is fine, three walls is possibly okay as long as there's a lot of airflow, four walls is not okay. [more inside]
posted by brainwane on Jan 2, 2024 - 8 answers

Weekends in New York a full English isn't too hard to find, but are there any places that will do a fry up on a weekday -- specifically Friday? By full English I mean full English, with black pudding and sausage as a breakwater. Bonus points for a full Scottish with haggis.
posted by theory on Feb 9, 2023 - 6 answers

Looking for Reccs for New York City, Indoor, Covid Safe-er restaurants now cold is upon us? Including but not limited to large spacing between tables/High-ceilings/exceptional ventilation + not crowded?. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Oct 6, 2022 - 4 answers

Myself, my wife and our nine year old son will be visiting NYC in August for a few days. It will be our wedding anniversary while we're out there, and we're hoping to find a mid/upscale restaurant to enjoy. My wife and I usually would splurge on a multi-course meal someplace really nice, and while our son is pretty adventurous when it comes to food (most recently he enjoyed stealing some sweetbreads off my plate), you know, he's still a kid. [more inside]
posted by noneuclidean on Jul 9, 2022 - 8 answers

My boyfriend and I have tickets for Hello Dolly tonight at the Shubert (44th between 7th and 8th). We were just going to get fast food for dinner but I thought it might be nice to get a sit-down meal one step up from fast food. Fast casual would be fine (especially the price range), but I'd like to go somewhere where we can get an actual seat - and a comfortable enough seat, not terrible bar stools or rickety chairs. I can find lists of fast casual in the area but it's hard to tell what the seating is like. Any recommendations that might fit the bill? Any cuisine is fine.
posted by Neely O'Hara on Apr 11, 2018 - 22 answers

I am traveling to NYC with my family and I am looking for restaurant that will please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. [more inside]
posted by Biblio on Feb 11, 2018 - 10 answers

Friends I haven't seen in ages are coming to visit! I want to find us (party of three) a restaurant to go to where we can split a series of small plates, without splurging too much. (NYC) [more inside]
posted by Urban Winter on Feb 10, 2018 - 10 answers

My group will be in NYC for the weekend of the marathon (on November 2nd). We need to eat and I would like to get restaurant recommendations for two meals in particular, the night before the race and dinner after the race. [more inside]
posted by TORunner on Oct 7, 2014 - 14 answers

We are going to NYC for work reasons and will be spending most of the days on our feet all day at the Javits Center in Manhattan. We are staying on W. 24th St. /7th Ave., and I don't think we will have the energy to go far afield to eat dinner much, so we are looking for recommendations for dinner places in the area. Around Javits is pretty much a desert I think?, but maybe nearish where we are staying has some options? We like and eat pretty much anything, from dives (if the food is great) to ethnic and fine dining. (Things we dislike: having to dress up/suit and tie level to eat, and places that may seat you at bad tables if you are a bit overweight/not appearing cutting edge in fashion.)
posted by gudrun on May 27, 2014 - 19 answers

Cityboy and I have 4 days in Brooklyn over a long weekend in early September, 5th to the 8th. Please point me to your favorite must-see, must-eat, must do Brooklyn experiences. Staying in Greenpoint - subway stop Greenpoint Avenue on the G line - and will rely on subways or buses for transportation. We love art, crafts, theater, and our fave - eating at little neighborhood restaurants so good they draw from outside the neighborhood. We are adventurous eaters and drinkers, looking for a friendly atmosphere. Price is not as important as authentic quality and honest presentation, and I'm not interested in 3 hour waits unless they are REALLY WORTH IT. Quality is way more important than buzz. We will also go to Manhattan for museums and shows, but our taste is more Fringe than Broadway, so I'd love recommendations for slightly askew productions or visual art shows in either borough. Have already seen the James Turrell show at the Guggenheim and felt a little underwhelmed after epic waits, but we might give it another try on a weekday.
posted by citygirl on Aug 28, 2013 - 16 answers

Where to go for dinner next in NYC? I'm a lifelong New Yorker and love going out to eat. However, I feel like I'm in bit of a rut, mostly returning to neighborhood reliables and a handful of other favorite restaurants around the city. The wealth of information about NYC restaurants out there is pretty daunting, so I'm hoping for some direction from the hivemind. Some more details inside. [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Apr 2, 2013 - 18 answers

I could use some input on how I can pull off the bachelorette party I have envisioned, in New York City, in late May of this year. Keywords: fun (not raunchy), slumber party, karaoke, good food, overnight. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Mar 8, 2013 - 6 answers

I will be staying in a rented apartment at 28th St and 2nd Ave in the Kips Bay Area of New York City for a week at the end of April. Can anyone familiar with the area (Kips Bay, Manhattan) orient me to local transportation, fun activities, and good eats? [more inside]
posted by SamFrancisco on Mar 19, 2012 - 12 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for a really nice restaurant in NYC to send my parents to as a thank you. [more inside]
posted by cholly on Sep 5, 2011 - 24 answers

What are some good Weight Loss Surgery Friendly restaurants in midtown Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by inturnaround on Apr 4, 2011 - 3 answers

Are there any decent restaurants in NYC that have a great view? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es on Dec 23, 2010 - 15 answers

I'll be turning 21 in a couple of weeks in New York City! Give me the secrets to the big 2-1 in the big N-Y-C. [more inside]
posted by i_am_a_fiesta on Dec 8, 2010 - 6 answers

NYC restaurant filter: Taking an elderly, out-of-town couple (that we don't know well) out to dinner. We'd like to take them somewhere reasonably nice (cost not a concern), but we do know that they prefer plainer foods that are easy on the digestive system. Manhattan required, midtown preferred. A little extra detail inside. [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Oct 28, 2010 - 17 answers

Looking for NYC restaurant recommendations for dinner Friday in the walking area of Penn Station or the Canal Street subway. More info inside! [more inside]
posted by Concolora on Sep 15, 2010 - 12 answers

Where can I watch Shark Week in New York City? I'm desperate. [more inside]
posted by SputnikSweetheart on Jul 31, 2010 - 11 answers

I have a 30th birthday coming up in NYC and I'm trying to think of some fun restaurants, places to go (i.e. bowling, paintball, karaoke), and or things to do. I'd like for a group of us to be able to eat and do something (like bowl) at the same time then we'd all go out to a bar afterward. Anyone have any fun restaurant or party place suggestions in NYC? btw, not interested in bowling or karaoke suggestions
posted by squareoak on Jan 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I find Sloppy Joes in New York City?
posted by Stynxno on Dec 29, 2006 - 1 answer

Suggestions needed: where to eat, watch football, and keep busy on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. [more inside]
posted by serialcomma on Nov 12, 2006 - 2 answers

Show me to the rice table! [more inside]
posted by NYCinephile on Aug 12, 2006 - 8 answers

I go to NYC at least once a month, and I'm always on the hunt for good vegan restaurants, especially in the East Village area, although I'd love to hear about good eats in other areas of the city as well. I've been to Quintessence, Bonobos, and Caravan of Dreams, and I go gaga over LifeThyme, the grocery/bookstore/cafeteria on 7th Ave and 9th St - they have six inch high veggie pizza that's to die for. Are there any more yummy vegan places I need to know about, and if so, what's the most yummilicious thing on the menu?
posted by iconomy on Jul 29, 2004 - 28 answers