New York City - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Man v Food, Best Thing I Ever Ate, and others

New York City	(131 restaurants - Include Closed)	1 2 3 4 5 6

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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
2nd Ave Deli ($$) (1416 ratings) 162 E 33rd St New York, NY 10016 (212) 689-9000 www.2ndavedeli.com As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "New York: Pastrami"	Pastrami Sandwich steamed twice for extra juiciness; machine-cut, thinner-sliced	Food Wars "New York: Pastrami" Camille Ford	4.0 out of 5 1416 ratings	Food War: Katz's vs. 2nd Ave... Katz's won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1954; moved in 2007 (originally on 2nd Ave); family-friendly, more relaxed
abcV ($$$) (676 ratings) 38 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 475-5829 www.abchome.com/content/d... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"	Tropical Sundae vegan specialty dessert featuring a variety of tropical fruits atop non-dairy ice cream; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Buttered Up" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 676 ratings	est. 2017; award-winning vegan restaurant w/ seasonal dishes & drinks
Amy Ruth's ($$) (3008 ratings) 113 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 (212) 280-8779 www.amyruthsharlem.com As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Harlem"	Rev. Al Sharpton top seller; chicken & waffles	101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation "Harlem" Adam Richman	4.0 out of 5 3008 ratings	#93 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1998; authentic Southern cuisine; dishes named after famous people
Artichoke Basille's Pizza ($) (4217 ratings) 321 E 14th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-2004 www.artichokepizza.com As Seen On: $24 in 24, Episode: "New York"	Artichoke Pizza signature pizza; thin crust; white sauce, pecorino romano cheese, mozzarella & artichoke; slices almost plate-sized; looks good	$24 in 24 "New York" Jeff Mauro	4.0 out of 5 4217 ratings	take-out only; multiple locations w/in NYC
Balthazar Restaurant ($$$) (3642 ratings) 80 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-1414 www.balthazarny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"	French Fries Idaho russet potatoes pressed through cutter, blanched in peanut oil, & double-fried right before serving; seasoned w/ salt; looks good Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Quiche w/ gruyere cheese & mixed greens; "to die for" -Geoffrey Zakarian Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles w/ warm berries & creme fraiche	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Bobby Flay Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Fried" Bobby Flay Iron Chef Eats "Best Breakfasts" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 3642 ratings	opened in 1997; old Parisian-style bistro serving traditional bistro fare from breakfast through late-night supper
Barney Greengrass ($$) (912 ratings) 541 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10024 (212) 724-4707 www.barneygreengrass.com/... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"	Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good Potato Latkes w/ side of sour cream & apple sauce	Best Thing I Ever Ate "At a Deli" Alton Brown Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Alton Brown Guilty Pleasures "Holiday Decadence" Daphne Oz	4.0 out of 5 912 ratings	since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Barrio Chino ($$) (1181 ratings) 253 Broome St New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-6710 www.barriochinonyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"	Grapefruit Margarita	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Best Drink" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 1181 ratings
BLVD Bistro ($$) (1457 ratings) 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10026 (212) 678-6200 blvdbistrony.com As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"	Double Cut Pork Chop topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good	Top 5 Restaurants "Best Soul Food" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1457 ratings	#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated

Bowery Meat Company ($$$) (644 ratings) 9 E 1st St New York, NY 10003 (212) 460-5255 www.bowerymeatcompany.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"	Bread Pudding	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Savory Confessions" Cheryl James/Sandra Denton (Salt-N-Pepa)	4.0 out of 5 644 ratings
Bubby's ($$) (2040 ratings) 120 Hudson St New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-0666 www.bubbys.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"	Fried Chicken 1/2 chicken, 24 hr brine, sits 6 hrs between breading & frying; crispy southern style; w/ coleslaw & biscuit; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Voted 'Most Popular'" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 2040 ratings	est 1990; originally a wholesale pie company, now serving locally sourced American comfort food
Buddakan ($$$) (4613 ratings) 75 9th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-6699 www.buddakannyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Whole Peking Duck make yourself at table: duck meat, crispy duck skin, hoisin sauce rolled in a (tortilla-like) moo shu pancake	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 4613 ratings
Butter Lane ($) (1267 ratings) 123 E 7th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 677-2880 www.butterlane.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"	Banana Cupcake with French Vanilla Icing	Best Thing I Ever Ate "The Classics" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 1267 ratings	"devoted to making you the perfect cupcake" (from website)
Cafe China ($$) (1953 ratings) 59 W 37th St New York, NY 10018 (212) 213-2810 www.cafechinanyc.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"	Kung Pao Chicken stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Fried Fabulous Fun" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1953 ratings
Cafe Habana ($$) (3313 ratings) 17 Prince St New York, NY 10012 (212) 625-2001 www.cafehabana.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Mexican Grilled Corn served w/ mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder & lime; "everything you want in a bite" –Tyler Florence; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Tyler Florence Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Tyler Florence	4.0 out of 5 3313 ratings	opened in 1997; old-school Dominican diner inspired by a storied Mexico City lunch joint; Other Recipes: Cuban Sandwich \| Cuban Sandwich
Caffe Dante ($$) (662 ratings) 79-81 Macdougal St New York, NY 10012 (212) 982-5275 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"	Cannoli	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Personal Favorites" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.0 out of 5 662 ratings
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square ($$) (4771 ratings) 200 W 44th St New York, NY 10036 (212) 221-3800 www.carminesnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"	Chocolate Bread Pudding toasted Italian bread w/ golden raisins, chocolate chips, soaked in custard w/ cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, & heavy cream, baked & served warm w/ whipped cream & strawberries	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Livin' Large" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 4771 ratings	est. 1990; family style Southern Italian cuisine; multiple locations

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar ($$) (1379 ratings) 203 E 10th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 995-9511 www.chikalicious.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"	Fromage Blanc Island "Cheesecake" served as a ball in a bowl topped w/ heavy cream; "most mind-blowing dish I've had in 10 years"-Johnny Iuzzini; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Better Than Mine" Johnny Iuzzini	4.0 out of 5 1379 ratings	est. in 2003; 20-seat eatery featuring fresh, fun and innovative individual desserts
Cho Dang Gol Korean Restaurant ($$) (1608 ratings) 55 W 35th St New York, NY 10001 (212) 695-8222 www.chodanggolny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "As Good As Mom's"	Soondubu Jjigae spicy soft tofu stew w/ squid, octopus, oysters, shrimp and clams served w/ raw egg at the end	Best Thing I Ever Ate "As Good As Mom's" Judy Joo	4.0 out of 5 1608 ratings	opened in 1997; main ingredient in many food items is tofu
Clinton Street Baking Company ($$) (5820 ratings) 4 Clinton St New York, NY 10002 (646) 602-6263 clintonstreetbaking.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Blueberry Pancakes"	Blueberry Pancakes buttery, light & fluffy w/ crispness on edge & topped w/ maple-butter syrup; use wild Maine blueberries; looks good	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Blueberry Pancakes" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 5820 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; opened in 2001; owners/chefs are husband & wife team; voted best blueberry pancakes in NYC twice (NY Magazine); long lines
Cocoron ($$) (1115 ratings) 16 Delancey St New York, NY 10002 (212) 226-1262 www.cocoronandgoemon.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"	Mera Mera Dip with Soba Noodles homemade cold soba w/ sesame paste based spicy sauce, chicken, bok choy, scallion & sesame	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Asian Sensations" Kristen Kish	4.0 out of 5 1115 ratings	opened in 2011; specializes in scratch made Japanese noodle dishes
Cote ($$$$) (1804 ratings) 16 W 22nd St New York, NY 10010 (212) 401-7986 www.cotenyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "High Steaks"	Butcher's Feast 4 select cuts of USDA Prime & American wagyu beef, grilled at the table & served w/ Korean accompaniments like kimchi, egg souffle & scallion salad; "awesome, hot, sweet & salty caramelized flavor!" -Elena Besser	Best Thing I Ever Ate "High Steaks" Elena Besser	4.0 out of 5 1804 ratings	est. 2017; upscale steakhouse & Korean barbecue; Michelin star winner; known for smokeless grills in the tables
Craft ($$$$) (1093 ratings) 43 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 780-0880 www.craftrestaurantsinc.c... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Roasted Quail marinated for 24 hrs; grilled and topped w/ balsamic and olive oil	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Aaron Sanchez	4.0 out of 5 1093 ratings	opened in 2001
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ($$) (3507 ratings) 700 West 125th St New York, NY 10027 (212) 694-1777 www.dinosaurbarbque.com/b... As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"	Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs looks good	Guilty Pleasures "O.M.G. Food!" Anne Burrell	4.0 out of 5 3507 ratings	original location in Syracuse; multiple locations
Don Antonio ($$) (1710 ratings) 309 W 50th St New York, NY 10019 (646) 719-1043 donantoniopizza.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "East Coast Crusin'" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Keepin' It Real"	Montanara Starita Pizza house specialty; lightly fried pizza dough, topped w/ signature Starita tomato sauce & imported smoked buffalo mozzarella, finished in wood-burning oven; looks good Pistacchio e Salsiccia Pizza fresh pistachio pesto, sausage, homemade mozzarella, pecorino romano, basil, extra virgin olive oil	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "East Coast Crusin'" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Keepin' It Real" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 1710 ratings	opened in 2012; specialize in Neapolitan wood-fire pizza (thin crust)...offer 60 pizza varieties; Geoffrey Zakarian (from Iron Chef made guest appearance); Other Recipes: Margherita Pizza
Egg Shop ($$) (1268 ratings) 151 Elizabeth St New York, NY 10012 (646) 666-0810 www.eggshopnyc.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"	"B.E.C." (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) Sandwich broke yolk, McAdam white cheddar, Black Forest bacon, tomato jam, fresh pickled jalapeno, panini roll; Marc gets it w/ fried chicken on the side; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Savory Confessions" Marc Murphy	4.0 out of 5 1268 ratings