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
P.J. Clarke's ($$) (1041 ratings) 915 Third Ave At 55th St New York, NY 10022 (212) 317-1616 pjclarkes.com As Seen On: Bucket List	"The Cadillac" Burger double smoked country bacon, American cheese, bread & butter pickles; looks good Wagyu Prime Burger Wagyu short rib blend, brioche bun, sauteed mushroom, caramelized onion, overnight tomato jam; looks good	Bucket List	4.0 out of 5 1041 ratings	est. 1884; multiple locations
Patsy's Italian Restaurant ($$$) (1166 ratings) 236 W 56th St New York, NY 10019 (212) 247-3491 www.patsys.com As Seen On: Pasta Paradise	Cannelloni with Meat Sauce Lobster Fra Diavolo Spaghetti and Meatballs most requested dish	Pasta Paradise	4.0 out of 5 1166 ratings	"grandfather of Italian restaurants"; Frank Sinatra was regular
Pietros Ristorante ($$$) (157 ratings) 232 E 43rd St New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-9760 pietros.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"	Caesar Salad	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Salty Goodness" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.0 out of 5 157 ratings
Pig Heaven ($$) (512 ratings) 1420 3rd Ave New York, NY 10028 (212) 744-4333 pigheavennyc.com As Seen On: Ribs Paradise	Spareribs Chinese-style sauce-rubbed	Ribs Paradise	4.0 out of 5 512 ratings	also known as Nancy Lee's Pig Heaven; moved from original location at airing (1540 2nd Ave)
Rice To Riches ($$) (3216 ratings) 37 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 274-0008 www.ricetoriches.com/pudd... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chilled Perfection"	Fluent in French Toast - Rice Pudding cloud 9 & spirit toppings recommended	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chilled Perfection" Lisa Lillien	4.0 out of 5 3216 ratings
Sake Bar Hagi ($$) (452 ratings) 245 W 51st St New York, NY 10019 (212) 956-2429 www.hagi46.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Extra Crispy"	Pizza Tempura deep fried pizza; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Extra Crispy" Justin Warner	4.0 out of 5 452 ratings	opened in 2015; sake bar & Japanese restaurant w/ yakitori, noodles & other traditional dishes
Salumeria Rosi ($$$) (599 ratings) 283 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-4800 www.salumeriarosi.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"	Costina (Spicy Tuscan Spareribs) appetizer; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Meat-Fest" Anne Burrell	4.0 out of 5 599 ratings
Sant Ambroeus ($$$) (526 ratings) 1000 Madison Ave New York, NY 10021 (212) 570-2211 www.santambroeus.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"	Tonno Classico tuna, tomato, light mayonnaise; served on a fresh brioche bun; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Rise and Dine" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 526 ratings	serving authentic, fine specialties from Milan since 1982

Scarpetta ($$$) (2314 ratings) 88 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016 (212) 691-0555 www.scarpettanyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"	Spaghetti Tomato & Basil expensive (for spaghetti)..."worth every penny"-Ted Allen; everything is homemade; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sauced" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 2314 ratings
Shake Shack ($$) (2460 ratings) 366 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10024 (646) 747-8770 www.shakeshack.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Corn Dog available only 3 times per year: Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend	Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 2460 ratings	opened in 2004; modern day "roadside" burger stand; other locations within New York City; also in Miami, DC, Connecticut
Shopsin's ($$) (742 ratings) 120 Essex St New York, NY 10002 (917) 907-4506 www.shopsins.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"	Ebelskivers pancakes dumplings stuffed with banana	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Personal Favorites" Aaron Sanchez	4.0 out of 5 742 ratings
Spot Dessert Bar ($$) (3448 ratings) 13 St Marks Pl New York, NY 10003 (212) 677-5670 www.spotdessertbar.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Creations"	"The Harvest" layers of berries, soft cheesecake, Oreo crumbs, Earl grey milk tea served w/ raspberry sorbet	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Crazy Creations" Courtney Rada	4.0 out of 5 3448 ratings	est. 2009; house made all-natural desserts combining Asian & American flavors
Strip House ($$$$) (1103 ratings) 13 E 12th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 328-0000 www.striphouse.com/new_yo... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures" Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"	Strip House Chocolate Cake 24-layer chocolate cake; looks good; 5 other locations	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Guilty Pleasures" Michael Psilakis Top 5 Restaurants "Best Chocolate" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1103 ratings	#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles ($) (1880 ratings) 1 Doyers St New York, NY 10013 (212) 791-1817 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"	Hand Pulled Noodles hand-pulled noodles w/ bok choy, scallion, carrot, Taiwan bok choy, bean sprouts & broccoli; served w/ choice of meat (Guy got chicken & shrimp); looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "In a Bowl" Guy Fieri Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 1880 ratings
Union Square Cafe ($$$) (1393 ratings) 101 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 243-4020 www.unionsquarecafe.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Snack Attack"	Bar Nuts free w/ drinks; only served in afternoon (after 4:45pm); looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Snack Attack" Giada De Laurentiis	4.0 out of 5 1393 ratings	founded in 1985; casual and contemporary dining room characterized by warmth & hospitality; "restaurant has won five James Beard Awards and ranked in first place on Zagat Survey's Most Popular Restaurant list an unprecedented nine times" (from its website)
Veselka ($$) (3142 ratings) 144 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-9682 www.veselka.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"	Ukrainian Borscht hearty beet soup w/ stewed pork butt, carrots, cabbage, lima beans, vinegar & spices; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "In a Bowl" Ted Allen Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 3142 ratings	diner-style restaurant serving authentic Ukrainian cuisine since 1954; started as a candy store and a newsstand that operated out of the corner of a building... birth of the restaurant in 1962 when it expanded by combining with a small luncheonette next door; Jon Stewart & Ramones were regulars

Wolfgang's Steakhouse ($$$$) (1137 ratings) 4 Park Ave New York, NY 10016 (212) 889-3369 wolfgangssteakhouse.net/p... As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"	Porterhouse Steak dry-aged for 28 days & broiled at 1600-degrees; Bobby recommends sides of creamed spinach & German potatoes; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Deep-Fried Delights" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 1137 ratings	from Wolfgang Zwiener who used to work at legendary steakhouse Peter Luger; blue & white arched, vaulted ceilings tiled by the famed Rafael Guastavino
A Salt & Battery ($$) (877 ratings) 112 Greenwich Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 691-2713 asaltandbattery.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"	Deep Fried Candy Bar	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Unexpected" Sunny Anderson	3.5 out of 5 877 ratings	they do fish and chips too
Bar Boulud ($$$) (1003 ratings) 1900 Broadway New York, NY 10023 (212) 595-0303 www.danielnyc.com/barboul... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"	Croque Monsieur Cheese crusted ham & cheese sandwich; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "For Brunch" Frank Bruni	3.5 out of 5 1003 ratings
Baz Bagel and Restaurant ($$) (501 ratings) 181 Grand St New York, NY 10013 (212) 335-0609 www.bazbagel.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Desert Island Dish"	Latkes Fancy Pants grated Idaho potato & Spanish onion w/ matzo meal, egg & seasonings; deep fried & served w/ house sour cream, sliced smoked salmon, salmon roe & chives; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Desert Island Dish" Katie Pix	3.5 out of 5 501 ratings	est 2014; bagel shop and full-service restaurant specializing in hand-rolled bagels & Jewish diner classics
Benoit ($$$) (593 ratings) 60 W 55th St New York, NY 10019 (646) 943-7373 www.benoitny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked"	Brioche in the Viennoiserie Basket scratch made milk & egg dough is balled, stacked & baked in a rectangle pan; served w/ an array of authentic French breads	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Brilliantly Baked" Martha Stewart	3.5 out of 5 593 ratings	opened in 2008; Parisian menu "showcases both bistro favorites, as well as unexpected takes on familiar flavors" (from its website)
Bhatti Indian Grill ($$) (897 ratings) 100 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10016 (212) 683-4228 bhattitogo.com/; www.bhat... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Serious Spice"	Boti Kebab boneless lamb marinated 24 hours in ginger, garlic, yogurt & roasted black cumin, then grilled; served w/ spicy mint sauce; "huge flavor!" -Duff Goldman	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Serious Spice" Duff Goldman	3.5 out of 5 897 ratings	est. 2009; authentic North Indian restaurant specializing in kebabs & curries
Brick Lane Curry House ($$) (1010 ratings) 79 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 979-2900 www.bricklanecurryhouse.c... As Seen On: Man v. Food, Episode: "New York"	Phall challenge - spicy hot; Adam won	Man v. Food "New York" Adam Richman	3.5 out of 5 1010 ratings	moved from original airing location (306-308 E 6th St)
Brooklyn Diner ($$) (790 ratings) 155 W 43rd St New York, NY 10036 (212) 265-5400 www.brooklyndiner.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"	Strawberry Blonde Cheesecake "probably the best cheese cake on the planet"-Robert Irvine	Guilty Pleasures "Killer Combos" Robert Irvine	3.5 out of 5 790 ratings
Catch ($$$) (2786 ratings) 21 9th Ave New York, NY 10014 (212) 392-5978 catchrestaurants.com/catc... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate Bliss" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"	"Hit Me" Chocolate Cake 4-level tower stacked w/ brownie, cake, ice cream & liquid white chocolate Klondike bar; served w/ rum ganache Macaroni & Lobster Cream mac & cheese w/ mascarpone, breadcrumbs & grated parmesan; looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chocolate Bliss" Weir, Johnny Lipinski, Tara Guilty Pleasures "Coast to Coast Indulgences" Tia Mowry	3.5 out of 5 2786 ratings	est. 2011; globally influenced seafood-restaurant, set in a landmark building at the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District