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The Best Restaurants On The Lower East Side
From old-school staples to exciting newcomers, these are our favorite spots on the Lower East Side.
The Best Bars On The Lower East Side
Wine bars, dives, and fake dives for the Dimes Square crowd—these are our favorite places to drink on the LES.
Where to Eat in Dimes Square
The best places to eat in the sceney microneighborhood of the Lower East Side known as Dimes Square.
The Best Outdoor Restaurants On The Lower East Side
27 great spots on the Lower East Side with outdoor dining available.
The Best Restaurants At Essex Market
Eat and drink your way through these eight spots in Essex Market.
14 Great Healthy Lunch Options Downtown
Where to go for a lunch downtown that won’t make you feel terrible for the rest of the day.
Where To Eat After A Run Across The Brooklyn, Manhattan, Or Williamsburg Bridge
All the restaurant motivation you need to finish your run across one of NYC’s bridges.
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Tadhanà
This seven-course tasting menu deploys liquid nitrogen and other fancy touches to showcase regional Filipino cuisine.
Swan Room
The Swan Room is a fancy cocktail bar from the people behind Estela in the Nine Orchard hotel.
Sixty Three Clinton
If you’re interested in trying a tasting menu, but you don’t have hundreds to spend, check out this LES spot.
The Best Restaurants On The Lower East Side
From old-school staples to exciting newcomers, these are our favorite spots on the Lower East Side.
Soft Swerve
For ube ice cream topped with mochi, head to this soft serve spot on the Lower East Side.
Scarr's Pizza
Scarr's is a retro slice shop on the Lower East Side with some excellent pizza and a pretty lively scene.
The Best Restaurants At Essex Market
Eat and drink your way through these eight spots in Essex Market.
Gem Wine
Gem Wine is a Lower East Side wine bar where you can share seasonal food with your date, while sharing a table with another date.
Mary's
Come to this Lower East Side bar for the beer shot combos, stay for the giant disco ball in the back room.
Ernie's Wine Bar
You can get a $2 foie gras toast at this wine bar offshoot of Ernesto’s on the Lower East Side.
Gotham Burger Social Club
This smashburger spot on the Lower East Side has a full bar and incredibly textured burgers.
Where to Eat in Dimes Square
The best places to eat in the sceney microneighborhood of the Lower East Side known as Dimes Square.
Oti
This LES spot is one of the city’s few Romanian restaurants, where you’ll find a lot more than your typical cabbage and beet dishes.
The Best Bars On The Lower East Side
Wine bars, dives, and fake dives for the Dimes Square crowd—these are our favorite places to drink on the LES.
Clubhouse Sandos & Suds
Swing by this LES spot for a quick, under $15 lunch that could involve a gochujang brisket sandwich fired up in a pizza oven.
Casetta
If you need a peaceful place to linger on the LES, head to this all-day spot for some wine and charcuterie.