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Mavericks
Mavericks is where you go for a big group feast in Montauk complete with steak, raw bar towers, and caviar service.
Il Buco Al Mare
Il Buco al Mare is perfect for a dinner in Amagansett that's not too fussy but still a bit upscale.
T Bar
T Bar is a New York City-style steakhouse in Southampton. Come with a crowd for a fancy evening.
M. Wells
The inventive yet homey cooking at this eccentric Québécois bistro is like nothing else in the city.
Tatiana
Inspired by the cuisines and communities of New York City, Tatiana is a hot restaurant at Lincoln Center that makes fine dining feel fun again.
Tadhanà
This seven-course tasting menu deploys liquid nitrogen and other fancy touches to showcase regional Filipino cuisine.
Amber Steakhouse
You'll have a lovely evening at this Greenpoint restaurant, if not quite the best steak of your life.
Aska
Aska serves a seafood-forward $298 tasting menu in an all-black warehouse that's not as somber as it seems.
Corima
This Northern Mexican-inspired spot does interesting small plates, but it’s the tasting menu you want.
Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park struggles to justify its $365 price tag, but it’s still an interesting experiment.
Jeju Noodle Bar
At Jeju Noodle Bar, you can eat photogenic crudo, and some solid Korean noodle dishes.
Don Peppe
Decorated with horse-racing memorabilia, this Italian restaurant has been making family-style classics in South Ozone Park since 1968.
Emilio’s Ballato
The long line and the celebrity guests at this classic Nolita Italian restaurant get all the attention. But you should come for the food.
Bar Miller
Bar Miller does an exciting, $250 dollar omakase dinner that almost exclusively uses locally, and sustainably, sourced ingredients.
Park Side Restaurant
Eat shrimp scampi at this Italian restaurant from the 1960s when you have something to celebrate.
The Best Restaurants For Special Occasions In NYC
Where to celebrate an anniversary, a graduation, or an unusually large tax refund.
Ilis
Ambitious, ridiculous, and one of a kind, this hyper-local restaurant from a Noma vet is the most fascinating fine-dining option in town.
Crabtree's Kittle House
Crabtree in Chappaqua is great for a civilized, grown-up meal with your parents, or a glass of wine and a veggie burger at the bar in the taproom.
