7 Spots Around Town to Celebrate NYC Restaurant Week

Jul 23

Jul 23 7 Spots Around Town to Celebrate NYC Restaurant Week

NYC Restaurant Week returns with a bang. As New York City’s supreme dining scene reopens, the opportunity to celebrate eating out is greater than ever. Travelers and locals look forward to this occasion every year because it’s a great opportunity to try new cuisines at premium restaurants at reasonable prices. Running from July 19- August 22nd you can enjoy lunch and dinner options (entrée + one side) for $21 or $39, plus Signature Dining Experiences (three courses or more) for $125. Below are some of the great options available.

If you want to splurge on NYC Restaurant Week's new $125 tasting option:

Kintsugi (28 Grand Street) applies the Edo-style sushi techniques of marination, aging, and smoking to bring out the umami flavors from seafood sourced all around the world. Sourcing and presenting the season’s best offerings directly to your plate, the style and execution allows for the purity of the ingredients to come forth. During NYC Restaurant Week, Kintsugi will offer a signature dining experience, which includes 13 Selected Classic and Seasonal Nigiri Sushi, Chef’s Choice Handroll, Gourmet Miso Soup, Seasonal Monaka Ice Cream, and Dessert Beverage all for $125. More information can be found at https://www.kintsuginyc.com

Delicious Options in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn:

Fish Cheeks (55 Bond St) co-chefs and brothers Chat and Ohm Suansilphong, whose parents owned a restaurant in Thailand, prepare Thai family-style dishes at varying levels of spiciness; standouts include coconut crab curry and steamed whole fish with aromatic Thai herbs. Non-seafood items like grilled pork cheeks with jaew sauce and potent cocktails are also exemplary. During NYC Restaurant Week, Fish Cheeks will offer a $39 lunch and dinner special.

Ten Hope (10 Hope St) offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu at this Williamsburg bar-restaurant, so you can get meze plate or shakshuka flatbread alongside signatures like the Ten Hope Kofta burger and bacon or egg and cheese sandwiches for brunch. The outdoor garden makes for a relaxed setting to eat and drink at. During NYC Restaurant Week, Ten Hope will offer a $39 dinner special.

Skorpios (5 E 54th St) brings the isle of Rhodes to Midtown. Traditional Greek cuisine is the focus: appetizers like tzatziki and hummus, spanakopita, ouzo-flamed halloumi cheese and fried calamari, and mains like squid-ink pasta, steak and grilled fish. Indoor waterfalls and a sand art wall add to the feel of a Mediterranean getaway. During NYC Restaurant Week, Skorpios will offer a week of on site $21 lunch specials, $39 dinners, and a $39 Sunday brunch. Takeout is also available.

Lamia’s Fish Market (47 Avenue B) over-the-top design feels like part sea grotto, part submarine and part yacht. For solo diners or casual dates, the raw bar is the place to be for fresh-shucked oysters and ceviche. The multilevel East Village restaurant is owned by Lamia Funti. Ambitious and creative, it’s geared for perfect nights on the town. During NYC Restaurant Week, Lamia’s Fish Market will offer a $39 dinner for on site and takeout.

Lolo’s Seafood Shack (303 W 116th St) in Harlem takes its name from being locally owned, and locally operated. Owned by Guyanese chef Raymond Mohan and partner Leticia Skai Young Mohan, Lolo’s menu features seafood favorites that might transport you to a beach in the Caribbean or the coastal waters of Cape Cod. With a décor of ocean blues, sunny yellows, picnic benches, and a drink menu driven by the signature rum punch, Lolo’s bring an island-style vibe to the bustling streets of Harlem. During NYC Restaurant Week, Lolo’s Seafood Shack will offer a $21 lunch special and $39 dinner special.

Bar Marseille (190 Beach 69th St) in the Rockaways is located near the ocean making it the perfect summer dining destination. This French Riviera style restaurant features an extensive wine list providing pairings for various dishes. During NYC Restaurant Week, Bar Marseille will offer a prix fixe choice between a main course and side with a Sommelier wine pick all for $39.