New York - Restaurants - Bistro

186 Franklin St., New York 10013
212.431.0606

Kutsher's Tribeca

Bringing class and modernity to signature Jewish dishes, Kutsher's Tribeca caters to your Catskills-visiting grandpa and the hip diner who likes a side of beet and horseradish tartare with their ge... read more

517 Lexington Ave., New York 10017
212-392-5976

Lexington Brass

Abe & Arthur's crew heads up to corporate central. Brass as in brasserie, with kitchen serving up American bistro fare. Jelly doughnut pancakes and beer waffles get the day off to a healthful s... read more

36-10 30th Ave., New York 11105
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William Hallet

Rock ‘tude bistro. Local duo drops creative takes on American classics. Signature Cobb salad upgrades bacon to slow-braised pork belly, pairs it with a poached and then fried egg. Turducken a... read more

539 E. 81st St., New York 10028
212-879-0450

East End Kitchen

Local mom and pop drop an American bistro on the Upper East. Follows the grass-fed herd with focus on local artisanal ingredients. Peaches and pork, cherries and duck, blueberries and mixed greens ... read more

208 E. 50th St., New York 10022
212-888-1788

G-50

Name sounds like it’s cribbed from a rapper, but is actually a truncation of Gotham, necessary to placate a certain downtown chef. Contemporary look mixes mirror, tile, and steel, for industr... read more

73 Gansevoort St., New York 10014
212-541-6991

MPD

That’s Mon Petit Déjeuner, not Meatpacking District, although the Koch brothers are experts in both. Infamous Day and Night brunches now removed to Ajna, leaving behind a fine dining s... read more

251 Grand St., New York 11211
718-486-3300

Le Comptoir

French riff on the classic American lunch counter. Gets things wrong in an endearing way, a la Jerry Lewis. Example: bacon-cheeseburger sausage hot dog, combo-sized with warm lentils and frisee. Fa... read more

209 Mulberry St., New York 10012
212-300-5838

Tartinery

Bistro 2.0. Tartines, classic French open-faced sammies, infiltrate a part of the city usually reserved for panini. Authenticity assured by rustic sourdough loafs flown in from Parisian bakery Poil... read more

405 E. 58th St., New York 10022
212-935-9100

Bistro Vendome

Cozy Sutton Place townhouse serving bistro classics. Serious classics: think escargot, pâté, cassoulet, and sole meuniere. Expand your culinary horizons with parmentier, a beef cheek s... read more

626 Hudson St., New York 10014
212-242-4420

Bistro de la Gare

Warm West Village Franco-Italian with female flair. Two lady chefs, late of Jarnac and Babbo, reincarnate Café de la Gare, where they were formerly owner and sous. Classic, fusion-adverse me... read more

848 Washington St., New York 10014
212-645-4100

The Standard Grill

As in setting a, not run of the mill. Much-anticipated High Line newcomer is big, bold, and beautiful. And not priced out of the civilian's reach. Vaulted ceilings, copper trimming, discreet use of... read more

299 Bowery, New York 10003
212-933-5300

DBGB Kitchen & Bar

Daniel descends on the Bowery, mashes up high/low, uptown/downtown, French brasserie/all-American tavern. Modern space nods to area's recent history, stacks its shelves like a kitchen supply store.... read more

264 Elizabeth St., New York 10012
212-966-9640
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Jo's

Cozy brown leather banquettes, white marble bar, low warm lighting make for perfectly romantic ambiance that's still strong enough to meet your buddy for a burger on a cold night. Don't stop there,... read more

247 S. 1st St., New York 11211
718-218-8047

Rye

Owner and chef Cal Elliott certainly knows his way around the kitchen, having cooked at Williamsburg dining meccas Dumont and Dressler. Tucked behind an unmarked door, Rye is all cool speakeasy atm... read more

112 Suffolk St., New York 10002
212-533-6088

Antibes Bistro

Go-to for the LES, routinely attracts envious denizens of other NYC hoods. Tavern look, with white walls, rustic fixtures, lotsa charm. Personal vibe (friendly chef helps), reasonable prices, Medit... read more

860 Fulton St., New York 11238
718-398-3500

Autour du Monde

Neighborhood bistro goes around the world, touching down with fresh Mediterranean bistro bites, Moroccan-inspired digs. Irish chef applies his French training to signatures like Asian noodle salad ... read more

78 Fifth Ave., New York 11217
718-789-8899

Canaille Bistro Francais

French food, French wine, French owner. Mid-sized spot dedicated to serving fresh, local versions of classic French dishes. House-made pâté and fromages are a given. Hanger steak comes... read more

425 Graham Ave., New York 11211
718-389-2060

Fanny

Romantic bistro with fresh ingredients enhanced by simple French/Medi preparations. Food is as clean and simple as the bare bulbs hanging from the pressed tin ceiling. Nice mélange of French... read more

4009 Broadway, New York 10032
212-781-2222

Plum Pomidor

Gastro-starved residents of WaHi take heart. Breezy little bistro just off the 168th Street stop charms with retro-mod look and lively eats. Once you've tried the juicy sourdough burger—reall... read more

387 Myrtle Ave., New York 11205
718-858-1484

Chez Lola

Buzz isn't likely to wear off anytime soon between the leafy garden, top brunch menu, and stellar rep from big bro Chez Oscar. Inside is airy and arty, with improvised elements, like an old mattres... read more

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