best places for group dining, manhattan
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One of the questions I get asked most frequently- where can I take a big group of people? The list below has a wide range of approachable food styles, price points, and can accommodate a large group & the noise that comes with you.
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shuka
Contemporary Mediterranean food in a stylish setting.
38 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
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el toro blanco
Refined Mexican fare like made-to-order guacamole & a long tequila list
257 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014
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ilili
Creative Lebanese sharing plates served up in a trendy, modern space.
236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001
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parm
Italian-American classics go gourmet at this hip, diner-inspired space.
250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281
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OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
Bustling, gourmet pizzeria & wine bar from Mario Batali
1 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
Classic Jewish comfort food & vodka presented in a basement dining room
157 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
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blue smoke
BBQ joint with a deep beer & bourbon list plus a basement live jazz venue.
116 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
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Málà Project
Cozy, hip spot featuring Chinese dry pot plus appetizers & dim sum.
122 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009
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tacombi
Funky stop for elevated tacos & other Mexican eats plus sangria.
255 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
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kang ho dong baekjeong
Table-grilled Korean BBQ, plus noodles & cocktails.
1 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016
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lure fishbar
Upscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
142 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
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the breslin
Contemporary, high-end British gastropub in a hip, vintage-inspired space
16 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
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mission chinese
Fiery, innovative takes on Sichuan cuisine.
171 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
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Buddakan
Huge, lavishly decorated restaurant offering a menu of Asian dishes & cocktails.
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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frankies 570 Spuntino
Italian eatery specializing in Tuscan fare served in a traditional space.
570 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
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beauty & essex
A pawn shop gives way to a hip restaurant & lounge serving creative American fare
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
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quality meats
Steakhouse in a hip, industrial space known for its premium chops
57 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
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toro
Tapas specialist for traditional & modern small plates in a lofty, industrial-chic space
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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lil' frankie's
Old-school joint offering wood-fired pizza & other casual Italian eats, plus a full bar.
19 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003
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maison pickle
Retro-chic eatery offering French dip sandwiches, steaks & other American bites
2315 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
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vandal
Globally inspired street eats & cocktails in a splashy space with a lower-level lounge & DJs.
199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
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esperanto
This colorful cafe with sidewalk seating serves up Latin food, drink & live music.
145 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
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The smith
Lively place for classic American fare & in spacious digs with a hopping bar.
1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001