The 20 Best American Restaurants in Manhattan Right Now
Where are the best American restaurants in Manhattan?
Are you looking for the best American restaurants in Manhattan? Then you’ve come to the right place – as a big foodie, I love Manhattan for its wide range of good restaurants. American cuisine is better and more diverse than many realize – from California to New Mexico, Texas, Florida to New England: all have their preferences for regional ingredients that have made it into Manhattan restaurants. So American Cuisine goes far beyond steak restaurants and burgers!
And to quickly see which restaurant is near you, you can find all Manhattan restaurants on the map.
By the way: you’ll find many more New York City spots in our Loving New York travel guides!
My Favorite American Restaurants in Manhattan
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Brooklyn Diner
American Restaurant in Theatre DistrictOur Highlight
Even if the name doesn’t suggest it, the diner is really close to Times Square! The Brooklyn Diner is a diner like it is in a book: both from the outside and the inside. Try the pastrami or the French toast.
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Bubby's Tribeca
American Restaurant in TribecaOur Highlight
Credits to Bubby'sWhen it comes to the best brunch in Tribeca NYC, Bubby’s is a neighborhood diner that offers a unique experience. From 8 am to 4 pm daily, indulge in their mouthwatering, cooked-from-scratch dishes. Don’t miss their must-try Crab Cake Benedict: perfectly cooked crab cakes topped with rich béarnaise sauce, served with sautéed spinach and your choice of home fries or salad.
Feeling adventurous? Though it’s not one of your run-of-the-mill breakfast sandwiches, try the Crab Cake Sandwich for a delightful twist on brunch. Bubby’s restaurant has been delighting locals for over 30 years with their exceptional food. So, make sure to visit Bubby’s in Tribeca and experience their delicious brunch for yourself!
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03
Double Chicken Please
Bar in Lower East SideOur Highlight
Double Chicken Please by Emmanuel RosarioThe Double Chicken Please is a cocktail bar & restaurant in the Lower East Side and definitely worth a visit. The cocktails are incredibly tasty, creative and you’ll love the atmosphere too. Their specialty is cocktails that are inspired by dishes – so there are cocktails like Cold Pizza, Key Lime Pie or Japanese Cold Noodle.
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Empire Diner
American Restaurant in ChelseaOur Highlight
This American Diner in Chelsea is an icon of NYC – you can’t miss it, because a beautiful graffiti decorates the building. And it is only a few meters away from the High Line!
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Gayle's Broadway Rose
American Restaurant in Midtown ManhattanOur Highlight
Gayle’s Broadway Rose features singing waiters and waitresses that will sing classic and modern Broadway hits to you while you indulge yourself in a delicious and fancy-looking milkshake.
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Industry Kitchen
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant offers typical American cuisine with modern influences. Fresh ingredients form the basis for the dishes. Salads, pizza and freshly grilled meat combined with first-class wines make a visit to the Industry Kitchen highly recommended. Beer lovers and cocktail fans will get their money’s worth here, because the selection is great.
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Lakeside Restaurant am Loeb Boathouse
Café in Upper West SideOur Highlight
The Lakeside Restaurant of the Loeb Boathouse is located at the northeastern tip of Central Park Lake right on the waterfront and is one of the most idyllic restaurants in New York City.
Unfortunately it will be closed from October 2022 on.
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Little Prince
French Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
For the first time we noticed the French restaurant in summer: the windows can be opened completely and because it is so small, you have a window seat & table all to yourself, so to speak. Super-romantic and that’s why it immediately landed on our list of the most romantic restaurants in NYC.
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Manhatta
French Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
The restaurant Manhatta is one of the best restaurants in town and is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion. Not only is the food here at the highest level – so are you! Located on the 60th floor, it offers you a magnificent view of the city!
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10
Red Rooster
American Restaurant in Harlem & Washington HeightsOur Highlight
The Red Rooster is an absolute institution and an integral part of the Harlem community. Located near the famous Apollo Theatre, the restaurant named after the legendary Harlem Speakeasy was located at 138th Street and 7th Avenue. This pleasant, colourful atmosphere was to be revived with the Red Rooster – and it really succeeded in creating a great atmosphere. The place does not only offer soul food but also cooking classes and live music.
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The Dutch Restaurant
American Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
Unlike the name The Dutch suggests, there are no Dutch specialties, but American cuisine. Besides salads and pasta, there is a large selection of meat and fish dishes. On weekends, there is also plenty of time for brunches – and there is a lot on the menu.
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The Mercer Kitchen
American Restaurant in SoHoOur Highlight
The Mercer Kitchen is a restaurant located in SoHo and can be found right next to The Mercer Hotel. We recommend coming here for breakfast and lunch while you’re visiting SoHo.
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Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant
American Restaurant in Financial DistrictOur Highlight
A very unique restaurant in New York’s Financial District is Trinity Place. Why? You eat in the vault of a converted bank! You can eat really good Irish-American food in a great ambience at Trinity Place.
The Best American Restaurants in Manhattan on the Map
A map with all american restaurants in Manhattan can be found here – just click on “FULL MAP” if you want to see more. You can click on each restaurant on the map to find out everything you need to know.
