Tribeca is located in downtown Manhattan, not far from the financial district. It is a decidedly upscale neighborhood, and the home of many celebrity artists, writers and actors. As such, many of the shops and restaurants in the area cater to the elite; so for those seeking a quintessential upscale dining experience on their next trip to Manhattan, Tribeca is the place to be.
Bouley has received high marks from the likes of Frommer's, New York Times, Time Out New York and New York Magazine. In addition, the restaurant boasts a Michelin star. The restaurant is the project of celebrity chef David Bouley, who oversees the preparation of such dishes as Maine day boat lobster, all-natural Pennsylvania chicken baked "en cocotte" with alfalfa and clover hay, organic Colorado rack of lamb and Long Island duckling with a Balinese pepper crust. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Bouley
163 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-2525
davidbouley.com
Co-owned by screen legend Robert De Niro, the Tribeca Grill features an all-star cast of investors, including Bill Murray, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Lou Diamond Philips, Russell Simmons, Christopher Walken and Harvey & Bob Weinstein. But the food is the real star here, with such dishes as rare seared tuna, grilled Long Island duck breast, roasted Denver leg of venison, red wine braised short rib, herb crusted rack of Colorado lamb, grilled dry aged New York strip steak and roasted organic chicken appeasing the taste buds of critics from the New York Times, New York Magazine and the New York Daily News, among others. Reservations are essential.
The Tribeca Grill
375 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-941-3900
myriadrestaurantgroup.com/tribecagrill/index.html
Having been lauded by the New York Times for its stylish décor and excellent cuisine, the Harrison is indeed one of Tribeca's most famous restaurants, offering such delectable meals as English-cut lamb chop, olive oil poached Chatham cob, grilled bacon wrapped trout, skillet calf's liver, all natural chicken, grilled hanger steak, pan seared Arctic char, sautéed skate wing and grilled pork chop. For dessert, choose between peanut butter and jelly, warm apple cranberry crostata, black and white pear bread pudding, ice cream brownie sandwich, home made éclairs, lemon fig tart and a selection of sorbets and ice creams. Be sure to call ahead to make sure you get a table.
The Harrison
355 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-274-9310
theharrison.com/harrison.html
