New York City is known for its great restaurants and famous chefs. But alongside some classic and well-known restaurants stand some unique and colorful establishments offering great food and drink to savvy New Yorkers or tourists looking for a unique dining experience. Whether you're looking for the best barbecue or street fair Asian cuisine or a view of the Statue of Liberty by boat during your dessert, the unique restaurants in New York City are sure to please.
New York Dining Cruise provides one of the more unique ways to both dine and see New York City. Boarding a yacht at Pier 81, near West 42nd Street and the Lincoln Tunnel, diners can eat, dance, and view the changing skyline of Manhattan. Music is provided by a DJ throughout the evening. The menu is diverse, with palate pleasers for all.
New York Dining Cruise
World Yacht Marina at Pier 81
West 41st Street,
New York, NY 10036
(212) 630-8100
worldyacht.com
For a taste of Asia without the airfare, try Spice Market Restaurant. The interior is filled with imports from Burma, Malaysia and India, including screens and pagodas. The restaurant has a full bar and extensive wine list. The food is tailored after street food from Asia, such as spring rolls and samosas.
Spice Market Restaurant
29 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
(212) 675-2322
culinaryconcepts.com
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is the second location for a restaurant that started in upstate New York, near Syracuse. The location in Harlem provides some of the best ribs in the city. They also have a great bar menu. The location is just off the West Side Highway and near Broadway, so it is not difficult to find, even though it is far uptown.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
646 West 131 Street,
New York, NY 10027
(212) 694-1777
dinosaurbarbque.com
