The home of the power lunch, Four Seasons draws an impressive crowd for midday and evening meals thanks to its prime location in Midtown Manhattan. The dining areas are another shining reason that Four Seasons is a landmark restaurant. They feature incredible architecture and an amazing collection of modern art, including Picasso paintings, Lichtenstein lithographs and works by Rothko. Not to mention the delectable menu featuring delicious appetizers and some of the best steaks in New York.
Four Seasons Restaurant
99 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
212-754-9494
fourseasonsrestaurant.com
The most famous French restaurant in New York City, Le Cirque is known for its incredibly decadent menu featuring a huge array of dishes fit for a king. While it is true that the environment of Le Cirque is a major draw, it is ultimately the luxurious food that draws such huge crowds. You will leave Le Cirque feeling as if you were pampered in the most ultimate sense.
Le Cirque Restaurant
151 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-644-0315
lecirque.com
Hard Rock Cafe is an American institution, and the New York City location, in the heart of Times Square, boasts one of the most incredible rock and roll paraphernalia collections of any of its worldwide locations. Hard Rock Cafe can always be counted upon to serve some of the highest quality of American fare. From burgers and fries to pulled pork sandwiches and steak, this is backyard grilling at its finest.
Hard Rock Cafe
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-343-3355
hardrock.com
Located in the heart of the theater district, Sardi's is restaurant of Broadway. It isn't just its location that affords Sardi's this distinction. The restaurant's walls feature hundreds of caricatures of Broadway performing greats; it is the foremost social bar and restaurant for theatergoers and performers alike; and it is where the Tony Award was born. The menu tends toward English continental-style dining options.
Sardi's
234 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
800-727-3471
sardis.com
The original Nobu, location in Tribeca, introduced New Yorkers to the culinary stylings of the world-famous Nobu Matsuhisa. It isn't just the celebrity chef that makes Nobu such a great attraction. The numerous acting, recording and political celebrities who frequent Nobu are another major reason New York residents and tourists find themselves drawn to the restaurant. The menu is rife with highly original and daringly experimental Asian fusion options specially concocted by the restaurant's renowned chef.
Nobu Tribeca
105 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
212-219-0500
noburestaurants.com