Top Eclectic restaurants in New York, United States

Love this place! Casual and cosy yet elegant. You can have afternoon tea, lunch dinner or drinks and snacks. Very versatile menu. Love that they have also vegan and healthy options like crudités. Extensive drinks and cocktail menu. The bar has comfy seats great for drinks with friends. Service is very quick and correct. I will come back here.

This place is a fantastic bar 🍸 and restaurant! 🍴The Crosby Bar inside The Crosby Street Hotel 🏨 offers a wonderful selection of delicious 🤤 dishes 🍽️ - definitely try the Mac and Cheese 🧀, Fries 🍟, Apple 🍎 Tart! 🥧 As for cocktails 🍹, get the Hibiscus 🌺 Breeze 🌬️ if you are into very smokey 🚬 drinks! 🥃 The place is nicely decorated 🛋️, ambiance 🎶 is great, and the staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and professional! Reservations 🛎️ are recommended as this place tends to get packed 👥, but walk-ins 🚶‍♂️are accepted. I wish I knew about this place earlier!

The interior of this restaurant in SoHo NYC is so fabulous. Very elegant and artistic. The food we ordered we 5 star. The service is posh. Highly recommend

Great food but poor service. The samosas were excellent as a starter. The salmon was a bit over salted and lacked originality. The lamb chops were good. Too expensive for the overall experience. It took forever to put in our order, and also took a long time to get the check. Probably won’t return.

A beautiful restaurant tucked in the heart of SoHo. Love the vibrant colors and overall atmosphere of the place. The food and drinks were really good as well. We enjoyed our late lunch. And the service was excellent! Tracy was our server and she definitely delivered and the guys there as well. Very nice staff! Highly recommend.

The culinary highlight of our stay in New York! Everything was excellent, from the ambience with beautiful piano music to the wonderful food. A real gem in the noisy hustle and bustle of the Times Square area. We can warmly recommend this restaurant, which we discovered thanks to good local friends.

Absolutely amazing dining experience. We had appetizers, soup and 4 entrees. The attention to detail was exceptional. One of us couldn’t decide on which entree to order and Alfredo, our server (as well many other roles) asked if he could surprise us with an entree. He presented the indecisive one in our party with a specially prepared dish that combined two of the items he was contemplating ordering. The lamb shank (a special) was perfectly prepared, fell off the bone. I can’t say enough great things about this wonderful restaurant. Highly recommended!

The drinks and service were great. I recommend for cocktails and maybe a salad. The food was absolutely disgusting. Raw fish that tasted awful, tough shrimp and beef tenderloin you could barely cut.....Jean-Georges should be ashamed his name is on this place....pass and get a burger at a diner....

“Outdoor dining at The Mark? Simple, yet surprisingly serene. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t boast about its grandeur but quietly excels in what it does. The food? Well, it doesn’t put on airs. It’s not trying to be pretentious or over-the-top. It’s just genuinely good.

I’ve had the pleasure of dining here on numerous occasions, and it never disappoints. The consistency is comforting, like catching up with an old friend. The quality of the food speaks for itself; it’s all about genuine flavors, no unnecessary theatrics.

For an ideal lunch spot, The Mark has the winning formula – unassuming yet satisfying. Sometimes, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

First walking in I absolutely loved the warm vibe of this restaurant. Honestly with the comes and the dark wood it reminded me a bit of when I was in Paris. I didn't expect there to be live music but there was a lovely musician playing piano and singing very gently, just loud enough to add to the ambiance but still have conversation at the table.

The service was just right. They were attentive but not naggy and our waiter answered any questions with a pleasant, dare I say even happy, demeanor. He plauded our choices which whether true or false was nice to hear.

Now for the food. I heard this was a good spot for French food and I am happy to report that they did not disappoint. My friends have a tradition of eating it family style.

*Appetizers*
French Onion Soup - I am not usually a fan of French onion soup because there onions are burnt resulting in a bitter taste. However, this is honestly the best French onion soup I've ever had because I actually really really liked it. Not only was there no bitterness, but the cheese they used was divine (I believe it was gruyere, one of my favorites).

Escargots à la Bourguignonne - My friends and I had it in Paris and like to get it as a treat to reminisce about studying abroad. Here it is served pre-shelled and sitting in garlic and herbs so no need to fear accidentally catapulting snails at other diners. (Pro tip: soak up the sauce with the bread they give to the table, you won't regret it!)

Tuna Tartare - I love tuna tartare and theirs was top tier. It is served over an avocado salad and features a ginger sesame oil sauce and it paired with toasted bread cut into triangles.

*Main Course*
Roasted Breast of Long Island Duck with an orange glaze and wild rice - I chose this French restaurant specifically because they had a duck breast dish and they did not disappoint! I'm bias but if the 3 mains we got, this was my favorite. The duck was perfectly cooked, the orange glaze was a lovely compliment to the duck, and the wild rice gave it dinner great texture. Absolutely delicious. I would come back just for this dish

Veal special with truffle mash potatoes - My friend ordered this one and if you're a fan of veal or mash you'll be hoping they bring this special back

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with green asparagus, potato purée, and champagne sauce - Admittedly, I'm not the biggest fan of scallops. I will say, they were made very well and I enjoyed it when the pastor puree and asparagus.

*Dessert*
Crème Brûlée - We split this dessert and it was on par with the rest of our meal. I feel like the best way to describe it is that the custard seemed perfectly set. Not water, held it's shape but still melted in the mouth. The perfect end to a delicious meal!

I will definitely be coming back here again!

I tried this place for Restaurant week,( I dont know why they still call it that) I wanted to get the fixed menu. I think of it as an introduction to the restaurant. We had the salad, the soup the steak, Quail and ice cream cake.
The salad was good nothing too special. The soup was perfect I enjoyed every drop. The steak was skirt steak so I didnt have too much expectations on that but the sauce taste really burnt as did the Quail. The risotto was pretty good I enjoyed that part.
The ice cream cake couldnt have been cut thinner they may have well shaved a piece to searve. Maybe its just the restaurant week menu. After eating here at restaurant week I wouln't be inclined to go back.
The restaurant has a very romantic vibe it is perfect for a date night. They had live piano and a singer and the walls are adorned with photos of Josephine Baker. I wouldn't recomend to bring children but that is up to you.
The staff were very pleasant and attentive I felt welcomed as soon as I arrived.

5-Star Review

Dear Chez Josephine Management and Staff,

I am writing to express my utmost appreciation and gratitude for the exceptional experience my family and I had at your esteemed restaurant in NYC. I am thrilled to gift you a well-deserved 5-star review, as our visit was truly outstanding in every aspect.

From the moment we stepped into Chez Josephine, we were warmly greeted by your incredibly friendly staff. We were specifically looking for a kid-friendly restaurant with a piano, as my son Nicholas is passionate about music and takes piano lessons. You provided the perfect ambiance for him, and he was overjoyed to hear the beautiful piano melodies throughout our dining experience.

I want to extend a special thank you to your staff for their attentiveness and thoughtfulness. When my son felt a bit chilly, they promptly offered him a sweater, which I had forgotten to bring. This small gesture made a world of difference and showcased the genuine care and hospitality that sets Chez Josephine apart.

Now, let me take a moment to express my admiration for your drinks. The pineapple sensation, in particular, left us speechless. It was a delightful and unique experience, and I cannot find the right words to describe its incredible taste. I must confess, it even helped me get out of the "dog house" with my wife, who was equally captivated by the drink's flavors. We truly appreciate the creativity and mastery behind your beverage selection.

Overall, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team at Chez Josephine for providing us with exceptional service and an unforgettable dining experience. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and we will undoubtedly be returning in the near future. Thank you for making our time in NYC so memorable.

With warmest regards,

Elkin Colorado

Absolutely delightful. Spacious but intimate, elegant but not excessively bougie. The wine selection by the glass was superb and our server Sarah provided perfect recommendations. Some truly special and unique wines. For food, we tried two light (popcorn, deviled eggs) and two medium (meatballs, baby leeks), and all were nice portions for 2 and incredibly delicious. We will be back.

I was in NYC for a short trip from San Francisco and had dinner with a good friend here. The ambiance, service and food all deserve 5 stars. We could not have asked for a more exciting decadent delicious experience. Cannot wait to visit again in a few weeks. Thank you!

I was most impressed with the service
The waiter asked if m my partner and I were sharing and we said yes. They brought the food out in two plates ! Very thoughtful. The food here is good! A bit expensive but good.

Nice interior design and cute outdoor space! The food was good but I give top score for the venue!

Ive been here many times and have complained about the slow service a few times. We had a joke going that the check would take 30min to come. Today everything was perfect and service was truly amazing. I was offered a free cappuccino to go and had a great experience. The burrata is the best i have had in nyc and salmon was perfect. Drinks are strong and highly recomend you give it a try!

Food here is amazing, which is to expected for Jean-George. Great spot for lunch before you hit the museum or a walk in Central Park. On the pricier side for sure but if great food is important to you, this is a must try.

Great food! Very good service. We loved the onion soup and the Tuna tartar. The Trout was great as well. My partner enjoyed the steak tartar. Service very good and nice atmosphere with live music (Saturday night).

Great night at Chez Josephine!
We enjoyed the duck, escargot and the endives, as well as a couple of rounds of cocktails and desserts. The endives were a pleasant surprise. The duck was tasty as well!
Panda cotta could have been fluffier and more flavorful but we didn’t mind it anyway. Would go back for cocktails, romantic atmosphere and live music.

Absolutely love this wine bar! Classy ambience, super friendly and helpful server, and reasonably priced wine & food. Great place to spend a night out with friends.

🍽️Food: 5/5
🤵🏽‍♂️Service: 5/5
🪑Ambiance: 5/5

📝Notes: I love this spot for a nice lunch. The staff are amazing and the food is really good 😋 I love the Egg Caviar as well as the other two dishes! I would even consider staying here for my next visit :)

Friends and I stopped in for a light bite to eat! We’re seated promptly and the service was great. We shared the crispy salmon, oysters, and caviar. The waiter was able to bring gluten free bread and was knowledgeable on cross contamination and gluten ingredients. Drinks were tasty as well!

This place is amazing.. Lore, Bobby, Dorian you three rock and made my New Years Eve amazing. I came alone to Corkbuzz today after a long day at work and the service was impeccable my glass remained full the whole time. Now my shoutout goes to Amber she sold me a bottle of champagne “Les Revenants” Etienne Calsac and I must say.. all the grapes in this wine makes me want to go to France tomorrow. But her knowledge and recommendations really made my experience truly amazing. thank you thank you thank you! I also had the Deviled Eggs.. to balance my buzz lol #YouRockCorkBuzz

I recommend this place for wine lovers. They have a good selection of wine. We especially enjoyed the wine tasting menu. The staff is knowledgeable about the wine and very friendly. All recommended wines were very high quality and pleasant to the taste. We like one wine Ancarani more than the rest. Will definitely come back)

I had been coming to the Mark before Covid and it was always good but I was a bit hesitant to return again due to all of the negative reviews. I am so happy I came back! We were seated right away, a bit before our reservation time. The service from the hostess and waiters was friendly and prompt ! We had the seafood tower and everything tasted very fresh. The salmon crispy rice were great, the pasta was delicious and the drinks strong. We finished everything off with the grand marnier soufflé and it was the perfect way to end the meal. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon and add this restaurant to my regular rotations again.

I had a romantic and intimate date here with my fiancé.

I recommend trying the wine tastings. It was great to sample a variety from around the world.

Side note, you cannot come here without ordering the house made ricotta! It’s to die for!

This is my to go place for a nice afternoon tea with my ladies, for a late afternoon drink or for a cup of hot tea with dessert after a nice dinner with friends.
Classy, cool, artistic decoration. Great staff!kind, attentive and helpful.
I haven’t tried the food but the afternoon tea snacks are amazing! Same for the desserts and the tea quality.
My favorite thing about this place is definitely the tea sets!

Great BTG list. Nice champagne list. Unsure whether they still have retail price champagne promotion. Decent food.
Don’t order any fish crudo, as the one I had a few months ago wasn’t fresh. The food I ordered 2 weeks ago (beef tartare, salads etc) were good. The staffs are knowledgeable and friendly.

This place is an amazing place to have brunch! The food was excellent and service staff are nice! Food Prices are moderate but tasty! The location is excellent and has wonderful indoor and outdoor eating space. Very well decorated! The only thing that brings it down is that this place is definitely not very kid friendly at all! Staff constantly had to remind us that the kids need to be quiet and not to touch things! What was sort of annoying is the look of the staff mostly hotel staff before they would come over. So I would definitely not suggest this for Family stay or family dining.

Excellent wine selection and great pairing with dinner. We hosted a business dinner and it was a great spot for food, discussion, and drinks. It's a lively and louder atmosphere but not too loud for a business dinner.

Service was great and the staff explained quite a bit of detail about each wine and gave each individual at the table a recommended pairing with their dinner.

Highly recommend.

I was invited to Corkbuzz by Black Girls Dine Too for an impromptu meetup with fellow Instagram followers and wine lovers to celebrate Black History Month. It was a very enjoyable and educational experience. The atmosphere is well-curated and the music is modern and urban (whatever that means). Pairing fine wines, delicious cheeses and charcuterie, and hip hop makes for an interesting experience for younger wine lovers, but, except for our table, there was otherwise no diversity to be seen on a Friday night (my reason for docking half a star). Also, this establishment, while classy, is not upscale, but the prices are on the higher end of the casual dining scale, considering. 6 of us split a $480 bill, but we had our fill of wines and cheese for about 3 hours. Some items were reduced to half off after 9, as well, so that helped alot. Our server, Ryan, was well-educated on our wines and attentive to our needs. He introduced me to a gorgeous 13 year old Reisling from Austria. We had fun and I would definitely consider returning again.