(165 Madison Ave., (bet. 32nd & 33rd Sts.) in Manhattan, United States)

Brasserie Café Crème is one of the Frenchest of the French restaurants in Manhattan. Its décor, men...u, even its awning could have been flown over in one piece from the rues of Paris, Bordeaux, or Toulouse without spilling a drop of French essence. There are bright red frilly awnings to see you inside. The walls display a changing array of new painterly talent. The tables are set with white cloths, no-nonsense china and stemware, and there are lovely flowers that bring the French countryside indoors. And the menu, of course, continues the theme without missing a beat: starters include traditional French onion soup, mains feature coq-au-vin, and desserts include classic ile flottante as well as an assortment of cheeses imported from the old country. This is archetypal French cuisine in an equally traditional French setting. Resistance is futile.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 10pm Sat 4pm - 10pmSun: closed all day [moreless]

(Central Park W., (bet. 66th & 67th Sts.) in Manhattan, United States)

Tavern on the Green restaurant overlooking New York’s beloved Central Park is one of the Manhattan e...xperiences that both tourists and residents take to heart. The building was originally a sheep pen, but was reincarnated as a restaurant in the 1930’s, then transformed into its present fantastic charm about thirty years ago. Set in fairy-like gardens, with Japanese lanterns and jillions of twinkle lights icing the trees, Tavern on the Green has six dining rooms, most overlooking gardens, furnished with crystal chandeliers, hand-carved mirrors, stained glass and artworks. From May to September you may enjoy a drink in the garden bar with live music and dancing, and al fresco dining. This is a great choice for celebrations. The eclectic contemporary American menu changes seasonally and features dishes like starter of lobster bisque with tarragon crème fraiche, main course of roast prime rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding, and dessert of chocolate pecan tart. Tavern on the Green is a New York institution. Long may it wave.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Tavern on the Green Restaurant offers Prix Fixe menus for both lunch ($35 per person) and Pre Theatre Dinner (5pm - 6:30pm at $39 per person), as well as a children's menu. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability for bookings - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of $25 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3pm Brunch: Sat - Sun 10am - 3:15pm Sun - Thu 5pm - 10:30pm Fri - Sat 5pm - 11:30pm [moreless]

(227 10th Ave., (bet. 23rd & 24th Sts.) in Manhattan, United States)

The Red Cat is a puzzle that works out right every time. It's a big-city restaurant with the decor ...of a Martha's Vineyard beach house, a crowd-pleaser that's wildly idiosyncratic, with staff that are super- professional and also disarmingly friendly. The streetfront is modern glass, yet when you step inside you'll find reclaimed barn wood painted warm red and white, oversized country antique lamps, 1950's furniture, modern art from local Chelsea painters and galleries -- the roomy bar is a favourite place to dine that even has its own menu. Casual, bustling atmosphere here. The American bistro menu produces a trick from up its sleeve in every dish: try starter of quick saute of zucchini with toasted almonds and pecorino, main course of grilled brook trout with sauteed spaetzle with mushrooms, peas and soft herbs, and dessert of banana cream pie with caramel ice cream and banana fritters. Very intelligently organised wine list.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Please note - this restaurant does not take bookings of more than 6 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 5pm - 11pm & Fri - Sat 5pm - 12am & Sun 4:30pm - 10:30pm Was used for filming Da Vinci code [moreless]

(125 West 44th Street, (bet. B'way & 6th Ave.) in Manhattan, United States)

Only a stone’s throw from the bright lights of Times Square and the bustle of Broadway, this grand d...ame of theatre district dining is the perfect place for pre/post show meals and cocktails. Popular with luvvies, tourists and Italian food fans alike, Trattoria Dopo Teatro has its own indoor garden decorated with potted plants and mosaic tiles, and the main dining room – with lemon walls and an antique oak bar – has an old-school New York vibe. Renowned for its homemade pasta and pizzas, favourite dishes include the Dopo Teatro’s open ravioli filled with lamb and potatoes sautéed in a basil pesto sauce, and the restaurant’s signature pizza made with fresh mozzarella, arugula and smoked prosciutto drizzled with white truffle oil. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - midnightSun 3pm - midnight [moreless]

(44 W 56th St., (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) in Manhattan, United States)

Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse restaurant in New York has already conquered Queens and Manhattan, and now l...ooks ready to take on Midtown. Our money’s on the meat. One of the city’s premier steakhouses, Uncle Jack’s serves superb USDA Prime cuts aged for 21 days as well as Kobe beef, both cooked to perfection, in an atmosphere that would give your cardiologist heart failure and the rest of us much pleasure. The décor is very butch, with wood bar, faux-Victorian lighting and mirrors, white table linens, comfortably upholstered man-sized seats. The service is quick and professional and the steaks – including Uncle Jack’s signature 48-ounce (nearly a kg-and-a-half) Portherhouse – are sublime, as are the seafood, pork chops and chicken dishes as well as the surprisingly organic pastas. The drinks and wine list are well-matched to the menu, and the tuxedoed waiters make private events a dream. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Please be aware a credit card will be required for bookings of 6 or more. Absolutely nothing will be charged to the card unless in the event of late cancellations or no shows. Cancellations of less than 24 hours before the booking or no shows will be charged at $35 per person. Opening hours: Lunch: Mon - Sun 11:30am - 4pmDinner: Sun - Wed 4pm - 11pm Thu - Sat 4pm - 12am [moreless]

(440 Ninth Ave., (bet. 34th & 35th Sts.) in Manhattan, United States)

Uncle Jack’s steakhouse restaurant in Manhattan has nerve. ‘New York’s Best Steakhouse’ says the si...gn -- many of Manhattan’s meat-eaters agree. The décor is high Victorian in the American style: red velvet fringed curtains, chandeliers, leaning mirrors, leather chairs, and proper table linens and crystal. Cosy curving booths attract dating twosomes and dramatic opera boxes overlook the main dining room. Waiters in tuxes zip around the place, making everyone happy. Uncle Jack’s serves only USDA Prime beef dry-aged 21 days, and Kobe beef, as well as a splendid array of seafood and shellfish. Start with the Caesar salad so you’ll have plenty of room for the signature dish, Uncle Jack’s Porterhouse, a 48-ounce prime steak that features both the filet and the New York strip cut (relax, it’s for two people or more), with a side of sautéed onions, then finish with crème brulee, accompanied by something from the award-winning wine list. Near Lincoln Tunnel and very usefully near Madison Square Garden and the Javits Center, Uncle Jack’s gets packed out with Knicks and Rangers fans and there’s always a bubbling atmosphere. Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30pm - 4pm Sun - Wed 4pm - 11pm Thu - Sat 4pm - 12am [moreless]