Small Plates
Small Plates
Page 2E.A.K. Ramen
Stop by E.A.K. Ramen in the West Village for hard-to-find iekei-style ramen and crispy gyoza on a cast iron plate.
Smyth Tavern
Smyth Tavern makes one of the best burgers in Tribeca, but not much else here is worth mentioning.
Zaytinya
An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from José Andrés, this Nomad spot has a relaxing, seaside resort-like setting. Prioritize the seafood mezze.
LittleMad
LittleMad is a Nomad spot where you can supplement the French/Korean dishes with caviar, uni, and truffles. It's a fun place, and there's nothing else like it.
Tsurutontan
This Midtown location of Tsurutontan serves sushi and unique bowls of udon in a big space with tons of seating spread out over three floors.
Sojourn
Sojourn on the Upper East Side has a menu influenced by a lot of different cuisines, and it's a solid option for when all you need is somewhere that’s “just fine.”
Mel's
If we thought of all the places we’d rather go for pizza before Mel's in Chelsea, it would be a long list.
Yakitori Totto
By the time you finish paying your bill, you'll already want to come back to this yakitori restaurant in Midtown.
Tanoreen
Tanoreen makes some of NYC’s best Middle Eastern food, and it’s a great choice for a laidback group meal, whether or not you live near Bay Ridge.
Pig And Khao
Pig And Khao is a Thai/Filipino restaurant on the LES that serves great food and feels like a party.
Banchan by Sunny
Banchan by Sunny is a pop-up at People's Wine on the Lower East Side serving a large variety of banchan and other Korean dishes.
The Four Horsemen
Part natural wine bar, part restaurant, The Four Horsemen is one of our favorite places to eat and drink in Brooklyn.
Martiny's
Located in a three-level carriage house in Gramercy, Martiny's is a Japanese-style cocktail lounge serving memorable drinks and small plates.
Moonflower
This West Village bar serves small plates and natural wine in a fun setting that looks like it was designed by Lisa Frank and Henri Matisse.
Gugu Room
For a fun night out, get some small plates and cocktails at this mostly-Filipino spot on the LES.
Ladybird
Ladybird is a vegan restaurant in the East Village that's perfect for a fun night out, whether you're vegan or not.
Deux Chats
Deux Chats has a beautiful space, impressive cocktails, and some of the best seafood small plates in Williamsburg.
B'Artusi
For a first date in the West Village, try B'Artusi. This wine bar from the people behind L'Artusi is walk-in only and serves great small plates.
8282
Korean spot 8282 might just become your favorite LES hangout for fried chicken, gochujang margaritas, and delicious upscale anju and banju.
Singlish
Singlish is a semi-hidden bar above Chard near Union Square with expertly made Southeast Asian-influenced cocktails. The space is tiny, so make a reservation if you don't handle rejection well.
Comodo
At Comodo in Flatiron, you'll find things like pasta and roast chicken prepared with a variety of Latin components.
Daintree Rooftop & Lounge
Daintree is a rooftop lounge atop Hotel Hendricks with a martini menu and small plates that are a step above your usual rooftop fare.
The Rooftop at the Rockaway Hotel
The Roof at The Rockaway Hotel is a sixth floor terrace with ocean views and small plates that are surprisingly good for a rooftop bar.
Oddly Enough
Oddly Enough is a queer bar in Bed-Stuy with small plates, loud music, and inventive cocktails.