Walk-Ins
Walk-Ins
Page 4Izakaya Toribar
Izakaya Toribar serves a large variety of great yakitori and kushikatsu in a dark basement space in Midtown East.
The Mark
This Jean-Georges restaurant in the Mark Hotel is a reliable walk-in option for upscale seafood and pizza.
Filé Gumbo Bar
This spacious place in Tribeca will satisfy your craving for Cajun and Creole, even though the food isn't on the same level as what you'd find in New Orleans.
Temakase
This fun handroll bar in the East Village is counter-seating-only, so it's perfect for a quick solo dinner or catch-up with a friend.
The Porch
This BBQ spot in Sugar Hill doubles as a music venue where you can see the city's best jazz artists for free. Stop by for a glass of wine and some shrimp beignets.
Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew
The name of this sports bar in Nomad says it all. Come here for cheesesteaks and beer, and you'll be happy.
15 Great NYC Restaurants That Are Actually Open On Mondays
Lots of restaurants are closed on Mondays. But you can always rely on these spots.
The Best Walk-In-Only Restaurants For When You Didn’t Make A Reservation
Forgot to make plans for tonight? Try one of these spots.
Soup Queen BK
Soup Queen BK brings a different selection of soups to each of their pop-ups. Everything from their paella soup to chicken peanut butter soup has been a hit.
Casa Tulum
Casa Tulum is a Mexican spot in the South Street Seaport that makes you feel like you're steps away from sand and ocean. Prioritize the aguachile and tacos.
Zabb PuTawn
If you've never met a chili you didn't like, this Northern Thai restaurant on the UES is for you.
Where To Get A Last-Minute Dinner In The West Village
10 good options for dinner in the West Village when you don’t want to hear, “We may have something in the bar area around 10:30pm.”
Sergimmo Salumeria
This Midtown salumeria makes excellent Italian deli sandwiches, but their pastas are even better.
Peaches Prime
The food at Peaches Prime in Fort Greene is hit or miss, but this place has a great burger, and it's a good backup if your first choice in the area is too crowded.
Kitchen Cô Út
Kitchen Cô Út is a casual spot on the LES with comforting chicken phở and a few hard-to-find Vietnamese dishes.
Phở Grand
With over 20 varieties of phở, this should be your default spot for a bowl of beefy broth and noodles on the Lower East Side.
Hainan Jones
Hainan Jones is a stall in Midtown's Urban Hawker food hall that serves one of the best plates of Hainanese chicken rice in New York.
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Lillie's Victorian is a huge restaurant in the Theater District with ornate ceilings and stained glass windows. It's a great choice for afternoon tea or brunch before a weekend matinee.
Good Fork Pub
This Red Hook spot has the spirit of a British pub and a menu with unconventional bar fare like a gooey Korean cheesesteak.
Leo
Leo is one of the best pizza spots in the city. This Williamsburg restaurant also has a substantial natural wine list, and it's easy to get a table.
Zero Otto Nove
Zero Otto Nove is the go-to Italian spot on Arthur Avenue, and it works well for almost any situation.
SoleLuna
SoleLuna is a sun-soaked Italian restaurant in Sunnyside where the best plates are the dinner specials.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
This outpost of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill in FiDi is a dependable place for good sushi and steaks.
Lil Chef Mama
Lil Chef Mama should be your first choice for a Thai meal in FiDi. Be sure to focus on their house specials.