New York Restaurants In Unbelievably Cool Settings
People like to say that even if you live in New York, there's so much to do there that there's no way you can possibly experience it all. From tourist attractions to hidden local favorites, there's always something new you can explore when you find yourself with free time. Not only are there great places to see, there's constantly a stream of people flowing in and out. You'll meet all different kinds of people without ever having to leave your city.
Why not combine the two? You don't have to choose sightseeing over socializing. Restaurants are the perfect combination of the two, and New York has more than enough locations for you and your dinner guest to choose from. No matter what your craving—or if you can't decide what you want—you'll be bound to have a good time by going out on a limb and trying a new restaurant out.
You might be confused about which ones to start with, so read on for a list of the best New York restaurants in unbelievably cool settings. A business could serve you great food, but if the atmosphere isn't up to par, you're not going to leave them with a glowing review. The following restaurants all took their setting seriously, so when you go visit one of them, you'll know you're eating at a place that's one of a kind.
Riviera Sundays at Lavo
Imagine eating at your favorite Italian restaurant, but instead of hearing jazz or piano music, you're eating that food in a nightclub. That sounds crazy, but at Riviera Sundays at Lavo, it gets even crazier. Every Sunday has a different theme with matching music. Enjoy the best Italian food while you watch stilt-walkers, ballerinas, jugglers and magicians perform. Then dance the night away!
Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
There's something for everyone at Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse, from its antique touches to its rocking DJ. When you look at their menu, you'll see an almost endless variety of Jewish delicacies. Kasha varnishes, broiled tenderloins, steak and chopped liver are some of their most popular foods. When you finish eating, you can sing and dance the hora with other diners to the best hits and sip seltzer from vintage glass bottles. It's an experience that only Famous Sammy can provide.
The Good Fork
Sometimes you just need a little romantic outing on a cool, summer evening. If you happen to be in the neighborhood of The Good Fork, this is just the restaurant for you. The owners designed it with a nautical architectural style, and the unique menu matches the theme with its homey food. You'll feel welcomed and relaxed with your date by your side, which makes The Good Fork a great place to eat and catch up or celebrate a special occasion.
Jekyll and Hyde Club
You might be one of those people who can't get enough of Halloween and all things spooky, and if that's the case, then the Jekyll and Hyde Club might be your new favorite place to be. The restaurant plays spooky sounds and is decorated with characters like Frankenstein and Tobias the Werewolf. Dishes include The Mummy (a steak wrapped in cheese) and the Create Your Own Monster Burger. The restaurant caters to all your spooky delights while serving you food so good, you'll never forget it.
Ninja New York
Ninjas have become increasingly popular, and rightfully so. They're the fastest, most epic warriors, and now you can dine with them at Ninja New York. Waters dress up as ninjas and perform special nunchuck tricks during your experience. Performances occur while eat, and the actors take advantage of the ninja village architecture with all its traps and hiding places. If anything, it's a great place to take your kids to keep them entertained while they eat!
Ellen's Stardust Diner
1950s themed restaurants are coming back into play, especially as they take on roles as important settings in hit TV shows like Riverdale. Ellen's Stardust Diner will take you back in time and also make you feel like you're walking among the stars. Many of the staff from this diner have gone on to be major Broadway stars. You might even be able to hear one or two of the alumnus sing their most popular songs through the diner's modern jukebox.
Blue Smoke's Jazz Standard
When you think about getting barbecue, you probably think of some small town restaurant down south, but you can find good barbecue in New York too. Blue Smoke's Jazz Standard serves award-winning barbecue and combines their food with soulful jazz played live. Famous musicians travel into town to play here and eat the restaurant's one of a kind food. It's so good that it was even rated the best jazz club by New York Magazine.
Queen of the Night
The Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe knows that one of the best ways you can eat dinner is by enjoying it while watching a live show, which is why they started Queen of the Night. While you lobster or roasted pig, acrobatics swing around you and may even whisk you away from your food and into the show. There are so many reasons you should see Queen of the Night, from its talented performers to its amazing costumes. And the delicious food you can treat yourself to!
People travel to New York and find that there's always something new to do. Venues are constantly opening and attractions are sold out every day, so while you're in New York, you need to add some restaurants to your list of things to check out. You could always go to your typical chain restaurant where you know what you like, but why not do something fun and different while you're out in the city?
Restaurants like The Good Fork and Blue Smoke's Jazz Standard will guarantee that you'll experience a meal in a setting you can't find anywhere else. There are tons of unbelievably cool restaurants in New York, so do your research and know where you want to visit. Make reservations as soon as you can and prepare yourself to have the time of your life.