24 NYC Food Spots That People In The BuzzFeed NY Office Are Obsessed With

"My boyfriend and I come here for every single special occasion because the food is truly *chef's kiss* delicious and fresh. My usual go-to is the fettuccine Maiella, which is prepared table-side with cheese freshly melted from a very large CHEESE WHEEL, although every single thing I've ever tried on their menu has been nothing short of perfection. Even my dad loves this place, which is especially impressive considering he hates almost every other restaurant he's ever dined at." —AnaMaria Glavan

Menu highlights: Gnocchi al tartufo, fettuccine Maiella, branzino

Address: 4610 Center Blvd Long Island City, NY 11109

"B&H Dairy is a simple and small old-fashioned diner. It’s been open in the East Village since 1938 and it's quick and affordable. There is no meat served there (besides fish) and everything is still amazing. Every time I’m there I get a whitefish melt on their homemade challah bread, coffee, and breakfast potatoes. Their omelettes and borscht are also very popular. Customers will be told to leave the restaurant if they are talking on their phone inside. It’s the kind of place that you wouldn’t look at twice when walking by — but that's the best part about it." —Derek Gardner

Menu highlights: Matzo ball soup, hot borscht, challah French toast

Address: 127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

"I love this quirky little New Orleans–style restaurant in Queens. Whether you go for fried chicken at dinnertime or beignet sliders at brunch, you will not be disappointed. I have gone back again and again because I will literally crave their food. They have a great drink menu too (although I tend to favor the Bloody Mary). Plus, their atmosphere is cute and unique with old chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and antique plates on the walls. If you want some satisfying (and filling) Southern soul food, check out Sugar Freak right away." —Kayla Boyd

Menu highlights: Mac 'n' cheese, fried chicken po'boys, seafood jambalaya

Address: 37–11 30th Ave Astoria, NY 11103

"Tofu Tofu has the most delicious Korean food, the prices are great, and the service is SO good! They’re so attentive and you get a steamed egg with your meal on the house and also just...the food. Is. SO. Good." —Nusrat Sultana

Menu highlights: Kimchi jun, dduk bokki, beef ramen

Address: 96 Bowery, New York, NY 10013

"I mean Italian food is ok, but when the restaurant is small and decides to specialize in vermouth and makes their pasta from scratch on a prominently displayed pasta maker...it's a whole different ball game. Each dish, each drink is a personalized mouthwatering experience and the service levels are out of this world. The waitstaff make you feel as if you're a best friend just stopping by. You feel as if you've stepped into someone's backyard and they decided to pull out the stops, serve you their best dishes, and turn out the best meals they've learned from family tradition. If you eat inside, you're transported to another old-school world with a kitschy, down to earth, swanky feel with all details considered. This place is pricy, but so worth it." —Karl Stewart

Menu highlights: "Crostino" artichokes, lamb chops with fondue and polenta, chocolate soufflé with Bonet gelato

Address: 858 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

"If you're looking for some amazing, authentic Greek food then this is the place for you. Fresh seafood, great wine selection, and incredibly nice staff. The wait is usually pretty long but it's absolutely worth it. The octopus is the opposite of chewy — I've tried a bunch of the different seafood dishes but can't pick a favorite. They're all so damn good/fresh it's hard to choose a favorite, and I usually end up trying something different from the last time I was there." —Jonathan Ginter

*I absolutely love this place and while there's typically a bit of a wait, they give you complimentary house wine to ease your sorrows.

Menu highlights: Traditional Greek salad, chicken souvlaki, branzini

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"For the love of fresh sushi, please go here immediately. I have been a Watawa frequenter for over five years now and I have not once left feeling dissatisfied. I am boring and order spicy salmon and California rolls every single single time I go, but their rock shrimp? Probably the most perfect appetizer on planet Earth and I will fight anyone who says otherwise." —AnaMaria Glavan

Menu highlights: Rock shrimp salad, spicy salmon roll, sweet heart roll (shrimp tempura with eel and avocado)

Address: 33–10 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105

"Lido has the most amazing garlic cheesy bread that I could eat ALONE for a meal. And nothing I've had there has been bad! One time three friends and I ordered six orders of the bread because we are carb animals. I have no regrets." —Elizabeth Lilly

Menu highlights: Creamy garlic parmesan bread, salt cod fritters, fresh squid ink linguini

Address: 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

"I absolutely LOVE Five Senses in Koreatown. The food is so fresh and delicious and reasonably priced. My favorite dishes are the kimchi fried rice and the army stew! The kimchi fried rice is served in a skillet with egg and mozzarella cheese poured on top of it...so good! —Alissa Foti

Menu highlights: Kimchi fried rice, steamed snow crab, braised boneless prime short ribs

Address: 9 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001

"I love this place in the LES called Cornerstone Cafe. The pancakes and baked eggs are to die for, and I'm very picky about both those things. But TBH, everything I've ever tried there has been tasty. It gets pretty packed during prime brunch time, but it's not overly crowded (or expensive) like most of the more ~trendy~ spots are. The manager and wait staff are super nice, too, which is so rare for NYC. If you're looking for good food and a low-key good time, this is the spot for you. Not pretentious at all, very chill, and the neighborhood is great for walking around after brunch. They also have a dinner menu!" —Yi Yang

Menu highlights: Buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, chicken cutlet parmigiano

Address: 17 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

"This is a great tiki cocktail bar and also a great gastropub for Filipino food!" —Caroline Amaba

Menu highlights: Balut (fertilized duck egg), ube pancakes, banana ketchup ribs

Address: 201 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003

"I always bring visitors to this place if they want something 'new' but delicious. All the plates are shareable, and the prix fixe situation is three dishes for $46 per person, which ends up being a great deal and leaves everyone satisfied. The fried chicken here is to die for." —Allison Kim

Menu highlights: Fried chicken, pork belly, lobster

Address: 43 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016

"Daily Provisions is a really great spot close to the BF office! It's on the more expensive side BUT the food is always quality, the staff is SO nice. And for every holiday they even have a staff night and craft together for in-store decorations!! And last but not least, the crullers. Like, need I say more?" —Jennifer Tonti

Menu highlights: Kabocha squash soup, crispy Brussel sprouts, seasonal crullers

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"The Commodore in Williamsburg is hands down my favorite place on Earth. From the New Orleans dive-bar vibe to their giant piña coladas, you cannot have a bad time here. Coupled with the BEST nachos in Brooklyn, and some of the best fried chicken sandwiches on earth...I can't quit going, even after moving out of the neighborhood." —Jenna Sumberg

Menu highlights: Hot breast sandwich, Cadillac nachos, Mexican chicken soup

Address: 366 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

"Barbounia is one of my first picks for brunch because it has an incredibly generous mimosa bottomless brunch, it's prime for people watching (there are always lots of gorgeous people there when I go), and if you're day drinking...it's by Union Square and within walking distance of lots of bars or by the train to travel elsewhere. Oh, and the food? Really excellent and substantial enough that you won't be falling on the floor when you leave your bottomless brunch." —Elizabeth Lilly

Menu highlights: Falafel, grilled salmon shish-kabob, crescent farm duck shawarma

Address: 250 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

"This is a cozy Italian restaurant that's great for groups. They have their own tasty take on an Aperol Spritz, a killer meat and cheese board, and some of the best wood-fired pizza EVER. Also on Valentine's Day, all their pizzas are heart-shaped, which is a very Instagrammable excuse to go there year after year." —Hallie Steiner

Menu highlights: Clam pizza, marinara pizza, prosciutto and funghi pizza

Address: 435 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

"A Michelin star-rating plus a reasonably priced menu (for that rating) makes Claro a go-to for dinner (date night!) and brunch on weekends. The Oaxacan menu is shareable and everything is made by hand, including some delicious Mezcal cocktails." —John Mihaly

Menu highlights: Roasted beets and avocado tostada, tacos, pork memela

Address: 284 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

"If you're looking for a great biergarten, head to the Upper East Side location of Treadwell Park! It has two floors and is plenty big for large parties and, most importantly, it's got excellent bar food. My favorite is their giant soft pretzel — it's HUGE! And steaming hot when it comes out! It's so delicious, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. They've also got a wide variety of beer on tap so this is the perfect place to catch a sports game, play ping pong, and grab a couple of snacks." —Alexandra Napoli

Menu highlights: Lobster roll, bratwurst, giant soft pretzel

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"This small Manhattan chain is always busy, but I am still probably their biggest customer. I get it delivered to both home and work...so I order from there at least twice a week. It's the best comfort food you could imagine: Think grilled salmon, macaroni and cheese, loaded baked potatoes, and awesome veggies. I'm kind of a picky eater and there are very few places where I'll like more than one or two things on the menu, but that's not the case here!" —Katy Herman

Menu highlights: Roasted artichokes, truffle parm fries, Beyond Burger

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