Must-Try Restaurant Week Spots
One of the best weeks of the year is here! NYC Restaurant Week is a citywide tradition where restaurants offer multi-course lunch and dinner menus starting at just $30. Not sure where to book? We’ve rounded up top deals and must-try menus.
Summer Restaurant Week 2026 Dates: Monday, 7/20 - Friday, 8/14
Union Square & DUMBO
Photo: ABC KITCHEN
ABC Kitchen serves up inventive, seasonal dishes made with clean, local ingredients. Led by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it’s a perfect spot for a $45 lunch or $60 dinner during Restaurant Week.
400 5th Ave | Midtown South Central
Photo: Ai Fiori
Ai Fiori is offering a $60 three-course dinner inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. Menu highlights include pan-seared halibut, chicken with zucchini and frico, and chocolate torta with pistachio crema and vanilla gelato. Plus, enter to win a Restaurant Week dinner for two, valued at $120.
11 W 31st St | Koreatown
Photo: Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar
Wine, chocolate, and a killer prix fixe. Ayza's $45 Restaurant Week dinner features standouts like white truffle pizza, golden lobster ravioli, pici cacio e pepe, and decadent chocolate desserts, including their famous fondue. Go for the food, stay for the cozy vibes and extensive wine list.
7 E 27th St | NoMad
Photo: BRASS
BRASS is one of the newer NoMad spots actually worth booking for the food. Their $60 three-course dinner includes sweet corn gnocchi, duck fillet, and a summery strawberry dessert. Plus, they have LIVE JAZZ!
21 9th Ave | Meatpacking
Photo: Catch NYC
If you're into seafood, Catch is the perfect catch. Enjoy their $60 three-course Restaurant Week dinner with sushi, seafood, and steakhouse staples. Plus, their famous Catch Roll with crab, salmon, and miso honey is on the menu. SCORE.
119 Delancey St | LES
Photo: Dhamaka - Paul McDonough
This one's for true foodies. Dhamaka’s $60 three-course dinner is a strong way to try the restaurant’s newly revamped menu. This season’s lineup includes smoky meats, vegetarian standouts like Tawa Bhindi, and desserts that go well beyond the usual Restaurant Week standard.
89 South St | Seaport District
Photo: The Fulton
This Restaurant Week, this waterfront stunner is serving Long Island fluke, Lumache pasta with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce, roasted Scottish cod, and a strawberry-pistachio Fraisier to finish. Add Brooklyn Bridge views, and you’ve got one of the most romantic bang-for-your-buck dinners.
42 E 20th St | Flatiron
Photo: Gramercy Tavern
Nine James Beard Awards and a Michelin star to its name, Gramercy Tavern is the real deal. For Restaurant Week, enjoy a $60 three-course lunch in the dining room featuring summery dishes like chilled cucumber soup, golden tilefish, pork cutlet, and peach upside-down cake. Go for a taste of NYC’s finest without spending a fortune.
8 E 36th St | Theater District
Photo: Gui Steakhouse
From Michelin-starred chef Sungchul Shim, Gui is an upscale Korean-inspired steakhouse offering an exceptional Restaurant Week deal: a $30 two-course lunch and a $60 three-course dinner. A standout spot for anyone craving high-end Korean BBQ without breaking the bank.
731 Lexington Ave | Midtown East
PHOTO: HUTONG
Inspired by the glamour of 1920s New York and Shanghai, Hutong brings bold Northern Chinese cuisine to Midtown. For Restaurant Week, enjoy Kou Shui Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Sanchen Chicken, Ma La Prawns, and Milk Tea Tiramisu. Don't miss dining at this local favorite and Forbes NYC All-Star Eatery.
NoMad & Midtown
Photo: ilili NoMad
A must for mezze lovers. ilili is back for Restaurant Week with a $30 lunch and $60 dinner at both its NoMad and Midtown locations. Build your meal around signature mezza, then dig into favorites like Lamb Maklouba, Duck Shawarma, or Shrimp Kebab.
Multiple Manhattan Locations
Photo: La Pecora Bianca
Looking for a foolproof Restaurant Week pick? Hit this trusty go-to that delivers every time. Enjoy a $30 lunch or $45 dinner with house-made pastas, seasonal veggies, and signature plates perfect for work lunches, date nights, or family dinners.
214-16 41st Ave | Bayside
Photo: Masaaki
One of Queens' best Restaurant Week picks. Masaaki brings its omakase expertise to a $30 lunch and $60 dinner, where you can kick things off with an omakase-style appetizer before choosing from sushi and sashimi, uni donburi, Chilean sea bass, or hibachi. Plus, it's a great excuse to make the trip to Bayside.
365 5th Ave | Park Slope
Photo: Masalawala & Sons
Masalawala & Sons brings bold Bengali cooking to Park Slope, and its $45 three-course dinner is making my mouth water just reading about it. Biyebarir Fish Fry, Butter Chicken, and homemade desserts? Are you kidding?
SoHo & UWS
Photo: Momoya SoHo
One of our favorite sushi spots, Momoya is back for Restaurant Week with a prix-fixe menu worth planning around. Lunch includes two courses with dishes like Somen Noodles and Madai Mozuku, while dinner features three courses with options like the Steak Gozen or Sushi & Sashimi Tasting, plus dessert.
128 First Ave | Ukrainian Village
Photo: Noreetuh
Looking for a getaway without leaving the city? Head to Noreetuh for some STUNNING Hawaiian fare. Their lunch and dinner menus feature favorites like Mochiko Chicken Loco Moco, Mentaiko Spaghetti, and bruléed Hawaiian pineapple for dessert. Island vibes, no flight required.
130 W 47th St | Theater District
Photo: Sushi Lab Rooftop
A hidden rooftop gem above the Sanctuary Hotel, Sushi Lab serves creative takes on omakase, sashimi, and nigiri. For Restaurant Week, enjoy a $30 lunch or $60 dinner with skyline views. Wanna go all in? Hit their neighbor, The Chemistry Room, offering a three-course meal including an eight-course sushi omakase.
161-16 Northern Blvd | Flushing
Photo: When in Bangkok
Bring your appetite to Flushing. When in Bangkok serves authentic Thai street food in a tropical bungalow-inspired space, making it feel like a mini getaway without leaving Queens. Their Restaurant Week menu is the perfect excuse to finally try it.
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Update July 2026
