New York City’s hotels are experiencing a flourishing restaurant scene, from chef-driven to glamorous to local favorites and more.
Whether you’re visiting NYC and looking for both a hotel and place to dine—or a local looking for a new place to eat—try one of these hotel restaurants that aren’t just for tourists.
Enjoy!
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges at The Mark Hotel
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s love of farm-to-table food is evident at The Mark Hotel’s eponymous casual yet elegant restaurant . The menu features classic with a hint of eclectic cuisine including chilled seafood (oysters, littleneck clams, caviar, lobster et al), pizza (asparagus with black pepper), pasta (mushroom walnut bolognese), spiced chicken samosas, grilled black sea bass and pepper-crusted beef tenderloin. Desserts include Grand Marnier and chocolate chip soufflé with mandarin sorbet or sour cherry pie with pistachio ice cream. Come here for a weeknight meal or a special night out.
The Mark Hotel is located at 25 East 77th Street on the Upper East Side
Brasserie Fouquet’s at Fouquet’s New York
Parisian luxury meets New York City vibes at Brasserie Fouquet’s, which pays homage to its original namesake hotel in Paris. Sink into a curved red banquette in the chic dining room and enjoy Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s reimagined French classics, including escargots, onion soup, Dover sole meunière, plus his elegant take on seafood and meat dishes. There is an impressive wine list, innovative cocktails and classic desserts including pavlova and crepes Suzette.
Fouquet’s New York is located at 28 Debrosses Street in Tribeca
The Osprey at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge just might have the most delectable scented lobby I’ve ever been in. This luxury eco-friendly hotel sits next to the Brooklyn Bridge so if you stay here, request a room with a view, grab a cocktail on the roof at sunset then be sure to dine at The Osprey. Located on the ground floor, The Osprey features creative, locally-sourced food from Australian chef Dan Churchill, including miso-cucumber salad, grilled octopus with eucalyptus butter, sriracha cod, and an outstanding roasted chicken that comes with tabbouleh. Desserts are in line with the fresh and flavorful theme: olive oil cake, peaches and cream and more.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is located at 60 Furman St in Brooklyn
Temple Court and Le Gratin at The Beekman
Capturing the glamour of old-world New York City, the lobby at The Beekman is a site to behold. You might feel you’ve stepped back in time with its luxurious 19th century design and decadent decor. Equally impressive are the this elegant hotel’s two restaurants: James Beard award-winning Tom Collicchio’s Temple Court and renowned chef Daniel Boulud’s Le Gratin. At Temple Court you can enjoy an award-winning 5-course dinner while at Le Gratin you ‘ll be able to taste the Lyonnaise food of Chef Boulud’s hometown in an authentic French bistro atmosphere.
The Beekman is located on 123 Nassau St in the Financial District
Scarpetta at The James Hotel
Bring your love of pasta and reserve a table at Scarpetta for simple yet elegant Italian food. The signature meal here is the pasta tasting, which includes four pasta dishes, a glass of wine, and dessert. The current menu features ravioli ravioli cacio a pepe, a simple yet bold spaghetti with tomato and basil, tagliolini nero, and short rib agnolotti. On the regular menu there’s an array of seafood, including grilled branzino and black cod plus elevated side dishes like asparagus with bottarga.
The James Hotel is located at 88 Madison Avenue in Nomad
Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel
A factory that opened in 1901 turned current-day boutique hotel, the Wythe Hotel embraces both elegance and sustainability. Le Crocodile, the hotel’s restaurant, has received high accolades from both the Michelin guide and The New York Times. This swanky brasserie serves all meals, including breakfast and “aprés-midi” small meals, but it really shines at dinner when you can sip a Spritz au Crocodile or Wythe Negroni along with Jonah crab and avocado, a classic Waldorf salad, salmon tartare with Japanese cucumbers, bistro steak frites and other modern French dishes. The strawberry tres leches cake is a must for dessert.
Wythe Hotel is located at 80 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Dowling’s at The Carlyle
One of New York City’s most iconic hotels, The Carlyle has been welcoming sophisticated travelers since it opened in 1930. It’s so well known for all the glitterati that have stayed here and sung here, there’s even a documentary about this storied place. For dinner, whether you’re staying at the hotel or not, reserve a table at glamorous Dowling’s, which features classic dishes from another era, reinterpreted for today’s taste, including oysters with ginger-sake mignonette, caviar, table-side Dover sole, and steak flambéed with Cognac. After dinner, head to legendary Bemelman’s Bar, named after the author of the Madeline books, for a signature cocktail, including the Jackie O, Lost in Paris or the JFK Daiquiri.
The Carlyle Hotel is located at 35 East 76th Street on the Upper East Side
Grand Salon at Baccarat Hotel
For cocktails, afternoon tea and light fare, you can sit in the elegant Baccarat Hotel’s Grand Salon, a room that shimmers with its Parisian-inspired decor and the Baccarat crystal chandeliers and vases. Afternoon tea is a noteworthy occasion—and Grand Salon boasts the largest Champagne list in the U.S. Culinary Director Gabriel Kreuther, an award-winning chef and chocolatier, oversees the food so expect an elegant experience all around.
Baccarat Hotel is located at 28 West 53rd St in Midtown
