Diners' Choice: American restaurants in New York City

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Joomak

5.0

5 (25)

$50 and over

American

West Village

About the restaurant

Acclaimed chef Jiho Kim (DdoBar) opens Joomak, a fresh iteration of his former Michelin-starred restaurant, Joomak Banjum, at Maison Hudson New York. “Joomak,” is an elevated update, a jewel box set in a more intimate and luxurious space with just 27 seats. The menu features New American cuisine rooted in Korean flavors across an eight-course tasting menu, complemented by a robust wine program featuring French-forward and new-world wines alike.

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Adam

Dined 3 days ago

I loved this restaurant. The food was inspired, the conversations were great and chef is so nice. Honestly this is one of the best dining experiences in NYC.

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Experience

8-Course Tasting Menu

Meadowsweet

4.9

4.9 (1613)

$31 to $50

American

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

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grace

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Loved our experience we arrived June 5th on a quiet Thursday evening pretty late and the waitress was very accommodating and genuinely interested in our feedback. Food runner was also professional we just couldn’t hear her very soft voice but luckily the waitress was there to always explain the meal ! Will be going there again !

Chambers

4.9

4.9 (630)

$50 and over

American

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Whether you're visiting from down the block here in Tribeca or from halfway around the world, Chambers aspires to be on top of your list of favorite neighborhood restaurants. We keep it down-to-earth. We're bound to start you off with something great to drink, alcoholic or not, and maybe some snacks while you look over the menu. We went to market this morning and we're going to make some delicious home cooked food and listen to some groovy music. And we've put together an excellent collection of soulful wines, spirits, and fermented beverages that we're excited to share with you. At the end of the day, we're having a few people over for dinner. We look forward to welcoming you in.

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PaddingtonVIP

Dined on May 20, 2025

Holy mackerel…. They did it again….I brought an old pal to Chambers for a pre bday dinner and the kitchen turned out one dish after another of delightfully delicious farm fresh, gentle hand never more than 3 beats( this with that and a little bit of…)…. So outstanding… Seems like there has been a little change in who’s tending the bar and some fresh new waiters… all excellent … even a tad warmer. A such a great restaurant

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Experience

Early & Late Group Dining

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Prime Time Group Dining

DOUGH by Licastri Silver Lake

4.9

4.9 (25)

$31 to $50

American

Clifton

About the restaurant

Established in 2016, DOUGH by Licastri offers the finest pizza and breads, crafted from an almost 100-year-old family recipe perfected by the late Stephen Licastri. Combining traditional techniques with modern methods, our dough features the best ingredients, including all-natural sourdough starter, locally sourced wheat flour, and Fleur de Sel sea salt, culminating in a three-day rise process. Our Silver Lake location on Staten Island provides a unique dining experience with a full bar and outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion. At DOUGH, we are dedicated to delighting customers with fresh, made-to-order food and exceptional ambiance, embodying our motto: “It’s all about the DOUGH!”

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Joyce

Dined 3 days ago

We ate outside on the patio last night . Our waitress, Story, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! The food was delicious , the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was super Nice. Couldn’t be more pleased !

Violette's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (661)

$30 and under

American

Grant City

About the restaurant

Violette's Cellar is Staten Island's most unique restaurant and event venue. Featuring social dining, gourmet food and eclectic decor. Violette's also features The Button Room (a password required speakeasy), a private wine room, and private banquet rooms for parties of all sizes.

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Ellen

Dined 3 days ago

The service was wonderful. The food was delicious. My husband's skirt steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the crab and shrimp scampi. The meatballs were some of the best I ever had, they melted in my mouth. Would definitely go back.

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Popular dish

Skirt Steak

Popular dish

A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon

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Filet Mignon Satay

Henry's End

4.9

4.9 (1661)

$31 to $50

American

Brooklyn Heights

About the restaurant

Henry’s End is a Brooklyn Heights neighborhood institution known for our inviting atmosphere, seasonal menus, award winning wine list and friendly service. It’s the type of place you can bring your first date, family or friend to share a special evening. Henry’s End is all about seasonality and sourcing top quality products. We seek superior suppliers such as The Broken Arrow Ranch, Satur Farms, and Hudson Valley Farms, as well as the local farmer’s markets. We have been acknowledged for our food by Zagat (which stated “This is why they built the Brooklyn Bridge”), Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and many others. Our wine program has received the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence”. The staff has hosted a dinner at the prestigious James Beard House.
We have outdoor covered and heated dining and are happy to offer all of our options for take-out.

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Robert

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Consistently one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights. Excellent food with a neighborhood vibe. Small bare room could use some sound treatment.

Aretsky's Patroon

4.9

4.9 (1727)

$31 to $50

American

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Welcome to Aretsky's Patroon, a classic New York City restaurant, owned by legendary restaurateur Ken Aretsky. Aretsky's Patroon offers superb contemporary American cuisine, warm, polished service and beautiful rooms suitable for a wide range of events. Whether you visit us for drinks and a light bite on our rooftop bar, a power lunch in our festive main dining room, or a discreet business dinner in one of our many private event spaces, we know that you will have a superb experience.

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DanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

this restaurant is everything that was good about the NYC in the old days. i could eat here every day. Every dish is excellent and the bar is the best place to be.

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (1438)

$30 and under

American

SoHo

About the restaurant

Chef-favorite, late-night brasserie featuring raw bar, seafood, American dishes & cocktails in a convivial setting. Blue Ribbon's bustling dining room and friendly bar have been serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992. The Bromberg Brothers' eclectic vision first sprang to life here and has blossomed into an iconic destination known for its late-night dining scene where the country's top chefs congregate and eat after closing their own kitchens. Whether you're craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish platter and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously open late, seven nights a week.

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Jenny

Dined 7 days ago

We loved this place and can’t wait to come back to try more dishes!

Friedman's - 35th St

4.8

4.8 (25)

$30 and under

American

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Margaret

Dined on May 4, 2025

Excellent place for those who are Gluten Free! Love it here!!!!

Francie

4.8

4.8 (7)

$50 and over

American

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Francie is a Michelin-starred New York Brasserie with Italian and French influence. Francie is located in a limestone-clad former bank building and has the convivial feel of a neighborhood gathering place. Chef-Owner Chris Cipollone and Pastry Chef Justin Binnie serve a seasonal menu inspired by European flavors and designed for flexibility: bar snacks, shellfish, handmade pastas and the famous Crown Roast of Rohan Duck. Save room for the last remaining cheese cart in NYC. Wines from around the world and classic cocktail list are presented with a flourish of seamless hospitality. Private Dining in The Vault, the former vault from the bank, is a memorable experience. On Mondays we offer 20% off every bottle of wine on our list.

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Aaron

Dined on May 3, 2025

The food is really exceptional The service was great and the price is reasonable. However the only issue is the noise level is amazingly high. This restaurant really need an acoustics treatment - even without music the noise level was very very high

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Experience

Industry Night

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bar at Francie

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