Best New York City Dining at the Bar Restaurants

Zagat has selected the best restaurants for dining at the bar in New York City based on our most recent survey. This list includes the top 5 rated New York City restaurants for dining at the bar as listed in our New York City guide.

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Gramercy Tavern

American (New) | Flatiron District
42 E. 20th St. (bet. B'way & Park Ave. S.)Manhattan, NY 10003

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Gotham Bar & Grill

American (New) | Greenwich Village
12 E. 12th St. (bet. 5th Ave. & University Pl.)Manhattan, NY 10003

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Hearth

American (New), Italian Northern | East Village
403 E. 12th St. (1st Ave.)Manhattan, NY 10009

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Colicchio & Sons

American (New) | Chelsea
85 10th Ave. (bet. 15th & 16th Sts.)Manhattan, NY 10011

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Lincoln

Italian | West 60s
Lincoln Ctr.142 W. 65th St. (bet. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way)Manhattan, NY 10023

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Plaza Food Hall

Eclectic / Int'l | West 50s
Plaza Hotel1 W. 59th St., lower level (5th Ave.)Manhattan, NY 10019

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Oyster Bar

Seafood | East 40s
Grand CentralLower level (42nd St. & Vanderbilt Ave.)Manhattan, NY 10017

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Freemans

American (New) | Lower East Side
Freeman Alley (off Rivington St., bet. Bowery & Chrystie St.)Manhattan, NY 10002

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I always like to sit at the bar at the Gotham Bar and Grill. Friendly bar staff,and comfortable to sit at.

Published March 27, 2011