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8 special-occasion worthy restaurants in New York City

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door Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner and Tanay Warerkar
Bijgewerkt 15 december 2023

Celebratory meals in the culinary capital of the world are as varied as they come, naturally. There are riverside stunners, rooftop beauties, and everything in between in this nonstop party town.

That’s what makes a celebration meal in New York so special. Sure, there are places fit for birthdays, graduations, promotions, and more. But these eight special occasion restaurants show you that the meal and the experience is the occasion itself—you don’t really need a reason to go out for one of these phenomenal meals.

Een van Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights restaurant
4.9
4.9 (594)
$50 en meer
Sushi
Jackson Heights
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For when only the rowdiest of dinners will do, Sushi on Me, in both Queens and Brooklyn, is the spot. This high-energy sushi bar is the opposite of a traditional omakase in all ways—except, happily, the top-notch fish—featuring bottomless sake, lots of cursing, and occasional live jazz. Everyone here is ready to party, and the 18-course omakase led by entertaining chefs who will do shots with you is a beautiful excuse to do so.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 12 jan 2023
Wonderful!
Een van Indian Accent restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3389)
$50 en meer
Indiaas
Midtown West
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Indian Accent is where you go for a choose-your-own adventure Indian meal. The creative spot is an ideal place to toast over a festive spread that feels more playful than its other fine-dining friends in Midtown. It’s all thanks to one of New Delhi’s most acclaimed chefs, Manish Mehrotra, who brings remixed takes on South Asian staples like sweet pickle ribs with sun-dried mango and kulchas stuffed with butter chicken or hoisin duck. Don’t skip the ghee roast lamb—there’s a reason it’s been on the menu since the restaurant’s 2016 opening.


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Tazbubbles
Gegeten op 25 dec 2022
Just amazing
Een van The River Cafe restaurant
4.9
4.9 (9167)
$50 en meer
Amerikaans
DUMBO
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Before DUMBO’s trendy boutiques, scenic parks, and rooftop bars, there was The River Café. It’s been around since 1977, but the MICHELIN-starred restaurant is anything but out of place, even as its surroundings have evolved. The River Café has always been ahead of its time, sourcing farm-to-table ingredients long before that was the norm, launching the careers of celeb chefs such as David Burke and Charlie Palmer along the way. With its unmatched Manhattan skyline, it’s also hosted more engagements, weddings, and business dinners than anyone could count. Book a table in the elegant waterside dining room up to 30 days in advance. The time-tested prix-fixe menu includes seasonal hits like duck breast with a spiced lavender honey crust and cherry sauce.


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Een van Tempura Matsui restaurant
4.9
4.9 (636)
$50 en meer
Japans
Midtown East
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As the name suggests, it’s all about battered and fried delicacies at Tempura Matsui. The restaurant’s late chef Masao Matsui introduced tempura tasting menus to the city, and his namesake spot celebrates him with a multi-course extravaganza that earned it a seventh consecutive MICHELIN star in 2022. Matsui’s wooden chef’s counter is the place to watch all the deep-fried action unfold. Rounds of sashimi and chawanmushi are the ultimate palate cleansers, as is a strong sake menu. The tranquil Japanese-style interiors make it a go-to for more low-key celebrations.


Een van Aquavit restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1934)
$50 en meer
Scandinavisch
Midtown East
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With three stars from The New York Times, two MICHELIN stars, and a history that stretches back to 1987, Aquavit is one of NYC’s most prized dining rooms—and an ideal place to mark anything exceptional. In recent years, the Scandinavian restaurant has expanded to include lunch, plus à la carte and tasting menu options for dinner. Across all its menus, you’ll find fine-dining twists on classic Nordic ingredients like three types of herring with cheese and potato and Norwegian king crab with corn. Reservations open on the first of the month and tend to fill up quickly, but bar tables for two are easier to score.


Een van Zou Zou's restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1432)
van $31 tot $50
Mediterraan
Hell's Kitchen
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Zou Zou’s stands out for its theatrical and super-modern Middle Eastern food. It’s a massive, vibrant restaurant, ideal for large celebrations. Bring a group to share the housemade dips and breads, then dig into fire-roasted lamb leg shaved tableside. There’s also fresh fish, huge salads, and spectacular desserts—the OTT kataifi cheesecake is five inches wide. Chez Zou, the restaurant’s second-story cocktail bar, is a great place for a toast before or after your reservation.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 22 dec 2022
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