Discover 10 Exciting Restaurant Openings in New York City

1. The View

Yet another monumental masterpiece conceived by Rockwell Group, the Theatre District’s beloved rotating restaurant The View has reopened in full glory. Boasting sultry interiors which include materials of burl wood and shimmering Venetian plaster, this upscale eatery brings guests into a different time period courtesy of the standout bar area and circular floor plan, where 360 degree views of New York City’s skyline takes diners out of the hustle and bustle of city life.

For the menu, executive chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley crafts a menu perfectly suited for those who long for the nostalgia of traditional supper clubs. In addition to classic appetizers such as jumbo lump blue crab cake with spicy remoulade and chicory salad served with apple and celery, main dishes embody both land and sea through hearty servings of pork chops, black bass en papillote, and seared duck breast.

2. Papa San

Finding home within Bjarke Ingels Group’s 66-story building The Spiral, INC Architecture & Design designed new restaurant Papa San in honor of the eatery’s Peruvian-Japanese menu. To contrast against the space’s industrial walls, pops of colors inspired by Peruvian textiles and suspended greenery fill the 146-seat space to incorporate an almost al-fresco dining experience. The main star of the restaurant is the open concept kitchen, a nod to traditional Japanese bars, where a bar area situated next to a spiral staircase makes the eye travel throughout the space. For an even more artistic flourish, two large textile works by Southern and Central Andean artists as well as commissioned portraits by artist and gallerist Giancarlo Scaglia adorn the dining room.

Drawing on co-founders Juan Correa and chef Erik Ramirez (of Llama Inn and Llama San)’s heritages, the menu incorporates elements of traditional Peruvian cuisine while bringing touches of Japanese influence through dishes including their signature whole chicken and sumptuous Nikkei chowder, where guests can expect accompanies of sushi rice, Yamasaki milk bread, and soft cooked omelets for an even more immersive experience.

3. Hoexters

One of the buzziest re-openings in New York City, classic American dining is reimagined with the arrival of revamped Hoexters. Designed by renowned talent Sasha Bikoff, the beloved Upper East Side eatery brings timeless charms through thoughtful design details including the back room’s celestial wall coverings, black and white tile flooring throughout, and green upholstered booths that make this restaurant feel both upscale and exclusive.

Staying true to its classic American ambiance, Hoexter’s menu features classics reminiscent of old school New York City. The restaurant’s famed gorgonzola garlic bread sets the tone for other time-loved traditional dishes such as roasted half chicken and a double smashed burger.

4. Crevette

Located in the trendy neighborhood of West Village, seafood-forward restaurant Crevette serves as a minimalistic yet artistic new addition to the area’s bustling scene. Featuring interiors courtesy of co-owner Patricia Howard, walls of rich cream and touches of honey-hued oak surround patrons while a specially commissioned painting by Michael McGregor hangs above banquettes upholstered in supple leather. Surrounding furnishings are sourced from all over the globe, from curtains and light fixtures by British design house Colours of Arley, lampshades made in San Miguel de Allende, as well as a photograph taken in Capri by photographer Natalia Obradovich.

Grounded in classic Provençal cooking with Catalan influence, the restaurant’s menu offers selections for any occasion. Guests can choose to sample from the extensive raw bar, where fresh oysters, sashimi, caviar, and more are available, or opting for heartier appetizers such egg yolk, persillade, and foie gras or merguez and morcilla skewers. Main dishes include inventive takes on seafood classics and fresh pastas as well as an assortment of land delicacies.

5. Santi

A namesake in New York City’s restaurant scene, boasting notable openings including Marea, Osteria Morini, and Ai Fiori, chef Michael White returns in full glory with the opening of Santi, a classic Italian eatery with touches of Southern France influence. To bring guests an elevated dining experience, designer Michaelis Boyd brought in upscale furnishings throughout the restaurant’s numerous spaces, such as lighting from L’Observatoire, hand-painted cream wall coverings, as well as a striking ornate 1800’s Vagabond Mirror which complements the myriad of artworks also on display.

No stranger to crafting the finest Italian cuisine, Santi’s menu boasts classic as well as inventive delicacies. Their famed handmade pastas include Busiate served with saffron, crab, uni, lemon, and Mollica and Faraona with roasted guinea hen, mushroom ragu, savoy cabbage, guanciale, and rosemary broth. For those seeking a more protein-forward meal, a selection of fine cuts and seafood are also available.

6. Hear & There

A newcomer to Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s already trendy food scene, Hear & There doubles as both a sleek cocktail lounge and exclusive omakase hub. Separated into two sections both conceptualized by design studio House/Under/Magic, guests can opt between sipping creative libations in the moody lounge area boasting tables equipped with green velvet upholstered banquettes and stools, or decide to satiate their appetite at the 22-seat omakase bar which features a U-shaped counter topped with dark green quartzite stone from Brazil as well as ambient pendant lighting above. To make this sipping and dining experience even more immersive, curtains and textured ceilings have been incorporated to let the music playing on speakers envelop guests entirely.

At the omakase counter, diners can choose between two 13-course options: the seasonal nigiri omakase or luxury otumami omakase. For the seasonal option, 10 nigiri pieces selected specifically for freshness will be served alongside a sakizuke hassun, a small bite such as grilled calamari with house cucumbers, house-cured eel soup sourced from Maine, as well as a house made ice cream for dessert. The pricier option includes more luxurious options such as chutoro with caviar and walnut cream and crab shinjo toast with uni and cut maki with rotating fish and tamago.

7. Kiko

Serving as a new East-meets-West restaurant concept to land in the chic neighborhood of Soho, Kiko brings high-design to inventive cuisine. With interiors courtesy of Studio Tre much of the space’s design was inspired by the menu, where the firm brought in custom and vintage furnishings and touches of texture including oak and red marble to contrast against the surrounding brick walls and calming fireplaces. Seating such as banquettes upholstered in leather and mohair encourage guests to embrace relaxation.

Kiko’s design and menu go hand in hand, where diners can kick off their meal through a selection of shellfish including Montauk pearl oysters and dungeness crab or opt for chef Alex Chang’s signature thrice fried chicken wing served with makrut lime leaf, sansho, and green peppercorn. Main dishes range from curry to poultry to seafood, where highlights include half duck nabe with spicy sesame and soy milk broth, hand torn noodles and grilled head on prawns with xo butter and crispy alliums.

8. Joomak

One of the newest fine-dining destinations to arrive in Manhattan, acclaimed chef Jiho Kim presents Joomak, a new iteration of his famed Michelin-starred restaurant Joomak Banjum. Creating a space which allows diners to relax while sampling the finest fare, New York-based designer Thomas Juul-Hansen brought in an almost residential atmosphere to play with the restaurant’s location of the second floor of West Village’s luxury residential hotel Maison Hudson New York through bespoke upholstered lounge seating with marble-topped tables, wood paneling throughout, a six-foot fireplace, and lighting from Alain Ellouz.

The menu is centered around an eight-course tasting menu, where the meal begins with an amuse bouche consisting of three bites reminiscent of classic New York City cuisine with a fine-dining twist, such as bagels served with lox, smash burger, and open-faced sandwich. The next courses play with the chef’s famed expertise with pastry and later a seafood-forward experience. To finish the meal, guests can savor sweetness to the fullest with two different dessert options.

9. Smithereens

Finding home in East Village, chef-owner Nicholas Tamburo presents seasonal seafood-forward restaurant Smithereens as an ode to the freshest ingredients available. Designed in collaboration with Ian Chapin of Edsel Co., the restaurant’s space embodies a subterranean feel where after walking downstairs guests will be welcomed with dimly lit surroundings inspired by 18th century New England taverns. To bring a contemporary take on this design inspiration, natural materials mix with thoughtful design details such as blackened sassafras tabletops, dining chairs upholstered with flocked aniline leather, and a front bar created to resemble the inside of an oyster shell. Creative takes on the freshest ingredients available are the star of the show on the restaurant’s menu, where starting bites including buckwheat pancake with bluefish set the tone for richer dishes like beans with sea urchin, shrimp, and squid.

10. Chez Fifi

Offering an intimate seating of just 40, Chez Fifi embodies classic Parisian ambiance courtesy of Joyn Studio. Inspired by the restaurant’s mission of elevated eating, rich mahogany paneling envelop the main dining room, which is equipped with plush banquet seating and glistening mirrors. Upstairs, the exclusive salon holds vibrant details familiar to a living room, where jewel green walls surround lounge seating upholstered in eclectic patterns of stripes and bold colors. The menu’s Parisian-inspired fare holds time loved classics including beef tartare, filet mignon, and wild dover sole which can all be served with a variety of wild mushrooms and fries served with caviar.