Beginning Tuesday, January 17 through Sunday, February 12, Restaurant Week gives NYers the chance to taste prix-fixe menus from top-tier restaurants in the city.
With more than 400 participating restaurants, we know how difficult it can be to decide where to dine. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate list to some of the best deals to look out for during Restaurant Week 2023.
*Deals vary from 2-course lunch options to 3-course dinner options ranging from $30 to $60*
1. Sweetbriar
Michelin-recognized Sweetbriar is offering delicious deals this Restaurant Week with a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu priced at $45 per person. Menu items include some of their most popular dishes, such as their Fall Radish Carpaccio with Marinated Trout Roe, their Smoked Chicken with sweet potatoes and figs, and for dessert their Grilled Pear Pizette with almond, thyme gelato.
Where: 127 E 27th St.
2. Hortus NYC
Hortus NYC, another Michelin-recognized restaurant, is offering a three-course prix-fixe lunch menu for $45 and dinner menu for $60. Find delicious modern Asian cuisine such as King Crab Noodle and Sea Urchin Truffle Donabe.
Where: 271 5th Ave.
3. Zaytinya
This innovative mezze restaurant inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines is serving the ultimate Restaurant Week deal–a $30 4-course prix fixe menu plus an extra $7 for dessert. The deal gets you your choice of a dip, appetizer, main, and dessert and is a deal you’ll definitely want to take advantage of!
Where: 1185 Broadway
4. Mercado Little Spain’s Spanish Diner
Spanish Diner is the High Line’s go-to classic all-day restaurant, located in a high-energy outdoor opened air space. For $30 you can enjoy a 3-course prix fixe menu filled with delicious Spanish favorites including Huevos Rotos and Flan de mamá Marisa con nata.
Where: 10 Hudson Yards
5. TLK
Finding gf and vegan options are already difficult as is, and even more so when figuring out what participating restaurants offer such dishes. But we’ve got you covered! TLK in the East Village is a plant-forward, asian inspired restaurant that has an option for all your dietary needs. Try their tofu bites or spicy eggplant!
Where: 58 3rd Ave, New York
6. Socarrat Paella Bar
Paella is normally a meal fit for more than one person, and during Restaurant Week you’ll be able dig into their delicious paella with your table, plus a tapa and dessert all at a much more affordable price. Paella’s here can normally cost $29 alone, so this deal is definitely one to take advantage of, and that’s not even the only main dish they’re offering!
Where: Multiple Locations
7. Benjamin Steakhouse
Deals like this don’t come around too often, so when you get chance to cut into a one of their deliciously succulent steaks at a discounted price, you take it! Benjamin Steakhouse is a NYC staple and the perfect spot to try during Restaurant Week.
Where: Multiple Locations
8. Cathédrale
Feast on Lioni Burrata, Octopus Grillé, Winter Squash, ‘Buvette’ Hanger Steak Au Poivre, Faroe Island Salmon, even Chocolate Moelleux, all offered on the Cathédrale’s Restaurant Week menu. Located at the Moxy East Village, this elegant spot would have been worth it just for the ambiance!
Where: 112 E 11th St.
9. Archer & Goat
Archer & Goat draws culinary inspiration from Latin American and South Asian heritages, with menu items that reflect flavors from Puerto Rico, Ecuador and Bangladesh. You can get your hands on their 3-course dinner for only $30, with the chance to choose from dishes like Crispy Brussel Sprouts with cilantro chimichurri and pickled chilis and Chicken Vindaloo Arepas with cucumber raita and cotija cheese.
Where: 187 Lenox Ave.
10. The Queensboro
This low-key gem in Jackson Heights serves up mouthwatering comfort food, from Garlic Clam Bread and Spaghetti Squash Fondue to Jerk Chicken and Pork Carnitas, plus with Restaurant Week wine deals you won’t want to skip it on this spot!
P.S. – they’re also one of our fav local NYC businesses! You can find out all about that here.
Where: 80-02 Northern Blvd.
Make all your Restaurant Week reservations here.
Written by Justine Golata and Brianna Perry