Best American spots in NYC

1. 
   230 FifthGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(25,569)$$Bar · 230 Fifth Avenue

   What to order: 230 FIFTH NACHOS · ESPRESSO MARTINI

2. 
   Hard Rock CafeGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(24,947)$$American restaurant · 1501 Broadway

   What to order: burger · nachos

3. 
   Ellen's Stardust DinerGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(24,443)$$Diner · 1650 Broadway

   What to order: Yankee Doodle Burger · Stardust Nachos · Ellen's Stardust City Brownie · Cookie Monster (signature shake)

4. 
   Golden CorralGraded A

   4.7★★★★★★★★★★(19,401)$$Buffet Restaurant · 2375 East Tremont Avenue

   What to order: Butterflied Fried Shrimp · Fried Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese · Grilled Ribs · Ice Cream

5. 
   RockbarGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(540)$Bar · 185 Christopher Street

   What to order: Long Island Iced Tea

6. 
   Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.Graded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(16,401)$$Seafood Restaurant · 1501 Broadway

   What to order: Shrimper’s Net Catch · Shrimper’s Heaven · Shrimp Scampi Pasta

7. 
   Junior'sGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(15,710)$$American Restaurant · 1515 Broadway

   What to order: Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake · Plain Cheesecake · Potato Latkes “Something Different” sandwich · Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and Steak Fries

8. 
   Nathan's FamousGraded A

   4.3★★★★★★★★★★(15,596)$American Restaurant · 1310 Surf Avenue

   What to order: Chili Cheese Dog · Crinkle‑cut Fries (or Famous Fries) · Batter‑Dipped Onion Rings · Home Style Chicken Tenders

9. 
   Shake ShackGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(15,097)$$Hamburger Restaurant · 300 West 44 Street

   What to order: Shack Burger · Cheese Fries · Chicken Bites

10. 
    Inwood Bar And GrillGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(14,109)$$Bar & Grill · 4892 Broadway

    What to order: Skirt Steak 10 Oz (Grilled Skirt Steak Churrasco a La Parril · Chicken Croquettes · Passion Margarita

11. 
    The Good Fork PubGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(491)$$Restaurant · 391 Van Brunt Street

    What to order: Korean cheesesteak sandwich · Veggie Smash Burger · kimchi beer cheese with fried wontons

12. 
    Dallas BbqGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(15,152)$$Barbecue Restaurant · 241 West 42 Street

    What to order: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Texas Size) · Sticky Wings · 32 oz Henny Colada frozen cocktail

13. 
    ArcadiaGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(452)$$Gastropub · 12-21 Astoria Boulevard

    What to order: Baked Truffle Mac & Chz · Fried Brussels with Bacon Jam · Shrimp Tacos

14. 
    Junior's RestaurantGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(13,100)$$American restaurant · 750 7 Avenue

    What to order: Plain Cheesecake · Strawberry Cheesecake · Corned Beef or Pastrami Sandwiches · Matzoh Ball Soup

15. 
    Brooklyn Beef N CheeseGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(441)$$American Restaurant · 5409 Avenue T

    What to order: Beef Cheese Steak · O.G. Chop Cheese · Corn Fritters · Spicy Cheese Steak

16. 
    Shake ShackGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(11,592)$$Hamburger Restaurant · 1333 Broadway

    What to order: ShackBurger · SmokeShack · Bacon Cheese Fries

17. 
    La Grande Boucherie And Kaiseki RoomGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(10,675)$$French Restaurant · 1325 Avenue Of The Americas

    What to order: Steak Frites · Lobster Risotto · Tuna Tartare · Cocktails (e.g., Lillet Spritz or martini)

18. 
    Dave & Buster'sGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(10,903)$$Restaurant · 234 West 42 Street

    What to order: Mountain O' Nachos · Pretzel Dogs · Loaded Nachos, burgers, boneless wings, truffle fries

19. 
    Gallagher'sGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(9,638)$$$$Steak House · 228 West 52 Street

    What to order: Porterhouse (for two) · Wedge Salad · Clams Casino · New York‑style Cheesecake

20. 
    Thompson New York Hotel (Burger Joint)Graded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(9,297)$$Hamburger Restaurant · 118 West 57 Street

    What to order: Cheeseburger (with The Works) · Double Cheeseburger · Beyond® Burger or Beyond® Cheeseburger

21. 
    Andrew's Nyc DinerGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(8,784)$$Diner · 463 7 Avenue

    What to order: Garden Omelet · Berry Pancake Combo · Pancake stack · Eggs Benedict

22. 
    Bubby'sGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(8,765)$$American Restaurant · 120 Hudson Street

    What to order: Pancake Flight · Fried Chicken (Sullivan County Farms chicken with coleslaw a · Hot Chicken Sandwich

23. 
    Empire Steak HouseGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(8,270)Steak House · 233 West 49 Street

    What to order: Porterhouse for Two · Filet Mignon (Empire Filet for Two) · Crab Cake · Surf and Turf

24. 
    Shake ShackGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(8,525)$$Hamburger Restaurant · 366 Columbus Avenue

    What to order: Smoke Shack · ShackBurger · Chocolate Milk Shake

25. 
    Tavern On The GreenGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(8,184)$$$American restaurant · 0 67th Street And Central Park West

    What to order: Tomahawk steak with lobster mac and cheese · Spring Panzanella Salad · Eggs Benedict

26. 
    Broad Nosh BagelsGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(7,718)$Bagel Shop · 314 West 58 Street

    What to order: Everything Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese · Bacon Egg & Cheese on a Bagel · Lox & Schmear (Nova lox on bagel)

27. 
    Five Napkin BurgerGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(7,877)$$Hamburger Restaurant · 630 9 Avenue

    What to order: Original 5 Napkin Burger · Truffle Parmesan Crinkle Fries · Avocado Ranch Burger

28. 
    Applebee'sGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(8,339)$$Restaurant · 234 West 42 Street

    What to order: Ultimate Trio · Mozzarella Sticks · Blackened Cajun Salmon · Double‑Glazed Baby Back Ribs

29. 
    Shake ShackGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(7,778)$$Hamburger Restaurant · Madison Square Park

    What to order: ShackBurger · Crinkle-Cut Fries · Hand-spun shakes / frozen custard

30. 
    Sugar Factory Time SquareGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(7,506)$$$American Restaurant · 694 8 Avenue

    What to order: Sugar Factory Rainbow Sliders · Brownie Volcano Insane Milkshake · Watermelon Sugar Goblet

31. 
    Metropolitan OperaGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(7,272)Opera House · Lincoln Center Plaza

    What to order: Crab Cake · Espresso Martini (on tap) · Bison Carpaccio

32. 
    Revlon Bar - Belmont Room @ Metropolitan OperaGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(7,272)Opera House · Lincoln Center Plaza

    What to order: Champagne · Cookies and Petits Fours

33. 
    Jacob's PicklesGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(7,481)$$American Restaurant · 680 Columbus Avenue

    What to order: Pickle Sampler · Deviled Eggs · Honey Chicken & Pickles (Maple Chicken & Toast) · Buffalo Mac n Cheese

34. 
    Starbucks Reserve RoasteryGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(7,578)$$Coffee Shop · 61 9 Avenue

    What to order: Roastery Affogato Flight · Whiskey Barrel‑Aged Malt · Undertow (half hot/half cold drink)

35. 
    Applebee'sGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(7,711)$$Restaurant · 205 West 50 Street

    What to order: Perfect Margarita · Appetizer Sampler Classic Combo · New Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger

36. 
    Lindenwood DinerGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(7,346)$$Diner · 2870 Linden Boulevard

    What to order: Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Dinner · Chicken and Shrimp Rasta Pasta · Mini Beef Patties (Texas Slider)

37. 
    Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller CenterGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(7,378)$$Hamburger Restaurant · Rockefeller Center

    What to order: Fat Cat Burger · Disco Fries · Monster Shakes

38. 
    The Cheesecake FactoryGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(7,370)$$American Restaurant · 90-15 Queens Boulevard

    What to order: Avocado Egg Rolls · Cajun Jambalaya Pasta · Honey Truffle Chicken · Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

39. 
    Mojo LatinGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(6,791)$$Latin American Restaurant · 70-20 Austin Street

    What to order: Lomo Saltado · Corn Ribs · Down the Hatch ceviche · Chicken Maduros Waffles

40. 
    Greenwich LoungeGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(7,165)$$Transportation Service · Jfk International Airport

    What to order: short rib sliders (bar snacks in The Tasting Room) · flight of four Brooklyn Brewery beers · black truffle fries · shrimp from hot buffet

41. 
    Au Cheval DinerGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(6,740)$$$American restaurant · 79 Walker Street

    What to order: Double Cheeseburger (with optional bacon or fried egg) · Roasted Marrow Bones · General Jane’s Honey‑Fried Chicken · Crispy Fries with Mornay Sauce

42. 
    Fraunces TavernGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(6,760)$$American Restaurant · 54 Pearl Street

    What to order: Slow Roasted Chicken Pot Pie · Lobster Mac & Cheese · Scotch Egg · Oysters on the Half Shell

43. 
    Clinton Street Baking CompanyGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(6,609)$$American Restaurant · 4 Clinton Street

    What to order: Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter (especially wild Maine blueb · Fried Chicken & Waffles · Latke Eggs Benedict

44. 
    Max Brenner Chocolate BarGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(6,742)$$Dessert restaurant · 841 Broadway

    What to order: Classic European Fondue · Chocolate Chunks Pizza · Dark or Milk Hot Chocolate (Italian Thick Hot Chocolate)

45. 
    Delta Sky ClubGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(6,596)$American · 52 Jfk Int Airport

    What to order: coconut tres leches dessert · cheddar cauliflower soup

46. 
    Delta Sky ClubGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(6,596)$American · 4 Jkf Intl Airport

    What to order: coconut tres leches dessert · farro salad · beet citrus salad · salami from charcuterie selections

47. 
    Delta Sky ClubGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(6,596)$American · 4 Terminal Concourse A Jfk International

    What to order: cider braised pork with apples · Italian Wedding Soup · braised beef with root vegetables

48. 
    Rudy's Bar & GrillGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(6,307)$$Bar & Grill · 627 9 Avenue

    What to order: free hot dog with any drink · Rudy’s IPA (Hazy IPA on tap or Rudy’s Blonde Ale)

49. 
    Gray's Papaya 72 BroadwayGraded A

    4.2★★★★★★★★★★(6,604)$Hot Dog Restaurant · 2080 Broadway

    What to order: Recession Special (2 franks & medium/large tropical drink) · Frank (classic hot dog with standard toppings including saue · Papaya Drink (tropical drink, signature)

50. 
    Serendipity 3Graded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(6,619)$$American Restaurant · 225 East 60 Street

    What to order: Frrrozen Hot Chocolate · Banana Split

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