They might like Hudson yards. Milos is top notch

Semma or Atomix. Also delicious -- The Grill.

Love Frenchette and Semma. Semma may be hard to get now, as they just were ranked #1 in the NYT. But Frenchette should be doable. Lovely.

Thanks for all of these great recommendations! —OP

The biggest problem with NYC restaurants is the noise level, if you hope to converse. A pre-theatre place at 7:45 when theatre-goers have left is a possibility. Off-hours can work, say 5:30, or on the water. Pig and Khao was my best meal of late! I live in Manhattan, btw. But, yes, we reserved for 5:30. Also Laser Wolf in Brooklyn May be worth a try. I enjoyed their branch in Philadelphia.

I had a great meal at ABC Kitchen a few weeks ago

Yoon haeundae Gali is amazing upscale Korean bbq with great cocktails, Gramercy tavern, ABC kitchen, casa lever.

I love i sodi in the west village.

Love Shukette and Shuka. Tucci’s for Italian, Pastis, Locanda Verde and Corner Store.

Gersi in Brooklyn is a good local place for Italian

Shukette is great and you do need to make a reservation soon after they open up for your date but it is not crazy trendy or anything and the food is so good

I mean, the food is SO GOOD. Thousands of places would fit the bill.

Here are a couple that I can recommend:


https://www.vicsnewyork.com/menus-1

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bird-dog-new-york?osq=casual+dining

I love Manny’s on the upper west side. Amazing food and lots of locals there.

Looking for recommendations for restaurants in NYC where we can go with our college age kids. Not looking for tourist spots or places where it’s impossible to get a reservation - looking for a place with good food and a good vibe that can accommodate a party of 8. Open to different locations and any kind of food. Budget is flexible.

*did a search already and don’t see any recent suggestions along these lines.