(55 West 44th Street in New York, United States)

The DB is Daniel Boulud, a name to conjure with on the New York restaurant scene. The Bistro Modern...e is his right-now interpretation of one of the new wave bistros springing up around Paris. The idea is that strong classical training creatively applied to American market ingredients, served in a comfortable atmosphere makes for a very nice dining experience indeed. Here the decor is vibrant, with red-rubbed walls and striking graphic floral prints in the front dining room and a more subtle palette in the rear. Here's an inside tip: the DB Burger kicked off the high-end burger wars in Manhattan. It's a sirloin burger filled with braised short ribs, foie gras and black truffles on parmesan bun with pommes either soufflees or frites. Known for fleet, knowledgeable waiters. A great destination in the Theatre District.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Should you wish to book a private party at DB Bistro Moderne, they have a semi-private area that can accommodate up to 12 guests. Please enquire for rates. Opening hours: Monday - Friday 12pm - 2:30pm, Monday - Saturday 5:15pm - 11pmSunday 5pm -10pmClosed major holidays [moreless]

(by Gordon Ramsay, 151 West 54th Street in New York, United States)

Please note Tablefinder.com only books for the New York City branch, and not for the London branch o...f Maze. Maze by Gordon Ramsay, formerly The London Bar, in midtown New York’s The London NYC Hotel is the brilliant brainchild of our own Gordon Ramsay, a place to enjoy exceptional cocktails and an adventurous dining experience. This is Manhattan styling at its best – designer David Collins uses greens and blues, leather, eastern-style murals and a noted lack of white table linens to create a space as relaxed as London, as smart as Manhattan. Open from breakfast til late, Maze New York offers tasting sized breakfast, tea and a la carte dishes, like carpaccio of tuna and swordfish with lime and cucumber marinade with soya dressing, or oven baked pork belly with Granny Smith apple, honey, lemon and thyme, or – in a tip of the hat to the US nursery palate -- peanut butter and cherry jam sandwich with salted nuts and cherry sorbet. Three to six plates make a meal, so you can really explore the bounds of the kitchen’s imagination. Sourcing, presentation and service are impeccable. The ambience is coolly casual. Drinks like the Brick Lane or the Pimms Pom honour Blighty in, um, spirits. Please note Tablefinder.com only books for the New York City branch, and not for the London branch of Maze.A credit card is required to confirm all bookings, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of $120 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 48 hours or for a no show. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Tablefinder. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 11pm [moreless]

(62 Thomas Street in New York, United States)

Megu reinvents the Japanese restaurant as theatre Megu is huge, although you wouldn't know it, intel...ligently divided as it is into lounges, sushi bar and dining areas. The downstairs dining room is utterly luxurious, with almost circular booths, a gargantuan temple bell and a slowly melting ice Buddha who is replaced each evening to melt again, like, um, life. The colours are deco-esque gold, white and red, and every detail is carried through to its ideal expression. You'll be greeted by graceful hosts, welcoming shouts and a feeling of awe at the loveliness of the place. The menu is huge too, even without the glossary and maps, so let the highly-trained staff guide you through the exquisitely-presented dishes. You might try premium Kobe steak 'Kagerou Yaki' with Hennessy flambe, or salmon toro tartare with salmon roe sauce and wasabi soy mousse. Be prepared, though: food of this complexity and delivery doesn't come without a price tag.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 6 people or more, absolutely no money will be charged to your card, this is just to secure the booking. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 2:15pm Sun - Wed 5:30pm - 10:30pm & Thu - Sat 5:30pm - 11:30pm [moreless]

(227 Tenth Avenue in New York, United States)

The Red Cat is a puzzle that works out right every time. It's a big-city restaurant with the decor ...of a Martha's Vineyard beach house, a crowd-pleaser that's wildly idiosyncratic, with staff that are super- professional and also disarmingly friendly. The streetfront is modern glass, yet when you step inside you'll find reclaimed barn wood painted warm red and white, oversized country antique lamps, 1950's furniture, modern art from local Chelsea painters and galleries -- the roomy bar is a favourite place to dine that even has its own menu. Casual, bustling atmosphere here. The American bistro menu produces a trick from up its sleeve in every dish: try starter of quick saute of zucchini with toasted almonds and pecorino, main course of grilled brook trout with sauteed spaetzle with mushrooms, peas and soft herbs, and dessert of banana cream pie with caramel ice cream and banana fritters. Very intelligently organised wine list.Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance. Please note - this restaurant does not take bookings of more than 6 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 5pm - 11pm & Fri - Sat 5pm - 12am & Sun 4:30pm - 10:30pm Was used for filming Da Vinci code [moreless]