Rank 1LECIEL
Lower East Side
5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
An upscale American restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers single out the drinks, praise the service, and suggest it for an evening out.
1036 rated American restaurants
Best American Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best American restaurants across 41 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 1036 rated American restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 41 neighborhoods. LECIEL in Lower East Side leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (138).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include casual, social, classic, modern, and lively. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 American Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2The Potato Bros Nyc
NoHo5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American restaurant in NoHo. Insider tip: Order the basic with bolognese sauce.
Rank 3Yayo's
Greenwich Village5.0 out of 5, 294 Google reviewsPrice level $A budget-friendly American restaurant in Greenwich Village. Insider tip: Great for brunch and groups; can accommodate parties of 20 with advance notice. Known for its Seafood Paella.
Rank 4smashy burger | new york
Gramercy4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Bareburger
Upper West Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the American food, mention friendly service, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 6Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York
SoHo4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale American restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers single out the staff, mention the American food, and suggest it for a few friends. Known for its U.S. and Australian Wagyu.
Rank 7Langan's
Times Square4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers praise the service, single out the seafood, and come for the drinks.
Rank 87th Street Burger Soho
Nolita4.9 out of 5, 1,393 Google reviewsPrice level $A budget-friendly American restaurant in Nolita. Reviewers talk about the American food, say it is consistent, and describe it as calm. Insider tip: Order the loaded fries.
Rank 9GAN-HOO BBQ
NoMad4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 10Take Care
Murray Hill4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American restaurant in Murray Hill, open from 7 AM. Reviewers single out the staff, mention coming on a date, and talk about the seafood.
Upper West Side
5 spots
Rank 1Bareburger
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Florentin
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Bareburger
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4City Coffee & Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Sandwell
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
NoMad
5 spots
Rank 1GAN-HOO BBQ
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Good Morning Breakfast
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Skinny Louie
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4L'Adresse NoMad
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Lola's
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hell's Kitchen
5 spots
Rank 1Koji Chicken
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2The Grey Dog - Columbus Circle
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Miss Nellie's
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4Carla
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Big Apple Brunch
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1The Lunch Box
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Shamas Deli
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3The Splendid
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Alphabet City
3 spots
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1LECIEL
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Blue Road Burger
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Gramercy
2 spots
Rank 1smashy burger | new york
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Diner 24 NYC
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Lindens
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Tribeca
2 spots
Rank 1NOMAD
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1La sandwicherie chelsea
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Shingane High Line
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1DJ's Breakfast Spot
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1Westville Upper East Side
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1Little Maven
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1WEST10WEST
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Arvine
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1The Potato Bros Nyc
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Langan's
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 17th Street Burger Soho
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5, 1,393 Google reviewsPrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Take Care
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Just Salad
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Crispy Burger East Village
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Holy Burger Midtown
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1Altair Restaurant NYC
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1K.O. Burger
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best American restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top American restaurants on Moodap are LECIEL in Lower East Side (5.0 stars), The Potato Bros Nyc in NoHo (5.0 stars) and Yayo's in Greenwich Village (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most American restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 138, followed by Upper East Side (74) and Upper West Side (65).
Where can I find affordable American restaurants in Manhattan?
7 of the 50 American restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Yayo's in Greenwich Village, 7th Street Burger Soho in Nolita and Good Morning Breakfast in NoMad.
How does Moodap rank American restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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