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Gorgeous. Expensive. Cobblestone chic.

Best Bars & Restaurants in SoHo

Cast-iron architecture, high-end shopping, and trendy restaurants in a stunning historic district.

  • Fashionable
  • Upscale
  • Trendy
  • Architectural
  • See-And-Be-Seen

  1. Number 1Noise NYCCoffee & CasualRated 5.0 out of 5
  2. Number 2787 CoffeeCoffee & CasualRated 4.9 out of 5
  3. Number 3Chubby Cattle BBQ | New YorkRestaurants & DiningRated 4.9 out of 5

More top places in SoHo

Restaurants, bars and cafes, ranked by rating and how many reviews back it, after the three above.

  • Rank 4

    Restaurants & Dining

    Betong - Khao Man Gai

    4.9 out of 5, 996 reviewsPrice level $

    Khao man gai 🇹🇭 Thai chicken rice, crafted with care for everyone. Established in 2022, Betong - Khao Man Gai brings the classic Thai dish "Khao Man Gai," or steamed chicken rice, to the heart of New York City (Soho and Chinatown).

  • Rank 5

    Bars & Nightlife

    Soso's

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    Soso's is a bar in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 6

    Restaurants & Dining

    SHOSHIN 68

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    Rooted in tradition, Shoshin68 offers a refined and artful take on Japanese omakase, blending time-honored techniques with seasonal creativity to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.

  • Rank 7

    Restaurants & Dining

    Mori

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Mori is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as seafood and japanese, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 8

    Restaurants & Dining

    Salmon Noodle 3.0

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Salmon Noodle 3.0 is a well-known japanese restaurant in SoHo, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Rank 9

    Restaurants & Dining

    House of Domes

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    Step beneath our luminous domes in the heart of SoHo, where each dining room tells a different chapter of mystery and every guest becomes part of an unfolding story. From moody elegance to flickering secrets, House of Domes is more than a restaurant—it's a narrative told in rooms and flavors.

  • Rank 10
    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken is a cafe in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 11
    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Neighborhood Coffee Shop /Neiberhud/ is a cafe in SoHo described by visitors as a cafe, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Rank 12

    Restaurants & Dining

    Maison Close Restaurant

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Maison Close offers an unparalleled vibe dining experience to neighbors and visitors across New York through approachable traditional French cuisine, elevated beverages, and a celebratory atmosphere.

What to do in SoHo

Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.

What makes SoHo one of the best neighborhoods in NYC

Cast iron facades, cobblestone streets, and credit card limits being tested daily

SoHo is the most photogenic neighborhood in Manhattan and it knows it. The cast-iron buildings are stunning, the cobblestone streets are cinematic, and every corner has been used as a backdrop for a fashion shoot, a music video, or someone's engagement photos. Yes, it's become a luxury shopping district. Yes, the artists got priced out. But the restaurants below Broome Street are still incredible, and walking these blocks on a weeknight when the stores close is pure magic.

SoHo (South of Houston) is where fashion, art, and architecture collide. Cast-iron buildings house luxury boutiques, trendy restaurants, and art galleries. Cobblestone streets are perpetually crowded with shoppers, tourists, and influencers. The dining scene is upscale-casual—farm-to-table spots, wine bars, international cuisine. Nightlife skews sophisticated. It's expensive, sometimes pretentious, but undeniably gorgeous. Weekend afternoons feel like a fashion show. If you want to see and be seen while eating excellent food in beautiful spaces, SoHo delivers.

Best for

A Saturday that starts with brunch on a cobblestone street, winds through galleries and boutiques, and ends with cocktails at a candlelit French bistro

Insider tip

The best SoHo restaurants are below Broome. The tourists stop at Prince. Keep walking.

SoHo is known for

  • Cast-iron buildings
  • High-end shopping
  • Art galleries
  • Trendy restaurants
  • Cobblestone streets

Local lingo: “SoHo is a shopping neighborhood that pretends to be an art neighborhood. We love it anyway.”

Frequently asked questions about SoHo

What are the best restaurants in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants in SoHo on Moodap are Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York (American, 4.9 stars), Betong - Khao Man Gai (Thai, 4.9 stars) and SHOSHIN 68 (Japanese, 4.9 stars).
What are the best bars in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in SoHo on Moodap are Soso's (Cocktail bar, 4.9 stars), Foxtail (Cocktail bar, 4.9 stars) and Bisou (Wine bar, 4.8 stars).
What are the best cafes in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in SoHo on Moodap are Noise NYC (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars), 787 Coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars) and JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken (Bubble tea, 4.9 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in SoHo?
80 places in SoHo are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are Noise NYC (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars), 787 Coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars) and Betong - Khao Man Gai (Thai, 4.9 stars).
What kind of food is SoHo known for?
Of the 149 restaurants Moodap lists in SoHo, the most common kinds are American (26), Italian (21), Japanese (16) and Mediterranean (15).
How many places does Moodap list in SoHo?
149 restaurants, 39 bars and 86 cafes, each with its own page. The best-ranked are at the top of this page.
What neighborhoods are near SoHo?
Tribeca, Nolita, Greenwich Village and Chinatown are next door. Each has its own guide on Moodap, linked on this page.
How does Moodap rank places in SoHo?
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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